Lovejoy Joins Penguins for Playoffs
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The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled defenseman Ben Lovejoy
from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was
announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray
Shero.
Lovejoy, 26, has appeared in 12 games with Pittsburgh this season,
compiling three assists and an impressive plus-8 rating. He
recorded his first NHL point with an assist Nov. 14 at Boston.
Lovejoy, who made his NHL debut last season after seeing action in
two games with Pittsburgh, finished with a plus or even rating in
11 of his 12 contests this campaign.
Lovejoy has been one of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s top
defensemen this season, recording nine goals and 29 points in just
65 games. His nine goals tie for the lead among
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton blueliners while his 29 points placed second.
Lovejoy has two assists in two AHL playoff games against
Albany.
Lovejoy (6-foot-2, 215 pounds) has played three seasons with
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. In his career he has 18 goals, 62 assists,
80 points and a plus-137 rating in 213 games. He led the entire AHL
with a plus-42 rating and topped all WBS blueliners with 31 points
(7G-24A) in the 2008-09 season. For his efforts, he was named to
the PlanetUSA All-Star Team.
The Concord, New Hampshire native has appeared in 37 playoff games
with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, helping the club to the Calder Cup
Final in 2007-08. He has registered three goals, 11 assists and 14
points in his postseason career.
Lovejoy turned pro after three collegiate seasons with Dartmouth.
He finished his Big Green career with 54 points (11G-43A) in 96
games. In his senior campaign, he posted a career-high seven goals
and 23 points, and was named second team All-Ivy and third team
All-ECACHL (Eastern College Athletic Conference Hockey League).
