7's Announce Two Transactions

Press Release

(Ottawa ON.): The Ottawa 67's are pleased to announce the following transaction:

Player Ryan Van Stralen has agreed to an OHL contract and education package.

The second transaction saw the 67's acquire player Michal Cajkovsky from the Kingston Frontenacs.

Van Stralen, a 6' 3" 210 lb left winger from Prescott Ontario was a 67's selection in the 2009 OHL selection draft. He was named the CCHL's most improved player this past season and posted 24 goals, 28 assists, 52 points and 111 penalty minutes in 60 games for the Smiths Falls Bears of the CCHL.

General Manager Brian Kilrea said of Van Stralen "Ryan is a big, strong power forward who through hard work and determination has become a very good player. The 67's are pleased to have him on our team and look forward to seeing him on the ice in a 67's uniform next season." Kilrea added, "The 67's also want to recognize the Smiths Falls Bears organization in helping Ryan's development over the past two seasons."

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