Mammoth's Kevin Rooney: Headed back to AHL

Rooney is headed back to AHL Tucson, the Mammoth announced Sunday.

Rooney was a healthy scratch for the entirety of his latest stint at the NHL level and is still seeking his first NHL appearance of the season. He suited up for 70 regular-season NHL games with the Flames last season. Rooney will get some more games in with AHL Tucson, where he has three goals and an assist in six games.