A strong forward, Volpatti plays with an aggressive mentality and will compete for playing time immediately.

Before Brown: Volpatti has played for the Vernon Vipers for the past three seasons ... An assistant captain in 2006, Volpatti played in 25 games and notched 14 points (6g, 8a) ... Scored five power-play goals and had 39 penalty minutes ... Played in 57 games in 2005 and posted 18 points (6g, 12a) ... Was ninth on the team with 106 penalty minutes ... Played in 55 games in 2004 and finished the year with five points (1g, 4a) and 134 penalty minutes.

Personal: Anthony Aaron Volpatti is the son of Anthony and Lana Volpatti of Revelstoke, British Columbia ... Born in 1985 ... Aaron has one sister, Brianne ... Honor Roll student at Revelstoke Secondary School ... Interests: Guitar, Camping, Golfing ... Major: Undecided.