Huntsville Otters Head Coach and General Manager Brian O’Leary has announced the re-signing of forward PHIL MOREAU for the upcoming 2010/11 OJAHL season.
“Phil has always been counted on to provide that big goal or play when we need it,” said O’Leary. “His leadership skills will also help the younger players in both the dressing room and on the ice.”
The Barrie, Ont. native was a point a game player for the Otters last season, tallying 44 points (17g, 27a) in 44 games.
“We have an opportunity to do something in a special season,” added Moreau, referring to the Otters hosting of the Dudley Hewitt Cup next April. “In my overage year, I know that not only will our coaches and fans expect more out of players such as myself, but us veterans know we have to step up our game, and lead by example.”
In three seasons, Moreau has played 138 games as an Otter, and has tallied 101 points, including 46 goals and 55 assists.
The Huntsville Otters play host to the Dudley Hewitt Cup, taking place from April 18-23, 2011 at the new Canada Summit Centre.
Monday, June 28, 2010
CAPTAIN RE-SIGNS WITH OTTERS
Huntsville Otters Head Coach and General Manager Brian O’Leary has announced the signing of DANE HORVAT for the 2010-11 OJAHL season.
The Milton native returns to the Otters in his overage year and will captain the team for the second straight season.
“Dane’s a leader and competitor in every sense of the word,” said O’Leary. “It’s those two qualities we are going to be relying on to help lead the way during the regular season and definitely in our preparations as we host the Dudley Hewitt Cup next April.”
Horvat was the team’s leading scorer in the 2009-10 season, tallying 66 points (29G 37 A) in 55 games. Horvat is also recognized for bringing his teammates together for many community events, including visits to schools and hospitals.
“Coming back to Huntsville to finish my junior hockey career is special for two reasons. Playing in the new Summit Centre means playing in the best junior A facility in Ontario, but more importantly, it’s an opportunity to play with a special group of guys who have the talent to take the Otters all the way,” added Horvat.
In 90 career regular season games with the Otters, Horvat has averaged just under a point a game pace, tallying 35 goals and 54 assists for 89 points.
The Huntsville Otters will host the 2011 Dudley Hewitt Cup at the new Summit Centre from April 18-23, 2011.
The Milton native returns to the Otters in his overage year and will captain the team for the second straight season.
“Dane’s a leader and competitor in every sense of the word,” said O’Leary. “It’s those two qualities we are going to be relying on to help lead the way during the regular season and definitely in our preparations as we host the Dudley Hewitt Cup next April.”
Horvat was the team’s leading scorer in the 2009-10 season, tallying 66 points (29G 37 A) in 55 games. Horvat is also recognized for bringing his teammates together for many community events, including visits to schools and hospitals.
“Coming back to Huntsville to finish my junior hockey career is special for two reasons. Playing in the new Summit Centre means playing in the best junior A facility in Ontario, but more importantly, it’s an opportunity to play with a special group of guys who have the talent to take the Otters all the way,” added Horvat.
In 90 career regular season games with the Otters, Horvat has averaged just under a point a game pace, tallying 35 goals and 54 assists for 89 points.
The Huntsville Otters will host the 2011 Dudley Hewitt Cup at the new Summit Centre from April 18-23, 2011.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
OTTERS SIGN ALL STAR DEFENCMAN KOVACS
Huntsville Otters Head Coach and GM Brian O’Leary has announced the acquisition of all star defenceman BRONSON KOVACS from the Soo Thunderbirds of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League in exchange for cash considerations.
The 20-year old Kovacs had 44 points and 84 penalty minutes in 49 regular season games with the Thunderbirds last season. Kovacs was also named the NOJHL’s best defenceman, its Scholastic Player of the Year, as well as making second team all star.
“Bronson’s hard-hitting style of play, combined with just the right amount of offensive output, is the type of blueliner needed not only for the upcoming season, but as we build to host the Dudley Hewitt Cup,” said O’Leary. “He’s going to be an anchor on defense for us, there’s no question.”
Kovacs’ experience will be valuable, as the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario native will make his second straight appearance in the Dudley Hewitt Cup in as many seasons. He was part of the Thunderbirds team that hosted this past year’s tournament.
The Otters are gearing up to host the 2011 Dudley Hewitt Cup beginning April 18 culminating with the championship game April 23.
The 20-year old Kovacs had 44 points and 84 penalty minutes in 49 regular season games with the Thunderbirds last season. Kovacs was also named the NOJHL’s best defenceman, its Scholastic Player of the Year, as well as making second team all star.
“Bronson’s hard-hitting style of play, combined with just the right amount of offensive output, is the type of blueliner needed not only for the upcoming season, but as we build to host the Dudley Hewitt Cup,” said O’Leary. “He’s going to be an anchor on defense for us, there’s no question.”
Kovacs’ experience will be valuable, as the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario native will make his second straight appearance in the Dudley Hewitt Cup in as many seasons. He was part of the Thunderbirds team that hosted this past year’s tournament.
The Otters are gearing up to host the 2011 Dudley Hewitt Cup beginning April 18 culminating with the championship game April 23.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Otters get the Dudley Hewitt Cup!
The 2011 Dudley Hewitt Cup has been awarded to the Huntsville Otters.
The announcement was made Monday at centre ice at the new Canada
Summit Centre by Mayor Claude Doughty.
Along with host Otters, the champions from the Ontario Junior Hockey
League, the Superior International Junior Hockey League and the
Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League will all take part in the
weeklong tournmanet beginning Tuesday April 19. Semi finals will be
played Friday April 22 with the championship game Saturday April 23.
In making the winning bid, the selection commitee panel, made up of
representatives from the Canadian Junior Hockey Leauge the Ontario
Hockey Federation, the Ontario Hockey Association and the Ontario
Junior Hockey League, concluded Huntsville had everything a host
community required, including accommodation, facilities and volunteer
base.
All games will be played on the new olympic sized Summit Centre ice surface.
The announcement was made Monday at centre ice at the new Canada
Summit Centre by Mayor Claude Doughty.
Along with host Otters, the champions from the Ontario Junior Hockey
League, the Superior International Junior Hockey League and the
Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League will all take part in the
weeklong tournmanet beginning Tuesday April 19. Semi finals will be
played Friday April 22 with the championship game Saturday April 23.
In making the winning bid, the selection commitee panel, made up of
representatives from the Canadian Junior Hockey Leauge the Ontario
Hockey Federation, the Ontario Hockey Association and the Ontario
Junior Hockey League, concluded Huntsville had everything a host
community required, including accommodation, facilities and volunteer
base.
All games will be played on the new olympic sized Summit Centre ice surface.
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