VICTOR NEWELL
Birthdate: February 23, 1993 Nickname: Newsy
Hometown: Burnaby, B.C. Favourite NHL Team: Detroit Red Wings
Height: 5'10" I play most like: Scott Niedermayer
Weight: 170 lbs Favourite Movie: Glory Road
Shoots: Left Favourite Athlete: T.J. Oshie
Position: Defense Favourite Food: Speghetti and Meatballs
Victor joins the Clippers after an exceptional season playing in the MML with the Vancouver Giants, a perennial power house in B.C. Victor was extremely impressive throughout training camp and exhibiton play where he demonstrated his ability to make excellent decisions with the puck and play his position at top speed.
Victor was originally sent home to Vancouver where he would continue to serve his apprenticeship at the Junior B level while being added as an AP - Affiliate Player with the Clippers.
After one affiliate game in Cowichan (a 6 - 0 win), the Coaching staff was convinced that Victor was an ingredient that was necessary on the back end, providing quality minutes in critical offensive situations.
While it was a difficult decision on Victor's part to make the move to Junior A in his position at such a young age, we believe he will make great strides in our uniform and will be an asset in the future.
Coach Bestwick, "Victor is a natural play maker with exceptional vision and play making ability at top speed. We are real happy to have Victor in our uniform."
2008-2009 Team GP G A PIMS
North-West Giants 40 2 16 20
League: Major Midgets
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Newell Interview