Post by sportscrazy on Jun 21, 2007 16:20:54 GMT -5
Looks like we have yet another player to keep our eye on. This Icedogs team seems loaded with talent.
From www.niagaraicedogs.net
Right-winger Stefan Legein of the Niagara IceDogs has been selected to Team Canada for this summer’s Super Series against Russia.
The five-foot-nine, 185-pound native of Oakville, who had a break-out season during the 2006-07 Ontario Hockey League campaign, was named to the team Wednesday afternoon.
“This selection is a testament to what Legein accomplished last season,” said Dave Brown, general manager of the IceDogs. “He earned this spot because of his hard work and determination. Stefan Legein won’t disappoint because he has the core characteristics that Hockey Canada requires in building their high-performance teams.”
Legein was brilliant last season, scoring 43 goals and adding 32 assists. He also had a plus-31 rating.
As a result of those numbers, his stock rose dramatically in the eyes of professional scouts, moving up to 13th place among North American skaters going into this weekend’s National Hockey League entry draft in Columbus, Ohio.
Last season, Legein also played in the annual Prospects Game that was held in Quebec City. He was clocked as the fastest skater in the skills competition among the 40 players from the Canadian Hockey League who were there.
The eight-game Super Series will begin in Russia Aug. 27. After the four games in Russia, the two squads will head to Canada for games in Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Red Deer and Vancouver. The final game in the series is Sept. 9.
From www.niagaraicedogs.net
Right-winger Stefan Legein of the Niagara IceDogs has been selected to Team Canada for this summer’s Super Series against Russia.
The five-foot-nine, 185-pound native of Oakville, who had a break-out season during the 2006-07 Ontario Hockey League campaign, was named to the team Wednesday afternoon.
“This selection is a testament to what Legein accomplished last season,” said Dave Brown, general manager of the IceDogs. “He earned this spot because of his hard work and determination. Stefan Legein won’t disappoint because he has the core characteristics that Hockey Canada requires in building their high-performance teams.”
Legein was brilliant last season, scoring 43 goals and adding 32 assists. He also had a plus-31 rating.
As a result of those numbers, his stock rose dramatically in the eyes of professional scouts, moving up to 13th place among North American skaters going into this weekend’s National Hockey League entry draft in Columbus, Ohio.
Last season, Legein also played in the annual Prospects Game that was held in Quebec City. He was clocked as the fastest skater in the skills competition among the 40 players from the Canadian Hockey League who were there.
The eight-game Super Series will begin in Russia Aug. 27. After the four games in Russia, the two squads will head to Canada for games in Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Red Deer and Vancouver. The final game in the series is Sept. 9.