Scorpions Make Blockbuster Deal with Austin

Published on January 27, 2004 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
New Mexico Scorpions News Release


ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Scorpions of the Central Hockey League announced late today that they have made a blockbuster trade with the Austin Ice Bats. The Scorpions will receive All-Star defenseman Daniel Tetrault (pronounced TEH-troh) and forward Shawn Legault (Leh-GOH) from the Ice Bats in exchange for center Chris Richards and defenseman Arturs Kupaks and the rights to right wing Josh Tymchak.

Tetrault, 24, appeared in his third All-Star Game in four professional seasons last week and was the 2002 CHL Outstanding Defenseman. The 6-foot, 210-pound native of La Broquerie, Manitoba leads Ice Bats defensemen with nine goals and 23 points this season. Tetrault also played 34 games for the Bridgeport (Conn.) Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League between 2001 and 2003.

Legault, 26, is one of the toughest customers in the Central Hockey League and can do his share offensively as well. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound native of Legal, Alberta is second in the CHL with 208 penalty minutes. This season with the Ice Bats, Legault has nine goals, 19 points and is third on the team with a +9 plus/minus rating. Last season, he had a career high 13 goals and 27 points to go with 251 penalty minutes in just 40 games.

"This is a trade that is going to help the Scorpions now and in the future," said Scorpions Head Coach/Assistant General Manager Bill McDonald. "We needed more size both up front and on defense and Daniel and Shawn should give us that. It's tough to see guys that have been part of this organization for a long time like Chris and Arturs go, but we felt we had to make this deal to give ourselves the best chance to compete for a championship this season."

The Scorpions are back in action at Tingley Coliseum on Friday, Jan. 30 against the Amarillo Gorillas for Lobo Football Night. Faceoff is 7:05 p.m., and the game can be heard on Sports Radio 610 The Sports Animal beginning at 6:50 p.m. The University of New Mexico football team will be in attendance, and the Scorpions will be wearing special cherry and silver Lobo jerseys that will be auctioned off after the game.

Tickets for all remaining Scorpions home games can be purchased at the Scorpions Team Store or at any TicketMaster outlet, including through charge-by-phone at 505-883-7800 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

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