AHL Peoria Rivermen

Blues Acquire Stastny from Boston for Draft Pick

Published on January 16, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release


Peoria, IL (January 16, 2007) - St. Louis Blues' President John Davidson announced today the team has acquired forward Yan Stastny from the Boston Bruins in exchange for the Blues fifth-round pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.

Stastny, 24, has split the season with the Boston Bruins and Providence of the American Hockey League. The 5'11, 175-pound center has appeared in 21 games with Boston, collecting a pair of assists and has skated in 11 games with Providence, recording 12 points (three goals, nine assists).

He made his NHL debut with the Edmonton Oilers against the St. Louis Blues on March 1, 2006 in Edmonton. He played in three games for the Oilers before being traded to Boston on March 9, 2006. With the Bruins, he tallied four points (one goal, three assists) in 17 games.

The Quebec City, Quebec native is the son of former Blue Peter Stastny and was originally Boston's eighth round selection, 259th overall, in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.

Tomorrow night - Wednesday, January 17, the Rivermen host the North Division-leading Rochester Americans at 7:00 p.m. at Carver Arena. It is a Nesquik Wacky Wednesday, as fans receive a Buy One, Get One Free Upper Bowl ticket offer. Insight also presents WWE RAW Superstar Victoria, who will appear and sign autographs from 7-9:00 p.m.

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