Pierre-Cedric Labrie will open the 2013 campaign with the Lightning. "Labrie has come from so far, such a character person and brings unbelievable intangibles," coach Guy Boucher said. "He's a good hockey player, too, and not just a big guy. He can play, so we felt that he was bringing some of the things we were lacking." Labrie plays a physical style and he doesn't shy away from dropping the gloves. It's probable he'll serve as the club's 13th forward.

Pierre-Cedric Labrie has been returned to the minors. The Lightning may get Vicent Lecavalier (hand) and Nate Thompson (upper body) back from injury on Thursday night, which resulted in the transaction. Labrie has two assists and 15 penalty minutes in 14 games with the Lightning this year.

Pierre-Cedric Labrie has been summoned by the Tampa Bay Lightning. Labrie has 32 points and 98 penalty minutes in 49 AHL games this season. He also has an assist in nine contests.

The Tampa Bay Lightning reassigned forwards Pierre-Cedric Labrie and Trevor Smith, as well as defenseman Evan Oberg, to the minors on Wednesday. A stomach virus ravaged the team's lineup for Tuesday's match-up against Montreal, so a number of recalls had to be made. The Lightning don't play again until Friday.

Pierre-Cedric Labrie was brought up from the minors by the Lightning on Tuesday. He dressed in his first NHL game against Montreal since Feb. 2. Labrie picked up five minutes in penalties when he fought Canadiens' newcomer Brad Staubitz early in the third period.

The Tampa Bay Lightning recalled Pierre-Cedric Labrie from Norfolk of the AHL. This will be Labrie's second stint with Tampa Bay. He appeared in seven games earlier this month, incluidng his NHL debut on Jan. 7. He has logged one assist and 10 penalty minutes -- on a pair of fights. The Lightning host Washington tonight. The Caps signed tough guy Joel Rechlicz on Monday and his is likley to play tonight, so it could be a matter pf TB coach Guy Boucher fighting fire with fire.

Pierre-Cedric Labrie was called up from the minors on Saturday January 28.

The Tampa Bay Lightning sent four players back to the minors on Wednesday to continue playing during the All-Star break. Pierre-Cedric Labrie, Mike Angelidis, Trevor Smith and blueliner Evan Oberg will report to AHL Norfolk. Tampa Bay is expected to get healthier over the break, so it's uncertain who, if any of them, will be back with the big club when the NHL resumes play next week.

Pierre-Cedric Labrie has been called up by the Tampa Bay Lightning. Labrie agreed to a two-year, two-way contract with Tampa Bay on December 29th. He has 19 points and 63 penalty minutes in 29 AHL contests.

Pierre-Cedric Labrie has signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. He has been assigned to the team's AHL affiliate in Norfolk. In 28 games with the Admirals this season, Labrie has 18 points and 63 penalty minutes to go with a plus-15 rating.