RIGHT WING BRIAN WILLSIE IS BACK IN CHOCOLATE AND WHITE
07/14/2010 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 14, 2010
CONTACT: John Walton-HERSHEY BEARS
BRIAN WILLSIE RETURNS TO HIS ROOTS, SIGNS TWO-WAY CONTRACT WITH WASHINGTON/HERSHEY
FORMER BEARS WINGER WHO SCORED 86 CAREER GOALS FOR HERSHEY IS BACK IN THE ORGANIZATION, HERSHEY CONTINUES TO RELOAD FOR 2010-11
HERSHEY – The 2010 Calder Cup Champion HERSHEY BEARS announced today in conjunction with the Washington Capitals that right wing Brian Willsie has signed a contract with Washington/HERSHEY. The announcement was made today by BEARS President/GM Doug Yingst.
A Belmont, ON native, Willsie began his professional career with HERSHEY in 1998-99. He scored 19 goals in his first full season with the BEARS, and scored 86 goals for the Chocolate and White between 1998 and 2003. Willsie put home a career-high 29 goals while skating for the BEARS during the 2002-03 campaign, leading the team in goal production that season.
Willsie, 32, brings 380 games of NHL experience to the organization heading into 2010-11, scoring 52 NHL goals with the Capitals, Los Angeles Kings and Colorado Avalanche. He scored 26 goals last season for Lake Erie (AHL), adding 31 assists for 57 points. Originally a sixth round selection (146th overall) by Colorado in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft, Willsie saw action in four games for the Avalanche last season as well. His NHL career high for goals came with Washington during the 2005-06 campaign, when he potted 19 lamp-lighters in the District.
The BEARS will begin play in October, looking to win a third straight Calder Cup championship. The full American Hockey League schedule is expected to be released in early August. Be part of the largest fan base in the American Hockey League while catching all the excitement of Hershey Bears Hockey. Season Ticket Packages start at $150.00 and include great benefits, big discounts along with guaranteed tickets for the 2011 AHL All –Star Classic and first right of refusal for the 2011 Calder Cup Playoffs. Reserve your seats today by calling (717) 508-BEAR.
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