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Arizona Coyotes recall D Robbie Russo from Tucson Roadrunners

The Arizona Coyotes announced on Monday that the team has recalled defenseman Robbie Russo from the AHL affiliate Tucson Roadrunners.

Andrew Cogliano #7 of the Anaheim Ducks pushes Robbie Russo #34 of the Arizona Coyotes during the t...

Andrew Cogliano #7 of the Anaheim Ducks pushes Robbie Russo #34 of the Arizona Coyotes during the third period of an NHL preseason game at Honda Center on September 24, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

(Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

The Arizona Coyotes have recalled defenseman Robbie Russo from the Tucson Roadrunners, the team announced on Monday.

Russo, 26, has posted 1-7-8 and 14 penalty minutes for the Roadrunners this season in 23 appearances.

In 294 career games with AHL sides Grand Rapids and Tucson, the 6-foot, 198-pounder registered 28-122-150 and 206 penalty minutes.

The 26-year-old has also skated in 19 career contests in the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings.

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Russo was drafted by the New York Islanders in the fourth round (No. 95 overall) in the 2011 Entry Draft.

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Jake Anderson is a former web content editor and reporter for arizonasports.com and has been at Bonneville Phoenix since November 2018. He primarily covers the D-backs, ASU football/basketball and Phoenix Rising FC, and is also a member of the USL… Read more

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