We are proud to announce that the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning just signed Pro Tek Instructor and QMJHL Moncton Wildcats Alumni, Nicola Riopel, for the reminder of the season.

Riopel, who plays this season with the Norfolk Admiral of the ECHL, was originaly a 5th round pick of the Philadlphia Flyers in the 2009 entry draft. This season, in 22 games, Riopel has a 7W 11L 1OTL .918 save percentage and a 2,64 goals against average.

Congratulations Nic....Hard work, perseverance and determination do pay off!