Arizona Coyotes assign Mario Kempe to Tucson Roadrunners

Nov 22, 2018, 11:23 AM

(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

The Arizona Coyotes announced they have assigned forward Mario Kempe to the Tucson Roadrunners on Thursday.

Kempe, 30, has played in four games with the Coyotes this season and eight games with the Roadrunners.

He has three goals and six assists for a total of nine points with the Coyotes’ AHL affiliate in Tucson.

Kempe has 22 career NHL games played and has logged two goals and two assists with 24 shots on goal.

The Coyotes take on the visiting Colorado Avalanche in Glendale on Friday.

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