A great experience for the Blizzard! – André Lebel

MIRAMICHI, New Brunswick – “We have just had a great experience and, ultimately, we are very pleased with our draft picks,” said Andre Lebel at the conclusion of the Maritime Junior Hockey League 32^nd draft held in Miramichi on Saturday, June 10th.

The President of the Blizzard is proud to say that his staff has done an excellent job.

“We got our hands on promising players for the future. Obviously, not all will be ready to join the team for the 2017-2018 season. Most will be returning to complete their apprenticeship this fall with their Midget AAA team in order to come back with us the following season, “he said.

André Lebel was surrounded by a team personnel with a lot of hockey experience. “Of course, Junior A hockey is a new happening in the Northwest region. Among the volunteers, let’s say experience is on our side. Daniel Gagné (vice president of hockey operations), his assistant André Mercure and I all played high-caliber hockey or have been in hockey management. ”

In the opinion of André Lebel, the Edmundston franchise receives many compliments throughout the league. “We feel very accepted in the MHL. The head persons of the other teams tell us that they are excited by the idea of facing us and to come to play in our new arena. It looks great for the season 2017-2018 “.

Those interested in purchasing their Blizzard season tickets can get them at the Edmundston Pavilion. The Edmundston’s training camp will be held in August.

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Source : Hugues Chiasson, Communications vice-president – Edmundston Blizzard; 506 740-0623 – cell phone)