Coyotes assign Hodgman to Portland of the AHL

Justin Hodgman celebrates a pre-season goal with Coyotes teammates. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Arizona Coyotes assigned forward Justin Hodgman to Portland of the American Hockey League on Sunday.

The 26-year-old Hodgman led the Coyotes in scoring in the preseason with four goals and five points in five games. He had 11 goals and 15 assists last season in 49 in the KHL with Metallurg, Torpedo and Admiral.

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