Perdicaro signs pro deal
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The Cowichan Valley Capitals are not only sending players to the U.S. collegiate ranks, but to professional leagues as well.
Anthony Perdicaro, who came to the Caps last season from the Penticton Vees in a B.C. Hockey League swap, has signed a professional contract with the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL.
Perdicaro, a native of East Rockaway, New York, proved to be a great agitator and was particularly solid in that role with the Caps during the playoffs. He also possessed a scoring touch that caught the attention of the pro scouts.
Meanwhile, the number of Caps elevating their games in U.S. colleges continues to grow.
Defenceman Shayne Taker of Surrey has committed to Sacred Heart in Fairfield, Connecticut for the 2010-2011 season. Taker was a rookie with the Caps last season and blossomed into a dependable stay-at-home defenceman.
Six players who finished last season with the Caps will be joining National Collegiate Athletic Association Div. 1 teams in the fall.
Alex Gellert and Mickey Spencer are off to Alaska at Anchorage, Kevin Walrod to Michigan State, Chris Zaires to Brown, Chris Rawlings to Northeastern and Zack Currie to Quinnipiac.
Former Capital Brooks Robinson, who finished last season with Grande Prairie of the Alberta Junior Hockey League, is also heading to Quinnipiac.
Coach Scott Robinson works diligently to give his players a shot at the colleges.
“Scott did such a good job developing players, all these guys have gone on and gotten scholarships,’’ said Caps’ business manager Shari Paterson.
The next order of business is to replace the players with solid recruits at camp.
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