January 22, 2010

Penguins Return Johnson to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned former Dartmouth orward Nick Johnson to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero.

Johnson, who was recalled Thursday, made his National Hockey League (NHL) debut Thursday in Pittsburgh’s game against the Washington Capitals. Johnson scored his first career goal in the contest.