Cey Returns from Team Canada

Published on January 3, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Johnstown Chiefs News Release


Johnstown, PA (January, 3, 2006) - The Johnstown Chiefs announced that goaltender Morgan Cey has returned from Team Canada, where he participated in the international Spengler Cup tournament, held from December 26-31 in Davos, Switzerland.

Team Canada finished as the first seed after Round Robin play, but fell in the championship game, to Magnitogorsk of the Russian Super League, 8-3. Andy Chiodo of the Wheeling Nailers took the loss. Magnitogorsk's roster, which is filled with former NHL'ers, also leads the Russian Super League.

This season with the Chiefs, Cey is 4-3-3 with .907 save percentage and a 3.20 goal against average. After four seasons with Notre Dame, Cey signed a two year contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The Spengler Cup tournament, started in 1923, features the best club teams from Europe, Russia, and one team from Canada. It is held annually in Davos, Switzerland. Team Canada, usually comprised of university players and ex-NHLers who found employment with European club teams, has finished 2nd in the past two Spengler Cups.

The 2005-06 season sponsored by First National Bank is in full swing. The Chiefs are back in action Friday night when they host the Reading Royals at 7:30 p.m. To order tickets call (814) 536-5156 or 1-800-CHF-TIXX. For schedule and ticket information visit www.johnstownchiefs.com or call 1-800-SLAPSHOT.

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