Press Release
KENNEWICK, WA – Tri-City Americans Governor/General Manager Bob Tory announced today that the club has signed 16-year-old prospect Rodney Southam to a standard WHL Players Contract.
Southam,
a 5’11 167-pound center from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, currently sits
second in scoring in the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League,
compiling 5 goals and 10 points in his first 5 games as a member of the
defending SMAAAHL champion Saskatoon Contacts. Last season, Southam
compiled 12 goals, 23 points and 93 penalty minutes in 43 games as a
rookie for the Contacts before being listed by Tri-City this past July.
Southam attended the Americans’ rookie camp in August, scoring a goal
in Team White’s 5-2 win over Blue, and eventually earned a spot in main
camp.
“We are very happy
that Rodney has committed to be a part of our program,” Tory said. “He
shows many of the on-ice characteristics that we value and have had
success with as an organization. His willingness to compete, combined
with his high skill level, will only help Rodney to achieve his future
goals.”
Southam will join
the club this Wednesday, when the Americans play in his hometown against
the Saskatoon Blades, and then will return to the Contacts to continue
his second season with the club.
(Nathan can be reached at nathanfournier@mainehockeyjournal.com)
Monday, October 15, 2012
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