Yahoo Sports Lightning Send Defender Back To AHL
The Tampa Bay Lightning have announced that defenseman Max Crozier has been re-assigned to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch.
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Crozier, 24, was recalled by the Lightning ahead of their Jan. 18 matchup against the Detroit Red Wings. The right-shot defenseman then made his season debut with Tampa Bay against the Red Wings, where he had zero points, three blocks, four hits, and a plus-1 rating. Overall, the Calgary, Alberta native filled in nicely during his brief call-up.
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Crozier heading back to the Crunch could indicate that Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak is nearing a return.
In 14 career NHL games, Crozier has two assists, 20 hits, seven penalty minutes, and a minus-1 rating.
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