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Lightning assign Dominic James to Syracuse

The forward recorded two assists in six games for Tampa Bay this season.

File photo: Tampa Bay Lightning forward Dominic James takes a shot against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena.
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Dominic James is returning to the Syracuse Crunch after six appearances with the Tampa Bay Lightning this season. General manager Julien BriseBois announced the reassignment Wednesday.

James collected two assists and put six shots on net during that NHL stint, averaging 12:05 per game. His career totals with Tampa Bay stand at seven goals and 17 points in 49 games, with a plus-5 rating.

In six career AHL appearances for Syracuse, James has produced three goals and five points, including a game-winning goal.

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