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RiverHawks Sign ECHL Defenseman Joe Schiller; Lacasse Called Up

January 9, 2013 - SPHL (SPHL)
Augusta RiverHawks News Release


Augusta-GA--The fall-out from the end of the NHL lockout has reached the CSRA. The Augusta RiverHawks announced Tuesday that they have signed defenseman Joe Schiller. The team also announced that defenseman William Lacasse had been loaned to the Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL.

Schiller joins the RiverHawks after starting his season in the ECHL with the Las Vegas Wranglers. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound blue liner had an assist and was -3 in eight games. Prior to turning pro Schiller enjoyed a productive four-year collegiate career at Minnesota State-Mankato, picking up 31 points in 109 games.

Before heading to college, the 24 year old enjoyed a solid junior season with the USHL's Green Bay Gamblers. Prior to that the Detroit Lakes, MI native starred at Detroit Lakes High School.

Lacasse heads to Boise as the RiverHawks' top scorer amongst defensemen. In 26 games with Augusta he tallied six goals and nine assists for 15 points while sporting a -4 rating. It is the St. Pie, PQ native's rookie season, following a solid collegiate career split between Neumann College and SUNY-Buffalo State.

Schiller has joined the team and is expected to be in the lineup for Thursday night's road game, while Lacasse will join the Steelheads immediately.

The RiverHawks return to the James Brown Arena Friday, January 11th against the Columbus Cottonmouths for YeHaw Palooza. The Team will hit the ice again on Saturday, January 12th as they face the Mississippi RiverKings at the James Brown Arena. Saturday night is Pink the Rink presented by Doctors Hospital, as the RiverHawks don pink jerseys during the game. The jerseys will be auctioned off following the game with proceeds going towards the Lydia Project.

The games start at 7:35pm at the James Brown Arena. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling the RiverHawks at706 993 2645 or in-person at the James Brown Arena box office. Season tickets and Flex Packs are still available. Additional information on the Team, tickets, and schedule can be found on the RiverHawks' home on the web,www.augustariverhawks.com,or by calling 706-993-2645.



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