Falcons exchange wingers with Stockton

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11/17/2008 - Springfield, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Springfield Falcons recalled left winger Bryan Lerg from their ECHL affiliate, the Stockton Thunder, and sent right winger Colin McDonald down, the American Hockey League club announced on Monday.

Lerg, who has two goals and eight assists in seven games with the Thunder this season, played in three games for the Falcons earlier this year, collecting one goal.

McDonald, who has two goals and two assists in 14 games for the Falcons this season. In 73 games with the Falcons last year, McDonald registered 12 goals and 11 assists.

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