VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 8, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- The World Hockey Association (Pink Sheets:WHKA) is pleased to announce that Dwayne Lowdermilk has been appointed Assistant Coach with the New Westminster Whalers. Lowdermilk takes over from Willie Siemans, who has been promoted to a head coaching position in Osoyoos.
"Dwayne has a tremendous hockey background and will be a valuable asset in helping Garry Unger develop the hockey skills of these men," said WHA Founder and President William Smith. "We are very fortunate that Dwayne has decided to join our league."
The Whalers are currently leading the six team league with 38 points.
About World Hockey Association
The WHA is an alternative junior hockey league for skilled 16 to 20 year old players. The WHA's goal is to promote the highest standard of sportsmanship and to train players to become future professional hockey players. For 2006, the WHA will feature six teams that include the New Westminster Whalers, the Squamish Cougars, the Bellingham Bulls, the Osoyoos Spurs, the Armstrong Sharks, and the Lumby Fighting Saints.
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