The Powell River Kings are pleased to announce Windsor, Ontario native Ted McGeen will be joining the team for the 2016-17 season.
The 6′ 170-pound forward played last season in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League with the Chatham Maroons, scoring 27 goals and adding 18 assists in 48 games. He then scored twice with two more helpers in 11 playoff games.
“I’m really excited. It’s an opportunity for me to test myself against players who are either looking to finalize their NCAA recruitments or are already committed to the NCAA,” the 1997-born McGeen said. “I’m looking forward to being surrounded by players who have the same mindset as me. My game is pretty focused around speed, and I think I’m pretty good at making quick decisions. I know the Kings are going to be very deep upfront this year and I’m looking forward to being part of that group. I can’t wait to be surrounded by people who are serious about the game.”
Kings head coach and general manager Kent Lewis thinks McGeen could be a key contributor this season.
“He’s a hard working player,” Lewis said. “He has good speed and has no problems going to the gritty areas. He’s the kind of player who can compliment any line.”
McGeen continues trending upwards, as over the last few seasons he has moved up a level of hockey each year. He has gone from Midget AAA to Junior ‘C’, then to Junior ‘B’ last season and now to Junior ‘A’.
Kings fans will get their first look at McGeen and the rest of the 2016-17 Powell River Kings when he hits the ice for the team’s training camp in August.
