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Huppe days at Manchester Phoenix - another new signing unveiled

By Kyle Green

2:49pm Tuesday 27th July 2010

CURTIS Huppe is the new sniper who will lead the way for Tony Hand’s Manchester Phoenix this season.

The Former East Coast Hockey League star has landed in Altrincham after spending last season with Elite League side Hull Stingrays and has been signed to fill the void left by goal-scorer Ed Courtenay.

Huppe, who has also spent recent seasons with the Belfast Giants and Coventry Blaze, was originally brought to the UK by Tony Hand in 2004 when he coached the Giants.

Hand said: “I’m extremely confident that he will be one of the stand-out players in the EPL this season.

“I’ve always liked Curtis as a player; he does the simple things really well. He’s a good guy to have in the room too and he will be a great influence and role model for the younger guys.”

On his move to Manchester, Huppe said: “I’m relishing the challenge of leading the line for the Phoenix this year and I’m looking to win silverware for sure.

“Tony likes to play a fast, attractive, offensive style of hockey and that suits my game. I like to score goals and help others as well.”

Phoenix will open their season at Basingstoke Bison on Saturday 18th September before returning home on Sunday where they will play Slough Jets.

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