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Majors Pick Up Piva from Generals
Toronto, Ont. (September 28, 2006) - The St. Michael's Majors have added veteran forward Matt Piva to their line-up. In exchange, they have sent an 8th round pick in 2008 to the Oshawa Generals.
The 18 year-old native of nearby Maple, Ontario is participating in his 3rd season in the OHL. After being picked up in the 7th round of the 2004 OHL Priority Selection by the Generals, he contributed 6 points in 21 games in 2004-05. Last season, the 5'11", 170 lb. centreman notched 13 points and 58 penalty minutes in 59 regular season games with the Generals. He played his Midget season of 2003-04 with the Wexford Raiders, alongside Majors defenceman Rob Kwiet.
Piva and the Majors have another busy weekend ahead. They host the Brampton Battalion this evening at 7:30 pm. Then, they embark on a home-and-home series with the Sudbury Wolves, which unfolds in Sudbury tomorrow night at 7:30 pm and Toronto on Sunday afternoon at 2 pm.
The Battalion recorded 2 wins and 1 loss last weekend and they don't seem to be missing last year's snipers, Wojtek Wolski and Luch Aquino, who have moved on to the pro ranks. Their production has been replaced by youngsters Matt Smyth and Cody Hodgson thus far. And, the backbone of their blueline corps is dependable veterans John de Gray and Phil Oreskovic. An interesting match-up to watch will be between Hodgson and Dylan O'Neil of the Majors. Both forwards played together last year with the Markham Waxers Midget squad before becoming 1st round draft picks of their respective clubs in May.
The Majors face a Wolves team that will be hungry for a win after dropping both of their home games last weekend. The return of veteran sniper Nick Foligno from the Ottawa Senators will nicely complement their group of up-and-coming forwards, such as Akim Aliu, Matt Dias and Devin DiDiomete. Also, Jonathan D'Aversa and Adam McQuaid admirably anchor their back-end.
The Majors are hoping they receive continued production from veteran forwards Justin Donati and Micheal Haley, who combined for 8 points last weekend. Also, rookies Kaspars Daugavins and Dustin Ekelman have contributed 3 points each and veterans Matt Caria, Jason Cassidy, Cassidy Preston and Steve Spade have 2 points apiece. These games will be physical, as is usually the case when Central Division rivals lock horns.
The Majors will be engaging in another game-worn jersey auction on Sunday afternoon. Former forward Ryan Rorabeck, the club's 1st round pick in 2001, will have his 2002-03 light jersey up for bid. Rorabeck collected 101 points during the regular season and 20 more during the playoffs with the Majors. The jersey will, once again, be available via the Majors merchandise table, located beneath the public address booth.
The Majors will also be conducting a food drive, in advance of Thanksgiving, this Sunday and next Thursday (October 5). Fans are encouraged to drop-off cans of food to the box provided in the arena's front lobby. They will then be donated to a local group in need.
Majors flex and season ticket packages can be purchased through the team's office at 416-651-8228. Individual game tickets are also available through the Majors, and by calling Ticketmaster at 416-872-5000, online at www.ticketmaster.ca or by stopping by the St. Michael's College School Arena box office within two hours of the puck drop.
Toronto, Ont. (September 28, 2006) - The St. Michael's Majors have added veteran forward Matt Piva to their line-up. In exchange, they have sent an 8th round pick in 2008 to the Oshawa Generals.
The 18 year-old native of nearby Maple, Ontario is participating in his 3rd season in the OHL. After being picked up in the 7th round of the 2004 OHL Priority Selection by the Generals, he contributed 6 points in 21 games in 2004-05. Last season, the 5'11", 170 lb. centreman notched 13 points and 58 penalty minutes in 59 regular season games with the Generals. He played his Midget season of 2003-04 with the Wexford Raiders, alongside Majors defenceman Rob Kwiet.
Piva and the Majors have another busy weekend ahead. They host the Brampton Battalion this evening at 7:30 pm. Then, they embark on a home-and-home series with the Sudbury Wolves, which unfolds in Sudbury tomorrow night at 7:30 pm and Toronto on Sunday afternoon at 2 pm.
The Battalion recorded 2 wins and 1 loss last weekend and they don't seem to be missing last year's snipers, Wojtek Wolski and Luch Aquino, who have moved on to the pro ranks. Their production has been replaced by youngsters Matt Smyth and Cody Hodgson thus far. And, the backbone of their blueline corps is dependable veterans John de Gray and Phil Oreskovic. An interesting match-up to watch will be between Hodgson and Dylan O'Neil of the Majors. Both forwards played together last year with the Markham Waxers Midget squad before becoming 1st round draft picks of their respective clubs in May.
The Majors face a Wolves team that will be hungry for a win after dropping both of their home games last weekend. The return of veteran sniper Nick Foligno from the Ottawa Senators will nicely complement their group of up-and-coming forwards, such as Akim Aliu, Matt Dias and Devin DiDiomete. Also, Jonathan D'Aversa and Adam McQuaid admirably anchor their back-end.
The Majors are hoping they receive continued production from veteran forwards Justin Donati and Micheal Haley, who combined for 8 points last weekend. Also, rookies Kaspars Daugavins and Dustin Ekelman have contributed 3 points each and veterans Matt Caria, Jason Cassidy, Cassidy Preston and Steve Spade have 2 points apiece. These games will be physical, as is usually the case when Central Division rivals lock horns.
The Majors will be engaging in another game-worn jersey auction on Sunday afternoon. Former forward Ryan Rorabeck, the club's 1st round pick in 2001, will have his 2002-03 light jersey up for bid. Rorabeck collected 101 points during the regular season and 20 more during the playoffs with the Majors. The jersey will, once again, be available via the Majors merchandise table, located beneath the public address booth.
The Majors will also be conducting a food drive, in advance of Thanksgiving, this Sunday and next Thursday (October 5). Fans are encouraged to drop-off cans of food to the box provided in the arena's front lobby. They will then be donated to a local group in need.
Majors flex and season ticket packages can be purchased through the team's office at 416-651-8228. Individual game tickets are also available through the Majors, and by calling Ticketmaster at 416-872-5000, online at www.ticketmaster.ca or by stopping by the St. Michael's College School Arena box office within two hours of the puck drop.