ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando Solar Bears’ defenseman Nolan Valleau is the AMI Graphics ECHL Plus Performer of the Month for March after leading the league with a plus-minus rating of +11 during the month.
Valleau, 28, posted an even or better rating in 9 of his 12 games during the month, including three games where he was a +3 – March 9 vs. South Carolina, March 20 vs. Jacksonville and March 26 at South Carolina. Valleau is the third player in team history to lead the league in plus-minus for an individual month.
The sixth-year pro ranks second on the Solar Bears with a +7 rating while posting nine points (3g-6a) in 21 games after signing with Orlando on February 1.
A native of Novi, Michigan, Valleau has tallied 47 points (13g-34a) in 69 career ECHL games with Orlando while adding 46 points (9g-37a) in 227 career American Hockey League games with Syracuse, Chicago, Rockford, Milwaukee and Utica.
Prior to turning pro, Valleau posted 19 points (2g-17a) in 39 games at Bowling Green State University and 26 points (8g-18a) 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.
Solar Bears AMI Graphics ECHL Plus Performer of the Month History:
Eric Baier – October, 2015: +7 Michael Brodzinski – October, 2018: +10 Nolan Valleau – March, 2021: +11
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