Matt Hanson traded to Arizona

Brahmas defenseman to join the Sundogs in Prescott Valley

The Texas Brahmas announce today that they have traded the rights of defenseman Matt Hanson to the Arizona Sundogs for a future consideration.

Hanson, 26, appeared in 41 games for the Southeast Division-leading Brahmas this season, tallying one goal, four assists and 31 penalty minutes before being acquired by Arizona. The 5-foot-11, 215-pound blue-liner recorded a goal and an assist during a three-game set against the Sundogs at Tim's Toyota Center in mid-December.

Other than a two-game stint with the ECHL's Bakersfield Condors last season, the Penticton, British Columbia native has spent his entire professional career in the CHL. In 151 contests with the Wichita Thunder, Youngstown SteelHounds, Tulsa Oilers and Texas Brahmas, Hanson has recorded 48 points (18 G, 30 A) and 123 penalty minutes.

His best pro season came during the 2005-06 campaign while with Wichita and Youngstown, where he set career-highs in goals (11), assists (16), points (27) and PIM (48).

Hanson joins Jason Lawmaster, acquired yesterday from the Tulsa Oilers on the Sundogs' new defensive corps as they make their case for the Southern Conference's fifth and final spot in the playoffs. The two will shore up a defense that includes Jon Landry, Chris Bartolone, Rob Lehtinen, Kyle Hood and Matt Suderman.

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