Cornell Recalled from Worcester

Defenseman Mike Cornell (pictured) has been recalled by the Sound
Tigers from the ECHL Worcester Railers.

BRIDGEPORT—The Bridgeport Sound Tigers announced today that defenseman Mike Cornell has been recalled from the Worcester Railers (ECHL). In addition, forward Yanick Turcotte has been loaned to Worcester.

Cornell, 31, had one assist in six games with the Railers this season while serving as Worcester’s captain. He played 60 games with Worcester in 2018-19 and led all team defensemen in points (30) and assists (25). He added five goals and 172 penalty minutes. In addition, Cornell played four games with the Sound Tigers last season.

The Franklin, Mass., native also played 12 games with Bridgeport in 2017-18 and 35 games in 2013-14. Overall, he has 30 points (10 goals, 20 assists) in 146 career AHL contests with the Sound Tigers, St. John's IceCaps, Charlotte Checkers and Springfield Falcons. In addition, Cornell has 81 points (15 goals, 66 assists) and a plus-13 rating in 176 ECHL games with the Railers and Florida Everblades. Prior to turning pro, the 5-11, 190-pound blueliner played four seasons at the University of Maine and served as team captain during his senior year in 2012-13. Cornell produced 30 points (six goals, 24 assists) in 130 games with the Black Bears.

Turcotte has not played with the Sound Tigers this season.

On Deck

The Sound Tigers return to the road next Friday for a 7 p.m. contest vs, the Syracuse Crunch in Syracuse. This will be Bridgeport’s first game outside of the Atlantic Division this season. It also begins another “3-in-3” weekend series. The Tigers then return to the Webster Bank Arena on Saturday to host the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Saturday and Sunday. First puck drops at 7 p.m. on Saturday, and at 5 p.m. on Sunday. Fans can follow all of the live action via the Sound Tigers Radio Network and AHLTV, beginning with the pre-game show at 6:45 p.m. Tickets are on sale now!

Sound Tigers season tickets and flex plans are on sale now for the 2019-20 campaign, including full-season, 20-game, and 10-game plans. Package holders are entitled to exclusive benefits including the ticket holder exchange policy. For more information, contact Brad Dworin at 203-345-4813 or via email at  brad.dworin@harboryardse.com.

—Staff Reports

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