Paquet to Call Florida Home
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ESTERO, FL -- Florida Everblades president and general manager
Craig Brush along with head coach Malcolm Cameron announced the
signing of defenseman Philippe Paquet today. Paquet spent the last
four seasons at Clarkson University.
The 6-foot-3, 215-pound defenseman served as co-captain for the
Golden Knights in his senior season at Clarkson. Hampered by
injuries in his last two years of college hockey, Paquet managed to
post his best numbers. In 26 games, the Quebec City, Quebec native
tallied one marker and 11 helpers for 12 points with 62 penalty
minutes in his final season at Clarkson. His physical style of play
was evident averaging 83 penalty minutes over his four-year
collegiate career.
Coach Malcolm Cameron says Paquet brings size and strength to the
Everblades blueline, “Phil is a big, strong kid that plays
very aggressively. He really uses his size to his advantage. I am
looking forward to working with him. He is a great addition to our
team.”
The 22-year-old rookie skated in a total of 127 games for
Clarkson, tallying seven goals, 23 assists for 30 points and 332
penalty minutes. He was drafted in the 7th round (229th overall) by
the Montreal Canadiens in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.
The newest Everblade said coach Cameron’s reputation played
a role in his decision, “In working with my agent, I heard
about coach Cameron, that he was a good coach with a good
reputation, and that Florida would be a great place to
play.”
Paquet will begin the season in the Atlanta Thrashers rookie camp
beginning in early September. Following that, he will then attend
the Lake Erie Monsters training camp of the American Hockey League.
