The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled defenseman Taylor Chorney from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Jim Rutherford.

Chorney, 27, made his Penguins debut in late December, suiting up for back-to-back games at Florida and Tampa Bay on Dec. 22-23. Chorney and his father, Marc, became the sixth father-son duo in Penguins history.

This season, Chorney has suited up for 34 games with WBS, where he has posted two goals, seven assists, nine points and a plus-14.

Chorney has played 63 career NHL games with Pittsburgh, Edmonton and St. Louis, tallying seven points (1G-6A).