Fisher Recalled to Springfield, Maslonka Reassigned to Dayton

January 12, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder, the proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers and American Hockey League's Springfield Falcons, announced goaltender Glenn Fisher has been recalled from the Thunder to Springfield and defenseman Milan Maslonka (mas-LAWN-kah, MEE-lawn) has been recalled from the Thunder to Springfield and subsequently reassigned to the Dayton Bombers of the ECHL.

Fisher, 25, was originally assigned to the Thunder on Dec. 29 after the Falcons received goaltender Jeff-Drouin Deslauriers from Edmonton on a two-week conditioning assignment. Selected in the fifth round (148th overall) by the Oilers in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft, Fisher is 2-0-1 with the Thunder this season, posting a 2.64 goals-against-average and a .895 save percentage in three appearances.

The 6-foot-1, 190-pound goaltender has appeared in three games for Springfield this season, posting a .900 save percentage, 0-1-0 record and a 3.00 goals-against-average.

Last year, Fisher posted a record of 14-19-2, a save percentage of .903 and a 3.36 goals-against-average in 38 games for the Thunder in his rookie season. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound goaltender posted two shutouts and set a Thunder record for a shutout streak of 158 minutes and 48 seconds.

Maslonka, 22, has skated in 27 games for the Thunder this season, posting two assists and 59 penalty minutes. The 6-foot-7, 245-pound defenseman has appeared in 96 career games with Elmira of the United Hockey League, Youngstown of the Central Hockey League and Albany of the AHL, notching 498 penalty minutes while scoring 14 points (4g-10a).

Previously, Maslonka skated in 10 games with Zvolen of the Slovakian League from 2004-06.

The Thunder returns to play for its next game on Friday, Jan. 16 against Las Vegas Wranglers at 7:30 p.m. from Stockton Arena. The game is available on radio at 1420 KSTN and online (audio is free-of-charge) for viewing for a $7 charge at http://www.stocktonthunder.com/ (courtesy of B2 Networks).

The Thunder was voted "Best Local Sports Team" by readers of San Joaquin Magazine, has led the ECHL in attendance for three consecutive seasons and drew 239,337 fans to Stockton Arena in 2007-08. Season tickets, group tickets, individual tickets and mini plans are on sale now. For more information about tickets, merchandise, or other inquiries contact the Stockton Thunder offices at (209) 373-1500 or visit www.StocktonThunder.com.



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