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Old 05-06-2008, 12:39 PM
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Islanders Sign Joel Rechlicz to Entry-Level Contract
The New York Islanders have signed right wing Joel Rechlicz (pronounced WRECK-lidge) to a three-year entry level contract. The 6-4, 220 pound forward is billed as a tough-as-nails type of player and will bring toughness to the organizational depth chart. Rechlicz will turn 21 in June.

"We've been looking at Joel for some time now and he was a player we targeted for his toughness and energy," said Islanders General Manager Garth Snow. "He's someone who will help our organization be stronger in those areas."

Rechlicz, nicknamed “The Wrecker” by fans from different cities, spent the 2007-08 season splitting time between the Albany River Rats of the AHL and the Kalamazoo Wings of the IHL. He played in 25 games for each club and scored a goal with an assist for two points and 206 penalty minutes in his combined time at those two stops.

Rechlicz began his junior career in 2005-06 splitting time between the Des Moines Buccaneers and the Indiana Ice of the USHL and Gatineau Olympiques of the QMJHL. In 2006-07, Rechlicz spent the majority of the season with the Chicoutimi Sagueneens of the QMJHL while also skating in a pair of games with the Chicago Hounds of the UHL.

Rechlicz, a native of Brookfield, WI, will attend the team’s annual summer mini-camp in July.
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Old 05-06-2008, 12:43 PM
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Oh sh!t thats awesome... maybe
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Old 05-06-2008, 12:43 PM
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Woah....Congrats Joel! you've come a long way.
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Old 05-06-2008, 01:04 PM
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Having a tough team in Bridgeport is great..
But now sign some tough guys for the Isles.
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Old 05-06-2008, 03:52 PM
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Looks like either him or Kip will be up with the big team next year, maybe he was the "enforcer" Snow was discussing about signing for the big team. Either way, this rules.


Now to the scoring and defense.
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"It's huge when guys are sticking up for each other," Rechlicz said. "It's more of a team bonding thing. I think it's great, and that's the style we've got to play. Guys come together, and it's like your family out there ... That's what it's all about. If you mess with one of our guys, you're going to mess with five of them. That's just the way it's going to go."
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Old 05-06-2008, 04:10 PM
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Way to go Joel. Very good news. I hope this guys tears up the Ahl and makes it to the show some time this year.
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Old 05-06-2008, 04:19 PM
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hell yeah. he needs to replace simon... oops he's already gone
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Old 05-06-2008, 04:21 PM
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Old 05-06-2008, 04:24 PM
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Best news i've heard in months. Especially NHL related....
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Old 05-06-2008, 04:56 PM
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Nice to know that Bridgeport should still be a tough team. I'm glad we signed Rechlicz, but I don't see him playing at the NHL level this year. We still desperately need some muscle for the big team.
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Old 05-06-2008, 05:03 PM
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Great news for Bridgeport/Long Island.
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Old 05-06-2008, 06:50 PM
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this is good news. Wen't from the IHL to a NHL contract thoughout his first pro season.
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Old 05-06-2008, 08:46 PM
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Carolina sure missed the boat here.

Good job Isles. This should be good news to someone like Brennan.
Joel still needs at least 2 years in the AHL.
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Old 05-06-2008, 08:48 PM
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great move, maybe he can challenge for enforcer spot
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Old 05-06-2008, 10:56 PM
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