December 12, 2010
Pirri Could Land Top-Six Spot with Canada Juniors
The following article featuring former Rensselaer standout Brandon Pirri appeared in the December 12 issue of the Toronto Sun.
BY TERRY KOSHAN
TORONTO SUN
Kevin Prendergast was contacted by the Chicago Blackhawks a couple of months ago and told to keep an eye on one of their prospects, forward Brandon Pirri.
The message to Prendergast, the head scout for Hockey Canada, from the defending Stanley Cup champion was that Pirri would be made available to the Canada’s junior team selection camp.
Pirri had to earn the right to be invited. He did that, showing in 23 games with the Hawks’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs, that a boy could play among men.
Complete article can be accessed via the Sun Web site by clicking here.
