ICE CHIPS: The KOOTENAY ICE enter this week’s action with a 1-0-0-1 record (1-0-0-0 at home, 0-0-0-on the road, 0-0-1 in overtime) and in second place in the CENTRAL DIVISION…KOOTENAY claimed their third WHL Championship last season (2000, 2002, 2011) and won the ED CHYNOWETH CUP after beating the PORTLAND WINTERHAWKS in the WHL FINALS...The ICE finished the 2010-2011 regular season with a 46-21-1-4 record (26-8-1-1 at home, 20-13-0-2 on the road, 5-1-4 in overtime) and in fourth place in the EASTERN CONFERENCE and seventh place overall in the WHL…The ICE will play their next two games at home before embarking on a three game CENTRAL DIVISION road trip (October 2 - 8).
SEASON TICKETS: Season Tickets are still available until 7:00 pm on Friday, September 30th…The ICE Office currently has many great seats available…On Monday, October 3rd at 10:00 am individual game tickets for the remainder of the 2011-2012 regular season will go on sale to the general public.
ROSTER UPDATE: The ICE have 25 players on their roster, including two goalies, seven defensemen and 16 forwards…Of the 25 players there are three 20-year-olds; eight 19-year-olds; four 18-year-olds; four 17-year-olds and six 16-year-olds..KOOTENAY begins the 2011-2012 season with 14 returning players from last year.
DID YOU KNOW: BROCK MONTGOMERY recorded a career high four points in a game on September 24th against CALGARY (0-4-4)...NATHAN LIEUWEN is third among goaltenders in the LEAGUE with a save percentage of .949...JOEY LEACH is tied for third in the WHL for points by a defenceman with three (1-2-3)...KOOTENAY finished the 2010-2011 regular season with an above .500 record for the 12th consecutive season, which is the longest active streak in the LEAGUE.
TRANSACTION: Goaltender BRETT TESKEY (June 23, 1993) has been reassigned to a team and League to be determined.
ONE YEAR AGO: After one game of the 2010-2011 season the ICE were 1-0-0-0, after two games 1-1-0-0 and after three games 2-1-0-0.
DRAFTED PLAYERS: MAX REINHART – Calgary Flames (3rd Round, 2010 NHL Draft), JOEY LEACH – Calgary Flames (3rd Round, 2010 NHL Draft), DREW CZERWONKA – Edmonton Oilers (6th Round, 2010 NHL Draft), NATHAN LIEUWEN - Buffalo Sabres (6th Round, 2011 NHL Draft).
UPCOMING WEEK:
Tuesday September 27 ICE vs. Lethbridge 7:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
Wednesday September 28 Practice 3:45 – 5:45 pm Cranbrook Rec Plex
Thursday September 29 Practice 3:45 – 5:45 pm Cranbrook Rec Plex
Friday September 30 ICE vs. Regina 7:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
Saturday October 1 Practice 3:45 – 5:45 pm Cranbrook Rec Plex
Sunday October 2 ICE @ Calgary 2:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
WEEK IN REVIEW:
Friday, September 23 – Kootenay 2 @ Red Deer 3 - SO – Record 0-0-0-1 – Attendance: 5,717
Goals:
1 – Benoit (1) from Pearce and Ismond
2 – Leach (1) from Neibrandt and McKinlay
Goalie: Nathan Lieuwen (27 Saves, 2 GA)
Saturday, September 24 – Kootenay 5 vs. Calgary 1 – Record 1-0-0-1 – Attendance: 3,253
Goals:
1 – S. Reinhart (1) from Antilla and Montgomery
2 – Rossignol (1) from Montgomery and Hurley
3 – Benoit (2) from Pearce and Neibrandt
4 – Ismond (1) from Montgomery and Leach
5 - Rossignol (2) from Montgomery and Leach
Goalie: Nathan Lieuwen (29 Saves, 1 GA)
Monday, September 26, 2011
Max Reinhart
Max Reinhart has been sent back to the Kootenay ICE by the Calgary Flames.
Reinhart played in a few exhibition games with the NHL club and should be in the lineup tomorrow when the ICE host Lethbridge.
Jonathan Martin has served his 4 game suspension and is eligible to play this week.
Drew Czerwonka (1-2 weeks) and Levi Cable (day-to-day) are on the injured list.
Reinhart played in a few exhibition games with the NHL club and should be in the lineup tomorrow when the ICE host Lethbridge.
Jonathan Martin has served his 4 game suspension and is eligible to play this week.
Drew Czerwonka (1-2 weeks) and Levi Cable (day-to-day) are on the injured list.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Pics Of The Game
A new feature to our coverage of the ICE this year is the Pics Of The Game from Cranbrook Photo.
They are the official photographers of the Kootenay ICE and are Cranbrook's Foto Source.
I think Chris Pullen is the best photographer in the league.
For more ICE pictures and to get your own copies contact cranbrookphoto.com.
Please pass the word to friends and families who may not know they are available all year.
Pyro-Mania
#20 Joooooooooooooooeeeeeeee Antilla
Your 2011-12 Kootenay ICE
ZAP ... here comes the Championship Banner.
Jesse Ismond hounding on the forecheck.
Jaedon Descheneau
Eric Benoit gets Shelf-ish to make it 3-0.
They are the official photographers of the Kootenay ICE and are Cranbrook's Foto Source.
I think Chris Pullen is the best photographer in the league.
For more ICE pictures and to get your own copies contact cranbrookphoto.com.
Please pass the word to friends and families who may not know they are available all year.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Kootenay 5 Calgary 1 Game #2
Cranbrook, BC – Kootenay ICE goalie Nathan Lieuwen made 29 saves in a 5-1 win over the Calgary Hitmen in WHL action on Saturday night.
In the 2nd period the ICE scored 3 goals in 1:40 span.
Late on a powerplay Joe Antilla, from the corner fed a wide open Sam Reinhart who scored with a wrist shot high on the glove side.
27 seconds later the ICE won the puck in the zone a found Adam Rossignol in the slot and his quick shot beat the goalie low on the stick side.
