Coyotes recall F Boedker

Last Update: 11/03 12:36 pm

Mikkel Boedker #89 of the Phoenix Coyotes is introduced before the NHL game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Jobing.com Arena on October 10, 2009 in Glendale, Arizona. (Christian Petersen, Getty Images)

The Phoenix Coyotes have recalled forward Mikkel Boedker from their American Hockey League affiliate in San Antonio.

The 19-year-old, taken eighth overall in the 2008 draft by the Coyotes, recorded 11 goals and 17 assists in 78 games during his rookie season last year. He tied for second among NHL rookies with three game-winning goals.

Boedker has skated in five games with Phoenix so far this season without recording a point while posting a goal and three assists in seven games for San Antonio.

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