UOIT Athletics Media Release

May 17, 2007

UOIT Welcomes Rikki Palmateer As Newest Hockey Recruit

Oshawa, ON – Rikki Palmateer, a Cobourg resident and a determined hockey player will be playing for the UOIT Ridgebacks women’s hockey team in the fall. Palmateer is looking forward to being a member of the first ever varsity Ridgebacks hockey team and knows she can help lead the team on the ice giving 110% every shift. “I truly believe we are going to have a very competitive squad. I have played with or against many of the girls that are part of the team and they are all hard working, serious and are just as competitive as I am. I know this team will have great chemistry, and I believe that hard work and practice will play a huge factor in our success this coming fall.”

The coaching staff is also excited to have Palmateer added to the lineup. “Adding a player of Rikki’s calibre really solidifies our strength down the middle at the centre position; she has had tremendous success with her hockey career thus far” said head coach Gary Pitcher. Assistant coach Scott Barker added “with the addition of Rikki, the women’s team is now close to concluding their recruitment for their inaugural season. We have a lot of pieces in place and can’t wait to get started with our first season this fall.”

The Ridgebacks, under the guidance of Head Coach – Gary Pitcher (bio at uoitridgebacks.com), will take to the ice on Saturday, September 29th for their historic first ever OUA game. The Ridgebacks opponents in their opening game will be the University of Western Mustangs. Puck drops 1:30pm with a gala of pre-game and post game festivities planned.

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For Further Information:
Angela Cull
Department of Athletics
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
905-721-3111 ext 2784