ICE made it 3-0 as Eric Benoit won a race for the puck at the Calgary blueline and went on a breakaway and scored with a perfect shot high on the glove side.
After the 3rd goal against Calgary called a timeout and hit the post twice in the final minutes of the period.
In the 3rd period Hitmen rookie Alex Gogolev scored his 1st career goal with a wrist shot high on the stickside.
With Calgary thinking of pulling the goalie down by 2 goal with 2 ½ minutes left, Jesse Ismond changed those plans by crashing the net and stuffing in the goal.
In the final minute the ICE added a powerplay goal as Adam Rossignol got a rebound for his 2nd of the game.
Brock Montgomery had 4 assists while Joey Leach had 2 helpers.
Rossignol’s 2 goals matched his output from last season.
Benoit has goals in back-to-back games and is halfway to last years total of 4.
This was Kootenay’s home opener and before the game the ICE unveiled their 2011 Eastern Conference Champions and 2011 WHL Championship banners.
The club now has 9 banners.
The game featured the last 2 WHL Championship organizations as the Hitmen won it in 2010.
It’s the 2nd time the teams’ have gone back-to-back as Calgary won the title in 1999 and the ICE won it in 2000.
The ICE have 2 players who are still 15-years old as Sam Reinhart and Luke Philp both will turn 16 on November 6th.
ICE Scratches – Mike Simpson, Max Reinhart (NHL), Drew Czerwonka (shoulder 2-3 weeks), Jonathan Martin (game 4 of 4 game suspension), Levi Cable (ankle day-to-day).
ICE will host Lethbridge on Tuesday.
Game Summary
Calgary 0-1-0-0 Kootenay 1-0-0-1
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1st Period
No Scoring.
Penalties – Neibrandt Ktn (interference) 7:14, Gogolev Calg (tripping) 9:54, Trzonkowski Calg (tripping) 12:20, Brassart Spok (hooking) 14:25.
2nd Period
1. Kootenay, S.Reinhart 1 (Antilla, Montgomery) 14:17 pp
2. Kootenay, Rossignol 1 (Montgomery, Hurley) 14:44
3. Kootenay, Benoit 2 (Pearce, Neibrandt) 15:57
Penalties – Dirk Ktn (slashing) 3:27, Lubin Calg McKinlay Ktn (fighting) 10:10, Kirsch Calg (double roughing) Deschenau Ktn (roughing) 12:34, Ismond Ktn (cross checking) 20:00.
3rd Period
4. Calgary, Gogolev 1 (Kirsch, Humpheries) 10:46
5. Kootenay, Ismond 1 (Montgomery, Leach) 17:37
6. Kootenay, Rossignol 2 (2) (Montgomery, Leach) 19:27 pp
Penalties – Benoit Ktn (interference) 12:12, Rissling Calg (elbowing) 19:09.
Shots on goal by
Calgary - 11 – 10 – 9 = 30
Kootenay - 2 – 11 – 5 = 18
Goal (shots-saves) – Calgary: Brandon Glover (L 0-1-0-0) (18-13) Kootenay: Nathan Lieuwen (W 1-0-0-1) (30-20)
Power plays (goals-chances) - Calgary: 0/4 Kootenay: 2/5
Referees – Tyler Adair, Ryan Bonnett
Linesmen – Mike Roberts, Scott Sharun
Attendance – 3,253
In the 2nd period the ICE scored 3 goals in 1:40 span.
Late on a powerplay Joe Antilla, from the corner fed a wide open Sam Reinhart who scored with a wrist shot high on the glove side.
27 seconds later the ICE won the puck in the zone a found Adam Rossignol in the slot and his quick shot beat the goalie low on the stick side.
ICE made it 3-0 as Eric Benoit won a race for the puck at the Calgary blueline and went on a breakaway and scored with a perfect shot high on the glove side.
After the 3rd goal against Calgary called a timeout and hit the post twice in the final minutes of the period.
In the 3rd period Hitmen rookie Alex Gogolev scored his 1st career goal with a wrist shot high on the stickside.
With Calgary thinking of pulling the goalie down by 2 goal with 2 ½ minutes left, Jesse Ismond changed those plans by crashing the net and stuffing in the goal.
In the final minute the ICE added a powerplay goal as Adam Rossignol got a rebound for his 2nd of the game.
Brock Montgomery had 4 assists while Joey Leach had 2 helpers.
Rossignol’s 2 goals matched his output from last season.
Benoit has goals in back-to-back games and is halfway to last years total of 4.
This was Kootenay’s home opener and before the game the ICE unveiled their 2011 Eastern Conference Champions and 2011 WHL Championship banners.
The club now has 9 banners.
The game featured the last 2 WHL Championship organizations as the Hitmen won it in 2010.
It’s the 2nd time the teams’ have gone back-to-back as Calgary won the title in 1999 and the ICE won it in 2000.
The ICE have 2 players who are still 15-years old as Sam Reinhart and Luke Philp both will turn 16 on November 6th.
ICE Scratches – Mike Simpson, Max Reinhart (NHL), Drew Czerwonka (shoulder 2-3 weeks), Jonathan Martin (game 4 of 4 game suspension), Levi Cable (ankle day-to-day).
ICE will host Lethbridge on Tuesday.
Game Summary
Calgary 0-1-0-0 Kootenay 1-0-0-1
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1st Period
No Scoring.
Penalties – Neibrandt Ktn (interference) 7:14, Gogolev Calg (tripping) 9:54, Trzonkowski Calg (tripping) 12:20, Brassart Spok (hooking) 14:25.
2nd Period
1. Kootenay, S.Reinhart 1 (Antilla, Montgomery) 14:17 pp
2. Kootenay, Rossignol 1 (Montgomery, Hurley) 14:44
3. Kootenay, Benoit 2 (Pearce, Neibrandt) 15:57
Penalties – Dirk Ktn (slashing) 3:27, Lubin Calg McKinlay Ktn (fighting) 10:10, Kirsch Calg (double roughing) Deschenau Ktn (roughing) 12:34, Ismond Ktn (cross checking) 20:00.
