Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today that the club has recalled defenseman Andrew Bodnarchuk from the Providence Bruins (American Hockey League). Bodnarchuk is expected to join the Bruins on Monday, February 13th for their practice at the TD Garden at 10:30 a.m.

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This marks Bodnarchuk’s first recall to Boston this season. He has skated in 47 games for Providence this year with four goals and seven assists, giving him 11 overall points.In the 2009-2010 season, Bondarchuk was recalled to Boston on one occasion. He appeared in five games with the team, including his first NHL game on April 3, 2010 at Toronto.Bodnarchuk was drafted by the Bruins in the fifth round (128th overall) in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.In his 2010-2011 season with Providence, Bodnarchuk played in 75 games, with one goal and 15 assists.The 2011-2012 Boston Bruins season is presented by the Massachusetts State Lottery.