The Sea Dogs announcing 19-year-old Saint Johner Ryan Tesink has been traded to the Armada, while 19-year-old Saint Johner Aidan Kelly has been traded to the Titan. In return, the Dogs receive 17-year-old defenceman Jeremy Doucet from the Titan.
Sea Dogs Coach and GM Mike Kelly tells CHSJ news both Tesink and Kelly were strongly sought after by the other teams. Kelly says while it's hard to let go of players you've had from 2-3 years, the Sea Dogs are in a transition year and will need room for the younger players to play. He believes the trade will work out well for Tesink and Kelly, and gives those teams an opportunity to move up in the standings.
Kelly describes the new Doucet as very competitive and not afraid to mix things up. He says every time they've played against Doucet with Bathurst, he was a gritty and tough player, which Kelly says you need in the mix.
