Press Release
Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen Hockey Club announced today that they
have acquired 19-year-old defenceman Jesse Zgraggen (“zuh-GRAG-in”) from
the Victoria Royals in exchange for a fourth round pick in the 2013 WHL
Bantam Draft.
“This move increases the depth our defensive
unit,” commented Hitmen Executive Vice President, Alternate Governor and
General Manager Kelly Kisio. “Jesse is a solid player and will fit into
the chemistry of our team.”
Zgraggen, a native of Lethbridge,
Alberta, has tallied seven points (one goal, six assists) along with 34
penalty minutes over 33 games with the Royals this campaign. Currently
in his third WHL season, the 6-1, 213-pound defenceman has recorded four
goals and 18 assists for 22 points in 157 career games played with
Victoria and the Chilliwack Bruins.
(Nathan can be reached at nathanfournier@mainehockeyjournal.com)
Monday, January 7, 2013
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