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As the injuries continue to mount for YOUR Pittsburgh Penguins, the team has recalled Connor James and Alex Goligoski.
James, as far as we know, did not have to be summoned from the grocery this time around. Here's hoping for some more of the flash he showed in scoring his first NHL goal Tuesday night in Long Island...
Here is the official release...will have a proper blog up later...
PITTSBURGH PENGUINS RECALL CONNOR JAMES AND
ALEX GOLIGOSKI FROM WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON
ON EMERGENCY BASIS
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Connor James and defenseman Alex Goligoski from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on an emergency basis, it was announced today by Executive Vice President/General Manager Ray Shero.
James has played six games over three previous stints with Pittsburgh this season. He was recalled on February 26th vs. the New York Islanders and recorded his first NHL goal. He made his Penguins debut on December 15th vs. the New York Islanders during his first recall to Pittsburgh. James has registered 31 points (eight goals, 23 assists) in 50 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton this season. He is currently tied for second on the team in assists (23)
James was originally signed by the Penguins as a free agent on August 9th, 2006. He made his NHL debut during the 2005-06 season playing two games with the Los Angeles Kings.
Goligoski enters his second stint with Pittsburgh this season. He was originally recalled on February 5th, making his NHL debut on February 13th vs. Boston. Goligoski currently leads Wilkes-Barre/Scranton defensemen with seven goals and is tied for the lead among defensemen with 22 points (seven goals, 15 assists). He ranks second on the club with six power play goals.
Goligoski was originally selected by the Penguins in the second round (61st overall) in the 2004 NHL Draft.
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