Dean Petiot going pro

[bgbill]

(edited from oursportscentral.com)

HUNTSVILLE, AL - Huntsville Havoc Head Coach Randy Murphy announced today that the team has re-signed defenseman Bill McCreary and signed defenseman Dean Petiot.
McCreary (5-10, 175) played in 55 games for the Havoc last season and scored six goals, recorded 28 assists and had 177 penalty minutes. He played in 49 games for the Havoc in 2007-08 and seven in 2006-07. He played for Coach Murphy in New Mexico at the end of the 2007-08 season. For his career, he has scored 11 goals and recorded 55 assists in 114 career games. He had the opportunity to play in the Central Hockey League this season but has decided to stay in Huntsville.

Petiot (6-1, 200) played in five collegiate games in 2008-09 at Bowling Green. He played in 100 career junior games in the AJHL for the Camrose Kodiaks. He scored 16 goals, recorded 25 assists and had 400 penalty minutes.

"Dean will be in his first season of pro hockey in Huntsville, and he will bring a presence on the backend through hard-nosed play and tenacity," Murphy said. "He comes highly recommended from Bowling Green State University and it's coaching staff. We are looking forward to, and feel extremely fortunate to acquire a player and individual of Dean's caliber."

"I'm excited to start my professional career in Huntsville," Petiot said. "Coach Murphy was very persistent and honest which I liked. I play a tough defensive style of game that makes it hard for opponents to come into our rink. I firmly believe defense wins championships and I am looking forward to bringing both to Huntsville. I would like to thank Coach Murphy, Huntsville organization and the Havoc fans for making this possible."

I hope this works out for Dean, he's a good kid.

[jpfalcon09]

Bill McCreary? I hope that's the NHL referee's son or something, or else that's just way too funny.