AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins reassign Tyler Kennedy to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

Published on February 8, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release


Pittsburgh Penguins have reassigned forward Tyler Kennedy to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL), it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Ray Shero.

Kennedy has scored 12 points (eight goals, four assists) in 31 games with the Penguins during two separate recall stints from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. He missed eight games from January 19th to February 7th due to mononucleosis. Kennedy currently is tied for the lead among NHL rookies with four game-winning goals. He was selected to play in the YoungStars Game at the NHL All-Star Weekend, but could not participate due to the illness.

Kennedy was originally selected by the Penguins in the fourth round (99th overall) in the 2004 NHL Draft.




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