Jul 12, 2006 | Shaun Peet | 1325 views
Carolina Hurricanes Sign Former Laker
19 year old goaltender Justin Peters, a Lakers' Alumnus, has signed a three-year contract with the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes. The Lakers are extremely proud of Justin, he is an inspiration to many of our Lakers today.
The Blyth native attended the Hurricanes’ training camp in 2005 prior to returning to the Ontario Hockey League. In 55 regular-season OHL games with Toronto-St. Michael’s and Plymouth, Peters (6’ 2”, 215 lbs.) recorded a 29-21-4 record and a 3.14 goals-against average. In 13 playoff games with Plymouth, Peters went 6-6-1 with a 3.20 goals-against average before Plymouth lost in the second round to Guelph. In 189 regular-season OHL games from 2002 to 2006, Peters posted a 2.88 goals-against average and a 88-70-16 record. For more information visit the Hurricanes' website at www.CarolinaHurricanes.com .(Photo Courtesy of Carolina Hurricanes.com)