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With the BCHL trade deadline approaching at 8 PM PT, the Surrey Eagles have been active. The team has announced the acquisition of 19-year-old defenceman Domenic Masellis from the Coquitlam Express in exchange for future considerations.
For Masellis, his BCHL career has come full circle. The Burnaby, BC native began his career with the Eagles in 2013-14, appearing in 53 games that season. Since that time, he has played for the Langley Rivermen, Penticton Vees, and began the 2016-17 season with the Express – playing in 16 games. During his stint with the Express, he posted 1 goal and 3 assists, alongside 20 penalty minutes.
At 6-foot-3, 225 lbs, head coach and general manager Blaine Neufeld loves Masellis’ size, but also his leadership capabilities.
“Dom is a guy that can immediately step into our lineup and command respect. He’s a veteran in this league, and leads by example with his physicality. I’m very happy we were able to acquire him at the deadline and bring him back to Surrey. We hope he will inject some energy into our lineup.”
Masellis is a veteran of over 160 BCHL regular season games played, including an additional 20 playoff games.
To make room for Masellis, the Eagles traded defenceman Tyler Cooper to the Hawkesbury Hawks of the CCHL. The Sudbury native appeared in 61 games with the Eagles over the last two seasons, and will get to return to the province of Ontario with Hawkesbury. The entire Eagles organization thanks him for his dedication during his time with the team, and wishes him the best of luck with Hawkesbury!
Continue checking SurreyEagles.ca for more roster information as the trade deadline carries on.
