SteelHounds Re-Sign Defensemen Stephen Margeson

June 28, 2007 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Youngstown SteelHounds News Release


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - Youngstown SteelHounds Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Kevin Kaminski announced today that the team has re-signed defenseman Stephen Margeson for the 2007-08 season. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Margeson, 25, is coming off a break-through season during the 2006-07 campaign that placed him on the map as one of the top defensemen in the Central Hockey League (CHL). The Banff, Alberta native attended Hounds training camp in October looking to solidify a spot as one of the final defensemen on the roster but emerged as one of the best defenders, skaters and offensive threats the team had throughout the season.

"It was easy to see that Stephen (Margeson) had unbelievable talent form the first time I saw him on the ice," said Kaminski. "I couldn't believe he had not had better offensive numbers with as much speed and hockey sense that he had but he certainly came through for us and I could see his confidence grow during the entire season. It came down to him believing in what he was capable of and once he made his mind up that he was going to be the best, he never looked back."

The 6-3, 210-pound defenseman played in every game last season (64 games) and finished with 17 goals, 22 assists and 39 points. He also added 125 penalty minutes and was a +21 plus/minus rating. In six playoff games he posted three goals and two assists. His 17 goals ranked third among CHL defensemen and his +21 was fifth. Margeson was recognized by his teammates at the end of the season by earning the SteelHounds Most Improved Player award as well as being named the team's "Unsung Hero."

During his previous time in the CHL, Margeson had played 24 games with the New Mexico Scorpions (2002-03) and 133 games with the Memphis RiverKings. His previous 157 games had seen him total just six goals and 27 assists.

At the end of last season, Margeson was rewarded with his first American Hockey League (AHL) call-up dressing in two games with the Syracuse Crunch, the top AHL affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Margeson joins fellow defenseman Jeff Alcombrack as returning players signed by Youngstown this off-season.

Season tickets for the SteelHounds 2007-08 season are currently available and your seats can be reserved with a $100 deposit. The Hounds begin their third season in the Central Hockey League in October.



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