Boston Bruins coach Marco Sturm explained why Mikey Eyssimont was the player called up, with James Hagens placed on injured reserve.
Boston Bruins coach Marco Sturm praised forward Mikey Eyssimont after he was recalled from the American Hockey League following an injury to rookie James Hagens. Boston placed Hagens on injured reserve and summoned Eyssimont back to the NHL club on Saturday. Sturm commended Eyssimont's strong training camp, professional attitude, and hard work after being sent down to Providence.
Eyssimont had cleared waivers earlier in the season after appearing in a few games for Boston. While playing for head coach Trent Whitfield in Providence, Eyssimont earned AHL Player of the Month honors for October, highlighted by a third-period hat trick against the Hamilton Bulldogs.
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