Cole Opts for No. 72 with Habs
The following article featuring former Clarkson standout Erik Cole appeared July 14 on the Montreal Canadiens Web site.
BROSSARD – Erik Cole chose Montreal on July 1.
On Thursday he made another tough choice.
In Brossard to tour the facilities and take part in the Canadiens
Hockey School on Thursday, the 32-year-old power forward also
helped answer the question that’s been on some people’s
minds since he signed with the Habs: what number will Erik
Cole wear? With his No.26 already filled by Josh Gorges,
Cole had to settle for his second-favorite digits.
“I asked Brian Gionta how nice a watch it would
cost me to get Josh to give up his number, actually. He never got
back to me about that, so I took it as a ‘No’,”
explained Cole with a laugh. “I figured 26 wasn’t an
option.”
Complete article can be accessed via the Canadiens Web site by clicking here.
