FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30th, 2009

BLAZERS SIGN RHYSE DIENO TO A WHL CONTRACT

Kamloops, BC - The Kamloops Blazers announced the signing of sixteen year old forward Rhyse Dieno to a standard WHL contract. Dieno, from Sasaktoon, was listed by the Blazers in June of 2008.

"We are excited with the signing of Rhyse to our hockey club" says Director of Player Personnel, Matt Recchi. "Rhyse has had a great year with the Saskatoon Blazers of the Saskatchewan Midget AAA League. With hard work and determination, he will be a contributor for our hockey for many years.” 

Dieno currently plays for the Saskatoon Blazers of the Saskatchewan Midget AAA League. This season, Dieno is 5th in league scoring amassing 12 goals and 21 assists for 33 points in 20 games.