SELMAR ODELEIN (NEP)
DOB: 11th Apr 66 Birthplace: Quill Lake, Sask Height: 6ft Weight 14st
Position: Right Defence
Previous Teams: Edmonton Oilers (NHL), Nova Scotia Oilers, Cape Breton Oilers (Both AHL), Austria.
Seasons GP Gls Ass Pts Ave PIM P/Ave
Total 30 22 28 50 1.7 60 2.0
92/93 30 22 28 50 1.7 60 2.0
Selmar was brought in after coach Dampier decided that Panthers required more defensive presence. To do this required the release of one of the existing imports. Fan favourite Dan Dorian was the unfortunate one to go. This was not initially a popular move with many fans as Danny, altjough not producing the form of the previous season, was still averaging three points per game. Selmar went on to win the fans over with consistently solid displays. Indeed he went on to become a local hero one night when, after the end of a game against Whitley Warriors, Selmar squared up to league tough guy and regular Panther forward terroriser, Mike Rowe. Rowe made the first move, Selmar took him off balance, followed him to the ice and laid Rowe's cheek open with a solid right hander. There was a new fastest gun in town!