Mississauga acquires TJ Battani from Sault Ste. Marie

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The Mississauga St. Michael's Majors have acquired T.J. Battani from the Soo Greyhounds in exchange for a sixth round pick in the 2010 OHL Priority Selection.

Battani, 20, has appeared in 15 games with the Greyhounds this season, registering 5 goals and 3 assists for 8 points. The 6'1", 202 lb., right winger began his Ontario Hockey League career with the Windsor Spitfires and has also seen action with the Barrie Colts and Kitchener Rangers. Over the course of his career, Battani has appeared in 193 games, compiling 37 goals, 44 assists and 81 points. He is in his fifth OHL season and will occupy the third overage spot on the Majors roster.

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just to add Hounds made 2nd deal on the same day 19-year-old winger Kyle DeCoste traded to the Belleville Bulls in exchange for a conditional seventh round pick in the 2011 OHL priority selection.

(Should DeCoste play his OA year in Bellevile, the pick would then become a fifth round selection.)

DeCoste, who was originally acquired by the Hounds prior to the trade deadline one season ago, will suit up for his third OHL club.

In 39 games with the Hounds, the Tampa Bay Lightning product had 9 goals and 8 assists for 17 points.

“We feel that this move will give Kyle a fresh start to what has been a frustrating season for him. I feel as a club that this will give some of our young players more opportunity to earn ice time on a consistent basis. Kyle is a good kid and we hope he can turn around his season with a fresh start in Belleville,” concluded Torrie.