Scorpions hope to hit peak with Peet

Published on October 9, 2002 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
New Mexico Scorpions News Release


ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Scorpions of the Central Hockey League today announced that they have signed defenseman Shaun Peet for the 2002-03 season. Peet comes to the Scorpions after spending last season with the Greensboro (N.C.) Generals of the East Coast Hockey League, where he was teammates with fellow Scorpions newcomers Leigh Dean and Craig Stahl. In 50 games with the Generals, Peet recorded one goal and seven points along with 87 penalty minutes.

A 26 year-old native of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Peet is entering his fifth professional season. The 6-foot-2, 220-pounder is no stranger to the old WPHL and the CHL, having begun his pro career in 1998-99 with the Corpus Christi IceRays before joining the now-defunct Macon (Ga.) Whoopee in 2000-01. With Macon, Peet was teammates with current Scorps Chris Richards and Mike Payne. In his career, Peet has averaged 150 PIM per season.

"Shaun Peet is a key addition for the Scorpions," said Scorpions Head Coach/Vice President of Hockey Operations Pat Dunn. "He brings a nasty streak to his game, but more importantly he is a solid stay-at-home defenseman. Shaun will be a great complement to Arturs Kupaks and Mario Dumoulin, who like to rush the puck up the ice."

Scorpions training camp is currently ongoing at Blades Multiplex Arenas in Rio Rancho. All practices are open to the public. Please call the Scorpions office at (505) 881-PUCK to confirm practice time, as it is subject to change. The Scorpions begin their preseason schedule this Friday against the Lubbock Cotton Kings at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center in Santa Fe. Faceoff is 7:05 p.m. Tickets are $7 and available at the Scorpions Team Store or through the Santa Fe Trailrunners Youth Hockey Association.

The Scorpions open their seventh season on Friday, Oct. 18 as they host the Odessa Jackalopes at Tingley Coliseum on the New Mexico State Fairgrounds. Opening Weekend concludes on Saturday, Oct. 19 against Lubbock. Faceoff both nights is 7:05 p.m. Festivities include fireworks, a laser light show and Casino Night, so be sure to catch the excitement! Scorpions season tickets start as low as $105 and are available NOW by calling the team office at (505) 881-PUCK (7825).

Individual game tickets are also on sale NOW and available at the Scorpions Team Store and all TicketMaster locations, including selected Smith's Food and Drug Centers, Foley's, Merlin's Disc Jockey, on the Internet at www.ticketmaster.com and charge-by-phone by calling 883-7800.

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