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LAHC NEWS
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California Dreamin': Americans Trade Up To Take Comrie In 2010 Draft
KENNEWICK, WA - The Tri-City Americans today made goaltender Eric Comrie their first pick (13th overall) in the 2010 WHL Bantam Draft, held at the Fantasyland Hotel in Edmonton, Alberta. The pick came after Americans' Governor/General Manager Bob Tory swung a deal with the Vancouver Giants, sending their first round (19th overall) and their second round pick in 2011, to jump six spots in the first round.
Comrie, listed at 5'11 and 175 pounds, was the top ranked goaltender in this year's draft after leading the LA Selects Bantam AAA club to several tournament wins around the country. Eric, the younger brother of current Edmonton Oilers forward Mike Comrie, became just the second goaltender ever taken by the Americans in the first round, joining current Montreal Canadians netminder Carey Price, who was taken 7th overall in the 2002 Draft.
"(Comrie) is a tremendous kid and has tremendous talent," explained Tory. "We feel like we got a real special player and kid." Tory continued, "(Eric) has the potential to be a goaltender of similar caliber to Carey Price or Dan Blackburn. Knowing how important the goaltending position is, we feel like we've filled this spot for years to come."
"I'm very excited and honored to be a part of the Tri-City organization," said Comrie shortly after receiving the news he was selected by the Americans
Congratulations to the LA Selects Players:
13. Tri-City (from Vancouver), Eric Comrie, G, Newport Beach, CA
173. Tri-City, Brian Williams, C, Claremont, CA
184. Vancouver (from Kamloops), Scott Savage, D, San Clemente, CA
192. Portland, Chase Deleo, C, La Mirada, CA
239. Tri-City, Andrew Ogelvie, C, Fullerton, CA |
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