Blues Recall Cole, Russell Returns for Evaluation

February 24, 2012 1:15 PM

Kris Russell #4 of the St. Louis Blues and Brooks Laich #21 of the Washington Capitals go after the puck during the second periord at Verizon Center on November 29, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOX) — Blues GM Doug Armstrong announced Friday the club has recalled defenseman Ian Cole from the Peoria Rivermen. In addition, defenseman Kris Russell has returned to St. Louis to be evaluated by Dr. Matt Smith after suffering an injury resulting in concussion-like symptoms during the third period of the Blues’ 3-2 shootout victory over the Predators on Thursday night in Nashville.

Cole, 22, has appeared in 18 games with the Blues this season posting five points (one goal, four assists) while he has also recorded a goal and three assists in 22 games with the Rivermen. The Ann Arbor, Michigan native was originally drafted by the Blues in the first round, 18th overall, of the 2007 Entry Draft.