Ratz on the Verge of Major Announcements

McFarlane Celebrates New Appointment

Greg Justason (R) tells Monaghan of Ratz decision

Kevin Murray told "to hit the road"

Chris Richardson after being released by Ratz

Ratz Team Captain Joe Stevens Before Contract Talks

Bonny River, NB - Although it is too early to talk about all of the new signings, the usual tight-lipped Joe Stevens released some information that is perhaps preliminary but factual nevertheless. Stevens noted, "We have met with most players to date and regret to inform Ratz Nation that we have not been able to come to terms with some of their favourites. We have made what we feel were very generous offers to keep them, but in the end, we had to do what was best for the Ratz. Chris Richardson, Kevin Murray and Shawn Monaghan are leaving the organization as of today. We are happy to announce the appointment of Jason McFarlane to Senior Adviser to the VP of Player Development. All the guys took the news quite well. I think they know where we're coming from. I'm urging everybody to sit tight and hope the phone doesn't ring because this might not be over."

McFarlane was on hand to announce the signing of his brother Rick McFarlane to a one year deal. Rick McFarlane brings experience and stability to the Ratz.