The Ducks recalled defenseman Brendan Mikkelson from the Iowa Chops, Anaheim’s primary development affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL).

Mikkelson arrived in Anaheim in time for the morning skate prior to tonight's game against the Los Angeles Kings at Honda Center. Ducks coach Randy Carlyle indicated he was recalled so the Ducks would have an extra defenseman for their upcoming road trip, in which they play six games in 13 games starting Friday.

"Going out on a long road trip, and we have some people with some bumps and bruises, we want to make sure we don’t have a shortage,” Carlyle said.