December 16, 2022, 8:42 PM
The Edmonton Oilers have recalled defenceman Markus Niemelainen from AHL affiliate Bakersfield Condors on Friday, the team announced.
Niemelainen, 24, has split time between the Oilers and Condors this season. He has played 15 games for the Oilers this season, averaging 9:44 of ice time. He has yet to record a point.
The Finnish defender was up with the big club for 20 games during the 2021-22 season, where he registered one assist. He is still looking for his first-career NHL goal.