Oilers Sign Ben Ondrus

Published on July 9, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Oklahoma City Barons News Release


Edmonton Oilers general Manager Steve Tambellini announced today the Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with right-winger Ben Ondrus on a one-year contract.

Ondrus, 6'0", 187lbs, split the last four seasons between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the American Hockey League's Toronto Marlies.

Last year the 28-year-old scored 17 points (10G, 7A) in 57 games with the Marlies. In 11 games with the Leafs, Ondrus was held pointless and had 34 penalty minutes.

The Sherwood Park, Alberta native has played 336 career AHL games collecting 119 points (57G, 72A). In 52 career NHL games he has two assists and 77 penalty minutes.

Ondrus, who was captain of the Marlies, played his junior hockey with the Western Hockey League's Swift Current Broncos from 1998-2003.



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