D-Man Andrew Eastman Joins SF Bulls
September 17, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
San Francisco Bulls News Release
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - The San Francisco Bulls Professional Hockey Team, proud affiliate of the San Jose Sharks, announced today that defenseman Andrew Eastman has agreed to terms. The Bulls' Training Camp roster increases to 15 players.
"Andrew is a skilled smooth-skating defenseman," said Bulls President/Head Coach Pat Curcio. "He should contribute in the offensive department from the blueline. I was familiar with his play in the OHL and Germany. There have been a lot of players that made the jump from CIS and made an immediate impact at this level, so we're optimistic Andrew will do the same."
Eastman, 22, spent the last two seasons playing for the University of Western Ontario of the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS). The 5-foot, 11-inch, 182-pound native of Aurora, Ontario helped lead Western Ontario to the University Cup championship game in 2012. That season he ranked first on the team amongst defenseman with 17 points (3 goals, 14 assists) in 25 games. In 51 total games with Western Ontario, Eastman recorded 27 points (5 goals, 22 assists). Eastman has also spent time playing in Germany and in the Ontario Hockey League with the Barrie Colts and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League with the Moncton Wildcats.
"It's exciting to start my North American professional career," said Eastman. "I have some experience playing pro in Germany, but it's a different test here. Talking with Pat, I liked what he wants to do with the team, so it intrigued me to come here. I've never been to the West Coast, but it shouldn't be as big of a culture shock compared to going over to Germany."
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