Canucks goalie Markstrom has “lower body injury,” team calls up Bachman

By The Canadian Press
October 07 2015 11:04 AM

CP34860896 — Vancouver Canucks goalie Richard Bachman, left, stops a shot from Calgary Flames\' Jiri Hudler, from the Czech Republic, during NHL pre-season hockey action in Calgary, Friday, Sept. 25, 2015. The Canucks have recalled Richard Bachman from the AHL\'s Utica Comets to shore up their goaltending ranks. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

The Vancouver Canucks have recalled Richard Bachman from the AHL’s Utica Comets to shore up their goaltending ranks.

Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom has a sustained a lower body injury and was scheduled to be evaluated later Wednesday,

Bachman played most of last season with the Oklahoma City Barons of the AHL, finishing with a 2.38 goals-against average and a .918 save percentage in 23 games. He also played in seven games for the Edmonton Oilers, posting a 2.84 goals-against average and .911 save percentage.

The 28-year-old American has played in 42 career NHL games and has a record of 17-14-2.

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