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Sabres Recall Tennyson, Amerks Bring up Atwal

March 28, 2019 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rochester Americans News Release


(Rochester, NY) - The Buffalo Sabres announced today the team has recalled defenseman Matt Tennyson from the Rochester Americans (AHL). In a corresponding move, Amerks General Manager Randy Sexton announced today the team has recalled defenseman Arvin Atwal from the Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL).

Tennyson (6'2", 205 lbs., 4/23/1990) joins the Sabres for the fourth time this season, having skated in four games with the club in total. The Minneapolis, Minnesota, native has recorded 20 points (4+16) in 45 games with the Americans this season, including an assist in each of his last two games. In his career, Tennyson has totaled 20 points (3+17) in 124 NHL games with Buffalo, the Carolina Hurricanes and the San Jose Sharks.

A native of Delta, British Columbia, Atwal joins Rochester on his first recall of the season after producing 39 points (10+29) in 65 games with the Cyclones. The 6-foot-0, 200-pound blueliner is enjoying his best season with career-highs in all offensive categories, including goals (10), assists (29) and points (39) while leading all ECHL defensemen with a plus-44 on-ice rating. He's also currently tied for eighth in scoring among all league defensemen.

In 14 games with the Amerks last season, the 23-year-old recorded a pair of goals, one assist and 13 shots.

Prior to turning pro, Atwal played five seasons with the Lethbridge Hurricanes and Vancouver Giants, recording 108 points (25+83) in 225 career WHL games.

Individual game tickets for the 2018-19 season start at just $14. Amerks 2019-20 Season Ticket Memberships, which start as low as just $14 per game, are on-sale now. Full-season ticket member benefits include, but are not limited to, Riverside Club VIP Room access with Amerks Alumni, family meet and greet and annual Skate with the Players event, an exclusive preseason Ice Breaker Party and much more. For more information, visit www.amerks.com or call 1-855-GO-AMERKS.

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