BILOXI, Miss. � Bob Woods, Mississippi Sea Wolves general manager and coach announced today that the team has re-signed left wing Anthony Battaglia (bah-TAG-lee-ah).
Battaglia, 24, returns for his second year with Mississippi and third season of professional hockey. A native of Chicago, Battaglia registered career highs last season with 23 goals, 14 assists and 37 points. In the playoffs, he finished second on the team with six points, notching two goals and four helpers in five games. The 6-foot and 195-pound Battaglia netted his first career hat trick, the Sea Wolves lone three-goal game last year, on January 23 against Augusta. Battaglia was acquired by Mississippi in a trade with the Florida Everblades on October 1, 2003 for Stu Pietersma.
�It was a great situation in Mississippi for me last season and I wanted to come back,� said Battaglia. �I�ve been working out with my brother (Bates Battaglia of the Washington Capitals) in the offseason to do everything I can to surpass my totals from last year.�
�Anthony was a pleasant surprise for us,� said Woods. �Battaglia was one of the most consistent scorers and a big part of last season�s team. We�re happy to have him back in a Sea Wolves uniform.�
Battaglia becomes the second player to be signed by the Sea Wolves for the 2004-05 season, joining Louis Dumont.
The Sea Wolves open their ninth ECHL season at home on October 22 against the Louisiana IceGators at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum.
A $25 deposit will reserve your 2004-05 season tickets by calling (228) 275-WOLF. Season seats average as little as $7.25 per game for adults and $5.50 for children 12 and under.
Sponsorship opportunities for all types of businesses are available by calling (228) 388-6151.
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