Avalanche activate, assign RW Richardson

Nov 8, 2007 - 2:07 AM DENVER (Ticker) -- Prior to Wednesday's game against the Edmonton Oilers, the Colorado Avalanche activated right wing Brad Richardson from injured reserve and assigned him to Lake Erie of the American Hockey League.

A fifth-round pick in 2003, Richardson has been sidelined since suffering a wrist injury during the offseason. The 22-year-old appeared in 73 games with Colorado last season, recording 14 goals and eight assists.

Richardson made his NHL debut in 2005-06, collecting three tallies and 13 points in 41 contests with the Avalanche.