THREE PLAYERS SET TO JOIN STOCKTON
FALCONS REASSIGN THREE PLAYERS TO STOCKTON
--Almtorp, Goulet and Farynuk Join Thunder For Kelly Cup Playoffs--
--Almtorp, Goulet and Farynuk Join Thunder For Kelly Cup Playoffs--
Springfield, MA – The Springfield Falcons, proud members of the American Hockey League, announced today that they have reassigned forwards Jonas Almtorp, Stephane Goulet and defenseman Brad Farynuk to their ECHL affiliate, the Stockton Thunder. All three players will join the Thunder for the 2008 Kelly Cup Playoffs, which begin for Stockton on Friday in Las Vegas.
Farynuk was the Thunder’s captain this season and the Enderby, British Columbia native also represented Stockton in the 2008 ECHL All-Star Game. In 28 games with the Thunder this season, Farynuk collected three goals and 12 assists for 15 points and 41 penalty minutes. Farynuk also played in 20 games with the Falcons this campaign picking up four assists and 18 penalty minutes.
Goulet, who is in his second professional season, has split time between Springfield and Stockton this year. The 6-foot-3, 208-pound native of Levis, Quebec recorded four goals and 10 assists for 14 points and 10 penalty minutes in 12 games with the Thunder this campaign. In 36 games with Springfield this season, Goulet recorded nine goals and five assists for 14 points and 22 penalty minutes.
Almtorp has also shared time in Springfield and Stockton during his first season of professional hockey in North America. Almtorp has registered seven goals and 10 assists for 17 points in 27 games with the Thunder this year, while also totaling two goals and two assists for four points in 37 games with Springfield.
The Falcons conclude their 2007-08 regular season this coming weekend when they host the Hartford Wolf Pack on Friday and Portland Pirates on Saturday. Springfield also heads to Worcester for a Sunday matinee against the Sharks. Single game tickets are on sale at the MassMutual Center Box Office and online at ticketmaster.com. MassMutual Center Box Office hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Saturday 10am – 4 pm, or four hours prior to an event. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 413-787-6600. All games can be heard live on WHYN AM 560 as well as the B-2 Network.
