MARC POULIOT RECALLED BY THE OILERS

Springfield, MA – The Springfield Falcons, proud members of the American Hockey League, announced today that center Marc Pouliot has been recalled by their National Hockey League affiliate, Edmonton Oilers.  Pouliot will join the Oilers in Edmonton for their game on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators.

Pouliot has played in 50 games with Springfield this season and has collected 20 goals and 22 assists for 42 points.  He is currently second on the Falcons in goals and points.  Pouliot was Springfield’s top scorer in February registering seven goals and seven assists for 14 points in 13 games.  He had a six-game scoring streak from February 2 – 16 and picked up at least a point in nine of 13 games in February.

Pouliot played in nine games with Edmonton earlier this season not picking up a point before being reassigned to the Falcons back on November 3.  Pouliot was drafted by the Oilers in the first round (22nd overall) in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
 
The Falcons return home Friday, March 7 when they host the Lowell Devils at the MassMutual Center starting at 7:30 pm.  Single game tickets for the 2007-08 regular season 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.