X-Men add defenseman Shawn Spearing to lineup

ANTIGONISH, NS – STFX men's hockey head coach Brad Peddle is pleased to announce the addition of defenseman Shawn Spearing to the X-Men lineup for the 2023-24 season.  

"We are very pleased to add Shawn to our program," says Coach Peddle. "He is a very reliable D with great size and high compete level who plays the game with an edge. His leadership and character are highly regarded from his five years in Peterborough and was an integral part and captain of an OHL championship and Memorial Cup team this past season."

He continues, "Shawn will join two other incoming captains, Charlie Callaghan and Raegan Wiles, and really help solidify our defence for the next few years and we look forward to seeing him on campus very soon."

A 6'2", 195 pound left-shooting defenseman from Toronto, Spearing spent the past five years with the Peterborough Petes of the OHL, including the last two seasons as team captain. In 156 career games played he accumulated 18 points and also played in 31 playoff games with five points. Spearing was a +19 this past season as the Petes captured the OHL championship and were Memorial Cup participants.

"I am super excited to get things going with STFX," comments Spearing. "I have heard nothing but great things about the school and the hockey program."

Spearing is the third CHL captain the X-Men have added to their defence, having previously announced the commitment of Raegan Wiles (Spokane Chiefs) and Charlie Callaghan (Mississauga Steelheads).

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