The Sarnia Legionnaires held a press conference at the Sarnia Legion on Wednesday July 15, 2009 to announce major developments for the team.

Coach Jeff Perry has named Tyler Cicchini as Team Captain for the upcoming 2009-2010 season.  Perry praised Cicchini for his positive work ethics and leadership ability.  "Tyler brought his game to a higher level in the play offs last year and never gave up, he will be an excellent leader for the players to follow both on and off the ice" high praises said by Perry

Perry went on and announced the addition to his coaching staff for the upcoming season. 

Tom Knight (President), Joe McCormack (Asst Coach), Jeff Perry (Head Coach), Lee Barnes (Asst Coach),
 Bob Williams (General Manager), Blake Morrison (Asst Coach), Mike Bush (Asst. Coach)
Missing, Larry Lucas, Darryl Knight

Working with the Defence will be Lee Barnes.  Barnes, is a former hockey player who played for the University of Waterloo and has also been coaching with Perry in the AAA organization. 

Forward Coach has been assigned to Joe McCormack.  McCormack is no stranger to the game on and off the ice with his experience as a player with the Petrolia Jets and several years coaching in Minor Hockey including the AAA Hockey Association.

Returning to the coaching staff from last year is Darryl Knight.  Knight, a former Jr A player will be watching the action from up top during the games.

Larry Lucas will be assisting the team as Goalie Coach.  Lucas comes with many years of OHL experience and is a former member of the Allen Cup Champions Petrolia Squires. 

Perry also announced additional Staff that includes Blake Morrison and Mike Bush.  Their duties will include Video Coaching as well as on and off ice conditioning.

GM Bob Williamson also announced an additional member to the Legionnaires team - Mickey Sloot from Lambton College will be assisting the Players as Education Advisor.
 

Williamson also announced the signing of 13 Veterans to the team from last year (names to be released at a later date) and an additional veteran coming to Sarnia.  20 year old Joel Steeves will be attending Lambton College in the fall studying in the Fire School program.  Last season Steeves played in the Golden Horseshoe Conference for the Conference Champions Stoney Creek Warriors. 

Joel Steeves 2008-2009 Stats
Birthdate - July 22, 1989
Height - 6' 1"
Weight - 200 lbs.
Position - Center
 

Williamson concluded the evening with a list of important dates.