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Outlaws Re-Sign Veteran Trio

October 15, 2012 - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
Williamsport Outlaws News Release


Williamsport, P.A. - On Tuesday, October 2ndat the Williamsport Outlaws Team Headquarters, Outlaws' Team President & Head Coach Chris Firriolo announced the re-signing of three key veteran players who help lead the Outlaws to the 2012 Commissioner's Cup Championship.

Trevor Karasiewicz, a 9-year veteran came to the Outlaws last season after spending 7 seasons in the Southern Professional Hockey League where he recorded 291 career assists in 370 games in the SPHL. Karasiewicz, who is in the top 10 for all-time assists in the SPHL, spent time with Winston-Salem, Pee Dee, Huntsville, Richmond, Louisiana, Pensacola, Fayetteville and Mississippi.

The 5'11, 185lb center from Thunder Bay, Ontario, came to the Outlaws last season at the mid way mark and in 22 games scored 12 goals and recorded 22 assists for 34 points. He played a key role in the Outlaws final push to capture the 2012 Commissioner's Cup Championship

Anthony Battaglia, a10-year veteran who has played in over 600 career pro hockey games returns this season with the Outlaws after putting up 61 points in 46 games last season. Battaglia's, who has spent time in the AHL, ECHL, IHL, CHL, brought tremendous leadership and a work ethic day in and day out last season that played an intricate part in the huge success the team had in capturing last season's championship.

The 6'0, 195lb left wing from Chicago, IL played his NCAA collegiate hockey at Western Michigan. Brother of former NHL forward Bates Battaglia, Battaglia recorded a career 447 points in 603 games.

Nathan Oke, a First Team All-FHL selection last season and 6-year veteran returns to the Outlaws as one of the top defenseman in the Federal Hockey League. Oke has spent his 6 year career between the IHL, CHL, SPHL and FHL. Last season Oke had his best year offensively scoring 14 goals and recorded 31 assists for 45 points in 42 games.

The 6'1, 200lb defenseman from Fenelon Falls, Ontario played his junior hockey in the Ontario Provincial Junior Hockey League with the Port Hope Predators prior to turning pro. Oke is expected to be the backbone of the defensive core this year as the Outlaws look to defend their 2012 Championship.

"All three of these guys played key roles in our Championship season last year", said Outlaws Head Coach Chris Firriolo. "Their leadership and years of experience will undoubtedly help us achieve our goals this year as an organization and hockey club. Their presence alone, both on and off the ice, will help with the development of some of our younger players this year and will become fan favorites for sure within the Williamsport Community."

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OUTLAWS STRENGTHEN DEFENSIVE CORE AND ADD TOUGHNESS

Williamsport, P.A. - On Saturday October 6th the Williamsport Outlaws announced the signing of veteran defenseman Dan McNeill and defenseman Tyler Matheson. Both are expected to strengthen the Outlaws defensive core and add toughness to the Outlaws lineup as they prepare to defend their 2012 Commissioner's Cup Championship.

McNeill, a 5-year veteran came to the Outlaws after spending his last two seasons with the Fayetteville FireAntz of the Southern Professional Hockey League. McNeill has spent time in the ECHL, IHL, CHL and SPHL. McNeil played his major junior hockey in both the OHL and QMJHL.

The 6'4", 210 pound native of Scarborough, Ontario defensemen has played in 268 professional games racking up 467 penalty minutes. "Dan is a big strong body that moves well back on the blue line and will bring a strong physical presence to our lineup each night," said Outlaws Head Coach Chris Firriolo.

Tyler Matheson comes to the Outlaws after spending his first professional season with the Arizona Sundogs of the Central Hockey League where he tallied 13 points and 98 penalty minutes in 64 games.

The 6'4", 230 pound Victoria, British Columbia native played his major junior hockey in the WHL with the Kelowna Rockets and Saskatoon Blades and in the BCHL with the Victoria Grizzlies and Cowichan Valley Capitals.

"Tyler is a young strong tough versatile player who we can play both at defense and at forward," said Firriolo. "He will bring real depth to our defensive core and will be a big body in front of the net offensively when needed, as well as answer the bell when called upon."



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