
Steelheads and Firebirds Complete Trade
August 2, 2018 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Brampton Steelheads News Release
The Mississauga Steelheads announced Thursday that they have traded goaltender, Emanuel Vella to the Flint Firebirds. In return for Vella, the Steelheads receive a 2019 fifth-round priority selection.
The 6'4, 190lb, Toronto, Ont., native was originally selected by the London Knights in the third round (47th overall) of the 2014 OHL Priority Selection. The Steelheads acquired Vella from the Owen Sound Attack before the start of last season. He appeared in 32 games for Mississauga, posting a 3.28 GAA (goals against average) and a 0.896 SV% (save percentage), with a record of 17 wins and 10 losses.
The Steelheads would like to thank Emanuel for his contributions and commitment to representing the Steelheads on the ice and in the community. We wish him the best of luck in Flint this season and in all his future endeavours.
Ontario Hockey League Stories from August 2, 2018
- Luukkonen Commits to Wolves - Sudbury Wolves
- Kitchener Rangers Announce Hockey Operations Staff Changes for 2018-19 - Kitchener Rangers
- Steelheads and Firebirds Complete Trade - Brampton Steelheads
- Firebirds Acquire Goaltender Vella from Mississauga - Flint Firebirds
- Jamieson Rees Among 22 Canadians to Compete at Hlinka Gretzky Cup - Sarnia Sting
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