Hockey transactions
National Hockey League
BOSTON BRUINS-Recalled C Yan Stastny from Providence of the AHL.
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS-Named Ken Hitchcock coach and signed him to a three-year contract. Recalled F Jaroslav Balastik from Syracuse of the AHL.
PHILADELPHIA FLYERS-Recalled F Eric Meloche from Philadelphia of the AHL. Assigned LW Triston Grant to Philadelphia.
PITTSBURGH PENGUINS-Recalled C Erik Christensen from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. Placed D Eric Cairns on injured reserve.
SAN JOSE SHARKS-Placed RW Jonathan Cheechoo on injured reserve. Recalled F Joe Pavelski from Worcester of the AHL.
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS-Exercised the one-year option for 2007-2008 for John Ferguson, general manager.
American Hockey League
HAMILTON BULLDOGS-Announced F Zack Stortini has been assigned to the team by the Edmonton Oilers.
ECHL
ECHL-Suspended Utah D Ed Campbell for two games and fined him an undisclosed amount for his actions during a Nov. 19 game against Stockton.
IDAHO STEELHEADS-Named Will Hoenike director of season ticket relations, effective Dec. 4.
Central Hockey League
AUSTIN ICE BATS-Signed RW John Ronan.
LAREDO BUCKS-Waived LW Jay Latulippe.
TULSA OILERS-Waived C Bobby Davis.