3rd Period
4. Calgary, Gogolev 1 (Kirsch, Humpheries) 10:46
5. Kootenay, Ismond 1 (Montgomery, Leach) 17:37
6. Kootenay, Rossignol 2 (2) (Montgomery, Leach) 19:27 pp
Penalties – Benoit Ktn (interference) 12:12, Rissling Calg (elbowing) 19:09.
Shots on goal by
Calgary - 11 – 10 – 9 = 30
Kootenay - 2 – 11 – 5 = 18
Goal (shots-saves) – Calgary: Brandon Glover (L 0-1-0-0) (18-13) Kootenay: Nathan Lieuwen (W 1-0-0-1) (30-20)
Power plays (goals-chances) - Calgary: 0/4 Kootenay: 2/5
Referees – Tyler Adair, Ryan Bonnett
Linesmen – Mike Roberts, Scott Sharun
Attendance – 3,253
Trivia Game #2
During every ICE broadcast we ask a trivia question.
Today’s Trivia question.
What is the ICE career record on their home opener since moving to Cranbrook?
ANSWER – 9-2-2.
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Today’s Trivia question.
What is the ICE career record on their home opener since moving to Cranbrook?
ANSWER – 9-2-2.
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For questions or comments email me directly at jeff@thedrivefm.ca.
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Calgary @ Kootenay Game #2
The Kootenay ICE will host Calgary tonight for their home opener.
Last night the ICE overcame a 2-0 deficit in Red Deer only to lose 3-2 in an overtime shootout.
Eric Benoit and Joey Leach scored their 1st career power-play goals.
Dylen McKinlay earned an assist in his 1st game in an ICE uniform.
This is the Hitmen's 1st game of the season.
The Hitmen are much improved from last year and have 10 forwards who are 19 or 20 years old.
This is the first of 8 meetings between the clubs.
Last year the ICE won the season series 7-1, with 3 shutout wins.
In the preseason the Hitmen shutout the ICE 10-0.
Over 1,000 tickets remain available for the game which will feature an opening ceremony with 2 banners unveiled in the Rec-Plex rafters.
Listen for the Pre-Game Show at 6:30 on The Drive.
Last night the ICE overcame a 2-0 deficit in Red Deer only to lose 3-2 in an overtime shootout.
Eric Benoit and Joey Leach scored their 1st career power-play goals.
Dylen McKinlay earned an assist in his 1st game in an ICE uniform.
This is the Hitmen's 1st game of the season.
The Hitmen are much improved from last year and have 10 forwards who are 19 or 20 years old.
This is the first of 8 meetings between the clubs.
Last year the ICE won the season series 7-1, with 3 shutout wins.
In the preseason the Hitmen shutout the ICE 10-0.
Over 1,000 tickets remain available for the game which will feature an opening ceremony with 2 banners unveiled in the Rec-Plex rafters.
Listen for the Pre-Game Show at 6:30 on The Drive.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Red Deer 3 Kootenay 2 SO Game #1
Red Deer, Alb – Red Deer and Kootenay ICE went to round 6 of the shootout before the Rebels won 3-2 to win the game 3-2 in WHL action on Friday Night in the season opener for both clubs.
Both ICE goals came on the powerplay from Eric Benoit and Joey Leach.
In the shootout the ICE got goals from Jesse Ismond and Sam Reinhart.
This was the 3rd time the ICE have started a season in Red Deer. 1998 they won 5-2 and 1999 they tied 4-4.
ICE had 6 rookies play in the game with 4 making their WHL debuts … Spencer Wand, Jaedon Descheneau, Luke Philp and Jesse Wood Schatz.
Of the players in the lineup the leaders from last years’ stats …
Goals – 21 Antilla, 15 Ismond, 12 Pearce (34 M.Reinhart, 14 Czerwonka)
Assists – 34 Ismond, 25 Leach (45 M.Reinhart, 30 Czerwonka)
Points – 49 Ismond, 40 Antilla, 30mPearce, 30 Leach (79 M.Reinhart, 43 Czerwonka)
Defenseman – 30 Leach, 19 Dirk
PM – 118 Ismond, 114 Hurley
Wins – 33 Lieuwen, 3 Skapski
Former ICE defenseman Hayden Rintoul has been named Captain of the Victoria Royals.
The ICE will host Calgary Saturday for their home opener.
Pre-Game ceremonies with the banners raising starts at 7.
ICE Scratches – Simpson, Reinhart (NHL), Czerwonka (shoulder 2-3 weeks), Cable (ankle day-to-day), Martin (#3 of 4 game suspension).
Update from the Reach Out Program.
The Reach Out Committee has been working with Melanie Fiorentino at the Community Living Centre for the past four years. This year, there are 120 people relying on this worthwhile Program to share in the excitement of watching the ICE games. These individuals would not normally have the opportunity to attend ICE home games without your sponsorship. Many of them are often isolated and they greatly appreciate joining our community at the Rec Plex.
We understand that these are challenging economic times. To date we have managed to get sponsorships for 60 Reach Out tickets and we thank those individuals who have purchased them.
The deadline for this program is September 30.
We, and the beneficiaries of the Reach Out Program, thank you for your support.
Game Summary
Red Deer 1-0-0-0 Kootenay 0-0-0-1
1st Period-1, Red Deer, Dumba 1 (Petrovic, Persson), 3:12 (PP). Penalties-Hubic Ktn (hooking), 1:33; Hubic Ktn (major-fighting), 6:02; Weller R.d (instigator, major-fighting, 10-minute misconduct), 6:02.
2nd Period-2, Red Deer, Kambeitz 1 (Cowen, Pufahl), 1:21. 3, Kootenay, Benoit 1 (Pearce, Ismond), 11:07 (PP). Penalties-Doetzel R.d (cross checking), 9:35; Cowen R.d (tripping), 12:23.
3rd Period-4, Kootenay, Leach 1 (Neibrandt, McKinlay), 17:14 (PP). Penalties-Cowen R.d (high sticking), 15:13; Borejko R.d (kneeing), 15:31.
