Coach Jeff Perry announced Wednesday that veteran blueliner Anthony Donati has been reassigned to the Legionnaires by the OHL Plymouth Whalers.

Donati, who was referred to on one OHL fan web site as a “tank on skates,” stands 6'2 and weights 209 pounds.

Two years ago, playing with the London 'AAA' Major Midgets, he scored 20 goals and 20 assists in 63 games.

Last year, he helped the Legionnaires to first place in the regular season, scoring 11 goals and 15 assists. In the playoffs, although he missed several games due to injuries, he still managed to score a goal and three assists as the Legionnaires won the Western Ontario championship. At the end of the campaign he was named to the league's rookie all-star team.

This fall, the 18-year-old Donati played in eight games with the Whalers, where he was a plus-three.

“He's a nice addition to our lineup,” coach Jeff Perry said. “He should help solidify our back end. He's got a terrific shot and he's got experience. He gives us another option for our power-play.”