Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Saints’ Simpson Commits to University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux

Press Release

The Spruce Grove Saints are pleased to announce that Dillon Simpson has committed to attend the University of North Dakota to play for the Fighting Sioux. Simpson, a native of Edmonton, Alberta, has had an outstanding rookie campaign with the Saints, tallying 8 goals and 26 assists for 34 points through 47 games. The 16-year old, puck moving defenseman had spent the past season with the Southside Athletic Club Midget AAA program prior to joining the Saints.

Simpson was most recently voted in by the league’s coaches and general managers to participate in the 2010 AJHL All-Star Game in Fort McMurray, scheduled for the upcoming weekend.

“Dillon has been an integral part of our team success this season. He has developed into the top-level defenseman that we have come to rely on in every situation. At times, it is hard to believe that he is only 16 years old. His poise and confidence are mature beyond his years,” stated Saints’ GM/Head Coach Steve Hamilton, “The Spruce Grove Saints would like to congratulate Dillon and his family on this opportunity to pursue his hockey career with the University of North Dakota. The Fighting Sioux are an outstanding program that has just added a tremendous young man and excellent defenseman to their upcoming recruiting class.”


(Nathan also is a writer for Maineiacs Post to Post and the Maine Hockey Journal. He can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)

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