OT Period- No Scoring.Penalties-No Penalties
Shootout - Kootenay 2 (Ismond G, Reinhart G, Leach NG, Antilla NG, Pearce NG, Philp NG), Red Deer 3 (Siwak NG, Persson G, Dumba G, Mayor NG, Weller NG, Maxwell G).
Shots on Goal-Kootenay 8-10-14-0-0-32. Red Deer 12-8-5-4-1-30.
Power Play Opportunities-Kootenay 2 / 5; Red Deer 1 / 1.
Goalies-Kootenay, Lieuwen 0-0-0-1 (29 shots-27 saves). Red Deer, Bartosak 1-0-0-0 (32 shots-30 saves).
A-5,717
Referees-Colin Stefanyk (14), Derek Zalaski (8).
Linesmen-Cody Huseby (88), Cory Lundquist (128).
Both ICE goals came on the powerplay from Eric Benoit and Joey Leach.
In the shootout the ICE got goals from Jesse Ismond and Sam Reinhart.
This was the 3rd time the ICE have started a season in Red Deer. 1998 they won 5-2 and 1999 they tied 4-4.
ICE had 6 rookies play in the game with 4 making their WHL debuts … Spencer Wand, Jaedon Descheneau, Luke Philp and Jesse Wood Schatz.
Of the players in the lineup the leaders from last years’ stats …
Goals – 21 Antilla, 15 Ismond, 12 Pearce (34 M.Reinhart, 14 Czerwonka)
Assists – 34 Ismond, 25 Leach (45 M.Reinhart, 30 Czerwonka)
Points – 49 Ismond, 40 Antilla, 30mPearce, 30 Leach (79 M.Reinhart, 43 Czerwonka)
Defenseman – 30 Leach, 19 Dirk
PM – 118 Ismond, 114 Hurley
Wins – 33 Lieuwen, 3 Skapski
Former ICE defenseman Hayden Rintoul has been named Captain of the Victoria Royals.
The ICE will host Calgary Saturday for their home opener.
Pre-Game ceremonies with the banners raising starts at 7.
ICE Scratches – Simpson, Reinhart (NHL), Czerwonka (shoulder 2-3 weeks), Cable (ankle day-to-day), Martin (#3 of 4 game suspension).
Update from the Reach Out Program.
The Reach Out Committee has been working with Melanie Fiorentino at the Community Living Centre for the past four years. This year, there are 120 people relying on this worthwhile Program to share in the excitement of watching the ICE games. These individuals would not normally have the opportunity to attend ICE home games without your sponsorship. Many of them are often isolated and they greatly appreciate joining our community at the Rec Plex.
We understand that these are challenging economic times. To date we have managed to get sponsorships for 60 Reach Out tickets and we thank those individuals who have purchased them.
The deadline for this program is September 30.
We, and the beneficiaries of the Reach Out Program, thank you for your support.
Game Summary
Red Deer 1-0-0-0 Kootenay 0-0-0-1
1st Period-1, Red Deer, Dumba 1 (Petrovic, Persson), 3:12 (PP). Penalties-Hubic Ktn (hooking), 1:33; Hubic Ktn (major-fighting), 6:02; Weller R.d (instigator, major-fighting, 10-minute misconduct), 6:02.
2nd Period-2, Red Deer, Kambeitz 1 (Cowen, Pufahl), 1:21. 3, Kootenay, Benoit 1 (Pearce, Ismond), 11:07 (PP). Penalties-Doetzel R.d (cross checking), 9:35; Cowen R.d (tripping), 12:23.
3rd Period-4, Kootenay, Leach 1 (Neibrandt, McKinlay), 17:14 (PP). Penalties-Cowen R.d (high sticking), 15:13; Borejko R.d (kneeing), 15:31.
OT Period- No Scoring.Penalties-No Penalties
Shootout - Kootenay 2 (Ismond G, Reinhart G, Leach NG, Antilla NG, Pearce NG, Philp NG), Red Deer 3 (Siwak NG, Persson G, Dumba G, Mayor NG, Weller NG, Maxwell G).
Shots on Goal-Kootenay 8-10-14-0-0-32. Red Deer 12-8-5-4-1-30.
Power Play Opportunities-Kootenay 2 / 5; Red Deer 1 / 1.
Goalies-Kootenay, Lieuwen 0-0-0-1 (29 shots-27 saves). Red Deer, Bartosak 1-0-0-0 (32 shots-30 saves).
A-5,717
Referees-Colin Stefanyk (14), Derek Zalaski (8).
Linesmen-Cody Huseby (88), Cory Lundquist (128).
Trivia Game #1
During every ICE broadcast we ask a trivia question.
Today’s Trivia question.
What is the ICE career record on opening night? This is the 16th opening game.
ANSWER – 9-4-2.
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For questions or comments email me directly at jeff@thedrivefm.ca.
Also follow on Twitter @ JHollick_ICE.
Today’s Trivia question.
What is the ICE career record on opening night? This is the 16th opening game.
ANSWER – 9-4-2.
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For questions or comments email me directly at jeff@thedrivefm.ca.
Also follow on Twitter @ JHollick_ICE.
Kootenay @ Red Deer Game #1
The Kootenay ICE are in Red Deer tonight in the season opener for both clubs.
The ICE are defending WHL Champions and the Rebels are defending Central Division winners.
As happens in junior hockey, both teams have lost key players from the previous season.
Rebels lost their #1 goalie Darcy Kuemper and have 2 rookie netminders this year.
ICE have 1 rookie goalie, 3 new defensemen and 6 new forwards and most will be playing tonight.
ICE had 2 changes to their roster yesterday as they reassigned goalie Brett Teskey.
The new goalie on the team is Mackenzie Skapski.
20-year-old James Martin has signed a contract with the Calgary Flames and will play for their farm club in Abbotsford.
Max Reinhart is with the Flames for the weekend and Drew Czerwonka is out with a shoulder injury.
Rebels are without Ryan Nugent Hopkins.
The ICE will start the season on the road for the 1st time since 2007. Over the years the clubs have played each other over 100 times in the regular season.
Last year the Rebels won 6 of the 8 head-to-head meetings, with one of the wins in a shootout.
