After a 7-3 drubbing at the hands of the Washington Capitals, the Blues have called up goaltending prospect Pheonix Copley from the AHL. From the organization’s official press release:
(Jan. 20, 2017) – St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today the Blues have recalled goaltender Pheonix Copley (FEE-nihks, KOP-lee) from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Chicago Wolves.
Copley, 25, was originally acquired by the Blues via trade from the Washington Capitals on July 2, 2015. This season, the 6'4, 196-pound goaltender has appeared in 18 games for the Wolves and shares 10th in the AHL overall with 11 wins (11-4-1) while he shares ninth in both goals against average (2.