The Dragons have announced the signing of yet another player Tuesday, acquiring affiliate forward William van der Sloot for the upcoming season.
The seventeen year old from Medicine Hat returns to the club after posting two goals and two assists with for Drumheller in nine games, including one playoff game, last season.
“The Dragons provided me with a lot of opportunities to play last year and I enjoyed the high caliber, high tempo play,” he said in a release.
Van der Sloot, 6-feet and 187 pounds, played his last two seasons with the Edge School of the CSSHL, scoring nine goals and nine assists in 35 games with that club.
Coach Brian Curran said his performance and willingness to play where needed for the Dragons last year was a deciding factor.
“He plays the game smart and with a lot of skill, particularly in his stick handling and his ability to see the ice and make plays,” said Curran.
The Dragons will take on the Lloydminister Bobcats in their first home exhibition game on September 9.
