Blues Recall Stastny
January 23, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced today that the club has recalled forward Yan Stastny from the Blues' American Hockey League affiliate, the Peoria Rivermen.
Stastny, 25, has played in 26 games for the Rivermen this season, collecting 10 goals and 17 points and a plus-four rating. Twice this season the 5-10, 189-pound center has scored two goals in a game and has notched three multiple-point efforts. With Stastny in the lineup, Peoria's record is 17-5-4 this year.
He has skated in 41 career NHL games with Edmonton and Boston, recording six points (one goal, five assists) along with 29 penalty minutes.
He made his NHL debut with the Edmonton Oilers against the St. Louis Blues on March 1, 2006 in Edmonton.
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. Yan and Peter would be the second father and son combination to play for the Blues. Bob and Brent Johnson were the first.
The Rivermen are back in action tonight as they travel to Rockford for a contest with the IceHogs. Game time is 7:05 pm, with the Rivermen pre-game show facing off at 6:35 pm with Tom Callahan on your Home for Rivermen Hockey, 96.5 FM ESPN RADIO.
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