Troy Lajeunesse is heading to Denmark to play his second season of professional hockey.
The Aalborg Pirates of the Danish Ice Hockey League recently announced the signing of the Dokis First Nation product who resides in North Bay.
Last season the former OHLer who spent time with Sarnia, Erie and Sudbury put up big numbers with the Scotland-based Fife Flyers where he netted 28 goals and 32 assists for 60 points in the United Kingdom’s Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL).
"I’m not too familiar with the organization so far but I’ve heard great things about the league," the 27-year-old told BayToday via text.
"I think the style of play will suit my abilities. I’ve heard great things about the level of hockey in Denmark from the guys I’ve played with. I thought this league was the best way to advance my hockey career."
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Lajeunesse finished four solid seasons of USports hockey with UPEI in 2023, where racked up 78 points in 105 games.
In his final season with the UPEI Panthers forward Lajeunesse was chosen as the Atlantic University Sport most sportsmanlike player and recipient of the Don Wells Trophy.
He also played 10 games with the Savannah Ghost Pirates ECHL after his final season at UPEI in 2022-23.
