Capitals Sign Former Vernon Viper Forward Reaney:

The Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) Edinburgh Capitals have signed former Vernon Vipers forward Les Reaney.  The Capitals are based in the Scottish capital, Edinburgh Scotland. 

Reaney played last season with the Central Hockey League (CHL) Witchita Thunder playing in 47 games collecting (9-13-22).  Reaney was traded to Wichita in November 2012 after spending parts of the last five seasons with the CHL Rapid City Rush.  Reaney played parts of two seasons in Vernon (2002-2004) after coming over to the Vipers in a trade with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. In 2003-04 Reaney along with Jordan Starke were traded at the BCHL trade deadline to Williams Lake for Jeff Royston.

Les Reneay Player Profile:

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This is posted on the Capitals website:

Capitals bring in Les Reaney

Monday, 19 August 2013

Canadian forward Les Reaney has become Richard Hartmann's latest acquisition to boost the Edinburgh Capitals offensive capabilities. Reaney has spent the last four season playing in the Central Hockey League. Last season he was with Wichita Thunder and prior to that was with Rapid City Rush where he wore the Assistant Captain shirt.

In his twelve year career Reaney has an impressive 655 points over 622 ganes consisting of 248 goals and 407 assists. He was a CHL (USA) Champion, CHL Playoffs MVP and was also on the CHL (USA) All-Star Team and CHL (USA) All-CHL Team in 09/10.

Les Reaney commented, "I am really excited to get over to Scotland and start a new challenge. We will be working to get the visa cleared as soon as possible and I look forward to joining the team."

Richard Hartmann said, "Les will bring size and skill to the line up and I am expecting him to be one of our top points scorers this season. He has put up some good numbers in the past and has been a CHL play-off MVP and I believe he will be a strong asset to the club."