Penguins Summon Caffaro
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WILKES-BARRE, PA – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have
recalled former Union defenseman Lane Caffaro from the Wheeling
Nailers (ECHL), it was announced today.
Caffaro, 25, spent four seasons suiting up for Union College,
where he posted 79 points (23+56) and 227 penalty minutes in 135
games.
The 6-1, 190 pound blueliner from Slave Lake, Alberta led Union
defensemen with 22 points last season, and earned All-ECAC First
Team honors. Caffaro was also named to the All-ECAC second team in
2007-08 after recording 16 points (3+13) in 33 games with
Union.
Caffaro signed an Amateur Tryout Contract with
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton following completion of his senior season,
and made his American Hockey League debut on April 8, 2009 against
the Norfolk Admirals. He recorded his first AHL point, an assist,
in the Penguins’ regular-season finale on April 12 at
Hershey.
