For Immediate Release:
April 13, 2017
NICK SCHNEIDER NAMED TO ALL-SPHL SECOND TEAM
Rail Yard Dawgs captain earns first-career All-SPHL honor
ROANOKE, VA – The Southern Professional Hockey League announced on Wednesday that Rail Yard Dawgs defenseman Nick Schneider has been named to the 2016-17 All-SPHL Second Team.
Schneider completed his eighth professional season with a career high six goals, 34 assists and 40 points. The Roanoke captain’s assist totals were the fourth-most in the SPHL and the most among defenseman. He also paced the circuit with 17 power play assists. Schneider’s 40 points were the second-most among SPHL blueliners as well as the second-highest total on the Rail Yard Dawgs. This is his first-career All-SPHL honor.
Joining Schneider on the All-SPHL Second Team are Fayetteville forwards Jake Hauswirth and Bobby Chaumont, Columbus forward Keegan Bruce, Huntsville defenseman Stuart Stefan and Macon goaltender Jordan Ruby.
2017-18 Rail Yard Dawgs season tickets are on sale now! Seats can be reserved by visiting the Rail Yard Dawgs office inside of the Berglund Center or over the phone at 540-344-3294.
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