OHL Owen Sound Attack

Attack Introduce Virtue and Third Jerseys

Published on August 18, 2010 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Owen Sound Attack News Release


The Owen Sound Attack held a press conference at noon today in the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre to introduce Terry Virtue as their teams new Assistant Coach. Virtue, who has relocated to nearby Tara, ON. has most recently served as an Associate Coach of the Tri-City Americans of the Western Hockey League handling the defensive operations and special teams. While there in 2008/2009, "Virch" oversaw three defenseman who collected 30+ points and finished 6th in the league in goals against. Under Virtue, the Tri-City Americans were an impressive +193 as a team and held a +86 goal differential.

"Terry's qualifications as an Assistant/Associate coach in the Western Hockey League are very impressive," stated Attack General Manager Dale DeGray. "His qualities not only as a coach, but as a former player will reflect very positively on our staff and the guys in the dressing room. Everybody I have spoke to has said the same thing about Terry, 'he has a competitive side that doesn't quit' and that is what we are looking for him to instill in our players."

Attack Captain Garrett Wilson was also on hand to introduce the Attack's new Third Jersey for the upcoming season. The Mercury's jersey will be worn for every Wednesday night home game for the 2010-2011 season, along with other specified dates throughout the year, including the Home Opener on Saturday, September 25th vs. The Guelph Storm, sponsored by Peninsula Ford.

The Mercury's operated from 1947-1957, winning the Canadian Sr. Men's Hockey Championship (The Allan Cup) in 1950-51 and produced many players who either had strong local ties at that time or created those ties while playing here in Owen Sound. Many of the Attack's year end awards are named after past Mercury players and still presented by their family members.

Owen Sound Attack Rookie Camp opens on Monday, August 30th while main Training Camp will begin the morning of Wednesday, August 31st.

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