Royals sign centre, Logan Nelson

The Victoria Royals announced yesterday that they have signed, American forward, Logan Nelson to a standard player's contract.  Here is the official press release from the Royals official website:

ROYALS SIGN LOGAN NELSON

Victoria adds U.S. centre to fold.

For Immediate Release

Friday, August 26, 2011

Victoria, BC –  

       The Victoria Royals are pleased to announce that 1993 born forward Logan Nelson has signed a standard player’s contract with the club.

The Rogers, MN native arrives in Victoria after spending last year in the United States Hockey League (USHL) with the Des Moines Buccaneers, where he registered 9 points (6g-3a) and 69 PIM in 41 games.

       “Logan is a skilled forward who skates well,” General Manager and Head Coach Marc Habscheid said. “His work ethic and character will be of great benefit to our organization and we’re ecstatic he’s chosen to come and play for us and in the WHL.”

      The 6’2, 187 lb centre was drafted 228^th overall in the 2010 USHL Entry Draft by Des Moines. Prior to that, he played midget hockey in Kansas City, MO after coming up through the ranks of the Rogers Youth Hockey Association.

 This is a good depth signing for the Royals, as Nelson has the size and grit to his game that could benefit the Royals physicality aspect of their game.