Huttel in to boost Steelers’ defence

Sheffield Steelers’ player-coach Ryan Finnerty has brought in his first new face for the 2010-11 season, signing up young defenceman Chad Huttel.
By The Newsroom
Published 7th Jun 2011, 19:29 BST

The signing will no doubt be seen by some as something of a risk for the rookie coach, with it being 23-year-old Huttel’s first professional season after a successful time with the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where he helped them scoop the WCHA Championship last season.

It’s the successful pedigree that Finnerty said attracted him to Huttel, as he hopes to put together a Steelers side which can defend the 2010-11 Elite League title won under former player-coach Ben Simon.

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“Chad is a big strong kid who is hungry to win,” said Finnerty.

“He won last year and liked the taste of it and wants to do it again next season. I like the fact that he has won before, he is a captain, a leader and comes very well recommended. “

The arrival of Huttel comes 24 hours after the Steelers announced they had re-signed No 2 goaltender Geoff Woolhouse and young forward Tom Squires.

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