GM Jim Rutherford announced this morning that the team is recalling Forward Anthony Angello from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on emergency basis.
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Official Press Release
Penguins Recall Forward Anthony Angello from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Anthony Angello on an emergency basis from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Jim Rutherford.
Angello, 23, has played in seven games with Pittsburgh this season, including his NHL debut on January 31 against Philadelphia. He recorded his first career NHL goal on February 18 vs. Toronto.
At the AHL level this season, Angello has 25 points (16G-9A) in 48 games with his 16 goals leading all WBS skaters.
In 115 career AHL games, the 6-foot-5, 210-pound Angello has recorded 32 goals, 22 assists and 54 points with a plus-6.
The Albany, NY native was originally drafted in the fifth round (145th overall) of the 2014 NHL Draft by the Penguins.
The Penguins return home to PPG Paints Arena tonight to host the Ottawa Senators at 7:00 PM. Pittsburgh will hold “’90s Theme Night” where fans will be encouraged to wear their best ‘90s-inspired attire.
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