Flint, MI - The Flint Generals, proud member of the IHL and AA affiliate
of the Stanley Cup Champion Detroit Red Wings, strengthened their
defensive corps today with the signing of Brett Peterson for the 08-09
season. Peterson has also signed a deal with the Grand Rapids Griffiths of
the American Hockey League.
Peterson has spent his entire young professional career in the ECHL and
most recently with the Florida Everblades. In two seasons, the
Northborough, Ma native notched 12 goals and 25 assists for 37 points and
216 penalty minutes in 137 games. In the 07-08 season, the 5-11, 200 pound
left shooting defender played three games for the Albany River Rats of the
American Hockey League.
"Brett a solid player with excellent character," said Director of Hockey
Operations Ron Sanko. "His signing a two way deal with Grand Rapids of the
AHL indicates to our fans that he is a respected defenseman that plays
hard game in and game out. We look forward to having Brett in our
organization."
Peterson began his professional career during 2004-2005 playing for the
Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies and later the Johnstown Chiefs. During
that season he notched an assist in his first pro game against Peoria. He
scored his first professional goal in late December against the Dayton
Bombers. He notched four goals and nine assists for 13 points 49 penalty
minutes in 69 games. He remained in Johnstown for the 05-06 season where
he played in all 72 games, picking up five goals and 19 assists for 24
points and 69 penalty minutes.
"Having Brett Peterson in a Generals uniform this season will be a
tremendous asset to our team. He's a great puck moving defenseman with a
tremendous amount of skill who can play in any situation, but also brings
enough grit to the table to make it uncomfortable for opposing forwards"
says Generals Head Coach Peter South.
Peterson played four years at NCAA Division I Boston College where in 157
games he picked up eight goals and 20 assists for 28 points and 139
penalty minutes. He was a pivotal member of the 2000-01 Boston College
NCAA National Championship team.
"I am looking forward to playing in Flint, I think it is going to be a
good situation," Peterson said. "My goal make it up to Grand Rapids and I
look forward to working with coach South." Peterson has been a durable
player over his professional career missing just a total of 12 games in
four seasons. "Nothing bad can happen if you play all of the time,"
remarked Peterson. "If I can stay healthy maybe it can show that others
can too and then help each other out."
Brett Peterson is the 16th player signed by the Flint Generals for the
08-09 season.
