Sorel-Tracy Signs Manuel Frechette

[4thLineGoon]

Via Google Translate:

(Jean Doyon) - There are weeks that we discuss in the entourage of the team and now it's done. HC CARVENA announces the signing of the legendary Manuel (Manu) with HC CARVENA Fréchette. The DG team motivated Christian Deschenes adding Fréchette its staff, mainly because of injuries, as Elbow and Lafferière be away from game 1 to 3 weeks, depending on the case, combined with the suspension of a game Alepin, it was necessary for the CEO of the team, make the necessary efforts to build on the positive momentum that the team currently known.

"Fréchette, everyone knows, and we all know what he is capable of doing, and in turn, he knows his role and will be added to our list of good hard our team. We will not cache Francis Breault there is something, it was he who spoke first, then just had to negotiate and voila! "Commented Deschênes.

At 33, the player Rigaud, knows the workings of the Quebec Major Senior. At 5 feet 10 inches and nearly 200 pounds, Manu made his debut with the Dragons of St. Lawrence in 2000 and it was a long love affair with St-Hyacinthe, which lasted eight years, with Cousin, Crystal Top Design and Chiefs. He made a call to one year with the Saint-François de Sherbrooke in 2009-10, then play in the senior level lower.

It is known especially for his column penalties and numerous fights, for that matter Hockey Fights, he would have almost 300 fights under his belt. His best seasons to revolve round 270 penalty minutes. Except, it can hold a regular presence on a line and can even help offensive production. This is the kind of player that all organizations seeking circuit Godin.

The head coach Francis Breault was very pleased with the signing of Manu. "After the training camp, I had approached him to join us, but upon reflection, he declined the offer. Manu is a building contractor and missing time. But lately, seeing the injured list grew longer, I returned to the charge and I told him, just so we troubleshoot 2-3 weeks? He finally said yes. If the bite rebuke him, he will definitely stay with us longer. "Believes Breault.

"Manu is a guy involved, and when present, it is 100%, and it is not often a guy hurt. It will give me a hand and we'll see later. "Francis Breault completed.

It is possibly the training on Wednesday, but in uniform for the series return against St George Cardin Coliseum Thursday evening.

Link (In French)

[Chiefs for Life]

I hope his career doesn't end the way Mike Brault's did...

[SemiProFan]

Great pick up by Sorel and also agree with CFL here. Wouldn't want to see him be on the wrong end of a KO like Brault was. From what the article says it looks like he might only be there for a few weeks. I'm thinking the move is more of a deterrent; in other words I can't see him going out of his way looking for a fight but if stuff happens during the flow of the game he's going to enforce as needed.

[Podollan]

any infos on Francis Belanger, Menard or sbrocca?
They always play a few games for Sorel-Tracy and then they disappear again.
thanks