Flyers recall Ruzicka

-Courtesy of the Philadelphia Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers announced today that they have recalled forward Stefan Ruzicka from the Flyers' American Hockey League affiliate, the Philadelphia Phantoms, according to club General Manager Paul Holmgren.

Ruzicka, 22, has recorded three goals and five assists for eight points and 23 penalty minutes in five games for the Phantoms this season. He leads the team in points with eight (tied for first in the AHL). In 40 regular season games for the Flyers last season, Ruzicka registered three goals and 10 assists for 13 points and 18 penalty minutes. He also posted 27 points (16G,11A) and 29 penalty minutes in 32 games for the Phantoms during the 2006-07 season.

Over parts of two seasons with the Flyers (2005-06 and 2006-07), Ruzicka has recorded three goals and 10 assists for 13 points and 20 penalty minutes in 41 regular season games. He was originally drafted by the Flyers in the third round (81st overall) of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.