The Surrey Eagles are pleased to announce that 1999-born forward Jesse Nelson has committed to the team for the 2016-2017 BCHL season. The Chilliwack, British Columbia native is currently a member of the Yale Hockey Academy under-18 team, where he has posted 14 goals and 31 points in 30 games.
Eagles’ Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Blaine Neufeld is extremely pleased about bringing in a player of Nelson’s caliber, and has had his eye on the young forward for quite some time.
“He’s a consistent player. He understands both ends of the rink. He works hard, is a smooth skater, and is strong on the puck.”
Weighing in at 6-feet, 170 pounds, he is seen as a skilled two-way player that can play a major part in the makeup of the team in the near future.
Neufeld stressed the importance of bringing in players like Nelson, and is excited about how they are building toward next season.
“Recruiting players with high potential like Nelson is a main priority for us, and I feel like our recruiting is ahead of most. With the trades that we have made for future considerations, we are in a very good position heading into next season,” explained Neufeld.
“We want to make sure our roster is filled with complete players that can play all situations. Bringing in Jesse Nelson reiterates that.”
On top of being a two-way type of player, Nelson is also seen as a versatile piece of the puzzle. Although he is a natural centreman, he can play any of the three forward positions. That’s a skill that the Eagles value highly.
Continue checking SurreyEagles.ca as the team expects to announce more player commitments for the 2016-2017 season in the near future.
