PR - Pontiacs

Pontiacs Restructuring

There have been many changes to the Pontiac lineup
since the end of last season. When asked who was the
most difficult player to let go, GM Andrew
Schoenberger said, "It was definitely Patrice
Bergeron, after just signing him to a four year
contract, we were sure that he would be with the team
for many more years to come. However, the right deal
happened to come our way, in which, we were able to
acquire Chuck Kobasew, who will hopefully be able to
help fill the void left by Bergeron, as well as
several picks for the future of our franchise."

When he was asked about the many key additions to the
team, he was quoted as saying, "As my esteemed
collegue has already said, 'If all the new parts come
together the Pontiacs should shoot to the upper rung
of the East and compete for a home ice.' It is tough
to say who is going to shine for our team. We have
high hopes for our first round draft pick, Teemu
Hovinen, it was difficult to let Marty go, especially
since he played hard to keep us in contention for a
playoff spot last year, up to the final week, but we
hope that Teemu can do the same job.

Only time will tell whether or not the Pontiacs have
what it takes to clinch a playoff spot this year.
Tonight's exhibition game versus the offensive
powerhouse of the Saskatoon Saints may be an
indication of what Pontiac fans have to look forward
to this season.