Jerrick Poole to Toronto

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After initially being hesitant towards heading to the Legion, Jerrick Poole quickly changed his mind about the situation after a series of trades that saw Toronto add a number of early picks in the Season 40 VHL Entry Draft.  Ultimately, the Legion ended up with picks 3, 4, and 5 in the first round that saw them land center Tyler Cote, defenseman Jerrick Poole, and right wing Sachimo Zoidberg.  In addition, the team picked up promising players in right wing Shadhu Rathod Jr. and defenseman Jaime Hill in the second round.  Overall, the Legion went from being a team seemingly barren of much talent to a team with a very strong core group of players that appears poised to compete in the near future.

 

When asked about the upcoming season, Poole had the following to say.  "I can't wait to get on the ice.  It was awesome to win the Founder's Cup with the Lynx last season and it's nice to be reunited with Tyler Cote, who I played with back in Season 38 in the VHLM but most of all, I can't wait to play at the next level.  I want to win and I think we have a group of players here who can all develop together and eventually become a powerhouse.  I'm definitely looking forward to the next few seasons."