McAlpine has surgery; Kings call up Holland, Schmidt
Monday February 10, 2003EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Kings defenseman Chris McAlpine underwent successful surgery Monday to repair a hernia and is expected to be out for eight weeks.
McAlpine, 31, has two assists and 24 penalty minutes in 21 games this season.
The Kings recalled defenseman Jason Holland and center Chris Schmidt from their AHL affiliate in Manchester, and assigned right wing Scott Barney there.
Barney had no points in five games with the Kings.
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