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Hishon Called Up to Avalanche

Stratford's Joey Hishon is getting called up to the big club.

The Colorado Avalanche announced on Twitter that he will be called up from the AHL's Lake Erie Monsters:

With the Monsters this season Hishon has 14 goals and 18 assists. He has played for the Avs in the past, with 3 games in the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs, registering an assist.

The Avalanche are using the call up to fill some holes coming about after recent trades. Spots have become vacant with Max Talbot and Paul Carey being dealt.

Colorado hosts Pittsburgh tomorrow night.

 

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