This marks the fourth time this season Plante has been recalled by Edmonton. In his three call-ups this season, he has played in two games, registering one assist and serving two penalty minutes. In total, he's played in nine NHL games, registering one assist and serving 15 penalty minutes.
Plante, a 6-4, 230-pounder from Brandon, Manitoba has played in 28 games with the Barons, scoring 11 points (1-10-11) and serving 63 penalty minutes. Plante is expected to join the Oilers in advance of their game tonight against the Vancouver Canucks at 9pm (CT).
Edmonton has assigned center Milan Kytnar to the Stockton Thunder of the ECHL.
The 21-year-old forward from Topolcany, Slovakia has appeared in seven games for the Barons, recording one assist and 14 shots on goal. Prior to his stint with OKC, Kytnar played in nine games for Stockton, scoring three goals and adding two assists.
The Barons return to action Tuesday night when they host the Rochester Americans at the Cox Convention Center at 7pm. Barons fans 21-and-older may enjoy 16 oz. draws of Bud and Bud Light for just $2. Wednesday evening, the Barons tangle with Rochester again at 7pm.
Tickets for Barons games start at $10 and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, including the Cox Convention Center box office.
