CHL Colorado Eagles

Eagles Add Amateur DaCosta to Roster

Published on April 16, 2009 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Colorado Eagles News Release


WINDSOR, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles announced today that they have signed amateur defenseman Justin DaCosta. Each team in the Central Hockey League is allowed to carry two amateur players on their playoff roster.

"DaCosta is a quality amateur player who will bring depth to our defensive corps," said Eagles President and General Manager Chris Stewart. "We've always believed in having a deep roster -- especially in the playoffs -- and his signing helps us in that regard."

DaCosta, a 5-foot-10-inch, 190-pound defenseman, spent his past two seasons at the University of New Brunswick, tallying 38 points (14-24-38) and 34 penalty minutes in 54 games.

Prior to that, the right handed-shooting defenseman played four seasons in the OHL, split among three different teams (Barrie Colts, Owen Sound Attack and Mississauga IceDogs). In 212 OHL games, he registered 83 points (18-65-83) and 181 PIMs.

At each level, his point production has improved every season. In 2005-06, with the Mississauga IceDogs of the OHL, DaCosta registered 42 points (10-32-42) and 98 PIMs in 57 games. This past season -- his second in the CIS -- he registered 22 points (8-14-22) and 10 PIMs in 26 games.

DaCosta, who will wear number 26 for Colorado, was named to the 2006-07 AUS All-Rookie Team and comes to the Eagles with a reputation as a strong shootout scorer.

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