
Bisaillon Brings NHL Experience to Stockton
October 29, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release
STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder, the ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers and American Hockey League's Springfield Falcons, announced rookie defenseman Sebastien Bisaillon (Bih-SIGH-yawn) has been assigned to the Thunder from Springfield.
Bisaillon, 20, appeared in two regular season games with the Oilers last year, making his NHL debut on March 19 against the Vancouver Canucks and spent time this season in training camp with Edmonton, appearing in one preseason game (2-1 win at Phoenix on September 25). In two games this year with Springfield, Bisaillon tallied two assists.
"We're happy to add Sebastien to our lineup and he'll have opportunities to earn a significant amount of ice time as he develops as a professional," said Thunder head coach Chris Cichocki. "He carries a hard, booming shot which will help upgrade our power play."
Bisaillon is expected to make his debut in a Thunder uniform against the Idaho Steelheads this Friday, November 2 at Stockton Arena and will wear jersey number 32.
The Mont-Laurier, Quebec native spent five seasons (2002-07) of his junior hockey career with the Val d'Or Foreurs of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, scoring 189 points (66g-123a) in 263 career games and scored 18 points (4g-14a) in 32 career playoff games.
Bisaillon scored a career-high 71 points (35g-36a) in 63 games with the Foreurs in 2005-06, leading the league's defensemen in goals (35) and all Foreur defensemen in points (71).
The Thunder returns to play on Friday, November 2 against the Idaho Steeleheads, starting at 7:30 p.m. from Stockton Arena as part of "Thunder Goes Pink II." The game can be heard live on radio at 1420 KSTN and on the internet (video and audio available) at www.stocktonthunder.com, courtesy of B2 Networks.
Host of the 2008 ECHL All-Star Game and festivities on Jan. 22 and 23, the Thunder has led the ECHL in attendance for two consecutive seasons and drew 244,085 fans to Stockton Arena in 2006-07. Season tickets, mini plans, group and individual tickets for 2007-08 are on sale now. For more information about tickets, merchandise, or other inquiries contact the Stockton Thunder offices at (209) 373-1500 or visit www.stocktonthunder.com.
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