The New Mexico Renegades are proud to announce the addition of Anthony Zarella ('94-New Mexico Renegades U18) to the Junior "A" Squad.
While Zarella is still very young, he made a smooth transition from Bantam to Midget and was the leading scorer on his U18 team. "Little Z", as he became known, actually tried out for the Junior team straight out of Bantam last summer and was one of the most impressive players on the ice. His do whatever-it-takes attitude to gain control of the puck and move up the ice is his greatest quality. He competes every shift and is hungry to be the best. He is known around the Renegades world for, at age 14, egging on and fighting a 20 year-old at the first Open Camp the Renegades held. 
Anthony was around the junior team all last season, and not only learned about junior hockey from his brother (who will focus on academics this season after another shoulder injury), but he practiced with the team multiple times. Through dedication and persistence, Zarella received a weekend call-up due to a string of injuries and put on a show. After throwing his body all around the ice, he set up a game-tying goal with a little "backhand sauce" for a one-timer, and then the next night recorded a goal of his own. The Renegades know Anthony will continue to possess the same mentality and look for him to earn himself a regular spot in the line-up.
Congratulations Anthony, this is only the beginning!
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