AHL Milwaukee Admirals

Thuresson Reassigned, Sulzer And Scatchard Recalled

Published on November 26, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Milwaukee Admirals News Release


Milwaukee, WI-Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has recalled defenseman Alexander Sulzer and forward Dave Scatchard from Milwaukee (AHL), in addition to reassigning forward forward Andreas Thuresson to the Admirals.

Scatchard played nine games with Nashville during his first recall to the club in 2009-10, posting a pair of assists while leading the team in face-off winning percentage (58%). He played in his first NHL game since Jan. 27, 2007 on Oct. 21 at Boston, and posted his first NHL point since Jan. 7, 2007 at Ottawa the next night. In seven games since returning to Milwaukee on Nov. 12, he has four goals and an assist, and leads the Admirals with seven goals in 11 games this season.

Sulzer has played in five games with the Predators this season, posting his first career point/assist on Oct. 22 at Ottawa, while averaging 12:46 of ice time and notching a plus-two rating. He played two games during his most recent stint with Milwaukee, and has seven points (1g-6a) in seven games for the club this season.

Thuresson has notched two assists in 10 games for the Predators this season, making his NHL debut on Oct. 31 against Dallas. He has three goals and two assists in nine games with the Admirals this year.

Thuresson will join the Admirals for their game on Friday, November 27 against the Texas Stars in Cedar Park. Milwaukee isn't back home until Wednesday, December 2 when they host Peoria at the Bradley Center. For ticket information fans can call the Admirals office at (414) 227-0550 or check out the team's new website at www.milwaukeeadmirals.com.




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