Sixsmith returns to Grizzlies for playoff series

WEST VALLEY CITY — Utah Grizzlies Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Kevin Colley announced today that forward James Sixsmith has returned to the team from the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals.

Sixsmith will be in uniform tonight when the Grizzlies host Alaska at the E-Center at 7:05 p.m. in Game 3 of the ECHL's West Division semifinals.

Sixsmith had 12 goals and 15 assists for 27 points in 31 games with Utah this year, including two goals and three assists in five games against Alaska.

The Virginia native was called-up to the AHL four times this year from Dec. 28-March 27. With Milwaukee and Bridgeport, he played in 42 combined games, tallying five goals and six assists.