Penguins recall defenseman Ryan Shea from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

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Penguins recall defenseman Ryan Shea from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

Seth Rorabaugh | Saturday, December 30, 2023 5:42 p.m.

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Ryan Shea (5) looks to pass the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker) In 22 games this season, Penguins defenseman Ryan Shea has no points.

The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled defenseman Ryan Shea from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League on Saturday evening prior to their home game against the St. Louis Blues.

Shea was summoned to the NHL club as a result of incumbent defenseman P.O Joseph not being available due to an undisclosed illness.

Opening the season on the NHL roster, Shea has appeared in 22 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins with no points on 13 shots while averaging 12:27 of ice time.

Assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Dec. 19, the left-handed Shea has appeared in four AHL games with that club and has no points on three shots.

A first-year NHLer (who does not qualify for rookie status per the NHL’s guidelines related to his age), the 26-year-old Shea is signed to a one-year contract worth $775,000.

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