January 20, 2009

Rockford Summons Turner

CHICAGO -- Chicago Blackhawks General Manager of Minor League Affiliations Mark Bernard announced on Tuesday that the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League (AHL) have recalled former Yale defenseman Brennan Turner from the Gwinnett Gladiators (ECHL).

Turner, 22, has split time between the Fresno Flacons and Gladiators this season. With Fresno, the 6-3, 22 pound defenseman appeared in 29 games registering two goals and two assists. After the Falcons ceased operations in late December, Turner was reassigned to Gwinnett where he has three assists in eight games.

The recall is the first of the season for Turner. After completing his junior season at Yale University (NCAA) last year, the Winnipeg native skated in four games with the IceHogs at the end of the 2007-08 season.

Turner is expected to be Iowa tonight in time for the IceHogs game against the Chops at 7:05 p.m.