Sundogs Add Pair of NCAA Skaters to Roster in Jason Williams and J.C. Robitaille
September 7, 2010 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Arizona Sundogs News Release
PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. - Arizona Sundogs Head Coach and General Manager Marco Pietroniro announced today the addition of a pair of NCAA skaters for the upcoming 2010-11 Central Hockey League season in forwards Jason Williams and J.C. Robitaille (ROH-bih-tigh).
Williams, 24, comes to the Arizona Sundogs to begin his professional playing career after a four-year stint at Colgate University (NCAA). The 5-foot-10, 195-pound forward appeared in 153 games during his collegiate career - tied for third in school history - collecting 26 goals, 36 assists and 126 penalty minutes (PIM). During his senior year at Colgate in 2009-10, Williams ranked tied-for-10th nationally with two shorthanded goals.
Prior to his collegiate career, the Plattsburgh, New York, native played two seasons of junior hockey with the New Hampshire Monarchs of the Eastern Junior Hockey League (EJHL). Williams ranked second on the team and third in the league with 64 points (31g/33a) during the 2005-06 season and led the Monarchs to EJHL regular season and tournament titles after ranking sixth in the league with 65 points (30g/35a) a season prior.
Robitaille recently completed a four-year playing career at Merrimack College (NCAA) in North Andover, Massachusetts. The 23-year-old from Des Ruisseaux, Quebec notched four goals, eight assists and 26 PIM in 32 contests and was named a Hockey East All-Academic selection for the third straight year in 2009-10. During his sophomore season in 2007-08, the 6-foot-1, 195-pound forward ranked third on the team in goals (10) and points (16).
Prior to his collegiate career with the Warriors, Robitaille skated for two seasons with the St. Jerome Panthers of the Quebec Junior A Hockey League (QJAHL) collecting 142 points (55g/87a) and 51 PIM in 97 career junior contests.
"Jason and J.C. are fresh off completing Division 1 college hockey careers and their youth and enthusiasm illustrate qualities we look for when building our roster," said Sundogs Head Coach and General Manager Marco Pietroniro. "Their addition reflects our continued commitment to developing young players."
With the additions of Williams and Robitaille the Sundogs' roster now sits at 12. Players under contract for next season include goaltender Doug Groenestege, forwards Joey Sides, Adam Smyth, Steve Kaye, Chase Watson and Jason Visser, and defensemen Tyler Butler, Mike Novosad, Rob Lehtinen and Mike Nesdill.
The Sundogs will celebrate their fifth season in the Central Hockey League beginning this October at Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley. Season ticket packages are available for as low as $295. For more information call (928) 759-6600 or visit www.arizonasundogs.com.
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