Canucks Re-Assign Oberg To Moose

January 10, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL) - Manitoba Moose News Release





The Vancouver Canucks, the NHL affiliate of the Manitoba Moose, today announced they have re-assigned defenceman Evan Oberg to the Moose.

Oberg, 21, appeared in one game with the Canucks versus the Calgary Flames on Jan. 9/10 after being recalled a day earlier. It was the Forestburg, AB native's NHL debut. So far in his rookie season, Oberg has played in 33 games for the Moose where he's collected 13 points (1g & 12a) along with 26 penalty minutes. He scored his first-ever professional goal Dec. 27/09 vs. Abbotsford and is currently the leading scorer amongst defencemen on the Moose.

Oberg spent the previous two seasons at the University of Minnesota-Duluth where he appeared in 67 games for the Bulldogs and scored 30 points (8g & 22a) along with 60 penalty minutes.

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