January 18, 2010

Sawada Earns Promotion

FRISCO, Tex -- The Dallas Stars announced that former Cornell forward Raymond Sawada has been recalled from the Texas Stars, Dallas primary development affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL).

Sawada, 24, has appeared in 30 games for Texas this season, scoring two goals and five assists for seven points with 39 penalty minutes. He was Dallas' second round selection (52nd overall) in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. Sawada appeared in five NHL games last season, including scoring a goal in his league debut on Feb. 19, 2009 vs. Edmonton on his 24th birthday.