It’ll be a different looking ICE team tonight with only 12 returning players in the lineup.
On the broadcast Head Coach Kris Knoblauch and Assisntant Coach will tell us more on the 10 rookies still with the club.
Also comments from James Martin on tonight's broadcast.
Listen for the Pre-Game Show at 7 on The Drive.
The ICE are defending WHL Champions and the Rebels are defending Central Division winners.
As happens in junior hockey, both teams have lost key players from the previous season.
Rebels lost their #1 goalie Darcy Kuemper and have 2 rookie netminders this year.
ICE have 1 rookie goalie, 3 new defensemen and 6 new forwards and most will be playing tonight.
ICE had 2 changes to their roster yesterday as they reassigned goalie Brett Teskey.
The new goalie on the team is Mackenzie Skapski.
20-year-old James Martin has signed a contract with the Calgary Flames and will play for their farm club in Abbotsford.
Max Reinhart is with the Flames for the weekend and Drew Czerwonka is out with a shoulder injury.
Rebels are without Ryan Nugent Hopkins.
The ICE will start the season on the road for the 1st time since 2007. Over the years the clubs have played each other over 100 times in the regular season.
Last year the Rebels won 6 of the 8 head-to-head meetings, with one of the wins in a shootout.
It’ll be a different looking ICE team tonight with only 12 returning players in the lineup.
On the broadcast Head Coach Kris Knoblauch and Assisntant Coach will tell us more on the 10 rookies still with the club.
Also comments from James Martin on tonight's broadcast.
Listen for the Pre-Game Show at 7 on The Drive.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
James Martin Signs
The ICE roster is now down 25 players as 20-year-old defenseman James Martin has signed a contract with the Calgary Flames and will play for their farm club in Abbotsford.
The ICE are now down to the league limit of 3 over-agers (Lieuwen, Ismond, Antilla).
They are now down to 2 goalies, 7 defenseman and 16 forwards.
The ICE are now down to the league limit of 3 over-agers (Lieuwen, Ismond, Antilla).
They are now down to 2 goalies, 7 defenseman and 16 forwards.
Teskey Reassigned
Cranbrook, BC -- Jeff Chynoweth, General Manager of the Kootenay ICE Hockey Club, today announced the club has reassigned 18-year-old goaltender Brett Teskey to a team and League to be determined.
"With three goaltenders vying for two spots we felt to be fair to the goalies it was important to get down to our roster sooner rather than later. It is always difficult when you have to release a veteran player and we would like to thank Brett for his contribution to our Championship team last year and wish him all the best in his future hockey endeavours," added Chynoweth.
As a result of today's transaction, the ICE are carrying two goaltenders, eight defencemen and 16 forwards. Of those, Drew Czerwonka (Edmonton), Max Reinhart (Calgary) and James Martin (Calgary) still remain at NHL Training Camps.
The ICE Home Opener will be September 24 against the Calgary Hitmen at 6:55 pm. Tickets are available at the Kootenay ICE Office or by calling 250-417-0322. The Recplex Box Office will be open starting at 12:00 pm on Saturday, September 24.
BRETT TESKEY
June 21, 1993 * Hometown: Regina, SK
Goaltender * Shoots: Left * 6’0”, 199 lbs
YEAR TEAM GP GA Mins Saves GAA SV%
2010-11 Kootenay ICE 18 44 823 268 3.21 .859
"With three goaltenders vying for two spots we felt to be fair to the goalies it was important to get down to our roster sooner rather than later. It is always difficult when you have to release a veteran player and we would like to thank Brett for his contribution to our Championship team last year and wish him all the best in his future hockey endeavours," added Chynoweth.
As a result of today's transaction, the ICE are carrying two goaltenders, eight defencemen and 16 forwards. Of those, Drew Czerwonka (Edmonton), Max Reinhart (Calgary) and James Martin (Calgary) still remain at NHL Training Camps.
The ICE Home Opener will be September 24 against the Calgary Hitmen at 6:55 pm. Tickets are available at the Kootenay ICE Office or by calling 250-417-0322. The Recplex Box Office will be open starting at 12:00 pm on Saturday, September 24.
BRETT TESKEY
June 21, 1993 * Hometown: Regina, SK
Goaltender * Shoots: Left * 6’0”, 199 lbs
YEAR TEAM GP GA Mins Saves GAA SV%
2010-11 Kootenay ICE 18 44 823 268 3.21 .859
Czerwonka Injured
The ICE will be without Drew Czerwonka 2-3 weeks after suffering a shoulder injury at Oilers camp.
Levi Cable is close to returning after getting an ankle injury in training camp.
The only players at NHL camps are Max Reinhart and James Martin who are both with the Calgary Flames and will play in games for them this weekend.
Reinhart will be back next week.
Unless Martin signs a contract he should be back with the ICE next week.
Levi Cable is close to returning after getting an ankle injury in training camp.
The only players at NHL camps are Max Reinhart and James Martin who are both with the Calgary Flames and will play in games for them this weekend.
Reinhart will be back next week.
Unless Martin signs a contract he should be back with the ICE next week.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Jersey #'s
As of now the ICE have 11 rookies on the roster with up to 5 more cuts to the roster to be finalized.
I'll have the complete list of jersey #'s on Friday.
A couple of veterans have changed jersey numbers as Elgin Pearce has switched from #17 to #7 which was worn last year by Kevin King.
Adam Rossignol has switched #8 for #15 which was Steele Boomer's last year.
Dylan McKinlay will have #8.
Sam Reinhart will have #10 after using #12 for a few games.
I'll have the complete list of jersey #'s on Friday.
A couple of veterans have changed jersey numbers as Elgin Pearce has switched from #17 to #7 which was worn last year by Kevin King.
Adam Rossignol has switched #8 for #15 which was Steele Boomer's last year.
Dylan McKinlay will have #8.
Sam Reinhart will have #10 after using #12 for a few games.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Montgomery Healthy & Pros Update
The Kootenay ICE will have Brock Montgomery available this weekend as he has fully recovered from hernia surgery.
He was supposed to be unavailable until October but has recovered earlier than expected.
