MAHL’s Mon Valley Thunder Sign Kira Hurley

August 10, 2007

Belle Vernon, PA - The Mid-Atlantic Hockey League’s Mon Valley Thunder has announced the signing of a former Clarkson University Women's Hockey All-American Goaltender. Kira Hurley, from Pickering, Ontario has agreed to join the Thunder for their upcoming inaugural MAHL season. The Belle Vernon based hockey team will play their home games at the Rostraver Ice Garden beginning November 2nd.

Hurley recently completed a four-year college hockey career with Clarkson. Hurley, 22, was the first ever member of the Golden Knights Division I program to be named an All-American when she was named to the second team of the American Hockey Coaches’ Association (AHCA) all-star squad in March, 2006. Hurley has also been an ECACHL Goaltender of the Year and named ECACHL Goaltender of the Week numerous times. In four years at Clarkson, the six-foot tall Hurley won 48 games and posted an impressive 20 shutouts. She also earned Female Student Athlete of the Year honors at Clarkson and gained league honor roll status.

“Kira competed very well during our recent Thunder tryouts,” said Head Coach Brian Cersosimo. “She certainly has excellent goaltending fundamentals and I look forward to her competing to make the opening night Mon Valley Thunder roster during training camp in October.”

For more information on the Mon Valley Thunder, including ticket information, please go to www.monvalleythunder.com and for additional information on the Mid-Atlantic Hockey League go to www.mahlhockey.com.

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