Veteran Goaltender Re-Signs with Stealth
Published on October 30, 2014 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Vancouver Stealth News Release
Vancouver, BC (Thursday, October 30, 2014) - The Vancouver Stealth have announced the re-signing of goaltender Matt Roik to a one-year contract, along with the signings of goaltender Cody Hagedorn and defenseman Kevin Neufeld to one-year contracts, all pending league approval.
Roik is one of the longest serving goaltenders in the National Lacrosse League as he enters his fourteenth season.
"We're really happy to have Matt back with the Stealth," said President and General Manager Doug Locker. "He's a solid veteran presence who knows both the league and our team well."
The 34 year old has played in 190 career NLL games, which includes an NLL Champion's Cup with the Stealth in 2010.
"It's a pleasure to come and play with these guys that have the same passion as you do," said Roik. "To have that opportunity is quite humbling and I've been lucky to have made a lot of friendships and bonds with a lot of these guys over the years."
Cody Hagedorn will be competing with Roik for a goaltending spot in training camp. Hagedorn played for the Victoria Shamrocks of the Western Lacrosse Association, which included a Mann Cup appearance in 2014.
"Cody impressed us with his play this past WLA season in Victoria and had an outstanding Mann Cup this past September," said Locker.
Neufeld played the last two seasons as a member of the Coquitlam Adanacs.
"Kevin is a big strong defender that we feel is ready to challenge for a spot on our roster after two seasons in the WLA," said Locker.
The Stealth will open what is shaping up to be an incredibly competitive training camp on November 22 at the Langley Events Centre. The Stealth open up the season in Calgary on January 3 and will host the Toronto Rock on January 10 for the 2015 Home Opener at 7:00PM at the LEC.
Stealth season tickets and 3, 4 and 5 Game Packs are available now. Single game tickets go on sale Monday, November 3 at 10:00AM.
National Lacrosse League Stories from October 30, 2014
- Veteran Goaltender Re-Signs with Stealth - Vancouver Stealth
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