Nathan Lieuwen, Drew Czerwonka and Joey Leach will arrive in Cranbrook over the next few days while Max Reinhart and James Martin are having longer visits with the Flames and won't be with the club for another week.
He was supposed to be unavailable until October but has recovered earlier than expected.
Nathan Lieuwen, Drew Czerwonka and Joey Leach will arrive in Cranbrook over the next few days while Max Reinhart and James Martin are having longer visits with the Flames and won't be with the club for another week.
Monday, September 19, 2011
10 Things I Think I Think
1. I think because of 5 players at NHL camps and 2 injuries the ICE keeping 27 players on the roster makes mathematical sense. They’ll have enough bodies to have complete line-up for the weekend games.
2. I think the ICE have no regrets in using very young line-ups during the preseason. Wins and losses mean nothing in the exhibition season. A few of the games the opposition had 3 20-years olds and 7-8 19-year olds and beat the ICE by lopsided scores. But the ICE have better understanding on who is ready to play in the WHL than they did 2 weeks ago.
3. I think the ICE will use 20-year-old forwards Joe Antilla and Jesse Ismond this weekend as over-agers. Nathan Lieuwen and James Martin may still be with their NHL teams. Antilla arrived in Cranbrook a few days ago but was still waiting for his equipment to arrive from San Jose.
4. I think looking down the road for next year they ICE have to be concerned they have only one 18-year-old defenseman (Dirk) and one 17-year-old forward (Cable).
5. I think looking down the road for the next few years the ICE have to be excited they had 8 16-year-olds seriously challenge for a roster spot this year.
6. I think the ICE and all WHL teams are at the mercy of NHL as they wait for players to be returned to junior.
7. I think when I was attending the ICE practices this week and looked up to the Rec-Plex rafters and noticed they moved the current banners over to make room for 2 new ones is when I started to really look forward to the home opener. Whether you went to one game or all of them last year, you should be a part of the special ceremonies on Saturday.
8. I think I’m surprised the ICE Reach Program idea hasn’t caught on in other WHL cities.
9. I think one of the best parts of a new season is reading over the ICE Record Book. I’m not sure how many WHL teams have such a book but I’m glad the ICE have documented their entire history. It’s now 156 pages.
10. I think these are my non-hockey thoughts.
a) I’ll give Netflex and try for the 1-month trail. The complete history of The Larry Sanders Show is going to great to watch. Hey Now.
b) Watching House without the character Cuddy is going to be a totally different show.
c) If the Red Sox didn’t win the 04 & 07 World Series’, their fans would be unbearable with what has happened this month.
2. I think the ICE have no regrets in using very young line-ups during the preseason. Wins and losses mean nothing in the exhibition season. A few of the games the opposition had 3 20-years olds and 7-8 19-year olds and beat the ICE by lopsided scores. But the ICE have better understanding on who is ready to play in the WHL than they did 2 weeks ago.
3. I think the ICE will use 20-year-old forwards Joe Antilla and Jesse Ismond this weekend as over-agers. Nathan Lieuwen and James Martin may still be with their NHL teams. Antilla arrived in Cranbrook a few days ago but was still waiting for his equipment to arrive from San Jose.
4. I think looking down the road for next year they ICE have to be concerned they have only one 18-year-old defenseman (Dirk) and one 17-year-old forward (Cable).
5. I think looking down the road for the next few years the ICE have to be excited they had 8 16-year-olds seriously challenge for a roster spot this year.
6. I think the ICE and all WHL teams are at the mercy of NHL as they wait for players to be returned to junior.
7. I think when I was attending the ICE practices this week and looked up to the Rec-Plex rafters and noticed they moved the current banners over to make room for 2 new ones is when I started to really look forward to the home opener. Whether you went to one game or all of them last year, you should be a part of the special ceremonies on Saturday.
8. I think I’m surprised the ICE Reach Program idea hasn’t caught on in other WHL cities.
9. I think one of the best parts of a new season is reading over the ICE Record Book. I’m not sure how many WHL teams have such a book but I’m glad the ICE have documented their entire history. It’s now 156 pages.
10. I think these are my non-hockey thoughts.
a) I’ll give Netflex and try for the 1-month trail. The complete history of The Larry Sanders Show is going to great to watch. Hey Now.
b) Watching House without the character Cuddy is going to be a totally different show.
c) If the Red Sox didn’t win the 04 & 07 World Series’, their fans would be unbearable with what has happened this month.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
ICE Roster Update
Goalies (3)
17 – Mackenzie Skapski,
18 – Brett Teskey,
20 – Nathan Lieuwen,
Defensemen (8)
16 – Spencer Wand,
17 – Jeff Hubic, Mike Simpson,
18 – Jagger Dirk,
19 – Luke Paulsen, John Neibrandt, Joey Leach,
20 - James Martin,
Forwards (16)
16 – Sam Reinhart, Jaedon Descheneau, Luke Philp, Jesse Wood-Schatz, Jonathan Martin,
17 – Levi Cable,
18 – Brendan Hurley, Adam Rossignol, Eric Benoit,
19 – Max Reinhart, Dylen McKinlay, Drew Czerwonka, Elgin Pearce, Brock Montgomery,
20 - Jesse Ismond, Joe Antilla,
17 – Mackenzie Skapski,
18 – Brett Teskey,
20 – Nathan Lieuwen,
Defensemen (8)
16 – Spencer Wand,
17 – Jeff Hubic, Mike Simpson,
18 – Jagger Dirk,
19 – Luke Paulsen, John Neibrandt, Joey Leach,
20 - James Martin,
Forwards (16)
16 – Sam Reinhart, Jaedon Descheneau, Luke Philp, Jesse Wood-Schatz, Jonathan Martin,
17 – Levi Cable,
18 – Brendan Hurley, Adam Rossignol, Eric Benoit,
19 – Max Reinhart, Dylen McKinlay, Drew Czerwonka, Elgin Pearce, Brock Montgomery,
20 - Jesse Ismond, Joe Antilla,
ICE Reassign 4
Cranbrook, BC -- Jeff Chynoweth, General Manager of the Kootenay ICE Hockey Club, today announced the club has reassigned four players:
Goaltender Wyatt Hoflin 16 St. Albert AAA Midgets
Defenseman/Forward Dylan Schellenberg 18 Drumheller Dragons - AJHL
Forward Jared Iron 17 La Ronge Ice Wolves - SJHL
Forward Kurt Johnas 17 Steinbach Pistons - MJHL
As a result of today's transactions, the ICE are carrying three goaltenders, eight defencemen and 16 forwards. Of those, five are still attending NHL Camps (Nathan Lieuwen - Buffalo, Drew Czerwonka – Edmonton, Max Reinhart – Calgary, Joey Leach – Calgary, James Martin - Calgary).
