SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds announced today that they have recalled defenseman Will Lochead from the Greenville Swamp Rabbits of the ECHL.

Lochead, 21, has tallied three assists for Greenville over his first three professional games in this, his rookie season. He signed with the Thunderbirds on July 9, agreeing to terms on a one-year, one-way AHL contract.

Prior to turning pro, Lochead, a native of London, Ont., skated in 210 OHL games with the Niagara IceDogs and London Knights, putting up 40 points (16g, 24a), 313 penalty minutes, and a +40 rating. He served as an alternate captain with his hometown Knights last season, posting a +29 rating and 17 points (6g, 11a) in 54 games to go along with 92 penalty minutes.

The Thunderbirds embark on a three-game weekend on Oct. 25-27 with a visit to Bridgeport on Friday (7:00 p.m.) before home tilts with Belleville on Saturday (7:05 p.m.) and Rochester on Sunday (5:05 p.m.).

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