Lakers add another Defenseman from Weyburn

The Weyburn Red Wings have announced SJHL Defenseman of the Year finalist Kyle Haines has accepted a scholarship to Lake Superior State University. The 1987 born Haines joins fellow Wing defenseman Stephen Simms as a Freshman at LSSU at a school that also used a number of other former SJHLers last season. Chad Nehring (Yorkton), Troy Schwab (Kindersley), Josh Sim (Kindersley), Dillin Stonehouse (Melfort), and Tyson Hobbins (Nipawin) were members of the Lakers this past season. Haines, who played for Canada West at the World Junior 'A' Hockey Challenge in November 2006. A native of Weyburn, Haines had 4-goals and 23-assists in 57-games this past season. For his three year career, Haines played 145-games and scored 13-goals and 47-assists.

Shawhan out at LSSU

After weeks of speculation it has been reviled today that Lake Superior State University assistant coach Joe Shawhan will not be back next season with the Lakers. LSSU Press Release: Lake Superior State University's hockey coach Jim Roque announced today that assistant hockey coach Joe Shawhan will not be returning to the University after June 30, 2008, at the end of his current contract. Shawhan served as an assistant coach at LSSU for the past three seasons after heading the Soo Indians Junior A program for 10 years before it closed its doors in 2005. Shawhan also served a variety of roles with the Lakers in an unofficial capacity from 1988-1995. The Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., native was a goaltender at LSSU from 1982-87. He led the Central Collegiate Hockey Association in goals-against average and save percentage in 1985-86 and totaled 1,130 career saves. "I wish him well in his future endeavors, and know he will be successful in whatever path he chooses," Roque said. Soo Evening News Sault This Week

Lakers look to add Late Bloomer to Roster.

Lake Superior State added 18 year old Kellan Lain to its commitment list for the 2009-10 season. The 6-4, 185lb Lane has put up 9 goals and 13 assists in 31 games this season for his hometown Oakville Blades of the Ontario Provincial Junior Hockey League. Lain has posted 8 goals and 11 points in 17 playoff games this season.