Goaltender Wyatt Hoflin 16 St. Albert AAA Midgets
Defenseman/Forward Dylan Schellenberg 18 Drumheller Dragons - AJHL
Forward Jared Iron 17 La Ronge Ice Wolves - SJHL
Forward Kurt Johnas 17 Steinbach Pistons - MJHL
As a result of today's transactions, the ICE are carrying three goaltenders, eight defencemen and 16 forwards. Of those, five are still attending NHL Camps (Nathan Lieuwen - Buffalo, Drew Czerwonka – Edmonton, Max Reinhart – Calgary, Joey Leach – Calgary, James Martin - Calgary).
ICE End Preseason
The Kootenay ICE ended the exhibition season with losses of 9-3 and 10-0 to Lethbridge and Calgary on the weekend.
It's the 2nd year in a row that the ICE finished with a 1-4-0-0 preseason record.
The ICE used mainly the younger players in their line-up as they were looking to make decisions on their final roster.
Some of those finals decisions are delayed as they still have 5 players at NHL camps and have a few players with injuries.
It's the 2nd year in a row that the ICE finished with a 1-4-0-0 preseason record.
The ICE used mainly the younger players in their line-up as they were looking to make decisions on their final roster.
Some of those finals decisions are delayed as they still have 5 players at NHL camps and have a few players with injuries.
Calgary 10 Kootenay 0 Exhibition Game #5
Crowsnest Pass, Alb – The Kootenay ICE finished the preseason with a 10-0 loss to the Calgary Hitmen.
The ICE gave up the 1st goal of the game in all 5 preseason games.
In the 2nd period Mackenzie Skapski stopped a penalty shot attempt by Calder Brooks.
ICE changed goalies in the 2nd period as Brett Teskey replaced Mackenzie Skapski.
The ICE were outscored by a combined score of 19-3 in the 2 games played in the Crowsnest Pass on the weekend.
The ICE will make some cuts to the roster on Monday as they prepare for the start of the regular season.
Because of players at NHL camps and some injuries the ICE will not have their roster finalized until October.
Hurley – Johnas – Schellenberg
Rossignol – Benot – Philp
McKinlay – Reinhart – Descheneau
Wood-Schatz – Pearce – Iron
Dirk - Hubic
Neibrandt – Simpson
Wand
Skapski
Teskey
ICE Scratches – Hoflin, Paulsen, Jo.Martin (game 2 of 4 game suspension), Ismond, Antilla, Cable, Montgomery.
Pro Camp – Lieuwen, Ja.Martin, Leach, Reinhart, Czerwonka.
ICE will open the regular season Friday in Red Deer.
Game Summary
Calgary 5-1-0-0 Kootenay 1-4-0-0
1st Period
1. Calgary, Gayle (Lawrence, Tronkowski) :20
2. Calgary, Kirsch 1:09
3. Calgary, Bubnick (MacMaster, Brassart) 14:34 pp
4. Calgary, Chase (Rissling) 14:53
Penalties – Brassart Calg (hooking) 6:36, Sylvester Calg (slashing) 10:05, Hubic Ktn (delay of game) 13:05.
2nd Period
5. Calgary, Kirsch 2 (Chase, Rissling) 10:22 pp
6. Calgary, Lawrence (Humpheries) 11:51
7. Calgary, Bubnick 2 (Kirsch) 17:20 pp
Missed Penalty Shot – Brooks Calg 4:25.
Penalties – Kosterman Calg (interference) 3:22, Helgensen Calg Schellenberg Ktn (fighting, game misconduct) 5:22, McKinley Ktn (elbowing) 9:10, Trzonkowski Calg Dirk Ktn (roughing) 14:14, Simpson Calg (high sticking) 16:04.
3rd Period
8. Calgary, Gogolev (Kirsch, Sylvester) 3:38
9. Calgary, Rissling (Bubnick, Brassart) 4:35
10. Calgary, Kirsch 3 (Gogolev, Sylvester) 16:10
Penalties – Brooks Calg (holding) :48.
Shots on goal by
Calgary – 13 – 23 – 13 = 49
Kootenay – 10 -10 - 7 = 27
Goal (shots-saves) – Calgary: Snider (20-20) Kootenay: Skapski (22-17) Teskey (27-22) (9:10 second)
Power plays (goals-chances) - Calgary: 3/3 Kootenay: 0/4
Referees – Ryan Bonnett, Kevin Webinger
Linesmen – Aidan Henderson, Scott Sharun
The ICE gave up the 1st goal of the game in all 5 preseason games.
In the 2nd period Mackenzie Skapski stopped a penalty shot attempt by Calder Brooks.
ICE changed goalies in the 2nd period as Brett Teskey replaced Mackenzie Skapski.
The ICE were outscored by a combined score of 19-3 in the 2 games played in the Crowsnest Pass on the weekend.
The ICE will make some cuts to the roster on Monday as they prepare for the start of the regular season.
Because of players at NHL camps and some injuries the ICE will not have their roster finalized until October.
Hurley – Johnas – Schellenberg
Rossignol – Benot – Philp
McKinlay – Reinhart – Descheneau
Wood-Schatz – Pearce – Iron
Dirk - Hubic
Neibrandt – Simpson
Wand
Skapski
Teskey
ICE Scratches – Hoflin, Paulsen, Jo.Martin (game 2 of 4 game suspension), Ismond, Antilla, Cable, Montgomery.
