EDMONTON, AB -The Oilers have loaned forward Gaetan Haas to SC Bern of the Swiss National League for the beginning of the 2020-21 season.
The 28-year-old centreman scored five goals and five assists in 58 games during his debut NHL season in 2019-20 and was signed to a one-year contract extension on April 28.
The native of Biel-Bienne, Switzerland is returning to the team with whom he played the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons, combining for 79 points in 97 regular season games and 15 points in 20 playoff games.
Haas also recorded four shots on goal in one game during the 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifiers against the Chicago Blackhawks, as well as one assist in two games with the AHL's Bakersfield Condors during the 2019-20 season.
RELEASE: Oilers loan Haas to SC Bern
Swiss forward to start 2020-21 season in home country's National League
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