Saturday, February 25, 2012

Koshey signs on with Chargers

Press Release

The Surrey Eagles are very proud to announce the commitment of Defenseman Steve Koshey to the University of Alabama Huntsville for the 2012/13 season.

Since coming from Trail during the 2010-11 season, Steve has put up 65 points in 86 games and currently sits in fifth place among BCHL defensemen in points. During his career in the BCHL, Koshey has 27 goals and 104 assists for 131 points in 212 games.

Surrey Eagles Head Coach and General Manager, Matt Erhart, was very excited about the Eagles latest commitment.

“Since getting Steve last season, he has been an integral part of the Eagles and I feel that Steve has worked really hard on his game and has become an elite two-way defensemen in the BCHL. We are excited of his opportunity at Alabama Huntsville.”

Koshey was equally excited about the news.

“I would like to thank the Surrey Eagles and the coaching sfaff for their commitment and hard work in helping me obtain an NCAA Division I scholarship. I have become a complete player in my time with the Eagles and am looking forward to furthering my hockey career at Alabama Huntsville.”

At UAH, Koshey will play with five former BCHLers including former Eagle Jeff Vanderlugt. The University of Alabama in Huntsville is a state college founded in 1950. Currently there are about 7,700 full time students at the University. The hockey team last made it to the NCAA tournament in 2010.

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

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