Kristi
07-12-2006, 10:41 AM
Heshka Signs NHL Contract with Vancouver
Former Silvertips Defenseman Inks Deal with Canucks
Everett Silvertips Press Release
Everett, WA - Former Everett Silvertips defenseman Shaun Heshka has signed a 3-year entry level NHL contract with the Vancouver Canucks earlier today. For the Silvertips, Heshka becomes the sixth player in Silvertips franchise history to sign an NHL contract.
The Melville, SK native played his entire WHL career with the Silvertips and is currently the 2nd all time leading scorer in Silvertips franchise history with 107 points (25 goals, 82 assists) in 204 games played. Heshka is also the all time Silvertips leader in career assists (82) and games played (204). Shaun also holds the Silvertips single season record in assists with 49 helpers during the 2005-2006 season.
Last season Heshka finished 2nd on the Silvertips in scoring and 2nd in the WHL in defensemen scoring with 59 points (10 goals, 49 assists). Shaun received Western Conference Second All-Star Team honors and was named the Greyhound WHL Player of the Week (January 9 -15).
Heshka was the Silvertips Assistant Caption in both the 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons. In 2003-04, he received the Silvertips Unsung Hero Award and in 2004-05 he received both the Silvertips Booster Club F.I.E.R.C.E. Predator Award and the Silvertips Ironman Award.
"Shaun played a huge role in the success of our club the past three seasons and we wish him the best of luck," said Silvertips Director of Operations Zoran Rajcic. "We are excited that he will be joining the Canucks organization and we think that it is a great opportunity for him."
"I am thrilled to sign my first pro contract with the Vancouver Canucks organization," mentions Shaun Heshka. "My time spent here in Everett was a great experience and I would like to thank the Silvertips organization and the Everett fans for their help and dedication."
Former Silvertips Defenseman Inks Deal with Canucks
Everett Silvertips Press Release
Everett, WA - Former Everett Silvertips defenseman Shaun Heshka has signed a 3-year entry level NHL contract with the Vancouver Canucks earlier today. For the Silvertips, Heshka becomes the sixth player in Silvertips franchise history to sign an NHL contract.
The Melville, SK native played his entire WHL career with the Silvertips and is currently the 2nd all time leading scorer in Silvertips franchise history with 107 points (25 goals, 82 assists) in 204 games played. Heshka is also the all time Silvertips leader in career assists (82) and games played (204). Shaun also holds the Silvertips single season record in assists with 49 helpers during the 2005-2006 season.
Last season Heshka finished 2nd on the Silvertips in scoring and 2nd in the WHL in defensemen scoring with 59 points (10 goals, 49 assists). Shaun received Western Conference Second All-Star Team honors and was named the Greyhound WHL Player of the Week (January 9 -15).
Heshka was the Silvertips Assistant Caption in both the 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons. In 2003-04, he received the Silvertips Unsung Hero Award and in 2004-05 he received both the Silvertips Booster Club F.I.E.R.C.E. Predator Award and the Silvertips Ironman Award.
"Shaun played a huge role in the success of our club the past three seasons and we wish him the best of luck," said Silvertips Director of Operations Zoran Rajcic. "We are excited that he will be joining the Canucks organization and we think that it is a great opportunity for him."
"I am thrilled to sign my first pro contract with the Vancouver Canucks organization," mentions Shaun Heshka. "My time spent here in Everett was a great experience and I would like to thank the Silvertips organization and the Everett fans for their help and dedication."