SEEKING SPORTS 6-PACK FOR KINGS
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With the pre-season now behind them, the River Kings have come to terms with six more players, including some local talent.
Chris Ayotte and Brock Bissonnette of Cornwall and Ian Boots of Akwesasne will suit up for the Kings as will newcomers Mike Stacey and JeanPhilippe Caron. Veteran Anthony Pittarelli has also come to terms with the organization.
The 25-year-old Ayotte is coming off a four-year stint at the State University of New York (Oswego). The former Cornwall Colt scored 13 goals and 11 assists in 30 games last season. Bissonnette, 23, played in five games for the River Kings last year.
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Boots, another former Cornwall Colt, turned pro last season after attending Ohio State and SUNY (Oswego). The 26-year-old had stops in the CHL, SPHL and ECHL last year.
Stacey will bring size and toughness to the River Kings. In 2011-12 he had 54 penalty minutes in 21 games for the Akwesasne Warriors of the FHL. The 31-year-old from Kahnawake is no stranger to Quebec hockey either having played in the QMJHL, QSMHL and LNAH.
Caron had an impressive pre-season with the River Kings and will add more skill and speed to a talented group of forwards. Last season, the 21-year-old from Shawinigan scored 41 goals and 42 assists in 41 games for the Kahnawake Condors of the QJAHL.
The feisty Pittarelli, meanwhile, will be returning to the River Kings for a second season. The 25-year-old suited up in 23 games for Cornwall in 2012-13, scoring six goals and two assists. The Laval native also compiled 36 penalty minutes. The Kings open their second LNAH regular season this Friday night in Saint-Georges.
This Saturday, October 12th, River Kings players and staff will be on hand at Shoeless Joes for a meet and greet with fans. You can win tickets and prizes and there will be activities for fans of all ages.
ENORMOUS SIGNING FOR KINGS
The River Kings have added some size, strength and nastiness to their blueline.
Brett Angel, a 6-foot-6, 248 lb. defenceman, has come to terms with the organization. Angel was a third-round draft pick of the Nashville Predators in 1999. The 32-year-old blueliner from Kingston has had professional stops in the AHL, ECHL, UHL, CHL and FHL. In his last full pro season in 2008-09 with the BossierShreveport Mudbugs of the Central League, Angel had a whopping 277 penalty minutes in 56 games. He also chipped in with five goals and eight assists. Before attending Acadia University, Angel played his junior hockey in the OHL with North Bay, London, Mississauga and Windsor. Season tickets are now on sale at the River Kings office. Prices are $255 for adults, $175 for seniors and students and $80 for children ages 12 and under. A payment plan is also available. For more information, you can reach the River Kings office at 613-935-6219 or email the club at riverkings@live.ca.
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Tony “ Lighting” Luis back in action November 9! Lightweight standout Tony “Lightning” Luis of Cornwall, Ontario, Canada makes his highly anticipated return to the ring Saturday, November 9 when he battles an opponent to be named at the Whitehall Athletic Club in Whitehall, NY. A former WBC Continental Americas Junior Welterweight champion, the all-action Luis holds an excellent 16-1 record with 7 victories coming by way of knockout. On May 17, Luis showed no ill-effects from his lone career defeat, dominating durable Maurycy Gojko over six one-sided frames. Returning to New York State for the first time since his January 25 war with Jose Hernandez on ESPN, Luis believes a victory on November 9 will be another step in the right direction.
“I can’t wait to get back in the ring and explode,” said the likable Luis, who also works a full-time job assisting handicapped children and adults. “I’m 100% physically and mentally. Most importantly, I’ve spent time in the gym making improvements and I know that a victory moves me closer to another significant fight.” “Tony’s an excellent talent and I am a firm believer that he’s going to be a player in the lightweight division in 2014,” said Greg Cohen, Luis’ promoter. “If everything goes as planned on the 9th, you’ll be seeing Tony in a noteworthy fight in the near future.” For tickets or more information, go to Whitehallathleticclub.com or call 518-832-3662. Contact – Matt Yanofsky (Team Luis Advisor and Publicist) – 551-206-0578
THE SEEKER Vol. 4 Issue 39 - October 11 - pg. 16 BUSINESS ADS: 613-935-3763 ext 1 www.theseeker.ca