Stars center recalled by Edmonton
February 28, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Chops News Release
DES MOINES, IA - Iowa Stars Director of Hockey Operations Scott White announced this afternoon that the Edmonton Oilers (NHL) have recalled center Yan Stastny from the American Hockey League team.
Originally drafted by the Boston Bruins in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, Stastny was acquired by the Oilers organization on August 30th, 2005 in exchange for the Bruins' 4th round selection in the 2006 Draft. The Quebec-born centerman departs Iowa as the team's fourth leading scorer with 31 points, including 17 assists: (14/17/31). Four of his goals have come on the power-play and one has come shorthanded.
Yan is the son of former NHL great, Peter Stastny. The elder Stastny played 15 seasons (977 games) for Quebec, New Jersey and St. Louis, notching 450 goals, 789 assists and 824 penalty minutes. He is 31st all-time with 1239 career points.
NEXT GAMES: The Stars return home to face the Rochester Americans TONIGHT. The 2 for 1 Tuesday game will have a 7:05 PM face-off. Bring a valid Military, College or High School ID and receive two $21 tickets for the price of one. On Saturday, March 4th, the first 5,000 fans will receive a Dan Jancevski Bobblehead prior to the 7:05 start against Manitoba. Doors open for all games, one-hour before face-off. All ticketing information can be obtained by calling 515-23-STARS or by visiting iowastarshockey.com.
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