ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Stingrays Receive Trio in Yeo, Hauswirth and Dubuc

Published on September 29, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


North Charleston, SC - The Kelly Cup Champion South Carolina Stingrays and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Cail MacLean announced today that defenseman Dylan Yeo and forwards Jake Hauswirth and Michael Dubuc have been assigned to the team. In keeping with club policy, terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Yeo, 23, comes to the Stingrays after spending his first two professional seasons with Victoria. In 2008-2009, the Prince Albert, SASK native scored ten goals and 33 assists for 43 points with the Salmon Kings. Yeo was called up to the AHL's Manitoba Moose for 14 games scoring five points (1g, 4a). Before turning pro, the 5-foot-11, 210-pound Yeo skated for four seasons with the Calgary Hitmen and Prince George Cougars of the WHL.

"Dylan is a highly skilled offensive defenseman," said Stingrays Head Coach Cail MacLean. "He will be a great addition to our power play and a puck mover that can help minimize play in our own zone."

Hauswirth, 21, moves into his first season as a professional. The Merrill, Wisconsin native skated the last two seasons with the Omaha Lancers of the USHL and the 06-07 campaign with the Marquette Rangers of the NAHL. While with the Lancers, Hauswirth tallied 75 points (41g, 34a) in 115 games. The 6-foot-5, 210-pound forward is a member of the 2008 USHL Omaha championship team.

"Jake's size and skill give him a lot of potential as a forward in the ECHL and beyond," MacLean said. "We expect him to hit the ground running after a month of training camp with Washington and Hershey."

Dubuc, 21, returns to the Stingrays after scoring 35 goals and 23 assists for 58 points in 49 games for the club last year. The Granby, PQ native registered seven points (4g, 3a) in 12 playoff contests as South Carolina claimed their ECHL-record third Kelly Cup title. The left-winger appeared in three games last season with the Hershey Bears of the AHL.

"Michael brings top notch finishing ability to our lineup," said coach MacLean. "We expect him to continue his offensive prowess as he works to round out his game and move up the ladder."

Mark your Calendars - The Stingrays Opening Weekend is set for Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17. Friday night, the Stingrays drop the puck on their 17th season of hockey in the Low Country against the Wheeling Nailers at 7:05 p.m. It's FREE PARKING night and Magnetic Schedules Giveaway, courtesy of Comcast, as the Stingrays raise the 2009 Kelly Cup Championship banner to the rafters of the North Charleston Coliseum. Then, come join us early on Saturday for a tailgate in the parking lot before the Rays face division-rival Charlotte Checkers at 7:05 p.m. Doors open for both games at 6 p.m.

Don't miss any of the fast-paced, action-packed, championship-winning action of the South Carolina Stingrays. Ticket packages for the 2009-10 season are on sale now! Call the Stingrays front office at (843) 744-2248 for more information. For all the latest Stingrays news visit www.stingrayshockey.com

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