Wednesday, May 11, 2011

HAWKS ADD TWO FORWARDS

Press Release

The Nipawin Hawks are announcing the futures they received in a pair of trades made at the January 10 trade deadline with the Estevan Bruins and the Yorkton Terriers.

The Bruins send 1992 born forward Justin Waskewitch to the Hawks in exchange for Jonathan Ceci. Waskewitch (Cutknife, SK) had 10 goals and 32 points for the Bruins lasf season in 51 games while adding a pair of assists in five playoff games.

The Terriers send the Hawks 1993 born centerman Alex Laird to complete the Brant Remenda trade. Laird played for the Swift Current Legionnaires in the Saskatchewan Midget Triple A league and had 43 points in 44 games.

Coach Doug Johnson says he is excited at having these two players join the Hawks as they aim to be a force in the Bauer Conference in 2011-12.

(Nathan can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)

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