Tag: Dave Drinkill

Spirit signs draft picks Gervais and Phillips

Courtesy Saginaw Spirit — Saginaw Spirit General Manager Dave Drinkill announced today (Sept.2) the organization has signed forwards Sebastien Gervais and Ian Phillips to a Standard Player Agreement and Education Package. “We are thrilled to add Sebastien Gervais and Ian Phillips to our program, said Drinkill. “When I think about Sebastien Gervais, it’s high-end speed, skill, and competitiveness. Sebastien

Spirits adds Mintyukov and Grewe as OHL Import Draft selections

Saginaw, MI. – The Saginaw Spirit made two selections in today’s CHL Import Draft, adding a defenseman and a forward to the roster for next season. With Saginaw’s first pick 52nd overall, they selected 6’1” 175lbs Russian defenseman Pavel Mintyukov. Mintyukov is a late 2003 birth year who spent last season with MHK Dynamo Moskva of the

Spirit signs four on eve of OHL Pre-Season

SAGINAW, MI (Courtesy Saginaw Spirit) – Saginaw Spirit General Manager Dave Drinkill announced Friday the signing of four players in advance of Exhibition action starting on Saturday night at The Dow Event Center. The Spirit have come to terms on Standard Player Agreements & Education Packages with Camaryn Baber, Ben Badalamenti, Nate Boomhower, and Ryan

Spirit’s Kisil moves to NHL Scouting position

SAGINAW, MI (Courtesy Saginaw Spirit) – Saginaw Spirit General Manager Dave Drinkill announced Friday (July 28, 2017) that long-time Assistant Coach and Assistant GM John Kisil has accepted a scouting position in the National Hockey League. “The organization could not be happier to see John Kisil receive an opportunity like this,” said Drinkill. “We thank