As we mentioned on last night's broadcast I have receieved an update on Mackenzie Skapski.
He was selected by the ICE in the 3rd round of the 2009 Bantam Draft. The goalie was on the Fraser Valley team bus that got into a serious accident a few weeks ago.
It was reported that he suffered head injuries, had two plates and some screws surgically installed to repair damage and facilitate healing.
He says he hopes to return to the ice next week.
"Maybe start skating next week, U-17 tryouts start in March with zone camps around the province, followed by BC Cup in 100 Mile House in April.
Provincial camp is after that and then short list for Team Pacific and they play at the same time as world juniors, team pacific consists of ten players from British Columbia and ten players from Alberta.
As far as next year my goal is to do whatever i possibly can to earn a spot on the Kootenay Ice hockey club."