PUCK-MOVING DEFENCEMAN JOINS FULL-TIME FROM PJHL’S SOCKEYES
Port Alberni, BC – The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have signed 2001-born defenceman Hayden Hurst and announced that 1998-born forward Julian Benner will miss the remainder of the season due to injury.
Hurst joins on from the PJHL’s Richmond Sockeyes, where he scored four goals and totaled 13 points in 24 regular season games. He has also suited up in four games with the Bulldogs as an affiliate player.
“Hayden stepped into our lineup last weekend for two games in Powell River and looked very comfortable,” says Bulldogs head coach Matt Hughes. “He’s a skilled, mobile kid who moves the puck on the tape. We feel that he’s ready to step into a full-time role and we’re excited to have him.”
The Bulldogs have also announced that Julian Benner will miss the remainder of the season due to injury. Benner sustained a concussion at the BCHL Showcase in September has been out of the line-up since.
“It’s difficult to see a player who cares about the game as much as Julian have his season and junior career come to an end this way,” says Hughes. “We’re going to miss his presence on and off the ice, but ultimately his health is what’s most important and we support his decision 100%.”
Hurst will be in the lineup tonight when the Bulldogs travel to Duncan to face the Cowichan Valley Capitals at 6:00 PM.
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For more information, please contact:
Matt Hughes
Head Coach/GM
(250) 723-4412
matt@albernivalleybulldogs.ca
