Americans Sign Award Winning Defenseman
September 15, 2011 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Allen Americans News Release
Allen Texas- The Allen Americans of the Central Hockey League signed 21 year old Defenseman Andrew Randazzo to a contract for the upcoming season.
The 5'9, 218 pound native of Hamilton Ontario spent the last three seasons playing for the Drummondville Voltigeurs of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. In those three seasons he totaled (89) points, 23 goals and 66 assists.
"I'm very excited about joining the Allen Americans," said Randazzo. "I'm looking forward to coming to Texas and meeting my new teammates."
Among his personnel achievements includes the "Kevin Lowe Trophy" for Best Defensive Defenseman in the QMJHL in 2010-2011 and QMJHL Champions with Drummondville in 2008-2009.
"Being recognized as the Best Defensive Defenseman in the QMJHL by coaches and GM's around the league is a huge honor," said Randazzo. "I guess all the hard work paid off."
Randazzo will join new teammates Mike Berube, Steve Kaunisto, and Spencer Edwards at Texas Stars training camp in Austin on September 26th.
"Andrew is a smart offensive player that competes very hard," said Head Coach and GM Dwight Mullins." Getting some ice time in Texas later this month will be good experience for him."
Allen Americans training camp will open on Monday, October 10th at 10:00 AM at the Allen Event Center located at Highway 75 and Stacy Road in Allen.
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