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RiverKings agree to terms with promising rookie Aucoin

June 8, 2004 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release


SOUTHAVEN, MS – The Memphis RiverKings of the Central Hockey League announced today that they have agreed to terms with center Phil Aucoin, a rookie from Norwich University in Massachusetts.

The 5'10", 175 pound Aucoin played all four of his collegiate years at Norwich, finishing his career with 137 points (45G, 92A) and 88 penalty minutes in 110 games. The native of Chelmsford, Mass., helped to lead Norwich to the Division III National Championship in 2002-03.

Aucoin says he's excited about joining the RiverKings, and feels that he's ready to make the jump to the professional ranks.

"My game is a passing type of game," said Aucoin. "If I have a goal scorer on my line, I'm the type of player that can put the puck on his stick. I'm more of an assist man."

Aucoin also says that his development throughout his collegiate years on defense will give him a jump start on the world of professional hockey.

"I've learned to be a more defensive player," Aucoin said. "I used to play left wing, but my college coach moved me to center to help me become better defensively. I think that's going to be a major part of making the jump from college to professional."

RiverKings head coach Mark Richards says that he expects Aucoin will add a dash of youth and grit to the roster.

"Everyone I've talked to says that Phil is a gritty, energetic player," said Richards. "He's a young guy with the ability to improve, and we need guys like that."

Hockey talent seems to run in Aucoin's family. His brother, Keith Aucoin, has played the last three seasons in the American Hockey League, spending time in Lowell, Providence and Cincinnati as a center.

Aucoin joins a roster that includes a mix of key RiverKings from the past two seasons, as well as some new faces. Team captain Don Parsons, defenseman and assistant captain Derek Landmesser, veteran center Alexandre Mathieu, physical forward Riley Cote, and young defenseman Jeremy Goetzinger have already agreed to terms with Memphis for the 2004-05 campaign, as have former New Mexico Scorpions defenseman Jeff Cameron, Canadian goaltender David Lemanowicz, and high-scoring forward Allan Carr.

The RiverKings will take to the ice once again in late October for the 2004-05 season, as the team looks to earn a playoff berth for the fourth time in the last five years. Information on the RiverKings, including the latest roster moves, press releases, and pictures, is available at www.riverkings.com.

Season tickets for the 2004-05 campaign are now available for purchase and renewal. For more information, contact the RiverKings at (662) 342-1755.



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