The Nashville Predators have recalled winger Daniel Bang from the Milwaukee Admirals.
With Brandon Yip injured in the last game, Bang is set to become the fourth Predators player to make their NHL debut this season.
Recalling the Kista, Sweden, native leaves the Admirals without six of their top 12 scorers. Taylor Beck, Austin Watson, Chris Mueller and Victor Bartley are already in Nashville and Michael Latta was included in the Martin Erat trade to the Washington Capitals.
Bang signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Predators on June 1, 2012. This is his first season in North America.
The official press release is below.
***
Nashville, Tenn. (April 9, 2013) – Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has recalled forward Daniel Bång (DAN-yehl BAWNG) from Milwaukee (AHL) under emergency conditions. The Kista, Sweden native is expected to make his NHL debut tonight against St. Louis, and wear No. 50.
Bång, 25 (4/19/87), has 20 points (8g-12a) in 50 games for the Admirals during his first North American season. Prior to signing with the Predators last summer, the 6-3, 201-pound power forward spent six seasons with AIK’s senior team, posting 121 points (60g-61a) in 258 games.
The Predators face-off against the St. Louis Blues tonight at 7 p.m. CT for a Twice Daily Super Tuesday, where fans will be able to purchase a pair of upper-level tickets for just $55 or a pair of lower level tickets for $105. Twice Daily will also offer a coupon for $5 off any Daily’s purchase, including gas. All fans in attendance will also receive a FREE cookie courtesy of Christie Cookies. The team faces off against the Dallas Stars on Friday for a College Night presented by Taco Bell, where college students who show their IDs at the door receive special ticket discounts. There will also be drink specials through the first intermission. Additionally, all fans in attendance will be given a Qdoba coupon for FREE chips and queso. Both games broadcast on SportSouth (1676 HD, 26 SD) and 102.5 FM the Game. Limited tickets for all remaining home games are still available and may be purchased at the Bridgestone Arena Box Office, by visiting nashvillepredators.com or by calling 615-770-7800.
—
PHOTO CREDIT: Milwaukee Admirals (used with permission)