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Edmonton Oilers prospect Justin Schultz, playing with the Oklahoma City Barons,was named the AHL Player of the Month for October. Schultz, who made his professional hockey debut in October, recorded a point in each of his first seven games, totalling six goals and 12 points - leading the Barons in scoring. Schultz, a coveted free agent after a strong collegiate career at the University of Wisconsin, signed with the Oilers over the summer. Wholesale Jerseys .

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