In his first full American Hockey League season, goaltender Shane Starrett made significant strides in his personal development while providing an instant impact for his club.
Enough to earn a one-year, two-way contract as the Bellingham, MA, native re-signed with the Edmonton Oilers on Monday.
Starrett was considered a critical piece of the Bakersfield Condors success this season, helping the franchise earn its first AHL playoff berth and the best record in the league's Western Conference.
BLOG: Starrett makes most of his 'one opportunity'
"I had one shot, played well and that led to more opportunities to play and the season I had," Starrett told Bob Stauffer and 630 CHED's Oilers Now on Wednesday afternoon
