The Bruins announced Sunday they’ve recalled defenseman Billy Sweezey from AHL Providence under emergency conditions and designated Henri Jokiharju as a non-roster player due to a family matter.
The Boston Bruins will have a major piece of the defense back for their Saturday matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks. Hampus Lindholm has been activated from injured reserve after missing the last six games with an undisclosed injury sustained in January 3rd’s overtime win over the Vancouver Canucks.
BOSTON – It’s been a hockey homecoming of sorts for Billy Sweezey. The Hanson native and Nobels and Greenough star is getting the opportunity of a lifetime playing for the Boston Bruins.
Filling out the ranks! The B’s seemingly finish up their day with a shotgun blast of depth signings. First, they signed Billy Sweezey, formerly of the Blue Jackets’ organization, who’s been doing decent work as an alternate captain for the Cleveland Monsters.
The Boston Bruins have signed right-handed defenseman Billy Sweezey to a two-year deal worth $775,000 per season. Sweezey played all of last season with the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters, with the physical blueliner putting up four points and 73 penalty minutes in 57 games.