Blues Lubyanoi Signs Pro in Ukraine

The Bracebridge Blues are a relatively young franchise but that has not stopped them from already seeing success in the terms of player progression. All Time leading scorer Artyom Lubyanoi has signed the equivlant of a PTO with Donbass Donetsk (Ukraine) for the upcoming 2016-2017 season.

The Ukrainian forward from Kiev had spent time in the MetJHL with the Connecticut Oilers before coming to the GMHL. The past two seasons were split between the Orangeville Americans and the North York Renegades during the 2014-2015 season before finally landing in Bracebridge.

This past season was another level of offensive consistency for the 1997 born Lubyanoi, on their way to the best finish in the franchises existence that saw the Blues have a first round playoff exit, he finished in the top 20 of the league for points with 84 and had a Top 10 finish for goals with Lubyanoi burying 44  to go along with 40 helpers.

The 6'3" Forward will be returning to his native Ukraine to start his professional career in the same place he once played games for the U20 team, as one of the most skilled players to come out of the Blues organization he looks to make the franchise proud this coming season.

Congratulations and all the best Artyom.

Author: Jordan Richardson, Media Contributor