The Surrey Eagles Hockey Club has announced the acquisition of forward Michael Sauer (’96) from the La Ronge Ice Wolves of the SJHL for future considerations. A native of Bemidji, Minnesota, Sauer had played the previous two seasons in the Alberta Junior Hockey League with the Fort McMurray Oil Barons and Calgary Mustangs. Last season with Calgary he posted 17 points in 18 games.
According to Eagles head coach and general manager Blaine Neufeld, Sauer is a terrific playmaker that will add even more depth to the team’s scoring ability. At 5-foot-11, 170 pounds he can hold his own physically, and should transition well to the BCHL game.
“I’m more of a playmaker,” said Sauer in an interview with SurreyEagles.ca. “I can bring some grit if the coach needs me to, but I see myself as more of a skill guy. I love to create plays.”
There is some familiarity with the team, as captain Paul McAvoy was Sauer’s teammate for a year while they were growing up.
“I played with Paul in Cleveland, in midget. We’re pretty good buddies. Hopefully some of that chemistry can carry over.”
Sauer will look to inject his skill into the lineup when he suits up for his first game with the team on Thursday night against Prince George at South Surrey Arena.
“I’m really looking forward to my first game. I’ve been itching to play!”
Fans that come out to watch Sauer’s first game with the club on Thursday night will receive a free hot dog and soft drink as part of the Thursday Night Hockey promotion!
