Tigers Get Down to 20-Year Old Limit
Published on November 7, 2012 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Medicine Hat Tigers News Release
Medicine Hat -- The Medicine Hat Tigers announced today the release of 20-year-old defenceman Alex Theriau.
Theriau had been activated from the Injured Reserve List on Monday. With the move, the Tigers are now in compliance with the Western Hockey League maximum of three 20-year-old players on the roster, with Elgin Pearce, Derek Ryckman and Cam Lanigan remaining.
Lanigan was acquired from the Portland Winterhawks on October 17th in exchange for a 7th round pick in the 2013 WHL Bantam Draft, giving the Tigers four overagers. Since he joined the club, the Tigers have posted a 6-2-0-0 record, with Lanigan going 5-2-0-0 alongside a goals against average of 2.36 and a .933 save percentage. Lanigan was also named the Vaughn WHL Goaltender of the Month for September/October.
"We are pleased with the effort and performance of our team over the last eight games," stated General Manager and Head Coach Shaun Clouston.
"This is a decision to maintain the current active roster."
Theriau, a native of Duncan, B.C. played in 85 regular season games with the Tigers, totaling 4 goals, 22 assists for 26 points to go along with 69 penalty minutes over that time.
"We would like to thank Alex for his time and contributions to the Tigers," concluded Clouston.
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