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Pessig, Wilson Commit to Lebanon Valley

By Whaler Nation, 04/14/14, 4:00PM EDT

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The Hampton Roads Jr. Whalers are proud to announce that 1993 defenseman Cody Pessig (Virginia Beach, VA), and 1993 goaltender Chase Wilson (Riverside, CA) have committed to play ACHA D1 hockey for Lebanon Valley College in the fall.

Pessig stands 6'0, 180lbs, a Virginia Beach native, and longtime Whaler, Pessig produced 6 goals, 19 assists, for 25 points in 39 games as a core member of the Whalers D-core.  In the playoff's Pessig notched 3 assists in the Whalers 8 game run to the USPHL final four. 

Wilson, who stands 6'3, 190lbs, a native of Riverside, CA finished with a record of 4-6-0-0 between the pipes for the Whalers.  Finishing with a 3.65 GAA and .885 Save% with 1 shutout.  In the playoff's, Wilson had a stand-out performance against the New Jersey Hitmen, stopping 23 shots in a 3-2 overtime loss.

"Cody and Chase both are very deserving of this opportunity", stated Whalers assistant coach JJ Crew. "I am looking forward to watching them excel both on the ice and in the classroom at LVC."

Lebabon Valley College is located in Annville, PA.  Pessig and Wilson will join former Whalers PJ Hefferin a member of the LVC Dutchmen.


#1 Chase Wilson


#19 Cody Pessig