Former Soo Greyhound Tyler Kennedy was recalled today by Pittsburgh Pensguins.
The following news releases were issued by Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and Pittsburgh Penguins:
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The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled center Tyler Kennedy from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, it was announced Saturday by General Manager Ray Shero.
Kennedy, 21, recorded five points (3+2) in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s first six games.
The second-year pro was named the Rbk/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending October 7, after picking up five points in two games to pace the league at that time.
Selected in the fourth round (99th overall) of the 2004 Entry Draft, Kennedy posted 37 points (12+25) in 40 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton last season.
He missed half of the campaign due to an abdominal injury.
Kennedy played four seasons for his hometown Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL), recording 184 points (64+120) in 249 career games.
This is the first career NHL recall for Kennedy.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Tyler Kennedy from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, it was announced Saturday by executive vice president/general manager Ray Shero.
Kennedy has played six games this season with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and ranked tied for second in scoring at the time of his recall with five points (three goals, two assists).
He tallied the game-winning goal in each of the first two victories for the club this season.
During the 2006-07 season, Kennedy scored 37 points (12 goals, 25 assists) in 40 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
Kennedy was originally selected by the Penguins in the fourth round (99th overall) in the 2004 entry draft.
He competed in two preseason games for the Penguins scoring one goal and registering a plus-two rating.
The Penguins now have 23 players on their roster; seven defensemen, 14 forwards, and two goaltenders.
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