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2009-10 Thunder Rookie of Year reassigned from AHL ranks

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STOCKTON, Calif. – The Stockton Thunder, proud ECHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League, announced center Chris D’Alvise (DOWL-veez) has been reassigned to the Thunder from the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League.

Chris D'Alvise didn't take long to get into the swing of things: he has racked up 5 points in 4 ECHL games. (photo by Sean Blair)

D’Alvise is expected to be available to suit up with the Thunder on Friday, who hosts the Idaho Steelheads at 7:30 p.m. (1280 AM KWSX/StocktonThunder.com) at Stockton Arena.

He signed an AHL contract with Springfield, an affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League, on Jan. 14, 2011. The Thunder retained his ECHL contract rights via a Qualifying Offer extended on July 2.

The 26-year old returns to the Thunder for the second time this season, scoring five points (1g-4a) in four ECHL games. He was recalled to Springfield on Feb. 2 and has suited up in one game for the Falcons.

D’Alvise scored 11 goals and collected 23 points (11g-12a) in 43 AHL games with Springfield in 2010-11.

The 5-foot-11 and 180 pound pivot ranks fourth on the Thunder all time scoring list with 89 points (45g-44a) in 84 career games. He was named Thunder “Rookie of the Year,” represented the Thunder and National Conference at the 2010 ECHL All-Star Game and led Stockton with 34 goals in 2009-10 which fell one shy of Ryan Huddy’s single season record.

The native of Mississauga, Ontario ranked second on the team with 67 points (34g-33a) in 68 games and added nine points (6g-3a) in 13 playoff games, guiding the Thunder to the Conference Finals in 2009-10.

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