The Ottawa 67’s have obtained 20 year old defenceman Brad Staubitz, and 18 year old left winger Jamie VanderVeeken from the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in exchange for Tyson Aitcheson and Brody Todd
Staubitz is in his Overage year in the Ontario Hockey League and guards the right side on the blueline. The Bright’s Grove, Ontario native is listed at 6.01” and 208lbs and was selected by the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in the 8th Round of the 2000 OHL Priority Selection.
VanderVeeken is a young forward who started the season in Toronto with the St. Mike’s Majors. At 6.02” and 222lbs, VanderVeeken will add plenty of size to the 67’s forward line. The Wallaceburg, Ontario native was selected in the 8th Round of the 2002 OHL Priority Selection by the Guelph Storm.
“We look forward to having these two join us at practice tomorrow” said 67’s Head Coach and General Manager Brian Kilrea. “It’s difficult to give up players, but I think this strengthens our blueline and we have added some size up front.”
On Staubitz:
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| Brad Staubitz, Defence, 20 yoa |
| GP | G | A | PTS | PIM | Height | Weight | Shoots |
| 40 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 101 | 6.01 | 208 | Right |
Other info on Staubitz (from Soo site).
Age - 20
Place of Birth - July 28, 1984 in Bright's Grove, ON
Acquired by Hounds - OHL Draft 2000
NHL Status - Undrafted
Scouting Report - Brad Staubitz is a strong, steady defenceman with good skills. He is in his fourth Ontario Hockey League season and is one of the club's overage players. Staubitz provides toughness on the Hounds blueline. Staubitz had 116 penalty minutes in 55 games during the 2002/2003 season. Staubitz was named the team's Unsung Hero this season. He attended the Anaheim Mighty Ducks rookie camp as a free agent in July 2004.
Personal Information - Brad was born in Alberta but has resided in Bright's Grove, Ontario outside of Sarnia over the last few years. His parents are Frank and Dorothy. Brad is a student at Algoma University. He enjoys fishing and seadoing as hobbies. His favourite NHL team is the Edmonton Oilers and his favourite player is Pavel Bure. Brad enjoys eating submarine sandwiches from Subway and likes to listen to songs of Bryan Adams. His favourite TV show is FRIENDS. He lists Happy Gilmore as his favourite movie.
On VanderVeeken:
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| Jamie VanderVeeken, L Winger, 18 yoa |
| GP | G | A | PTS | PIM | Height | Weight | Shoots |
| 11 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 6.02 | 222 | Left |
Other info on VanderVeeken (from Soo site).
Age - 18
Place of Birth - Wallaceburg, ON
Acquired by Hounds - Trade with Toronto, December 2004
NHL Status - Undrafted
Scouting Report - A power forward with good skill.
Personal Information - Jamie was obtained in a trade with Toronto St. Michael's Majors for Jeff Larsh on December 7, 2004.
Sad to see Brody Todd go - he's been having a good run lately, getting his rhythm. Hopefully things will work out for him in the Soo. I'm not sure that this is the end (trade-wise). Killer said that this was it in his post-w/e interview this afternoon, but in an interview last week, he said that they were still waiting [on announcing the trade] on players who were away with World Juniors and potential injuries - which have no bearing on these four players. However, he did say that they were also waiting on the OHL to resume normal operating hours. So, maybe this is it. I don't know. The rumours are still floating on the BBs, and with Killer you can never tell. He did say that if something or someone becomes available that he is interested in, he would consider it. The new boys will be at practice tomorrow. I'm looking forward to seeing them this Friday.
3 comments:
BRAD STAUBITZ IS A GAMER AND WILL FLOURISH UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF THE 'KILLER'.TOUGH AND WILLING COMBATANT, GOOD FOR HIM TO GET OUT OF THE SOO! GO GET'EM BRADLEY.
I'm excited to see him in Ottawa. The first game he played, our defence actually looked better . . . and he'd only been here a couple days then.
He had a great night last night against Belleville. Scored, first star. Looking forward to seeing how he plays against our biggest divisional competition tomorrow night.
I know that it's hard for a guy to leave a team he's been with, but hopefully he'll come to like Ottawa.
BIG BRADLEY EVERYTHING I KNEW HE WOULD BE WITH THE 67'S,THE LEADER, LAYS IT ON THE LINE FOR HIS TEAM EVERY NIGHT, MAKES MISTAKES BUT GIVE ME 20 BRAD STAUBITZ'S AND WE'D BE CONTENDING FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP IN ANY LEAGUE EVERY YEAR. GOOD LUCK IN THE MEMORIAL CUP!
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