In his first start for the Hartford Wolfpack since being sent down, Steve Valiquette struggled and let in five goals on 31 shots, in Hartford’s 7-1 loss to Manchester.

Valley was pulled midway through the first after giving up three goals but returned to start the second after Matt Zaba gave up two goals.

Here is a recap of the game and the box score.

…Not the start he must have been hoping for. This wasn’t going to be a quick fix for Valley to get him back up with the Rangers. This could take more than a few games of top play from Valley before the Rangers can think about bringing him back.