Edmonton Oilers Recall Thunder Center Milan

January 11, 2012 - 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 center Milan Kytnar (KIT-nar, MEE-lan) has been recalled from the Thunder to Edmonton.

Kytnar, 22, should be available to suit up for his NHL debut tonight with the Oilers, who host the New Jersey Devils at 6:10 p.m. PT.

The 6-foot, 190-pound forward will become the eighth player to make his NHL debut after skating in a Thunder uniform if appears in the game.

Kytnar has skated in 12 games for the Thunder this season, scoring eight points (5g-3a), posting 12 penalty minutes and collecting a +4 rating. He has also appeared in 85 career American Hockey League games with the Oklahoma City Barons, scoring 30 points (13g-17a) while notching a +2 rating.

The native of Topolcany, Slovakia 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.

Kytnar was selected by Edmonton in the fifth round (127th overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.

For the sixth consecutive season, Stockton is serving as the AA minor-league affiliate for Oilers prospects. Since the Thunder and Oilers began their partnership in 2006-07, the Thunder has advanced to the Kelly Cup Playoffs five consecutive years and seven former Thunder players - right wing Troy Bodie, goaltender Devan Dubnyk, right wing Colin McDonald, center Ryan O'Marra, center Tim Sestito, left wing Liam Reddox and defenseman Bryan Young - have gone on to play in the NHL.

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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