Americans Sign First Round Draft Pick Lajoie
May 15, 2018 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Tri-City Americans News Release
KENNEWICK, WA - The Tri-City Americans Governor/General Manager Bob Tory announced the team has signed 2018 first round Bantam Draft Pick Marc Lajoie (Pronounced Luh-Jshuwah) to a standard WHL Player Agreement.
Lajoie, listed at 6'2 and 205 pounds, notched 12 goals, 30 points in 20 games for the Northern Alberta Xtreme Bantam Prep. Lajoie makes his home in St. Albert, AB.
"We are excited that Marc and his family have decided to join the Tri-City Americans family for his hockey pursuits, stated Tory. He continued, "Marc is a dynamic defenseman who possesses tremendous leadership potential."
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