THOMAS: (3/1) NYR RECALL BRODZINSKI, ASSIGN JONES
BY: Alex Thomas, Hartford Wolf Pack
HARTFORD, CT – Tuesday, the New York Rangers announced the club recalled forward Jonny Brodzinski from the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack. In addition, the Rangers have assigned defenseman Zac Jones to the Wolf Pack.
Brodzinski, 28, has split the 2021-22 season between the Rangers and the Wolf Pack. This season, he has skated in five games with the Rangers, recording three shots and a plus-1 rating in those outings. Brodzinski has appeared in ten games with the Rangers and recorded one goal throughout two seasons with the organization.
Brodzinski was named captain of the Wolf Pack in October. He has scored 39 points (18 g, 21 a) in 36 AHL games during the 2021-22 campaign. He currently leads the Wolf Pack in overall scoring with 39 points with 18 goals.
In the third round (68th overall) by the Rangers in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, Jones has skated in 27 games with the Wolf Pack in his rookie professional season. Jones scored 18 points (4 g, 14 a) with the Pack in 2021-22. He currently leads all Wolf Pack defensemen in overall scoring.
Jones has also skated in eleven NHL games with the Rangers during the 2021-22 campaign, scoring two assists. Jones has skated in 21 total NHL games and scored six assists in his career.
The Pack is back at the XL Center this Wednesday night, March 2nd, when they play host to the Bellville Senators. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m., and tickets are available at hartfordwolfpack.com. The club will also host the Hershey Bears (7:30 p.m.) this Saturday night, March 5th, and the Bridgeport Islanders (3:00 p.m.) this Sunday afternoon, March 6th.
