Penguins recall Chad Ruhwedel from conditioning stint

Jonathan Bombulie
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Penguins’ Chad Ruhwedel skates Wednesday Aug. 29, 2018 at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.

The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled defenseman Chad Ruhwedel from a five-game conditioning stint with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL on Sunday.

It was a successful stay for Ruhwedel, who had one goal, four assists and a plus-8 rating.

Having slipped to eighth on the depth chart, Ruhwedel hasn’t played in an NHL game since Nov. 19. The conditioning assignment was meant to combat that inactivity.

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