Milwaukee, WI – Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has recalled defenseman Cody Franson from Milwaukee (AHL).

Franson ranks seventh among rookie defensemen in points, with seven (2g-5a) in 24 games since making his NHL debut on Oct. 17 at Washington. He also leads the Predators, and is tied for fourth among rookie defensemen in plus/minus (+5). Nashville’s third choice, 79th overall (third round), in the 2005 Entry Draft, Franson recorded his first career NHL point/assist on Oct. 21 at Boston and scored his first NHL goal the following night in a 6-5 overtime victory at Ottawa. Franson’s recall to Nashville is his second of the season. The Sicamous, B.C., native has five points (1g-4a) in five contests with the Admirals this season, including three assists in two games this week.

The Admirals finish up a four-game road trip on Saturday night in Chicago. The Ads return home on Sunday, December 20 at 4:00 pm at the Bradley Center against the San Antonio Rampage. For ticket information fans can call the Admirals office at (414) 227-0550 or check out the team’s new website at www.milwaukeeadmirals.com. Groups of ten or more people receive a minimum of $2 off of each ticket. For more information or to order group tickets call the Admirals office at (414) 227-0550.