Lightning Call Up Promising Prospect Defender

The Tampa Bay Lightning have announced that they have recalled defenseman Max Crozier from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch.

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Crozier, 24, has appeared in 22 games this season with the Crunch, where he has three goals, nine points, and a plus-5 rating. This is after he had four goals and 21 points in 49 games with the AHL squad last season.

Crozier also played in his first 13 NHL regular-season games last season, posting two assists and seven penalty minutes. He also had a minus-1 rating in three playoff games for the Bolts last season.

Crozier will now look to make an impact with the Lightning during this latest chance on the NHL roster from here. This recall is also after defenseman Erik Cernak left the team's last game due to an injury.

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