Goulet Returns, Assigned From Springfield

Published on November 28, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder, the ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers and American Hockey League's Springfield Falcons, has announced right wing Stephane Goulet (Goo-LAY) has been re-assigned to the Thunder from Springfield.

Goulet, 21, returns for his second season in a Thunder uniform after scoring 40 points (17g-23a) in 69 games with 58 penalty minutes for Stockton last season and ranked fourth on the team in points (40) and goals (17). A seventh round selection (208th overall) of the Oilers in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, Goulet began this season with Springfield and tallied a goal with six penalty minutes in nine games.

In last season's Kelly Cup Playoffs, Goulet registered an assist with two penalty minutes in five ECHL playoff games.

The Levis, Quebec native has appeared in 80 career professional games with the Thunder and the AHL's Falcons and Grand Rapids Griffins, scoring 41 points (18g-23a) with 66 penalty minutes. Goulet appeared in 190 games in his three-year QMJHL career (2003-06) with Quebec and Moncton, scoring 154 points (79-75a) with 131 penalty minutes. Goulet scored a junior career-high 51 goals and 93 points (51g-42a) in 67 games with Moncton of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League in 2005-06, leading Moncton in goal-scoring.

Goulet helped guide Moncton to a 2005-06 QMJHL President's Cup Championship and Memorial Cup Final appearance, scoring 15 points (7g-8a) in 13 playoff games. He appeared in 30 career playoff games in his junior career, scoring 25 points (10g-15a).

The Thunder returns to play Wednesday, November 28, visiting the Utah Grizzlies at The E-Center at 6:05 p.m. The game can be heard live on radio at 1420 KSTN and on the internet (video and audio available) at www.stocktonthunder.com, courtesy of B2 Networks.

Host of the 2008 ECHL All-Star Game and festivities on Jan. 22 and 23, the Thunder has led the ECHL in attendance for two consecutive seasons and drew 244,085 fans to Stockton Arena in 2006-07. Season tickets, mini plans, group and individual tickets for 2007-08 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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