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SF Bulls pickup Mitchell and reunite Parnham with Curcio

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 By Kahlil Najar
SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Bulls announced today that center Brett Parnham and right wing Dale Mitchell have agreed to terms and will join the Bulls’ Training Camp roster. Mitchell and Parnham, both 24 and come from solid backgrounds in hockey with Mitchell starting with the Oshawa Generals in 2005 and ending most recently with the Dornbirn EC in Austria and Parnham who was also on the same Oshawa Generals team in 2005 and last playing for the Arlan Kokshetau in Kazakhstan.
“Dale is an effective goal-scorer and a high NHL pick,” said SF Bulls President and Head Coach Pat Curcio. “He’s a proven winner with two Memorial Cups. Brett is a very skilled leader that will provide offense and leadership to our team.”
On playing in San Francisco, Mitchell said, “I’m excited to get back to North America and give myself an opportunity to play here. I want to succeed with San Francisco and hope to get a call up to the AHL. I’ve never played anywhere that’s warm during the winter, so I’m interested in experiencing that.”
Parnham, who played under Curcio in Utah said, “I’m looking forward to playing under Pat again. I know a handful of guys from playing in Oshawa and from my area: Belan, Mitchell and Josh Kidd. Belan has told me nothing but good things about the organization and city.”Both men will be intimidating on the ice as they are both 5’9″ and weigh a combined 392 pounds and have their fare share of penalty minutes. Parnham leads both men in penalty minutes lifetime with 319 minutes.
Check out one of Parnham’s awesome fights below:

SF Bulls pick up big defenseman Andrew Eastman

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The San Francisco Bulls announced today that they signed defenseman Andrew Eastman. The 5’11” Aurora, Ontario native spent the last two seasons playing for the University of Western Ontario where he lead them to the University Cup championship game in 2012. in 25 games in the 2011-2012 season he notched three goals and 14 assists for the Mustangs which landed his first in points for defensemen on the team. Over his two years with Western Ontario he tallied a total of 27 points in 51 games. Eastman has also spent time playing in Germany and in the Ontario Hockey League with the Barrie Colts and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League with the Moncton Wildcats.

“It’s exciting to start my North American professional career,” said Eastman. “I have some experience playing pro in Germany, but it’s a different test here. Talking with Pat, I liked what he wants to do with the team, so it intrigued me to come here. I’ve never been to the West Coast, but it shouldn’t be as big of a culture shock compared to going over to Germany.”

On his latest acquisition, Bulls President/Head Coach Pat Curcio said, “Andrew is a skilled smooth-skating defenseman. He should contribute in the offensive department from the blue line. I was familiar with his play in the OHL and Germany. There have been a lot of players that made the jump from CIS and made an immediate impact at this level, so we’re optimistic Andrew will do the same.”

Right Winger Christian Ouellet Returns With SF Bulls

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by Kahlil Najar

SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francsico Bulls announced on Tuesday that they have resigned talented right winger Christian Ouellet through the 2013-2014 season. He’ll begin the season at the Bulls’ AHL affiliate’s Training Camp in Worcester, Massachusetts.

IIn 2012, he split time between both the Gwinnett Gladiators and the San Francisco Bulls racking up 17 goals, 20 assists and 46 penalty minutes. For the Bulls, Ouellet grabbed three assists in five games during their first ever playoff run against the number one seed Alaska Aces.

“Christian is a player that does everything well,” said Bulls President and Head Coach Pat Curcio. “He’s got offensive skills and is responsible in the defensive zone. He’s going to be a star. We wish him all the best at Worcester’s Training Camp.”

On his return, Oulette said, “I’m happy to be returning. I want to have a good season, since I had a great time with the team and in the city last year. I’m excited to be back playing with Scotty (Langdon), Kris (Belan) and Dylan (King) if I don’t make Worcester.”

Ouellet will be a welcome spark to Bulls who have already resigned Brett Findlay, Nick Czinder, Scott Langdon, Dylan King and Kris Belan back to the roster.

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Czinder and Findlay return to Bulls, top prospect Chiasson signs

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SAN FRANCISCO– The San Francisco Bulls Professional Hockey Team announced today that forwards Brett Findlay, Nick Czinder and Paul Chiasson have agreed to terms. Nick Czinder and Brett Findlay are returning from last years Bulls roster while Paul Chiasson is entering his first year in professional hockey.

At 6-foot, 5-inches and 230-pounds Nick Czinder provided the much needed intimidation factor last year after the Bulls had traded away the feisty Jordan Clendenning to Utah. Although he didn’t contribute much in the way of points (2 goals, 1 assist) he did add some tenacious defense to the Bulls and was always around the puck on offense and defense.

Brett Findley who also joined the Bulls late last year rejoins the team and is a welcome sign to the offensive side of the ice. In six games last year he was able to notch three assists but during the Bulls first ever playoff run, we was able to get two assists against the number one seeded Alaska Aces.

Of the returning player, head coach Pat Curcio said “Nick is a big physical player with skill, we saw it in his brief stint with the team last season. Brett is a very skilled and smart player, with his skills he has the ability to play at the next level.”

Paul Chiasson who enters his first season of professional hockey after four years at Mercyhurst College comes in with some great numbers a some confidence from Curcio. “Paul is a very fast tenacious right winger,” said Curcio. “He shoots the puck well in stride and has always scored a lot of goals.” Chiasson totaled 109 points (55 goals, 54 assists) in 151 games with Mercyhurst College.

The Bulls have open tryouts the weekend of September 14th at the Cow Palace and open the season in Alaska on October 18th.

SF Bulls Pick Up A Pair of Power Forwards in Perdicaro and Paquette

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The San Francisco Bulls announced today they have agreed to terms with center Anthony Perdicaro and right wing Danick Paquette.

Perdicaro comes from the Quad City Mallards of the CHL where he tallied 43 points in 44 games. He’s a big guy standing 6-foot, 2-inches tall and weighing in at 190-pounds. “I’m excited to get out there and play for Pat and the Bulls fans,” said Perdicaro. “After talking to Pat this summer, the Bulls seemed like the right fit. I’m ready to go and win some games. I’ve never played in a big city, mostly small towns. But coming from New York and Florida, it won’t be too big of an adjustment.”

Paquette, 23, was a third-round draft pick, 64th overall, of the Atlanta Thrashers in 2008. last season he split the season between the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League and the ECHL-champion Reading Royals. The 6-foot, 210-pound Montreal, Quebec native has played in six AHL games between the Chicago Wolves and Hershey. Paquette had 55 points (28 goals, 27 assists) and 466 penalty minutes in 131 career ECHL games with the Gwinnett Gladiators, South Carolina Stingrays, Utah Grizzlies, Chicago Express and Reading.

“Anthony brings skill and a physical style to our lineup,” said SF Bulls President and Head Coach Pat Curcio. “Last year he was a top player in the CHL and we are confident he’ll be a top player in the ECHL. We are excited to have Danick, who has the potential to get to the next level and the NHL. He’s a skillful power forward, who will fit well on our team this season.”