Walleye adds defender Obuchowski
Toledo Walleye, ECHL affiliate of the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins and the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings added second year pro forward Ryan Obuchowski to its roster on Thursday (Sept. 7, 2017).
Obuchowski, 25, from West Bloomfield, MI, is a 6’1”, 185 lbs. defenseman who played picked up 16 points (2g, 14a) in 69 games with the Missouri Mavericks last season. Obuchowski made his pro debut with the Mavs after four years at Yale University where he appeared in 134 games and collected 52 points (16g, 36a) along with 60 PIM and wrapping up his run with a +42 rating.
The defender also played junior with the Indiana Ice, where he picked up 54 points (12g, 42a) in 114 games over two seasons.
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