Eckford, Vasyunov Recalled to New Jersey
October 28, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release
ALBANY, N.Y. - Devils defenseman Tyler Eckford and left-winger Alexander Vasyunov have been recalled by New Jersey from Albany, Albany General Manager Chris Lamoriello announced Thursday.
Eckford, 25, was recalled under emergency conditions after Matt Corrente suffered a broken left hand in Wednesday's game at San Jose. It will be Eckford's second stint in the NHL; last season he had one assist in three appearances. This year, he has two assists and a plus-2 rating in six games for New Jersey's top affiliate.
Vasyunov, 22, returns to New Jersey since making his NHL debut against Buffalo on Oct. 23. He has appeared in five games for Albany, registering an assist.
Albany heads to Providence and Syracuse for a pair of games this weekend. The Devils play the Bruins on Friday, Oct. 29 at 7:05 p.m. and the Crunch on Saturday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m.
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