NHL Flames recalled Jakob Pelletier

NHL: Flames recalled Jakob Pelletier

Quebec forward Jakob Pelletier was recalled by the Calgary Flames on Saturday.

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The 21-year-old winger was a first-round pick by the Alberta organization in 2019 (26th overall). This season, he has 15 goals and 19 assists for 34 points in 31 games with the Calgary Wranglers of the AHL.

Pelletier is still waiting to play his first career National League game.

The Quebec native was recalled by striker Walker Duehr at the same time. The Flames also put right winger Brett Ritchie on the disabled list.

The latter injured himself last Saturday in the game against the Vancouver Canucks. He had eight points (6-2) in 30 games in 2022-23.

The Flames play their next game on Sunday, visiting the Blackhawks in Chicago.