Skyhawks add three

The North Bay Skyhawks added some size in exchange for talent.

The Skyhawks pulled the trigger on a pair of deals that sent unhappy forwards Cory Park and John Seymour on the move in return for a pair of defencemen and a power forward.

In one portion of the deal the Skyhawks acquired defenceman Chad Jones from the Lindsay Muskies of the OPJHL. In 17 games with the Muskies, Jones had 2 goals and 5 assists for 7 points along with 28 penalty minutes.

In the other part of the deal the Skyhawks get a pair of players from the Battlefords North Stars of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.

Cory Demko is described as a solid puck moving defenceman who can take care of his own end.

The 19-year-old had 1 goal and 3 assists in 16 games with the Stars this season.

At 6'4", Trent Lizee brings some major league size up front for the Skyhawks. The Stars described Lizee as a positionally smart power forward that's willing to mix it up. In 15 games with the Stars, Lizee had 1 goal and 3 assists along with 36 penalty minutes.

The three new players skate with their new teammates for the first time Thursday night at practice.

Photo of Trent Lizee courtesy Battlefords North Stars website