EC-KAC used the international break to strengthen their squad. Described as Winger/Center, Joey Tenute is a versatile forward, and versatility is a well-liked quality with EC-KAC’s Headcoach Manny Viveiros: „Joey can plas as a winger or Center and has proven his abilities at the very top level in Europe. I’m sure he can help us on right from day one with our club.”

The mentioned European Top-clubs include SM-liiga’s Jokerit and Tampere and DEL’s Frankfurt Lions and Hamburg Freezers.

An eight-round draft-pick in the NHL-entry-draft 2003 by the New Jersey Devils, Hamilton, Ontario-born powerplay-Specialist Tenute even made it to the NHL for one game with the Washington Capitals, but spent the majority of his pro-career in the AHL with Hershey Bears and San Antonio Rampage.