July 10, 2008

Basiuk in Sheffield "To Win"

New Sheffield Steelers signee Scott Basiuk, who played at Rensselaer, has a message for the Sheffield fans "I'm here to win." The Steelers compete in the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL).

"All any player wants to do is to win and I have missed that winning feeling over the past couple of years but the thought of coming to Sheffield made me all excited, I know with the Steelers we will have a chance to win every night and most importantly a chance to win the league title.

"I was at Steve Munn's wedding this last weekend and already the Steelers players are focussed on winning that title, coming into an environment like that where guys are just focussed and have that winning mindset will be great.

"I enjoyed my time in Manchester, we had decent teams but I was looking for a new challenge and after speaking with Steve Munn the coach Dave Matsos called me. Right away I was excited, Sheffield are a huge club with great support, winning is expected there and I like that. Steve Munn did nothing but say great things about the club, the coach and his team mates. From that moment I just wanted to sign, I had to wait though as Matty wanted to see how many of last years team would come back, then after that he was good to his word and made me an offer.

"I look at the team we have signed and I don't see any weakness at all. We will have a big strong defence, I don't see a better one out there right now, plus we have great goaltending behind us. I know from playing against Sheffield that their forwards are hard to play against. Guys like Finnerty get under your skin and Legue can just hurt you with his speed. Talbot scored for fun last year and, he hurt us a lot in Manchester, I will be pleased just to be on his team.

"I have fond memories of Manchester and the people there, good times, but I have no regrets in starting this new challenge and playing and winning with the Steelers."