PRINCETON, NJ – Orlando Solar Bears’ defenseman Nolan Valleau is the AMI Graphics ECHL Plus Performer of the Month for March after leading the league lead with a plus-minus rating of plus-11 during the month.
Photo courtesy of Orlando Solar Bears / ECHL
Valleau posted an even or better rating in 9 of his 12 games during the month, including three games where he was a plus-3 – March 9 vs. South Carolina, March 20 vs. Jacksonville and March 26 at South Carolina.
The 28-year-old ranks second on the Solar Bears with a plus-7 rating while posting nine points (3 goals-6 assists) in 21 games.
A native of Novi, Michigan, Valleau has tallied 47 points (13 goals-34 assists) in 69 career ECHL games with Orlando while adding 46 points (9 goals-37 assists) in 227 career American Hockey League games with Syracuse, Chicago, Rockford, Milwaukee and Utica.
Prior to turning pro, Valleau posted 19 points (2 goals-17 assists) in 39 games at Bowling Green State University and 26 points (8 goals-18 assists) in 64 career games in the United States Hockey League with Des Moines and Chicago.
In recognition of his accomplishment, AMI Graphics will present Nolan Valleau with a personalized Plus Performer of the Month Banner at an upcoming Solar Bears’ home game.
Runner Up: Philip Beaulieu, Allen (plus-9).
Top Plus Performer(s) for Each Club: Florida – Logan Roe (plus-5); Fort Wayne – Marcus McIvor (plus-6); Greenville – Joey Haddad (plus-7); Indy – Mike Lee (plus-7); Jacksonville – Pascal Aquin and Trevor Hamilton (plus-6); Kansas City – Kris Myllari (plus-4); Rapid City – Charlie Curti (plus-8); South Carolina – Ryan Cook (plus-5); Tulsa – Matt Lane (plus-7); Utah – Matthew Boucher (plus-7); Wheeling – Matt Miller (plus-7) and Wichita – Jay Dickman and Stefan Fournier (plus-7).
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