The Florida Eels welcome rookie forward Marc-Aleixandre
Quintal from the State of Washington

The Eels sign its second player in franchise  history from the State of Washington:  Marc-Aleixandre Quintal He  joins fellow veteran Eel teammate Alec Parr who was also from Washington. The  Eels first scouted Quintal at the USA Hockey High School All Stars at the Americas  Cup in Pittsburgh two seasons ago and then the Eels coaching staff  followed  Quintal and his high school and midget teams’  accomplishments where they were extremely successful at the USA Hockey  Nationals. This year Aleixandre joined the Eels in post season play showcases  including the USPHL Showcase and the Pro Am Sr. Chowder Cup.

Eels Elite Coach Greg Sears commented that he  liked the way Quintal played at the Sr. Chowder Cup.. His work in the corners  and his battle in all three zones. He did this in the face of some very  talented players in tough competition many who were freshman in college. In the  lockeroom Coach Frankie said he was very positive. His attitude fits right in  with the Eels passion.

Quintal  delivers this intensity on and off the ice. GM Scarpaci liked his winning  attitude. He obviously has played on winning teams and we want that kind of  mentality on our squad. It is funny comments GM Scarpaci. Every player has the   “Will To Win” After all nobody goes out to play hockey without that. But it is  the guy who has the willingness to make the sacrifices, and take all necessary  steps to put in hours of effort to make it happen is not so common. We think  Marc-Aleixandre has this intangible asset. That is why we brought him in to our  program.

He has been training all week at the Eels first  week of Pre Season Training camp and has been like a sponge. Taking everything  in and we readily see he is very coachable concludes Coach Scarpaci. We know he  will do quite well and will play a key role in our program this season. Concludes  Coach Sears. Welcome to the Eels