Scandella Recalled by Minnesota Wild

Published on November 12, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Houston Aeros News Release


HOUSTON --- The American Hockey League's (AHL) Houston Aeros, affiliate of the National Hockey League's (NHL) Minnesota Wild, today announced that Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher has recalled defenseman Marco Scandella from the Aeros to Minnesota.

Scandella, 20 (2/23/90), recorded eight points (1-7-8) and 11 penalty minutes (PIM) in 14 games with the Aeros this season. He ranked tied for second on the team in scoring and third in shots with 33. Scandella collected 31 points (9-22-31) in 31 games with the Val-d'Or Foreurs in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) last season. He also appeared in seven matches with Houston and notched one assist. The 6-foot-3, 217-pound native of Montreal, Quebec, has not appeared in a NHL game. He will wear sweater No. 6 with Minnesota.

Scandella was originally selected by the Wild in the second round (55th overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.

The Aeros (6-5-1-2, 15 points) continue a five-game road trip with games at Peoria Saturday (7:05 p.m.) and Sunday (3:05 p.m.). Follow the action on 1070 KNTH, online at AEROS.COM or watch live by visiting AHLLIVE.COM.



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