Tyler Giovannetti Signs With Alaska Avalanche
Another California Stars Midget “AAA” player signs…. Southern California native inks with the Alaska Avalanche of the North American Hockey League for the 2010-11 season.
The California Stars are proud to announce that Tyler Giovannetti has officially signed a tender to be part of the 2010-11 Avalanche squad. The Avalanche are currently 17-12-6, and in a fight for second place in the NAHL western division. The North American Hockey League is the only sanctioned Tier II Junior A league in the United States. Giovannetti becomes the second stars player to sign in the North American Hockey League in the past week. “This is a great day for the Stars Organization to see our second player signed in a week is definitely a step in the right direction. I think it shows that teams like ours are their to give players an opportunity to further their careers, and anytime you achieve that goal its an awesome feeling. Its also a sign of how good AAA hockey is in California”. commented California Stars Head Coach Brent Agrusa.
Giovannetti is a Temecula, California native. The 5″10 170lb forward has had a banner season in the scoring department thus far for the stars. Finding the back of the net has always been a trademark as last season at the U16 AAA level saw Giovannetti register over 75 points. This season has once again seen Giovannetti put up great offensive numbers, but has also seen him transform into a player that is ready to make the jump to the Junior A level. “This season has been such a huge help to me. Finally for the first time in my career I have been taught how to really play this game. I have learned how to use my skills in the right way to help me be an impact player every time I touch the ice. I want to thank my coach for showing me the path to achieving my goal of playing at this level. I want to thank my teammates, they are great competitors, and its been an honor to play with them this season” commented Giovannetti.
The 18 year old Giovannetti like many California players started his hockey career late after beginning in roller hockey, but this hasn’t stopped him from becoming one of the top 1992′s in the country. He is ready to start a new chapter in his career path, and has always dreamed of this day coming “I can’t wait for this huge opportunity to further my career in hockey. I started hockey late, but from that first day I hit the ice I knew that this was the sport for me. My dream has always been to make it as far as I can, and this is another step in that process. I would never be in this position if it wasn’t for my parents sticking by me through the whole thing. I will always be grateful to them that they gave me this chance. I want to prove everybody that California hockey players are dedicated, tough, hard working, skilled players” commented Giovannetti.
The talented goal scorer is ready, and excited to take on the challenge that the next level will bring his way. “This season has definitely prepared me for what to expect next season. Getting the opportunity to play for coach Agrusa this season has been unbelievable. He has shown all of us what it takes to play at the next level. He has taught us what it means to be accountable, and consistent each, and every day. I feel like I will have an advantage going into next season knowing that I have been prepared by a coach who has coached many years at the higher levels. The things I have learned this season have honestly shown me how much I really didn’t know. It has been exciting to learn these things, and can’t wait to continue that next season.” commented Giovannetti.
Giovannetti will be going to a team, and coach that Agrusa knows very well. Back in the early 2000′s Agrusa coached the Helena Bighorns of the NAHL, and present Alaska Avalanche coach Dave Boitz coached the Alexandria Blizzard. “We definitely had some scoring battles in those days, I remember a few 7-6 games. Dave is a great coach plain and simple. He has had great success in the NAHL both on, and off the ice. He is one of the true good people in this game. The Alaska Avalanche are a great organization, have a great facility, and have helped many players get to the collegiate, and pro levels.” commented Agrusa The Avalanche are also very excited to have Giovannetti joining them for the 2010-11 season. “We are extremely exited to have a terrific young player like Tyler coming to play for us next season. I have known Brent Agrusa for many years, and definitely know that any player he recommends will be a great player both on the ice, and in our community.” commented Alaska Avalanche Head Coach Dave Boitz.
Anytime you move up its definitely a challenge for a player. Agrusa feels strongly though that Giovannetti is ready for the opportunity. “Tyler is a great player. He has worked very hard this season on becoming a complete player, and has achieved that. He will have a lot of success at the next level. I think you will be seeing his name a lot in the years to come. It has been a pleasure to work with him this season” commented Agrusa.
The California Stars General Manager Ken Moyseyev was very excited when he received the news. “I am so happy to see one of our own Southern California players making it to the next level of play. Tyler is a great young man, and it is a very special moment for me to see him achieving this. He is the type of player that everyday reminds me why I do this. I couldn’t be happier right now words couldn’t express how proud I am of him, and this team.” commented Moyseyev.