Winnipegger Remi Laurencelle commits to Manitoba Bisons men’s hockey team

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba Bisons men’s hockey team has recruited forward Remi Laurencelle for the upcoming season.

The Winnipegger scored a career high 58 points (28 goals and 30 assists) in 69 regular season games with the WHL’s Everett Silvertips last year. Laurencelle was also the team’s alternate captain in 2015-2016.

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The 20-year-old finishes his WHL career with 130 points (57 goals and 73 assists) in 260 games split between Everett and the Lethbridge Hurricanes.

“This is a big signing for the Bisons as Remi was highly sought by several CIS hockey schools,” said men’s hockey head coach Mike Sirant in a statement. “We expect him to be a key offensive player for the Bisons. He is a very hard working and competitive player who will also provide solid leadership on and off the ice.”

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Laurencelle is the fourth player the Bisons men’s hockey team has recruited for next season. Manitoba previously landed forwards Nick Zajac, Kamerin Nault and Quintin Lisoway.