Skyhawks sign a pair of Buffaloes

The North Bay Skyhawks have signed two players, bringing the number under contract for the 2008-09 Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League season to 16.

The newest Skyhawks are former members of Calgary Midget 'AA' Buffaloes of the Alberta Midget Hockey League.

Joining the Hawks for the 2008-09 season are a pair of defencemen, 18-year-old, 6'1", 190-pound Andrew Glasser and 18-year-old, 6'2" blueliner Matt Regier.

Skyhawks head coach Ian Swalucynski is pleased with the teams latest acquisitions.

"Glasser is a great skater with a huge offensive upside," said Swalucynski.

"He'll provide us with offense from the back end. Regier is a very physical stay-at-home D-man who should help in that area."

Returning players Skyhawks returnees include defencemen Mike Lawler, Garrett Trainor, Kyle Radigan, Marcel Konopelky, Brad Norkum, forwards Kody Carnevale, Dustin Fummerton, Zach Clarke, Trent Lizee, Brad Hummel, Tyler Hummel, Justin Villeneuve, Scott Britton and Nick Brunette.

Training camp - August 9th & 10th

The Skyhawks will hold their 2008-09 main training camp, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9 and 10 at Pete Palangio Arena. On-ice sessions will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Season tickets on sale

Skyhawks season tickets for the 2008-09 NOJHL season are on currently on sale at the Memorial Gardens box office, Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Early Bird prices (before July 31) are $209 for an adult ticket, $165 for seniors and students and $115 for children. After July 31 prices are $215 for adults, $175 for seniors and students and $125 for children. A season ticket includes two home pre-season games, 24 regular-season home games and all home playoff games except finals.

Benefits include, two predetermined redemption dates, 10 percent discount on Skyhawk merchandise, renewal/Early Bird reward draw, cash savings every game, same seat every game, including all playoff home games and no standing in line at anytime.