Gentlemen:

The Eagles are looking for Players. We have 2 full scholarship and 2 spots where players need to pay for housing.

The Varkaus Eagles were the first ever American Professional Team to Play Professional Hockey in Scandinavia or Europe in 2007-08 season. The major objective of the program is to provide athletes with the opportunity for a free education while playing in a pro hockey. The Eagles will play in the Minor Pro League in Finland in the Second Division. Most players are not paid in the Second and First Divisions in Finland. Most team provide players good jobs. The Eagles do not pay players.


The Eagles compiled a record of 16 wins, SOW 4, SOL 4, and Losses 8 in it first season. The Eagles won the Second Division Group four championship but failed to move up in the promotional series in Suomi-Sarja. The Eagles Lead the league in attendance both at home and on the road.

The Eagles will be making many upgrades to the program in next few weeks. Please see web site for details.

Candidates Should Process the following Characteristics:

Be able to Excel at the Division Three Level of College Hockey.

We need guys who good speed and hands.

We need players who are hard working and dedicated.

The players need to be goal directed toward school and hockey.


High Lights of Program:

Free Hockey

Free College Education. (English Speaking School)

Free Use of Training Facilities

Free use of Pools and Saunas.



Other Benefits:

National Exposure in Europe

Daily Press Coverage

Local TV and Radio

Games in Second Division Minor Pro League.

Games Against Higher Pro League Teams.

Chance to Move up to higher league in January 2009


Please see our web site for details about program. http://www.varkauseagles.com/


Best Regards,
Keith McAdams
General Manager & Coach
Cell: (011)358468929999 (Finland)

Email: KeithMcAdams@VarkausEagles.com

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Eagles Sign Defenseman Marc-André Lacombe From East Ottawa 12 Jul 2008 12:17

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Position: Defense
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 205
Home Town: Vanier

STATS

2005-06: Ottawa Sting Midget: 12 goals 16 assists 28 points
2006-07: Orleans Jr A, 12 goals, 20 assists, 32 points
Marathon Jr A & South Ottawa Jr B:
2007-08: East Ottawa Thunder 8 goals, 30 assists, 38 points


"The Eagles are getting a quality defenseman," said Luc Ouellette, Assistant Coach of the Eagles. Marc-André reads the ice very well, is a very good passer and can play physical." Last season the East Ottawa Thunder won the EOJCHL Championship.

"The Eagles expect Marc-André to be on the power play and kill penalties," said Keith McAdams, General Manager of the Eagles. "We expect Mark to be leader and solidify the defense."


Notes:

'The Eagles are looking for two more quality defense," said Ricky Smith President of the WHA and Board Member of the Varkaus Eagles. The WHA and its entire staff are committed to fielding a championship team with the Varkaus Eagles. The WHA is committed to recruiting quality players for the Varkaus Eagles."


Contact Information:

Keith McAdams, General Manager Varkaus Eagles: KeithMcAdams@VarkausEagles.com

Ricky Smith President WHA: smith@officialwha.com
Gary Scott, Vice President of Operations: (gssports@shaw.ca