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Team OHL Calls On Ryan O'Connor For Subway Super Series

November 12, 2009 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Saginaw Spirit News Release


(Saginaw, MI) Saginaw Spirit defenseman Ryan O'Connor has been added to the Team OHL roster for the 2009 Subway Super Series, which will see Team Russia squaring off against the Canadian Hockey League's best. O'Connor will participate in the Windsor game of the six game series, taking place on November 23, 2009.

The announcement by Team OHL came on the heels of Team Russia's naming of Spirit forward Ivan Telegin to their roster for the event, pitting the two teammates against each other as they represent their respective countries.

O'Connor is no stranger to international play, having participated in the 2009 World Hockey Challenge with Team Ontario's Under-17 squad and winning a gold medal with Team Canada's Under-18 team in the 2009 Ivan Hlinka Tournament. The Hamilton, Ontario native has tallied two goals and ten assists in 20 games this season, 12 goals and 35 assists in his two year OHL career.

The Subway Super Series is used to help Team Canada and Team Russia evaluate players for their World Junior's rosters. The 2010 World Junior Hockey Championships will take place this winter in Saskatoon, Canada and Regina, Canada.

O'Connor, Telegin and the rest of the Spirit squad will square off tonight against the IceDogs in Niagara, Ontario at 7:30 PM. The team returns to action in Saginaw this Saturday, November 14, for a 7:11 PM game against the London Knights. It's the Ice Hot Girls Night Out event, brought to you buy The Avenue Studio and Spa with support from Retail Therapy and Studio Core. Tickets are on sale now! Contact the Official Saginaw Spirit Ticket and Merchandise Store at 5789 State Street in Saginaw or call 989-497-7747.

William Konesko Saginaw Spirit Hockey Club Director of Game Day Operations and Public Relations Office: 989.497.7747 ext. 1913 Cell: 989.598.4797 Fax: 989.799.9426 wkonesko@saginawspirit.com

NEXT HOME GAMES: November 14 vs London Knights at 7:11 PM November 27 vs Kingston Frontenacs at 7:11 PM November 28 vs Peterborough Petes at 7:11 PM

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