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Eastern Division

Winnipeg ICE sign 2019 first overall pick Matthew Savoie

Written by Jesse Phillips on

The Winnipeg ICE have signed 2019 first overall Bantam Draft pick Matthew Savoie to a standard player agreement.

Savoie was denied exceptional status earlier this year by Hockey Canada meaning he can only play five games in the 2019-20 season until his midget season with Northern Alberta X-Treme Prep of the Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) is complete.

Savoie is the third player from the 2019 draft class the newly relocated franchise has been able to sign.

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Jesse is a passionate about hockey and grew up in Kamloops, BC cheering for the Blazers. He jumped ship and sported his Cougar’s jersey in seasons ticket seats in Prince George, BC for several years. But he is back in Kamloops and sharing his passion for the Blazers with his 2 year old son. He played and reffed hockey for many years and is excited to bring together his love for the game and skills for web development.