Defensemen Emile Chouinard (left) with the Baie-Comeau Drakkar

Cassaro and Chouinard Join Phantoms

Allentown, PA - The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have signed defensemen Gianfranco Cassaro and Emile Chouinard to AHL contracts. Chouinard, 21, is a 6-foot-5 right-handed shot from Quebec, QC who begins his professional career following four seasons competing in Major Juniors with the Baie-Comeau Drakkar of the QMJHL. Chouinard scored two goals with 12 assists for 14 points in 45 games played while also accumulating a +38 rating ... Full Story