Richmond UHL Club Makes First Trade

Published on July 17, 2003 under United Hockey League (UHL)
Richmond RiverDogs News Release


Richmond, VA – The Richmond United Hockey League expansion franchise has acquired the rights to defenseman Scott Drevitch from the Port Huron Beacons for considerations.

The 37 year old Drevitch has 15 seasons of pro hockey experience, including parts of two seasons (‘91-'92 and ‘92-'93) in Richmond. He has played in 146 AHL/IHL games and spent four seasons in Europe. Drevitch spent most of last season in Port Huron (63 points in 75 games) and played two games with Cleveland in the AHL.

Drevitch, a Massachusetts native, played college hockey at UMass-Lowell after transferring from Maine. He rang up 75 points in 83 games in his stint in Richmond.

· The Richmond UHL club is currently holding a "Name the Team" contest. Entries can be mailed to "Name the Team" 601 E. Leigh St. Richmond, VA 23219. More details are available on line at www.timesdispatch.com or www.965theplanet.com. The winner and winning name will be announced July 30.

· The Richmond UHL club opens their inaugural season at the Richmond Coliseum Friday, October 31 vs. Muskegon at 7:35. Season tickets and ticket packages are on sale now. For more information please call 225-PUCK (7825).

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