Oilers Recall Devan Dubnyk From Falcons
Published on November 22, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
Springfield, MA - The Springfield Falcons, proud members of the American Hockey League, announced today that goaltender Devan Dubnyk has been recalled by their National Hockey League affiliate, the Edmonton Oilers. Dubnyk is expected to join the Oilers in Edmonton for their game on Monday night against the Phoenix Coyotes.
Dubnyk has started 18 of Springfield's 20 games this year posting a 9-8-1 record with a 2.77 goals against average and.924 save percentage. The 6-foot-5, 194-pound native of Calgary, Alberta had started the Falcons' previous 10 straight games prior to his recall to Edmonton.
Dubnyk continues to lead the AHL in minutes played (1,081) and saves (608) this season. During the 2008-09 campaign in Springfield, he set Falcons franchise records for appearances by a goaltender (62) and minutes played (3,635). Dubnyk is currently in his fourth professional season and was drafted by the Oilers in the first round (14th overall) in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
The Falcons return to action on Wednesday, November 25 when they host the Worcester Sharks at the MassMutual Center starting at 7 pm.
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