Edmonton Assigns Center Milan Kytnar to Thunder

Published on October 27, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder, proud ECHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League, announced the Oilers have assigned center Milan Kytnar (KIT-nar) to the Thunder from the Oklahoma City Barons of the American Hockey League.

Kytnar, 22, was selected by Edmonton in the fifth round (127th overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft and will be available to make his debut with the Thunder on Friday, who visits the Ontario Reign at 7:00 p.m. (1280 KWSX/StocktonThunder.com). He will wear jersey #19.

The 6-foot and 190 pound center was named to the Oilers roster at the two previous YoungStars Tournaments in Penticton, B.C. Last season, he skated in 78 games with Oklahoma City as a rookie, ranking seventh on the club with 29 points (13g-16a) while posting 13 goals, 35 penalty minutes and a +5 rating.

Kytnar suited up in 172 career junior games with Kelowna, Saskatoon and Vancouver of the Western Hockey League, scoring 126 points (50g-76a) while totaling 197 penalty minutes and a +28 rating. In 30 career postseason games, he racked up 19 points (6g-13a) and 41 penalty minutes.

The native of Topolcany, Slovakia achieved a career-high 64 points (27g-37a) in 65 games with Saskatoon in 2008-09.

The Thunder returns home to Stockton Arena on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m., hosting the Idaho Steelheads. Radio coverage of the game will be available at 1280 KWSX. Online coverage is available for viewing (pay-per-view video charge) and listening (free of charge) at www.StocktonThunder.com, courtesy of AmericaOne.

The Thunder have frozen most Season Ticket prices for the 2011-12 season, which are on sale now and can be purchased by calling (209) 373-1500 or by visiting www.stocktonthunder.com. Thunder Season Ticket Holders enjoy the highest-demanded seating locations in Stockton Arena, benefits including admission to Season Ticket Holder-only events, discount opportunities on Thunder merchandise, a free e-newsletter, an exclusive gift, admission to the first two rounds of the Kelly Cup Playoffs and more.

For more information about tickets, merchandise, or other inquiries contact the Stockton Thunder offices at (209) 373-1500 or visit http://www.stocktonthunder.com/.

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