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Icehawks Re-Sign Former CHL Goalie of the Year

July 28, 2009 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Port Huron Icehawks News Release


PORT HURON, MI - The Port Huron Icehawks announced that they have signed goaltender Adam Russo, a former Canadian Hockey League Goalie of the Year, to a contract for the 2009-10 season. Per team policy, details of the deal were not disclosed.

Russo (5-10, 180 lbs) continues to hold numerous records in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, where he played four seasons with the Acadie-Bathurst Titan from 2000-04 and racked up an overall record of 110-77-7. He holds the Titan franchise record for the most career wins with 110 and is ranked second in the QMJHL in the same category. He also held the league record for most career shutouts with 13, until it was broken in 2008 by goalie Ryan Mior, who played in Port Huron last season.

In the 2002-03 season, he was named Goaltender of the Year for both the QMJHL and the Canadian Hockey League after he went 38-18-3 with a 2.41 goals against average and a .917 save percentage. He is also listed in the Titan record books for best GAA in a single season (2.41).

After four seasons in the QMJHL, the goaltender turned professional in Europe and played with numerous teams in Italy and France from 2004-2009. Last season, he played with Tours in France.

"After my junior career, I never tried playing in North America. Now seemed like the right time to come back," Russo said of signing with the Icehawks. "Port Huron seems like a great organization. I have heard nothing but good things and I am excited to get going. I am not sure what my role will be yet but I am going to try to fit in and do what it takes to help bring a championship to Port Huron."

During his decorated junior career, Russo twice attended camps with National Hockey League teams. He took the ice at the Montreal Canadiens Rookie Development Camp in 2001 and was also invited to the Anaheim Mighty Ducks Training Camp in 2003.

The 26-year old native of Montreal, Quebec continues to catch the attention of high level clubs. He is slated to attend training camp with the American Hockey League Worcester Sharks, an AAA affiliate of the San Jose Sharks, this fall.

"Adam is a quality goaltender. He brings with him a solid resume and the desire to succeed at the highest level possible," Head Coach and General Manager Stan Drulia said. "I spoke with a lot of coaches about him and they all had great things to say. He is quick and gives you a chance to win every night. We are excited to have him."

For Russo's career stats: http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=55005.

The signing of Russo brings the Icehawks training camp roster to 11, including five returning players and six newcomers. The line-up also includes Tab Lardner (F), Daniel Tetrault (D), Ian Turner (D), Rob Cowan (D) and Kerry Bowman (F), and newcomers Jason Kostadine (F), Kevin Hansen (D), Mikael Bedard (F), Steve Natywary (F) and Billy Burke (F).

Season tickets for the 2009-10 season are on sale now. Get in the action with ticket packages that are more affordable than ever. For more information, call 810-966-3800 or visit www.porthuronicehawks.com.



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