Victoria, BC - The Victoria Salmon Kings, proud affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks and Manitoba Moose, announced today that they have signed forward Jordan Foote for the 2008-09 season.
The
6-3, 205lb winger is entering his first professional season after
finishing his NCAA career with the Michigan Tech Huskies. During his
four years there he amassed 19 points (8g-11a) and 133 minutes in
penalties.
"Jordan is a good up-and-down winger," General Manager
and Head coach Mark Morrison said. "He is an aggressive forward that
adds a physical presence."
The Edmonton, AB native is not a
stranger to Vancouver Island after playing one season with the Nanaimo
Clippers of the BCHL. In 58 games with the Clippers he scored 23 goals
and added 26 assists for 49 points and collected 73 penalty minutes.
During the team's run in the playoffs he participated in 24 games
garnering 10 points (3g-7a) with 37 minutes in penalties.
The 23-year-old was drafted by the New York Rangers in the sixth round (#169 overall) of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
