SUNRISE, Fla. – Florida Panthers President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the Panthers have recalled forwards Micheal Haley and Dryden Hunt from Florida’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds.

 

Haley, 32, appeared in two games with Springfield, registering two points (1-1-2). On Nov. 13, the 5-foot-11, 205-pound native of Guelph, Ontario was assigned to Springfield on a conditioning loan.

 

He has played in 205 career NHL games with Florida (2017-18), the San Jose Sharks (2014-15 to 2016-17), New York Rangers (2012-13) and New York Islanders (2009-10 to 2011-12), recording 25 points (8-17-25).

 

Hunt, 22, has appeared 15 games with Springfield, registering 12 points (8-4-12). The 6-foot, 191-pound native of Cranbrook, British Columbia, ranked second on the Thunderbirds in goals and led the team with four power-play goals.

 

He has played in 11 career NHL games with Florida (2017-18), registering one assist.

 

Additionally, the Panthers have loaned forwards Denis Malgin and Maxim Mamin to Springfield. 

 

After a break for the Thanksgiving holiday, the Thunderbirds complete their five-game homestand with matchups on Black Friday against the Penguins and Saturday against the Syracuse Crunch. Each game will drop the puck at 7:05 p.m.

 

Springfield Thunderbirds fans are encouraged to visit www.SpringfieldThunderbirds.com to learn more about 2018-19 Thunderbirds Season Ticket Memberships. Packages include a wide range of benefits, including the lowest prices for the 2019 Lexus AHL All-Star Classic presented by MGM Springfield. For more information or to order now, call (413) 739-GOAL (4625) or visit www.SpringfieldThunderbirds.com.