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June 25, 2014 - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
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Tyler Morrison-Truro Bearcats

Position: Forward-Right Wing

Weight: 190 lbs.

Shot: Right

Height: 6'1"

Age: 20 years old (02/19/1994)

Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario

Previous Team: Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL)

2013-14 Season

Led the team in points throughout the regular season with 69 (23 G, 46 A) and was the third leading scorer in the Maritime Hockey League Help guide the team to win the Kent Cup (League Championship) in 2014 by scoring 22 pts in the playoffs (4 G, 18A). Was second on the team in points scored for the playoffs Team came in third at the Fred Page Cup This playmaking skater was tied with his teammate Brandon Pye for the most assists in the MJAHL playoffs with 18 Never went more than 3 games during the regular season without recording a point (69 games in the regular season) Failed to register a point on the score sheet, only twice in the playoffs while playing in 14 games He also scored at least a point per game after Game 1 of the Kent Cup Finals Showed a vast improvement and really carried the team this past season due to his consistency

Truro Bearcats (MJAHL)

2013-14 52 23 46 69 20 8 1.33

2013-14 (Playoffs) 14 4 18 22 4 1 1.57

Video featuring Tyler Morrsion:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxgdDvthl9c

Trey Lewis-Miramichi Timberwolves

Position: Defense

Weight: 188 lbs.

Shot: Left

Height: 5'11"

Age: 21 years old (05/31/1993)

Hometown: Moncton, New Brunswick

Previous Team: Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)

2013-14 Season

The 2013-14 season was Trey's first year in the MJAHL after he was picked up by Miramichi The Halifax Mooseheads released their former captain Lewis after being injured for part of the year and because of the fact that the team had too many 20 year olds Tallied 24 points in 31 games which was good enough for 12th overall on Miramichi Lewis was 3rd in scoring for defensemen on the Timberwolves Was also 3rd on the team in penalty minutes with 122 The Timberwolves signed him because of his veteran leadership and winning mentality He was named the MJAHL standout defensemen of the year

GP G A Pts PIM PP PPG SH GWG

Miramichi Timberwolves (MJAHL)

2013-14 31 5 19 24 122

2013-14 (Playoffs) 7 1 1 2 33

Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)

2013-14 11 1 2 3 26

Here are some videos of Trey's goals, hits, and fights:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MD4S3FA-Lo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0QS58hlgOg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffmV2rL_OOk

Josh Desmond-Yarmouth Mariners

Position: Defense

Weight: 190 lbs.

Shot: Left

Height: 6'1"

Age: 21 years old (05/08/1993)

Hometown: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Previous Team: Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)

2013-14 Season

Was the second highest scoring defensemen on the team with 27 points. Overall, Josh was the 11th highest scorer on the Mariners Helped Yarmouth take 5th place in the MJAHL after losing in the division mini series in the playoffs

GP G A Pts PIM PP PPG SH GWG

Yarmouth Mariners (MJAHL)

2013-14 46 5 22 27 129

2013-14 (Playoffs) 2 0 1 1 2

Some videos of Desmond during his Yarmouth Mariner days:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR6R7aednaM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSnnG7sAJT8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHwTa2guy98

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIPdi47lprI

Luke Warner-Yarmouth Mariners

Position: Forward-Right Wing/Left Wing

Weight: 200 lbs.

Shot: Right

Height: 5'10"

Age: 21 years old (04/05/1993)

Hometown: Amherst, Nova Scotia

Previous Team: Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)

2013-14 Season

Luke was an enforcer and a force to be reckoned with despite playing on two teams in the MJAHL Was traded from the Dieppe Commandos to the Yarmouth Mariners Amassed the 2nd most penalty minutes for Dieppe Commandos in 26 games played Collected the 4th most penalty minutes for Yarmouth in only 12 games Yarmouth viewed him as the veteran spark plug that could get the team fired up and take the physical play to the opposition

GP G A Pts PIM PP PPG SH GWG

Pieppe Commandos (MJAHL)

2013-14 26 4 4 8 114

Yarmouth Mariners (MJAHL)

2013-14 12 0 0 0 95

2013-14 (Playoffs) 2 0 0 0 2

Here are some videos of Luke Warner fighting and hitting opponents:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlTFxzm2hks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObkaxvOQlK4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDcORUI8uu0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab0BCCqH6c8 (This is a video of goal he scored)

Mike Nichols-Monroe (HS) Falcons

Position: Forward

Weight: 140 lbs.

Shot: Left

Height: 5'7

Age: 18 years old

Hometown: Monroe, New Jersey

Previous Team: Monroe High School

2013-14 Season

Named Alternate Captain for Senior season @ Monroe Committed to Widener University Played in 8 Varsity games before injury Registered 21 shots on goal Scholar Athlete Award Winner GMC All-Conference Honorable Mention Mike Nichols Award Winner Played 4-years Varsity - totaled 69 career games Team registered 36-46-4 overall record Had a 2-1 record in 1st round playoff games in the Greater Middlesex County Tournament

Monroe High School G G A Pts PIM

2013-14 8 1 1 2 28

2012-13 20 3 6 9 78

American Eagles G G A Pts PIM

2013-14 Midget AA 19 3 5 8 36

2012-13 Midget AA 17 5 6 11 42

Video featuring Mike Nichols

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIXu0kCIJGo&feature=youtu.be



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