Edmonton Reassigns Goaltender Olivier Roy to Thunder

December 21, 2011 - 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 reassigned rookie goaltender Olivier Roy (WAH, Oh-liv-EE-yay) to the Thunder from the Oklahoma City Barons of the American Hockey League.

Roy, 20, suited up for two games as a backup to Oklahoma City goaltender David LeNeveu on Dec. 18 and Dec. 20 at Charlotte.

He left the Thunder tied for second in the ECHL with two shutouts this year in 14 games and has a 4-7-3 record, .912 save percentage and 2.75 goals against average. He earned the Reebok Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Week award on Nov. 22 and was selected in the fifth round (133rd overall) by the Oilers in the 2009 NHL"ˆEntry Draft.

Roy was ranked as the second highest North American goaltender by the Central Scouting Bureau before the draft.

The 6-foot and 180-pound goaltender was a member of Team Canada at the 2011 World Junior Hockey Championships and earned 14 shutouts, a record of 123-57-8, save percentage of .906, and goals-against-average of 2.77 in 200 career games with Cape Breton and Acadie-Bathurst of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.

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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