Former Miami Star, Blue Jacket Prospect, Cheverie Signs with Stars
September 2, 2003 - United Hockey League (UHL)
Columbus Stars News Release
Cincinnati Cyclones' 2003 Rookie of the Year to Reunite with Coach, Linemate in Columbus
COLUMBUS, OH â Evan Cheverie has signed with the Columbus Stars to play for its inaugural season, General Manager Robb W. King and UHL Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Malcolm Cameron announced today.
The six-foot, one-inch forward attended the prospects camp of the Columbus Blue Jackets at the CoreComm Ice House last fall before joining the Cincinnati Cyclones of the East Coast Hockey League. Cheverie earned team rookie of the year honors posting 49 points (18 g- 31 a) in 56 games, before having his year cut short by a hip injury.
"Evan is a very gifted hockey player who has yet to fully tap his potential," said Cameron. "He is a very fast skater with a good shot and he is big and strong. We look forward to having him in a Stars' jersey this season."
Cheverie's skills allow him to play either center or right wing and he will be reunited with linemate Matt Noga from 2003 Cyclones. Cheverie shares more history than just last year with the Stars' head man Cameron. The two share a hometown (Cole Harbor, NS) and Cameron has instructed Cheverie in camps during his development.
"I had a great experience playing for Coach Cameron," Cheverie said. "Coach works very hard for his players and they work very hard for him."
The 23-year old Cheverie's career keeps bringing him back to Columbus. As a Miami RedHawk, he experienced both the intimate setting of the "War Memorial" OSU Ice Rink and the splendor of the Schottenstein Center. His time with the Blue Jacket's organizational rookie camp at the Nationwide Arena showed him that Columbus is a hockey town.
Cheverie will be attending camp with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League in late September.
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