Repik and Matthias Back to Rochester, Sweetland Out

Shawn Matthias and Michal Repik have returned to the Rochester Americans after spending some time with the Panthers this season.

The moves mean that the Cats can expect to see most, if not all, of the injured forwards making their return for Thursday's game against Carolina.

Matthias, drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in 2006 (47th overall), was in his second recall of the season, appearing in nine games. He picked up his first point of the year in last night's game against Vancouver (an assist), while centering Cory Stillman and Michal Repik.

Repik was drafted by the Panthers in 2007 behind Keaton Ellerby. He made his NHL debut against the Ottawa Senators on December 8th and scored his first goal in the same game (pictured left) and played in all three games since then. He'll return to Rochester and look to add to his 14 points as the Amerks try to turn their season around in front of newcomer Mike Brodeur.

As for Andrew Sweetland, the 22-year old forward will head south, but not to the NHL. Instead, Sweetland will be joining the Florida Everblades to gain some confidence and get some more playing time. He left the Maine Black Bears this spring after agreeing to terms with the Cats in March, passing on his final three years of college hockey eligibility. In 21 games with Rochester, he has 1 assist.