Patrice Cormier recalled by Winnipeg Jets

The Winnipeg Jets, in conjunction with its AHL affiliate, the Manitoba Moose, announced they have recalled forward Patrice Cormier from the Moose.

Cormier, 25, has played in nine games this season with the Manitoba Moose collecting two points (1G, 1A) and six penalty minutes. In his NHL career, Cormier has compiled five points (1G, 4A) in 50 career games with Winnipeg and the Atlanta Thrashers. The Moncton, NB native has collected 98 points (49G, 49A) and 299 penalty minutes in 336 AHL games with Manitoba, St. John’s and the Chicago Wolves. He was originally drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the second round, 54th overall, in the 2008 NHL Draft.