Hailing from Sydney River, Nova Scotia, the 6’1 defenseman played for the Pictou County Jr ‘A’ Crushers in the Maritime Junior Hockey League (MHL) from 2023-25. Throughout his two years with the Crushers, Pattengale recorded 87 points and was selected for the 2023-24 Team MHL South at Eastern Canada Cup Jr ‘A’.
“I’m excited and eager to join a young team with a competitive atmosphere.” Says Pattengale. “I believe that this team has lots of potential and I am extremely excited to be a part of it.”
A three-time honours student, Pattengale will study science at Dalhousie.
“Preston is a hard-working individual, and an excellent student who has a team first mentality that makes him a great person in the dressing room.” says Donnelly. “He plays calm under pressure and makes good decisions, allowing him to be very effective in keeping opponents off the game sheet."
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