Lessio recalled by Coyotes from AHL Pirates

Justin Hodgman and Lucas Lessio, right, scored in a shootout. (Chris Carlson/AP)

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes have recalled defenceman Lucas Lessio from Portland of the AHL and assigned defenceman David Schlemko to the Pirates after he cleared waivers.

The Coyotes placed Schlemko on waivers before Friday’s game at Vancouver. The 27-year-old had a goal in seven games with Arizona and had been a healthy scratch the previous five games.

The 21-year-old Lessio had five goals and three assists in 14 games with the Pirates this season after having a solid training camp with the Coyotes. He played three games with Arizona last season.

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