Thursday, June 7, 2012

Smokies Acquire Vernon Blueliner

Press Release

TRAIL -- The Trail Smoke Eaters have announced the completion of a trade with the Vernon Vipers.

The Smokies have acquired the playing rights to defenseman Max Mowat (93) from the Vipers, to complete a transaction from January.

Mowat, from Vernon, BC, has played 80 games in the BCHL, totalling 3 goals and 25 points. The 5'11", 185 lb blueliner also a member of the Vipers' 2011 Fred Page Cup championship team, and appeared in 2 games at the 2011 RBC Cup in Camrose, Alberta.

"To get a guy with that kind of winning experience is huge for the players in our dressing room," stated Smoke Eaters head coach/general manager Bill Birks. "Max will be a leader on our team next year and I anticipate he will play in all situations on our blue line."

"He's a physical player with a good first pass, and very quick feet," Birks added.

The Smoke Eaters would like to welcome Max Mowat to the organization.

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

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