Mark Tassone is a Soo T-Bird
Soo Thunderbirds of the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League have signed 1999 birth-year forward Mark Tassone, general manager Jamie Henderson has confirmed.
The 5-foot-9, 185-pound youngster had 39 goals in 67 games with the Soo Greyhounds minor midgets in 2014-2015.
Henderson, as Thunderbirds GM, had multiple good words to say about the 16-year old Tassone.
“Mark is a pretty young player with a lot of upside,” said Henderson. “He’s a great kid off the ice and that was a big factor in signing him.
“It’s always exciting to see a local player with a lot of skill that Mark has so we are excited to have him and he’s really excited to be a Soo Thunderbird,” Henderson added.
Tassone appears to be equally excited to be moving up to the NOJHL ranks with the reigning champion Thunderbirds.
“It feels great to sign with such a great organization,” said Tassone. “I’m really happy to see what the future holds.”
PHOTO: T-Bird rookie Mark Tassone with general manager Jamie Henderson (left) and coach Jordan Smith (right.) Photo by Matt Stefano.
Congrats Mark. The cream always rises to the top. We knew you would succeed. Can’t wait to see you play!!
Good for you Mark, all your hard work has paid off. We all said you were good enough for the NOJHL.