Rangers call up defenseman Bickel
25-year-old, who joined organization in 2010, has played 27 games for Whale
Sunday, 12.18.2011 / 5:19 PM
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New York Rangers
PrintNew York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that defenseman Stu Bickel has been recalled from the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL) on an emergency basis.
Bickel, 25, has recorded two points (one goal and one assist) and a plus-two rating in the last four games. In 27 games with Connecticut this season, he has registered one goal and three assists, along with 80 penalty minutes and a plus-four rating.
His plus-four rating is tied for third on the team. Bickel recorded his first shorthanded point of the season with an assist on Friday vs. Bridgeport.
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He was originally signed by the Ducks as an undrafted free agent on July 2, 2008.
The Rangers’ practice schedule for tomorrow, December 19, is 11:30 a.m. at the MSG Training Center.
