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One more Fort Frances Lakers’ player is confirmed to be coming back while another is on his way out of town.
The SIJHL club today announced two moves in advance of its main training camp beginning Aug. 31 at the Ice For Kids Arena.
Defenceman Mark Richter will be back for his second season with the Lakers after re-signing with the squad.
The 18-year-old from Eden Prairie, Mn. had six points in 45 regular-season games last year to go along with 28 penalty minutes.
He was held pointless in seven playoff games.
Forward Tanner Garnham, meanwhile, is heading west to join the Swan Valley Stampeders (MJHL) in exchange for a player development fee.
Garnham, a 20-year-old from Portage la Prairie, Man., spent the past two years with the Lakers.
He collected 15 points in 91 regular-season contests, along with 104 penalty minutes, while going pointless in 10 playoff games.
