Thursday, November 20, 2008

Flyers recall Kalinski

The Philadelphia Flyers recalled 6’1”, 185-pound forward Jonathon Kalinski (kuh-LIHN-skee) from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Philadelphia Phantoms, on Thursday.

Kalinski, 21, has recorded two goals and three assists for five points and 16 penalty minutes in 16 games for the Phantoms this season.

Over the last two seasons (2007-08 and 2008-09), Kalinski has posted eight points (2G,6A) and 20 penalty minutes in 21 career AHL games with the Phantoms. He signed an entry-level contract with the Flyers on March 30, 2008.

He turned professional at the conclusion of his third season with the Minnesota State University at Mankato Mavericks. Kalinski recorded eight goals and 10 assists for 18 points and 56 penalty minutes in 39 games for the Mavericks during the 2007-08 season. He was second on the team in shots (112) and third in penalty minutes (56).

In three seasons for Minnesota State (2005-06 through 2007-08), Kalinski registered 29 goals and 27 assists for 56 points and 201 penalty minutes in 106 games. A native of Bonneyville, Alberta, Kalinski was selected by the Flyers in the sixth round (152nd overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.

He posted 27 points (17G,10A) and 74 penalty minutes in 37 games for the Mavericks during the 2006-07 season. He tied for the team lead in goals with 17 and his four shorthanded goals led the team (tied for second in the NCAA and tied school single-season record). After registering 11 points (4G,7A) in 30 games during his freshman season, Kalinski was named MSU's Most Improved Player for the 2005-06 season.

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