Philadelphia Flyers Recall Jordan Weal
The Philadelphia Flyers’ have recalled forward Jordan Weal
Jordan Weal was acquired last season from the Los Angeles Kings in the Luke Schenn and Vincent Lecavalier trade. Weal played just four games last season for the Philadelphia Flyers, a total of 14 games between LA and Philadelphia.
The 24-year-old center is enjoying an impressive season in the AHL leading the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in scoring 15 goals, 32 assists for 47 points in 43 games this season while sitting second in AHL scoring.
Jordan Weal took injured forward Travis Konecny’s left-wing spot on the Philadelphia Flyers second line in practice Friday morning.
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The North Vancouver, British Columbia native has proved he can score in the American Hockey League, in 264 career AHL games scoring 73 goals 147assists for 220 career points.
The young forward will look to force his way into becoming a full-time NHL’er with the Philadelphia Flyers. Weal is in a contract year and would like nothing more to prove he can play in the National Hockey League.
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