The ex-Sea Dogs forward and Pittsburgh Penguins prospect
is currently playing for the American Hockey League’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Penguins. He registered a goal, an assist, two shots and a +2 rating in the
Penguins’ 3-0 win over Mike Hoffman and the Binghamton Senators.
Earlier in the day, Petersen and his wife, Alexandra,
welcomed a daughter, Kayla, into the world.
From the Citizens Voice's Penguins blog, here is Nick discussing
yesterday’s events in his own words.
“I was (at the hospital) since 1:45 last night, middle of the night. Twelve hours I was waiting there with her. She was induced (Monday night). She was supposed to sleep and wake up in the morning and things would start happening. She ended up waking up at 1:45 and things started happening. She definitely came through, a beautiful little girl.
The baby was born at 1:41 this afternoon. I was texting Hynsie. I said I wanted to play. That was the plan the whole time — baby born in the morning or early afternoon, then I play at night.
I told my little baby girl, ‘Daddy’s going to play hockey. I’m going to score for you.’ I was able to come through and actually do it.
It’s a whole bunch of emotions, different emotions. Getting the win and getting a goal made it an even better day. No matter what, it was going to be a good day. … She’s healthy. She’s a beautiful little girl. I’m so happy. It’s a great day.”
Congrats to the Petersen family. Nick and his wife have been together since before his time with the Sea Dogs in 2009-10.
In nine games with the baby Pens this season, the forward
has three goals and two assists.
Petersen spent one season with Saint John, playing as an
overager in 2009-10. In 59 regular season games he recorded 39 goals and 40
assists for 79 points. In 21 post-season contests, he helped the Sea Dogs reach
the President’s Cup final by scoring seven goals and 21 assists. His overtime goal in Game Four of the final at the Moncton Coliseum remains one of the
biggest in franchise history.
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