Edmonton Oilers Assign 14 Players To Falcons

Published on September 25, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release


Springfield, MA - The Springfield Falcons, proud members of the American Hockey League, announced today that 14 players have been assigned to Springfield by their National Hockey League affiliate, the Edmonton Oilers.

Players Assigned To Springfield By Edmonton

Goaltender (1): Andrew Perugini

Defense (5): Sebastien Bisaillon, Josef Hrabal, Jake Taylor, Cody Wild, Bryan Young

Forwards (8): Hans Benson (RW), Justin Chwedoruk (RW), Garet Hunt (LW), Bryan Lerg (LW), Colin McDonald (RW), Sean McMorrow (RW), Ryan O'Marra (RW), Geoff Paukovich (LW)

As part of their training camp, the Falcons will host their first ever VIP Fan Fest on Saturday, September 27 starting at 1:00 pm at the MassMutual Center. This event will be an exclusive event for ticket package holders and corporate sponsors and will include the following:

- Open Falcons' practice and scrimmage game.

- Free prizes and giveaways during practice and scrimmage game.

- Q&A segment with Falcons' coaches immediately following practice and scrimmage.

- Full team autograph session after practice and scrimmage.

- Everyone in attendance will receive one commemorative 8 x 10 color handout.

- Ticket package holders and sponsors will be able to pick up their tickets at this event.

There will also be a pair of preseason games at the MassMutual Center when the Falcons host the Worcester Sharks on Friday, October 3 and Providence Bruins on Saturday, October 4.

Tickets for the Falcons' two home preseason games go on sale Saturday, September 27.



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