August 12, 2011
Cole will be a Perfect Role Model
The following article featuring former Clarkson standout Erik Cole appeared August 11 on the Los Angeles Times Web site.
By Jason Hitelman
Featured Columnist
Since he was signed to a four-year, $18 million contract on July 1 by the Montreal Canadiens, there has been a lot of talk about Erik Cole.
Because of his ineffectiveness on the Edmonton Oilers when he was traded there in 2008, whether Cole can excel on a different team than the Carolina Hurricanes has been put into question.
Cole is currently 32 years old; his age has had skeptics worrying about a possible decline from the 26-goal campaign he put up with the Hurricanes last season.
Complete article can be accessed via the Times Web site by clicking here.
