Leading Scorer Urquhart Recalled to Springfield

Published on December 6, 2008 under 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 veteran center Cory Urquhart (URK-hart) has been recalled from the Thunder to Springfield.

Urquhart leads the Thunder in scoring with 19 points (7g-12a) in 18 games, additionally amassing 10 penalty minutes this season. The 6-foot-3, 196-pound forward has amassed 225 points (115g-110a) in 282 career games with Stockton, Cincinnati and Long Beach of the ECHL, Hamilton of the AHL and Arizona of the Central Hockey League.

Urquhart, the ninth Thunder player to earn a call-up to the AHL this year, has collected 27 points (10g-17a) with 28 penalty minutes in 54 career American Hockey League games.

The Thunder return to play tonight with a 7:30 p.m. rematch against the Reign from Stockton Arena. The game is available for viewing and listening exclusively on the internet 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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