5/5/2010 10:43:29 AM
University of Regina men’s hockey head coach Blaine Sautner announced Wednesday that forwards Terrance Delaronde and Tyler Penny and goaltender A.J. Whiffen have committed to the U of R.
Delaronde (pictured) last played for the University of Manitoba Bisons, where he had five assists in 19 games during the 2008-09 season. He played for four full seasons in the WHL, suiting up for the Regina Pats, Kamloops Blazers, and Moose Jaw Warriors and recording 42 goals, 44 assists, and 86 points in 258 career games.
“Terrance is a big power forward with the potential to give us some offence,” Sautner said. “(Moose Jaw Warriors head coach) Dave Hunchak told me that Terrance was one of his favourites because he brings it every shift and every game. He’s a good addition with a lot of upside.”
Penny had 25 goals, 21 assists, and 46 points last season as a 20-year-old to finish second in scoring on the Weyburn Red Wings. He played in 103 career WHL games with the Red Deer Rebels before finishing off his junior career in the SJHL.
“Tyler was one of the leaders in Weyburn last year and another guy that is tenacious and can give the team a real spark,” Sautner said. “He’s got good speed, is a good penalty killer, and is also a great student so he’s a guy we know we’ll have here for a few years.”
Whiffen, who also played for Weyburn, was one of the SJHL’s top goalies last season. He led the league with a 2.26 goals-against average, finished second in the loop with a .924 save percentage, and posted an impressive 22-5-0-3 record. Whiffen, who hails from Grand Falls-Windsor, Nfld., played for three seasons with Weyburn.
“A.J. has had several outstanding seasons in the SJHL,” Sautner said. “He’s a real solid goalie who’ll give you a chance to win every night out there.”
The addition of Delaronde, Penny, and Whiffen brings Sautner’s 2010 recruiting class up to four.
2010-11 University of Regina Men’s Hockey Recruiting Class
F Terrance Delaronde (6’2”, 205 lbs.) - Winnipeg, Man. - University of Manitoba
F Tyler Penny (5’10”, 170 lbs.) - Weyburn, Sask. - Weyburn Red Wings (SJHL)
F Matt Strueby (6’2”, 195 lbs.) - Regina, Sask. - Regina Pats (WHL)
G A.J. Whiffen (5’11”, 195 lbs.) - Grand Falls-Windsor, Nfld. - Weyburn Red Wings (SJHL)