BUFFALO, N.Y. (February 21, 2013) --- Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier has announced that forward Kevin Porter has been recalled from the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League.

Porter (3/12/86, 6'0", 190 lbs) joins the Sabres for the first time after signing with Buffalo as a free agent on July 6, 2012. Porter has played in parts of five NHL seasons – two with Phoenix and three with Colorado – and has recorded 45 points (25+20) through 165 NHL games played.

The Detroit, Mich. native has played in 48 games this season with the Americans, tallying 44 points (15+29) and 38 penalty minutes.