Jeff Hayes 2010-2011 plans press release

January 29, 2010

Carleton U Ravens

Media Release



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Men’s Hockey

Generals captain Jeff Hayes to join Ravens next season.



The Carleton University Ravens men’s hockey team is pleased to announce that

Jeff Hayes, captain of the Ontario Hockey League’s Oshawa Generals, will join

the Ravens for the 2010-11 season.



“Fred [Parker] is a great coach and has a good program going on here,” Hayes

said. “Carleton is well respected school. It will be nice to be home again as

well.”



The Ottawa native is having a career year with the Generals. In 47 games this

season, he has notched 16 goals and 19 assists for 35 points.



“Hopefully I can step in and bring a lot to the team next year,” he said. “I'm a

hardworking player with good speed and good puck distribution, which can make

players around me better. Hopefully I can come in next year and produce some

offense right away.”



Ravens head coach Fred Parker was excited to hear about Hayes’ decision to suit

up for the Ravens.



“I was absolutely ecstatic to get a hometown guy with the reputation he has,” he

said. “It’s not only his playing ability but the type of person he is.”



Hayes has proven to be one of the most hardworking athletes in the OHL. Despite

being drafted by the Guelph Storm in the 12th round (225th overall) five years

ago, Hayes has developed into a highly skilled centre who Parker believes he

will bring great skill and character to the Ravens.



“I’ve watched him since he was in minor midget and he was always determined and

fearless,” he said. “I think those factors contributed to him becoming a great

captain in the OHL and hopefully one with the Carleton Ravens one day.”





For further information on CU Ravens Recreation & Athletics contact Christina

Atallah at 613-293-5368 email: christina_atallah@carleton.ca



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Jeff Hayes is a great role model for kids on and off the ice, it is nice to know he is going to continue to play and continue his education. I wish him the best.

Good on you Jeff. I will enjoy watching you for the time we have left. Good luck little buddy.

Great news and good luck

Many of us ignore university hockey but it is a great league with

many former OHL ers

Congratulations Captain.