Ducks' John Gibson activated from IR, sent to AHL

As expected, the Anaheim Ducks have sent goaltender John Gibson to the AHL after activating him from injured reserve Wednesday.

Gibson was reassigned to the Norfolk Admirals about seven weeks after suffering a groin injury, the team announced.

The 21-year-old netminder was expected to spend the remainder of the season with the Admirals upon returning to full health.

Forward Emerson Etem was recalled in a corresponding move.

The Ducks signed veteran Ilya Bryzgalov to serve as Frederik Andersen's backup with Gibson sidelined.