Lazo Commits to the Americans

[Stay-Puft]

http://www.amshockey.com/news/article.src?ID=2105
February 15, 2007

Craig West Tri-City Americans


KENNEWICK, WA - Tri-City Americans general manager Bob Tory today announced the signing of 17-year-old center Johnny Lazo to a WHL player's contract for the 2007-08 hockey season.

The 5'7", 165 pound Lazo was named a first team All-Star in the Manitoba Midget Hockey League. Lazo is currently playing for the Winnipeg Thrashers AAA Midget club where he centers current Americans prospect Adam Hughesman and serves as team captain. In 39 games this season he has tallied 32 goals, 71 points.

"Johnny is a highly skilled player with tremendous speed," said Tory. "He brings a tenacious work ethic coupled with superb leadership skills."

"We are pleased to add Lazo to our program," continued Tory. "Not only is he a quality hockey player but he is an exceptional young man who is very well respected by all who know him."

Lazo is expected to join the Americans for a few games while the team is on the Eastern road swing later in the month.
Contact: Craig West

[Redwic]

Your organization is doing a great job with call-ups and pick-ups this season. And, no, I am not being sarcastic. The team should be fairly good next season, as long as the goaltending situation is sound.

[Sabes]

Man is this kid fast, he played here against P.A and only got a few shifts but he sure can fly.

[GBG BLEED BLUE]

hes got to be the smallest player in the leagueYes for sure now that Bohdan Visnak is injured(went home for Shoulder Surgery) and might not be back next season. Lazo is very small and fast,and I did not notice him in the game last night.