Derek Joslin Back with Worcester Sharks; Danny Groulx to Chicago (AHL)

WORCESTER, MA – Worcester Sharks General Manager Wayne Thomas has announced that the San Jose Sharks have assigned defenseman Danny Groulx to the Chicago Wolves (AHL). In addition, the Vancouver Canucks have assigned defenseman Derek Joslin to the Worcester Sharks.

Joslin had posted 8 assists, 10 points, and 40 penalty minutes in 53 games with the Wolves this season.

The 26-year-old blueliner has amassed 28 goals, 81 assists, 109 points, and 153 penalty minutes in 260 career AHL tilts with Chicago, Worcester, the Cleveland Barons, and Charlotte Checkers spanning seven seasons (2006-present). He also has tallied 12 assists, 16 points, and 63 penalty minutes in 114 career NHL games with the San Jose Sharks and Carolina Hurricanes spanning four seasons (2008-12).

Drafted by the San Jose Sharks in 2005, Joslin has 96 points (26-70-96) in 201 career games with the Worcester Sharks. Derek is the Worcester Sharks franchise leader with most career power play goals by a defenseman with 16. Joslin will wear #36 with the Sharks and is expected to be available for the Sharks on Saturday night vs. the Bruins.

Groulx had tallied 4 goals, 12 assists, and 16 points in 33 games with the Sharks in his 11th professional season this year.