Saturday, February 13, 2010

Silvertips Sign Andy Desautels to WHL Educational Contract

Press Release

Everett, WA -- Everett Silvertips Vice President / General Manager Doug Soetaert announced Wednesday that the Silvertips have signed goaltender Andy Desautels of White City, Saskatchewan to a WHL Educational Contract. Desautels was selected by the Silvertips in the 5th round, 95th overall, in the 2009 WHL Bantam Draft.

The 1994-born goaltender stands 6’1 and weighs 180 pounds. He has appeared in 19 games with the Regina Pat Canadians Midget AAA squad this season, compiling a 7-8-2 record with a 3.59 goals against average and .884 save percentage.

“We’re pleased that Andy has decided to sign an educational contract to become a part of the Everett Silvertips organization,” Soetaert said. “Andy is a big goaltender who moves well and covers a lot of net, and after a solid performance at our training camp this year, we are excited for his continued development.”

(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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