nivek_wahs
06-26-2008, 06:17 PM
Hitmen news release: http://www.hitmenhockey.com/cgi-bin/news/comments.cgi?type=newsroom&file_num=0000001502
Title: Calgary Hitmen select Latvian forward in 2008 CHL Import Draft
Date: June 26, 2008
Calgary, AB - Calgary Hitmen General Manager Kelly Kisio announced today the selection of Edgars Ulescenko 56th overall in the 2008 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft.
Ulescenko is a 511 187 lbs. right winger from Riga, Latvia. The 18 year-old is described by International Scouting Service as a draft sleeper who possesses the innate ability to find seams in the defensive zone and capitalize on opportunities. He developed his skills under the personal control of former NHLer Vladimir Ruzicka.
Edgars is a smart, speedy player who we believe can add an offensive punch to our lineup, says Kisio. Hes currently in Toronto training under Peter Twist and we look forward to seeing him on the ice at Hitmen training camp in late August.
EDGARS ULESCENKO RIGHT WING
HOMETOWN: Riga, Latvia (March 10, 1990)
HEIGHT: 511 WEIGHT: 187 lbs.
HOW ACQUIRED: 1st round, 56th overall, in the 2006 CHL Import Draft
DID YOU KNOW? Edgars speaks four different languages; English, Russian, Latvian and Czech
Player Stats
B Pool Team GP G A PTS PIM
2008 World Junior Hockey Championship Latvia 5 1 0 1 2
Ulescenko joins 19 year-old Bostjan Golicic as the two import players on the Hitmen roster.
Meanwhile 2008-09 Calgary Hitmen season tickets are still available by calling customer service at 777-4646.
Fans who purchase a season ticket package by July 1st will receive an early bird bonus of a $195 Melton Leather Jacket or a $90 Hooded Nylon Jacket depending on seat location.
Title: Calgary Hitmen select Latvian forward in 2008 CHL Import Draft
Date: June 26, 2008
Calgary, AB - Calgary Hitmen General Manager Kelly Kisio announced today the selection of Edgars Ulescenko 56th overall in the 2008 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft.
Ulescenko is a 511 187 lbs. right winger from Riga, Latvia. The 18 year-old is described by International Scouting Service as a draft sleeper who possesses the innate ability to find seams in the defensive zone and capitalize on opportunities. He developed his skills under the personal control of former NHLer Vladimir Ruzicka.
Edgars is a smart, speedy player who we believe can add an offensive punch to our lineup, says Kisio. Hes currently in Toronto training under Peter Twist and we look forward to seeing him on the ice at Hitmen training camp in late August.
EDGARS ULESCENKO RIGHT WING
HOMETOWN: Riga, Latvia (March 10, 1990)
HEIGHT: 511 WEIGHT: 187 lbs.
HOW ACQUIRED: 1st round, 56th overall, in the 2006 CHL Import Draft
DID YOU KNOW? Edgars speaks four different languages; English, Russian, Latvian and Czech
Player Stats
B Pool Team GP G A PTS PIM
2008 World Junior Hockey Championship Latvia 5 1 0 1 2
Ulescenko joins 19 year-old Bostjan Golicic as the two import players on the Hitmen roster.
Meanwhile 2008-09 Calgary Hitmen season tickets are still available by calling customer service at 777-4646.
Fans who purchase a season ticket package by July 1st will receive an early bird bonus of a $195 Melton Leather Jacket or a $90 Hooded Nylon Jacket depending on seat location.