Sunday, June 30, 2013

Royals Sign Issac Schacher

Press Release

Victoria, BC The Victoria Royals are proud to announce that they have signed 1995-born defenceman Isaac Schacher (SHOCK-er) to a Western Hockey League Standard Players’ Agreement.
 
The 6’5”, 200lb rearguard plays for the Kimberley Dynamiters of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL). Last season, the 18-year-old had appeared in 45 games and has collected 36 points (14g-22a) to go along with 44 penalty minutes. Schacher’s 36 points also had him ranked sixth for scoring amongst defencemen in the 20-team league.
 
“We’re very pleased that Isaac has agreed to join the Royals organization,” said General Manager Cameron Hope. “He had a very good season playing in Kimberley, where his development continued. We look forward having him contribute to our team’s success in the year’s to come.”
 
The Kimberley, BC native completed his second full season with the Dynamiters. During the 2011-12 KIJHL season, Schacher scored 24 points (3g-21a) and 50 minutes in penalties over 49 games played. The defender also skated in 13 games during the 2011-12 KIJHL playoffs and amassed one assist and 12 penalty minutes.

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

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