(Spruce Grove, AB) – Spruce Grove Saints General Manager Rob Sklaruk announced the club has acquired forward Shane LaVelle from the Brooks Bandits in exchange for future considerations.
LaVelle captained Chaska High School in the United States High School League (USHS) last season, where he put up 29 points (14G, 15A) in 24 games, along with eight penalty minutes. In 94 total career USHS games, he tallied 132 points (66G, 66A) and 61 penalty minutes.
The 19 year old was captain of Chaska High School in his final season and has committed to the University of Wisconsin (WCHA).
The 6?1?, 174lb native of Chaska, Minnesota is expected to join the Saints for Tuesday afternoon?s game against the Drayton Valley Thunder