Edmonton Darnell Oilers assign 2013 draft pick Nurse to AHL Oklahoma City Barons

EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers assigned defenceman Darnell Nurse to the American Hockey League’s Oklahoma City Barons, the NHL team announced Wednesday.

Nurse, the Oilers’ first-round pick in the 2013 NHL Draft, had 13 goals, 37 assists, and 91 penalty minutes this season with the Ontario Hockey League’s Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds.

The Hamilton native posted eight points with three goals and five assists in nine playoff games.

The 19-year-old has spent three seasons with the Greyhounds, registering 101 points (26 goals and 75 assists) and 268 penalty minutes in 185 games.

News from © The Canadian Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?

The Canadian Press

The Canadian Press is Canada's trusted news source and leader in providing real-time, bilingual multimedia stories across print, broadcast and digital platforms.