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Tony White Comes Back Strong with the River Otters

September 2, 2003 - United Hockey League (UHL)
Missouri River Otters News Release


White contributed nine points in just 35 games last year with the team The third year defenseman worked hard in the off-season on his game

ST. CHARLES, MO (September 2, 2003) – Head coach/director of hockey operations Lonnie Loach of the Missouri River Otters of the United Hockey League (UHL) announced today that third-year defenseman Tony White has been signed for the 2003-2004 season. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

White, who had nine points (2g, 7a) in just 35 games in 2002-03, will make his return this year to the Family Arena and the River Otters. White is a 6-foot tall, 185-pound, 25-year-old from Levack, Ontario.

"I am looking forward to another year here," White said. "I know we have a good core of guys coming back, and I hear great things about the new guys. I just can't wait for us to get out there and put things together." He spends his free time helping his brother Ben coach youth hockey with the St. Peters Spirit Central States Pee Wee Hockey Team, and has made a home here in Missouri.

White, who posted 17 points (3g, 14a) in 67 games with the River Otters in 2001-02 as a rookie and was tied for second with Missouri in plus/minus (+10) that year. In 2000-2001, White's initial professional season was cut short by a knee injury, as he competed in just 20 games with the Amarillo Rattlers of the Western Professional Hockey League (WPHL).

White collected 27 points (8g, 19a) in 111 career games with NCAA Division I Merrimack College (Hockey East). He led the team in defensemen scoring during his senior year with 13 points (5g, 8a).

The Missouri River Otters open their new season on October 24th. Former River Otters coach Mark Reeds, and his Kalamazoo Wings, comes to town to take on his former captain and new River Otters head coach Lonnie Loach. It's also St. Louis Pizza and Wings Magnet Schedule Night. Season ticket packages and corporate partnership opportunities are available by calling the River Otters at 636.896.4200.

16 White, Tony Position: Defense Shoots: Left
Birth date: 01/15/77 Height: 6'0"
Weight: 185 Birthplace: Levack, ON

The Bottom Line: In his third professional season...Coaches amateur hockey in spare time...Tied for second on the River Otters in plus/minus (+10) in 2001-2002...Registered 17 points (3g, 14a) in his first full season as a professional after injuring his knee with the Amarillo Rattlers (WPHL) 20 games into the 2000-2001 season...Played four years of NCAA Division I college hockey at Merrimack College (Hockey East)...Competed in 111 career games with 27 points (8g, 19a)...Led all team defensemen in scoring in his senior season with 13 points (5g, 8a); all offensive categories were collegiate career highs

Playoffs 

Season   Team                              Lge    GP    G    A  Pts  PIM  GP   G   A Pts PIM 
1996-97  Merrimack College (Hockey East)   NCAA   22    0    2    2   10 
1997-98  Merrimack College (Hockey East)   NCAA   25    1    1    2   10 
1998-99  Merrimack College (Hockey East)   NCAA   31    2    8   10   28 
1999-00  Merrimack College (Hockey East)   NCAA   33    5    8   13   10 
2000-01  Amarillo Rattlers                 WPHL   20    0    3    3   19 
2001-02  Missouri River Otters             UHL    67    4   13   17   74    4   0   0   0   4 
2002-03  Missouri River Otters             UHL    35    2    7    9   12    1   0   0   0   2
                                     Pro Totals  122    6   23   29  105    5   0   0   0   6

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