January 10, 2009

Bruins Recall Bitz

BOSTON, MA -- Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today that the club has recalled former Cornell forward Byron Bitz from the Providence Bruins (American Hockey League). Bitz will join the team today and be available for this afternoon's game against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Bitz has registered three goals and seven assists in 37 games for Providence this year. The 24-year-old scored 13 goals and made 14 assists in 61 games with the Providence Bruins last year. Before joining the P-Bruins in 2007, Bitz played four seasons at Cornell University with 28-60-88 totals and 155 penalty minutes in 124 career games.

The 6'5", 215-pound Saskatoon, Saskatchewan native was originally drafted by the Bruins in the 4th round (107th overall) of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. This is the first recall of Bitz' professional career.