Sylvian Michaud in NM.

The New Mexico Scorpions of the Central Hockey League announced they have signed Sylvain Michaud. The 6 foot one inch, 188 pound goalie comes from Le Gardaur, Quebec , Canada.

The 23 year old goalie was a number 9 round draft choice of the New York Islanders in 2004. He was number 276 overall draft pick.

He played in Drummondville from 2001-02 till 2004-05. His 3rd year there he played
53 games. He was 22-23-7 that year. He faced 292 goals , his save percentage was.908. He was traded to Rouyn Noranda mid season where he played 29 games . He had a 17-7-3 season there with 303 goals against .

Sylvain's career moved to Chicoutimi in 2005-06 where he played and had a 30 -12 record. Here he had 4 shut outs for the season. His team gave Patrick Roy fits. The rivalry between the 2 teams was very intense.

Sylvain played at the University of Quebec at Trois Riveres in 2006-07 . There he
a GAA of 2.15 and a .913 save percentage.

Here in New Mexico he might start out as a back up goalie but with hard work
he could share the ice with Andrew Martin. I am looking forward to seeing him
adjust & grow into a even better goalie.