Eagles Sign Defenseman Marc-André Lacombe From East Ottawa Thunder

Position: Defense

Height: 6' 1"

Weight: 205

Home Town: Vanier

STATS

2005-06: Ottawa Sting Midget: 12 goals 16 assists 28 points

2006-07: Orleans Jr A, 12 goals, 20 assists, 32 points

Marathon Jr A & South Ottawa Jr B:
2007-08: East Ottawa Thunder 8 goals, 30 assists, 38 points

"The Eagles are getting a quality defenseman," said Luc Ouellette, Assistant Coach of the Eagles. Marc-André reads the ice very well, is a very good passer and can play physical." Last season the East Ottawa Thunder won the EOJCHL Championship.

"The Eagles expect Marc-André to be on the power play and kill penalties," said Keith McAdams, General Manager of the Eagles. "We expect Mark to be a leader and solidify the defense."

Notes:

'The Eagles are looking for two more quality defense," said Ricky Smith President of the WHA and Board Member of the Varkaus Eagles. The WHA and its entire staff are committed to fielding a championship team with the Varkaus Eagles."

Contact Information:

Keith McAdams, General Manager Varkaus Eagles: KeithMcAdams@VarkausEagles.com

Ricky Smith President WHA: smith@officialwha.com
Gary Scott, Vice President of Operations: (gssports@shaw.ca