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Saints Add Forth and Robertson

October 1, 2004 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
San Angelo Saints News Release


San Angelo, TX—The San Angelo Saints of Central Hockey League today announced the signing of defenseman Mark Forth and center Chris Robertson to contract for the 2004-05 season.

Robertson, a 6'0" 190-pound native of Owen Sound Ontario, skated the last three seasons with the Sudbury Wolves of the Ontario Hockey League. Last season, he totaled 13 points (2-11-13) while serving 41 minutes in 48 games. During his three-year tenure in Sudbury, he amassed 55 points (17-38-55) while serving 106 minutes in 148 games. Robertson was also nominated for the 2002-03 OHL Face-off Award presented to the top player at taking face-offs.

Mark Forth joins the Saints after five seasons in the Western Hockey League where he made stops in Spokane, Saskatoon and Lethbridge. He contributed 14 points and 218 penalty minutes to the score clock in 115 appearances with the Spokane Chiefs. The Coaldale, Alberta native makes his professional debut after combining a goal and 25 assists for 26 points and 365 PIMs in 225 junior appearances.

"I look forward to working with Chris and Rob," said Saints Head Coach Ray Edwards. "They are both young and hungry guys; they could be great for the depth of our group."

In other news, the Saints are hosting Hometown Pride Nights for surrounding communities during the 2004-05 season. Each resident of the selected community must show proof of residence with a current driver's license and will receive a free ticket to the Hometown Pride Night. The promotion schedule follows.

Tuesday, November 9: Sterling City Night
Saturday, November 13: Big Spring & Forsan Night
Friday, November 19: Miles & Ballinger Night
Saturday, November 20: Junction, Sonora & Ozona Night
Friday, November 26: Clyde & Abilene Night
Saturday, November 27: Winters & Bronte Night
Friday, December 3: Eldorado, Eden & Big Lake Night
Saturday, December 4: Coleman & Brownwood Night
Friday, December 17: Robert Lee & Colorado City Night
Saturday, December 18: Snyder & Sweetwater Night

Opening weekend begins as the Saints take on the Laredo Bucks October 22nd and the Odessa Jackalopes October 23rd. Season tickets and corporate partnerships are still available. Contact the Saints office at 325-653-9577 for more information.



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