February 28, 2009

Eizenman Back to AHL, Loaned to Milwaukee

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 former Rensselaer forward Oren Eizenman has been loaned to the Milwaukee Admirals of the AHL on a professional tryout agreement (PTO).

Eizenman is expected to be available to suit up for Milwaukee on Sunday, who face the Houston Aeros at 2:00 p.m. PT.

Eizenman, 23, was signed by the Thunder as a free agent on Feb. 20 and registered an assist in two games for Stockton. In 67 career ECHL games with the Thunder and Fresno Falcons, Eizenman has scored 80 points (30g-50a) and amassed 42 penalty minutes.

The 6-foot, 180-pound forward makes his fourth trip to the AHL this season and has skated in 19 career AHL games with Manitoba, San Antonio, Worcester and Milwaukee, amassing three assists and eight penalty minutes. Eizenman skated in one game for Milwaukee last season, making his AHL debut on Feb. 9, 2008 against Chicago.

The Toronto, Ontario native finished third place in voting for the CCM Tacks ECHL Rookie of the Year award and scored two goals in the 2008 ECHL All-Star Game at Stockton last season, additionally leading Fresno in scoring with 66 points (27g-39a) and pacing the team with 27 goals in 53 games while adding a +12 rating and 28 penalty minutes.

Eizenman's 12 power-play goals and six game-winning goals paced Fresno in 2007-08 and also ranked fifth in the ECHL with a 19.3 shooting percentage, which led the team. In six Kelly Cup Playoff games, Eizenman led the team with four goals and added one assist.

Eizenman's PTO agreement is on a 25-game tryout basis (maximum) with Milwaukee.

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.