Thrashers put Smehlik on injured reserve, recall Tapper from AHL
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Posted 4:36PM on Monday 16th December 2002 ( 22 years ago )
ATLANTA - The Atlanta Thrashers put defenseman Richard Smehlik on injured reserve Monday before their game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. <br>
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The 32-year-old Smehlik suffered a chest wall contusion Friday in a 3-to-1 loss to the Dallas Stars. The 6-foot-3, 230-pounder signed with the Thrashers as a free agent in the offseason but has missed nine games with injuries. <br>
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He has three goals and an assist this season. <br>
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To take Smehlik's spot on the roster, Atlanta recalled forward Brad Tapper from Chicago of the American Hockey League. Tapper had six goals and nine assists in 19 games with Chicago.
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