Cornet signs NHL Entry Level contract
20-year-old left winger was Edmonton's 5th choice, 133rd overall, in 2008 Draft
Tuesday, 04.05.2010 / 4:51 PM
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By Edmonton Oilers Press Release
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General Manager Steve Tambellini announced today the Edmonton Oilers have signed left-winger Philippe Cornet to a three-year NHL entry level contract.
Cornet, the Oilers 5th round choice, 133rd overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, recently completed his first season with the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies of the QMJHL, after spending the previous three seasons with the Rimouski Oceanic.
The 6’0”, 173lbs native of Val-Senneville, Quebec, led the Huskies in goals (28) and finished second in team scoring with 77 points (28-49-77) in 65 games.
In 235 career games, Cornet has amassed 224 points (97-137-224) .
PHILIPPE CORNET
Left Wing
6’0” 173 lbs. Shoots: Left
Born: March 28, 1990; Val-Senneville, Quebec
Edmonton’s 3rd choice (5th round), 133rd overall, in 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
Edmonton Oilers hockey is presented in part by the Rexall Family of Pharmacies, Molson Canadian, ATB Financial, TELUS, Cenovus Energy and Ford.
Cornet, the Oilers 5th round choice, 133rd overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, recently completed his first season with the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies of the QMJHL, after spending the previous three seasons with the Rimouski Oceanic.
The 6’0”, 173lbs native of Val-Senneville, Quebec, led the Huskies in goals (28) and finished second in team scoring with 77 points (28-49-77) in 65 games.
In 235 career games, Cornet has amassed 224 points (97-137-224) .
PHILIPPE CORNET
Left Wing
6’0” 173 lbs. Shoots: Left
Born: March 28, 1990; Val-Senneville, Quebec
Edmonton’s 3rd choice (5th round), 133rd overall, in 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
| REGULAR SEASON | PLAYOFFS | |||||||||||
| SEASON | TEAM | LEAGUE | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
| 2006-07 | Rimouski | QMJHL | 46 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2007-08 | Rimouski | QMJHL | 61 | 23 | 26 | 49 | 24 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
| 2008-09 | Rimouski | QMJHL | 63 | 29 | 48 | 77 | 34 | 13 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 14 |
| 2009-10 | Rouyn-Noranda | QMJHL | 65 | 38 | 49 | 77 | 32 | - | - | - | - | - |
| QMJHL TOTALS | 235 | 97 | 137 | 224 | 98 | 22 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 20 | ||
Edmonton Oilers hockey is presented in part by the Rexall Family of Pharmacies, Molson Canadian, ATB Financial, TELUS, Cenovus Energy and Ford.
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