PATRICK THORESEN RECALLED FROM SPRINGFIELD

February 21, 2008 - The Edmonton Oilers have recalled forward Patrick Thoresen from his conditioning assignment with the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League and have placed him on waivers.

The 5’11”, 188 pound left winger scored a goal and five assists with seven penalty minutes in six games with Springfield during his conditioning assignment. He has now scored 13-13-26 with 13 penalty minutes and is +6 in 29 games with the Falcons this season.

The 24-year-old native of Oslo, Norway has scored 2-1-3 with 6 PIM in 17 games with the Oilers this season after being recalled from Springfield on December 1st.