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Orlando's Valleau is AMI Graphics/ECHL Plus Performer of the Month

Orlando's Valleau is AMI Graphics/ECHL Plus Performer of the Month

Thursday, April 1st

Action photo of Nolan Valleau of the Orlando Solar Bears

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 +11 during the month.

Valleau 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.

The 28-year-old ranks second on the Solar Bears with a +7 rating while posting nine points (3g-6a) in 21 games.

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.

Runner Up: Philip Beaulieu, Allen (+9).

Top Plus Performer(s) for Each Club: Florida - Logan Roe (+5); Fort Wayne - Marcus McIvor (+6); Greenville - Joey Haddad (+7); Indy - Mike Lee (+7); Jacksonville - Pascal Aquin and Trevor Hamilton (+6); Kansas City - Kris Myllari (+4); Rapid City - Charlie Curti (+8); South Carolina - Ryan Cook (+5); Tulsa - Matt Lane (+7); Utah - Matthew Boucher (+7); Wheeling - Matt Miller (+7) and Wichita - Jay Dickman and Stefan Fournier (+7).