July 25, 2008

Visser Rejoins Arizona

PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. -- The 2008 Central Hockey League Ray Miron President's Cup Champion Arizona Sundogs today announced that they have signed three players, including former Union forward Jason Visser, for the upcoming 2008-09 season.

"We had a solid team last season and bringing back a core group of players from that roster is something we're committed to doing," said Head Coach and General Manager Marco Pietroniro. "All three players served significant roles for us last season and I expect them to do the same next season."

Visser, 26, returns to the Sundogs for a second season after averaging nearly a point-per-game during the 2007-08 campaign, his first full season as a professional. In 59 regular season contests, the Mississauga, Ontario, native notched 57 points (19g/38a) and 30 penalty minutes to finish fourth among CHL rookies in scoring. The 6-foot, 208-pound Visser continued to find his way onto the score sheet during the 2008 playoffs, helping his Club to the President's Cup title with 16 points (4g/12a) in 17 games.

"Jason played all of last season with an injury and was still able to finish as one of the league's top rookies," said Pietroniro. He played on our top line and maintained a point-per-game average throughout the regular season and playoffs last year and we're looking for him to continue that offensive trend this season."