Top Rated Prospect Trocheck Commits to Spirit

(Saginaw, MI)  The Saginaw Spirit are pleased to announce that second round pick Vincent Trocheck has committed to the team.  The 93-born center was Saginaw’s second round pick, 24th overall, in the 2009 OHL Priority Selection.   The Bingham Farms, Michigan native played in the Detroit Little Caesars program last season, posting 17 goals and 14 assists in 36 games.

Saginaw Spirit Director of Hockey Operations and Head Coach Todd Watson made getting Trocheck signed a high priority.  "We want to be aggressive as an organization both on and off the ice and getting players like Vince into the Spirit fold is a high priority," stated Watson.

Said Watson, "I feel that Vincent is a top-10 pick that could have very well gone in the first round of the draft.  He sees the ice well, can score and provides a lot of ability up front.  He is a highly skilled player that provides a major upgrade up the middle in the lineup."

According to the Ontario Hockey League Scouting Report, Trocheck is a very smart, effective two-way center that was one of his team’s most effective forwards despite playing against older and stronger competition.  He displays speed and quickness and reads the play exceptionally well.  He always seems to be in the right place and he doesn’t seem to take any wasted strides when he is on the ice.  Trocheck has no problems staying with the play and having a positive influence on the game.

"I knew that coming to the OHL was what I wanted to do after visiting Saginaw and being exposed to it," said Trocheck, "My parents support and Coach (Todd) Watson’s confidence in me meant a great deal when it came time to make a decision.  I look forward to contributing to this team in the upcoming season."

Vincent Trocheck
Center
Number: 89
DOB: 07/11/1993
Height: 5.10 ft
Weight: 165 lbs
Shoots: Right

 Story and photo courtesy of www.saginawspirit.com