Alexandre Giroux gets call to Edmonton

BY RYAN ABER
raber@opubco.com

After the Barons 5-3 loss to Abbotsford on Friday night, Alexandre Giroux was focused squarely on happenings in Oklahoma City.

“You can’t worry about that,” Giroux said of the news earlier in the day that Oilers rookie Taylor Hall had been lost for the season, possibly opening a spot in Edmonton for the 29-year-old veteran. “You don’t have any control over that so you just do your best here and hope it gets recognized.”

Giroux got the call from Edmonton, becoming the latest Barons player to earn a shot with the Oilers this season.

Going into tonight’s game against Abbotsford, Giroux is one of five players who have played in every game with the Barons.

Brad Moran, Colin McDonald, Teemu Hartikainen and Ben Ondrus are the others.

Giroux got off to a slow start but has steadily heated up, moving to second in the American Hockey League in points and third in goals.

Giroux has 29 goals and 36 assists for 65 points in 61 games.

Giroux has played in 31 NHL games with the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals, scoring four goals and five assists.

In 697 AHL game, Giroux has 637 points (337 goals, 300 assists) and 831 penalty minutes.