A Saanich hockey player has taken his talents to Croatia for the upcoming season.

Sean Ramsay signed with KHL Sisak of the International Hockey League, which comprises teams from Croatia, Serbia and Slovenia.

B次元官网网址淲e expect an upward trajectory (in) the upcoming seasons in the ranks of the Knights of Sisak,B次元官网网址� the team said in a release after signing Ramsay this summer.

The Saanich product was sidelined at the end of last season after having knee surgery, but put up 13 goals and 24 assists in 46 games with the North American Hockey LeagueB次元官网网址檚 Johnstown Tomahawks.

Ramsay said heB次元官网网址檚 excited about the new challenges and experiences in Croatia. HeB次元官网网址榣l be reuniting with teammates Patrik Dobric and Dominic Canic in Europe. The strong friendships Ramsay made with the pair at LangfordB次元官网网址檚 Pacific Coast Hockey Academy helped inspire the cross-Atlantic career move.

B次元官网网址淚 heard that they have the best fans in Sisak and I am especially looking forward to them,B次元官网网址� Ramsay said in a release. B次元官网网址淭ravelling to Croatia has always been a dream of mine and I canB次元官网网址檛 wait to join the team.B次元官网网址�

The 21-year-old said he wants to learn as much as he can during the upcoming season, both on and off the ice.

B次元官网网址淚 hope that I will get the most out of myself and my teammates, and that the fans will enjoy our matches.B次元官网网址�

In the past, Ramsay played with the B.C. Hockey LeagueB次元官网网址檚 Victoria Grizzlies, Surrey Eagles and Cowichan Valley Capitals.

The rink is a popular spot for the Ramsay family, with SeanB次元官网网址檚 younger brother Jordan making a trip to the Edmonton Oil Kings camp this week to vie for a spot on the WHL team.

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