Cote signs for .......Texas wildcatters

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Texas wildcatters of the ECHL

Story here!

All the best Brandin you served Nottingham well, all the best for the future buddy

[jaycourtney]

All the best, at least Cote showed grit, and guts a whole season through

[belak]

Good luck to him

[dp]

Have to say I'm quite pleased he's not signed for one of our rivals.

He's a brilliant example of a hockey player.

Good luck Brandin, and thanks for the entertainment last season.

[messier1851]

As DP says I'm relieved we won't be lining up against him this season. All the best to him, he gave it all last season which is more than can be said for some.

[cc77]

All the best Brandin, enjoyed watching you play for us last season, hope to see you play in Britain again sometime

[P.G.F.I.]

Good luck Brandin.

One of the hardworkers last season, hope to see you in the black and gold soon. ;D

[Shaggy]

Good luck in Texas, Brandin.....

Did a good job for us here, I thought..... thank-you.

[Rob #12]

Phewwwww



good luck Cotes.... ;D, thanks.

[martinski83]

And here's what the Wildcatters had to say about Mr Cote....

"Wildcatters Sign Leader and Penalty Kill Specialist"


Beaumont , TX (August 17, 2006) – The Texas Wildcatters Hockey Team, ECHL Affiliate of the Houston Aeros, is pleased to announce the signing of Brandin Cote. Cote comes to Southeast Texas after playing last season with the Nottingham Panthers in the British Elite League and the previous three with the Norfolk Admirals of the AHL. After a year stint in Europe, Cote is looking forward to his return in North American hockey.

“I’m really excited. Malcolm (Cameron) was very interested in me. He has been following the way I progressed last year,” said Cote . “He presented a really good opportunity for me to come to Texas and be part of a winning team and have the chance for a lot of success.”

Cote , 25, is extremely hard working, gritty and a very good skater. Signed as a free agent in 2002 by the Chicago Blackhawks, he spent three seasons in the AHL with Chicago ’s top affiliate leading Norfolk to the playoffs each year. He was an excellent checking forward who excelled at the penalty kill. Wildcatters Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Malcolm Cameron plans on using Cote as a valuable offensive weapon like he was in juniors.

“Brandin is a professional in every sense of the word. I am excited to have Brandin with us this year,” said Cameron. “He will be a strong leader on and off the ice and teach our rookies the true meaning of being a professional.”

Prior to his time in the AHL, the 5’10”, 195 pound native of Swift Current, Alberta played six seasons in juniors with the Spokane Chiefs of the Western Hockey League. During his tenure, he was captain of the Chiefs for three seasons and the WHL Face-off Man of the Year for the same period. Cote was also an All-Star twice and Humanitarian of the Year in 2002. At the age of 18, he won the gold medal for Team Canada under 18.

www.wildcattershockey.com/news/fullstory.php?id=237

Now that's how to introduce a new signing....

Good luck Brandin

Martin

[Rich]

Thank good hes not signed for anyone else in the eihl, good luck Brandin!

[smart6]

Wow I'm going to Houston at Christmas to visit relatives - so with a bit of luck I'll be able to see him play again for a team I can support

Best of Luck Brandin and thanks for all the effort and entertainment last season. See you soon (fingers crossed)

[blackandgold]

Class player, like others glad he's not playing against us this year.

Good luck Brandin, got a feeling we may see you again.

[charlish2099]

he will be missed, class forward, my first favourite player

[RBR97]

excellent news,

after we filled our roaster was worrying he'd sign else where, but great he's not with another eihl team.

good luck cote, was brilliant for us last season

[madmarc]

Phew! It's sad to see a good player going away from Elite, but good luck Cote and thanks for the show!