Strikepoint Gold Names Andy Randell Vice President of Exploration and Welcomes the 'Hive' Team to Execute Summer Exploration Program

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - April 27, 2017) - Strikepoint Gold Inc. (TSX VENTURE:SKP) ("Strikepoint" or the Company) Shawn Khunkhun, CEO of Strikepoint, stated: "The appointment of Andy Randell as Vice President of Exploration enables a strong move forward for the Strikepoint inaugural work program in the Yukon. Randell and the company share the same vision in the development of our Yukon portfolio. State of the art technology, driven by the passion for discovery, Andy's work ethic, adherence to strict environmental codes, and his innate respect for the local First Nations, as well as his past involvement with Ryan Gold Corp. and Victoria Gold Corp. in the Yukon, we are privileged to have him lead our charge in May."