SteelHounds Sign Joey Sewell

Published on July 13, 2006 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Youngstown SteelHounds News Release


Youngstown, Ohio - The Youngstown SteelHounds and Head Coach Jean Laforest announced today the re-signing of Joey Sewell to a one-year contract for the 2006-07 Central Hockey League (CHL) season.

"We are very pleased to have Joey back with the SteelHounds," said Laforest. "Last year we got a taste of his skills on the ice and what potential he has to be a top star in this league and I know a full season will be advantageous to what we are trying to accomplish."

Sewell, who was acquired by Youngstown in January 2006 from the Tulsa Oilers (CHL), appeared in 23 games for the Hounds last season. The 6-0, 190-pound forward made an immediate impact in Youngstown notching points in 19 of the 23 games. He finished fifth on the team in points, registering 21 goals and 18 assists. Of his 21 goals, 10 were on the power play. He finished the season tied with Tulsa's Jim Dahl for the longest goal scoring streak of the season finding the back of the net in seven straight contests (2/4-3/10).

The Rankin First National, Ontario native has seen his share of professional hockey action dressing in 255 games over five seasons with teams in the CHL, the United Hockey League (UHL) and the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL). His most productive season came in 2004-05 with the UHL's Port Huron Beacons. Sewell finished with 56 points (27 goals, 29 assists) and racked up 123 penalty minutes. His first stint in the CHL came in 2002-03 with the Laredo Bucks, where he dressed in 64 games and tallied 43 points (26 goals, 17 assists).

Prior to his professional career, Sewell played 168 career junior games in the Ontario Hockey League with the Windsor Spitfires scoring 30 goals and 39 assists.

Sewell and the SteelHounds are set to begin the 2006-07 season on October 27 at the Chevrolet Centre. For more information call 330-747-PUCK (7825) or visit www.steelhounds.com.

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