SHREWSBURY, N.J -- Sun Devil Hockey alumni and current Wheeling Nailers' defenseman, Josh Maniscalco, was named the AMI Graphics ECHL Plus Performer of the Month for December after leading the league lead with a plus-minus rating of +14 during the month, the ECHL announced on Monday.
Maniscalco posted an even or better rating in 9 of his 10 games in December, including a +3 in three different games – Dec. 15 and Dec. 18 at Norfolk and Dec. 31 vs. Norfolk.
Under a National Hockey League contract with Pittsburgh, Maniscalco leads the league in plus-minus at +21 while leading rookie defensemen in goals (8) and points (19).