Americans Add Mychan From Silvertips

Press Release

KENNEWICK, WA – Tri-City Americans Governor/General Manager Bob Tory announced today that the team has acquired 19-year-old forward Jesse Mychan (pron. Mitch-in) from the Everett Silvertips in exchange for a 4th round pick in the 2013 bantam draft.

Mychan, listed at 6’2 and 200 pounds, is currently playing in his first WHL season, totaling 3 goals, 7 points and 106 penalty minutes in 26 career games. The Saskatoon, Saskatchewan native spent the previous season and a half with the Flin Flon Bombers of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, appearing in 81 games and recording 17 goals, 38 points and 248 penalty minutes. Mychan was originally a 10th round selection in the 2007 Bantam Draft by the Saskatoon Blades.

“Jesse adds some size and depth to our forward group,” explained Tory. “He will be a welcomed addition to our team.”

(Nathan can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)