Atwell Returns to Danville
September 27, 2018 - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
Danville Dashers News Release
Danville Dashers defenseman Aaron Atwell
(Danville Dashers)
Danville, IL - The Danville Dashers are proud to welcome back defenseman Aaron Atwell. Atwell played in 30 games last season for the Dashers, tallying 4 goals, 8 assists and 12 points.
Aaron has played in the FHL for four seasons, with four different teams (Watertown, Danbury, Port Huron and Danville). Throughout his career, he has amassed 13 goals, 45 assists and 85 points in 137 games. "It could possibly be a blessing" said Atwell when asked what it means to return to Danville. "I've never returned to a former team in the start of the season before so it's nice to be coming back somewhere familiar." In 2015, he won the Commissioners Cup with the Watertown Wolves. That was his best year in scoring, with 17 assists and 20 points, both of which are career bests.
Atwell had this to say when asked what his goals were for the team and personally this season. "I'm a winner. Doesn't matter what it or where I am. My personal goal and team goal are the same. Winning. Aside from that I always want to play well and move up. But with winning good things will follow."
Atwell looks to bring his physical yet finesse style of play to the team this season. When asked what he worked on in the offseason to get himself prepared for the season Atwell told us, "I'm coming into this season a bit lighter and in better shape. I'll be able to eat more minutes and carry more than my own load throughout the season."
When asked what makes Danville a special place to play he had this to say, "Danville is the hockey hotbed of the FHL because of our fans."
The Dashers open the 2018-2019 campaign on Oct 26th, when the Elmira Enforcers pay a visit to Danville.
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