December 11, 2007

Rank Returns to Wilkes-Barre

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) have recalled former St. Lawrence forward Kyle Rank from Wheeling of the ECHL, the team announced Tuesday.

Rank, 25, has recorded 12 points (5+7) in 22 games with the Nailers this season. He made his professional debut with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers last season, appearing in 10 games and recording four points (2+2).

The 6-1, 190 pound wing from Elmira, ON, spent four seasons at St. Lawrence University, posting 99 points (39+60) in 151 games.

The Penguins hit the road for three games this weekend, taking on the Worcester Sharks, Albany River Rats and Philadelphia Phantoms, before returning home to host the Manchester Monarchs on Friday, December 21.