Monday, January 6, 2014

Force acquire Anthony Petrella in Dubuque trade

Press Release 

Fargo Force defenseman and assistant captain Josh Elmes has been traded to the Dubuque Fighting Saints in exchange for forward Anthony Petrella.

The forward from Hilton, NY is currently playing at Shattuck St. Mary’s Midget Prep School. So far this season, he has 32 points in 27 games played scoring 16 goals and adding 16 assists. Petrella will join the Force at the start of the 2014-15 season.

In addition to the player trade, Fargo received a 6th round draft pick from the Fighting Saints in Phase 11 2014 USHL Draft, while Dubuque received Fargo’s 4th round pick. Fargo will name a new assistant captain later this week.

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

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