McGinnis and Ninko Heading North

            Just recently the Space Coast Hurricanes Jake Ninko and John McGinnis signed with the Northern Mass Cyclones of the Atlantic Junior Hockey League (AJHL).  Cyclones GM Tony Delesio has been scouting both of these players over the last several months and just recently offered them Jr A contracts for the 2008-09 season.

            Jake Ninko, who has been a Hurricane his entire hockey career will be holding up the blue line for the Cyclones and at 6’3” 185lbs, he will be looked as a go to defensemen.  John McGinnis, who lead the CHA in scoring last year as a rookie will try and accomplish the same thing for the Cyclones as one of their top recruits for next year.  “Both Jake and John did a great job for me and the Hurricanes program last year.  They take their development very serious and they understand what they need to do to be impact players at the Jr. A level.  The Iceplex staff, fans  and all the booster club members are very proud of these two boy’s and we wish them the best,” say’s Head Coach Shawn Ray.

            They are joining one of the AJHL’s top team who has been consistently moving players on to the college level.  Both Ninko and McGinnis look to add their names to the long list of alumni’s that have worn the Cyclones jersey.  “I owe a lot to coach Shawn, who really showed me how to prepare myself for the next level.  I’m working more on the smaller details of being a defenseman.  I am excited and looking forward to next year,” Hurricane Captain Jake Ninko say’s.