Thursday, October 25, 2012

Lumberjacks Sign Chaz Switzer

Press Release

MUSKEGON, Michigan (October 25th) – The Lumberjacks are proud to announce the signing of Defenseman, Chaz Switzer, to a three-year contract tender.
“We are very excited to have Chaz Switzer be a part of the Muskegon Lumberjacks family, and it is a terrific opportunity for him to play in his hometown,” said Lumberjacks CEO/General Manager Josh Mervis. “Chaz is a quality young man that has the work ethic to prosper in the USHL. He has a great opportunity to compete at the highest level here for the next three years.  In his third year, we see Chaz being one of our captains.”
Chaz Switzer will be eligible to play for the Muskegon Lumberjacks beginning in the 2013-14 season, and he is currently playing for the Compuware Minor Midgets out of High Performance Hockey League, who are currently ranked number one in the nation. The Lumberjacks will exchange a first round pick in the 2013 USHL Futures Draft for signing Switzer to the tender.
Chaz Switzer, a Muskegon native, is the son of former Muskegon Mohawks Forward/Defenseman, Erle Switzer, who spent six seasons with the Mohawks from 1978 to 1984.


 (Nathan can be reached at nathanfournier@mainehockeyjournal.com)

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