The Calgary Flames announced today that they have recalled defenceman Rasmus Andersson on an emergency basis from their AHL affiliate, the Stockton Heat.

Andersson, Calgary's second round pick (53rd overall) in the 2015 NHL Draft, has played 50 games for Stockton in his first pro season and has 22 points (3G, 19A) and 36 PIMs. The 20-year-old is the Heat's top defenceman in points (22) and assists (19) and leads the club in plus/minus (+14).

RASMUS ANDERSSON - DEFENCE

BORN: Malmo, SWE DATE: October 27, 1996

HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 215 lbs.

SHOOTS: Right

DRAFTED: 2nd round, 53rd overall, in the 2015 NHL Draft