Glendale, AZ -- (Sports Network) - The Phoenix Coyotes announced on Thursday that forward Patrick Fischer was placed on injured reserve and will be out six to eight weeks in order to recover from abdominal surgery.

The 31-year-old Fischer had the surgery performed in Philadelphia by Dr. William Myers.

In 27 games with the Coyotes this season, his first in the NHL, Fischer has collected four goals and six assists along with 24 penalty minutes.