Rookies Marinsek and Scorcia Sign with Gators
September 16, 2015 - SPHL (SPHL)
Louisiana IceGators News Release
Louisiana IceGators Signee John Scorcia
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Louisiana IceGator fans may see a few unfamiliar faces on the ice when the regular season begins.
IceGators head coach Drew Omicioli announced today the signing of two rookies who are fresh out of college and looking to make their mark in professional hockey. Forward John Scorcia and goalie Matic Marinsek will join the team in October for traing camp.
Scorcia comes to the IceGators from the Division III Salve Regina College in Rhode Island, where he recorded 105 points in 99 games during his four-year career there. The vast majority of those points--65 of them--were assists.
"I have seen John play and he has a very similar style to Stephen Buco," Omicioli said. "He's a guy who can come in and be an impact player immediately. He has exceled in each level that he has played including the NAHL and his collegiate career.
The IceGators' goaltending staff has immediately improved with the acquisition of Matic Marinsek. Marinsek, a former member of Slovenia's under-20 national team, won a gold medal at the U-18 World Championships in the 2009-10 season. In 14 games with Team Slovenia, he recorded a 1.99 goals against average. The 6'3", 206-pound Marinsek continued his success at Norwich University.
"[Marinsek] was 9-2 in his sophomore year and 8-2 in his junior year," Omicioli said. During his senior year he played only three games because of an injury, but he's fully healthy now. His goals against (average) 1.97 as a sophomore and 1.65 as a junior showcase how valuable he can be between the pipes. He's a guy coming in who could make a difference."
IceGators training camp opens in October. The IceGators begin the regular season on October 23 when they travel to Southaven, Mississippi, to play the Mississippi RiverKings.
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