Pro Camp – Lieuwen, Ja.Martin, Leach, Reinhart, Czerwonka.
ICE will open the regular season Friday in Red Deer.
Game Summary
Calgary 5-1-0-0 Kootenay 1-4-0-0
1st Period
1. Calgary, Gayle (Lawrence, Tronkowski) :20
2. Calgary, Kirsch 1:09
3. Calgary, Bubnick (MacMaster, Brassart) 14:34 pp
4. Calgary, Chase (Rissling) 14:53
Penalties – Brassart Calg (hooking) 6:36, Sylvester Calg (slashing) 10:05, Hubic Ktn (delay of game) 13:05.
2nd Period
5. Calgary, Kirsch 2 (Chase, Rissling) 10:22 pp
6. Calgary, Lawrence (Humpheries) 11:51
7. Calgary, Bubnick 2 (Kirsch) 17:20 pp
Missed Penalty Shot – Brooks Calg 4:25.
Penalties – Kosterman Calg (interference) 3:22, Helgensen Calg Schellenberg Ktn (fighting, game misconduct) 5:22, McKinley Ktn (elbowing) 9:10, Trzonkowski Calg Dirk Ktn (roughing) 14:14, Simpson Calg (high sticking) 16:04.
3rd Period
8. Calgary, Gogolev (Kirsch, Sylvester) 3:38
9. Calgary, Rissling (Bubnick, Brassart) 4:35
10. Calgary, Kirsch 3 (Gogolev, Sylvester) 16:10
Penalties – Brooks Calg (holding) :48.
Shots on goal by
Calgary – 13 – 23 – 13 = 49
Kootenay – 10 -10 - 7 = 27
Goal (shots-saves) – Calgary: Snider (20-20) Kootenay: Skapski (22-17) Teskey (27-22) (9:10 second)
Power plays (goals-chances) - Calgary: 3/3 Kootenay: 0/4
Referees – Ryan Bonnett, Kevin Webinger
Linesmen – Aidan Henderson, Scott Sharun
Friday, September 16, 2011
Lethbridge 9 Kootenay 3 Exhibition Game #4
Crowsnest Pass, Alb – The Kootenay ICE lost 9-3 to Lethbridge in WHL exhibition action on Friday night.
The ICE have given up the 1st goal of the game in all 4 of their preseason games.
The Hurricanes had a 4-0 lead before the ICE scored their goal on a powerplay as Sam Reinhart got the puck to Luke Philp near the crease and he scored by banging in a rebound.
In the 2nd period the ICE changed goalies as Wyatt Hoflin replaced Brett Teskey.
ICE cut the Lethbridge lead to 4-2 as Elgin Pearce scored on the power-play.
In the 3rd period the ICE scored their 3rd powerplay goal of the game as John Neibrandt brought the puck into the zone and fed Reinhart on the right wing who scored with a wrist shot on stick side. Reinhart leads the club with 3 goals in the preseason.
The weekend Thunder Challenge tournament involving the ICE, Hurricanes and Hitmen is being dedicated to the memory of Rick Rypien. Father Wes and brother Wes Jr. dropped the ceremonial face-off.
Joe Antilla is back with the ICE after attending San Jose camp.
Rossignol – Wood-Shatz – Schellenberg
McKinlay – Reinhart – Philp
Hurley – Descheneau – Pearce
Benoit – Johnas – Iron
Wand – Paulsen
Neibrandt – Dirk
Simpson – Hubic
Teskey
Hoflin
ICE Scratches – Skapski, Jo.Martin (game 1 of 4 game suspension), Ismond, Antilla, Cable, Montgomery.
Pro Camp – Lieuwen, Ja.Martin, Leach, Reinhart, Czerwonka.
ICE will play their final preseason game Sunday afternoon against Calgary in the Crowsnest Pass.
Game Summary
Lethbridge 1-3-0-1 Kootenay 1-3-0-0
1st Period
1. Lethbridge, Watson (Braes) 4:07
2. Lethbridge, Maxwell (Guiel, Hood) 11:09
3. Lethbridge, Merkley (Braes, Topping) 16:16 pp
4. Lethbridge, Harper (Yakubowski, McKechnie) 17:31
5. Kootenay, Philp 2 (Reinhart) 18:32 pp
Penalties – Harper Leth (double roughing) Simpson Ktn (roughing) 4:13, Henry Leth (contact to the head) 9:06, Neibrandt Ktn (cross checking) 14:13, Benoit Ktn (cross checking) 15:24, Oslanski Leth (cross checking) 17:59.
2nd Period
6. Kootenay, Pearce 2 10:40 pp
7. Lethbridge, Braes (Watson) 13:32
Penalties – Blomqvist Leth (interference) 9:22, Simpson Ktn (double high sticking) 14:51, Schellenbrg Ktn (slashing) 19:01.
3rd Period
8. Lethbridge, Braes 2 2:14 pp
9. Kootenay, Reinhart 2 (Neibrandt) 5:40 pp
10. Lethbridge, Balog (Buiel, McKechnie) 7:22 pp
11. Lethbridge, Maxwell (Topping) 8:29 sh
12. Lethbridge, Balog 2 (Maxwell) 12:27
Penalties – Maxwell Leth (roughing) Hood Leth (roughing) Reinhart Ktn (cross checking, roughing) Wand Ktn (roughing) Hubic Ktn (roughing) 1:26, Blomqvist Leth (interference) 4:44, Blomqvist Leth (tripping) 8:03, Descheneau Ktn (roughing) 12:48, Oslanski Leth Hurley Ktn (fighting, game misconduct) 19:59.
Shots on goal by
Lethbridge – 16 – 9 – 15 - 40
Kootenay – 10 – 9 - 5 = 24
Goal (shots-saves) – Lethbridge: Kovacs (19-17) Kootenay: Teskey (19-15) Hoflin (21-16) (10:32 second)
Power plays (goals-chances) - Lethbridge: 3/9 Kootenay: 3/6
Referees – Tyler Adair, Andy Thiessen
Linesmen – Sean Donnelly, Mike Roberts
The ICE have given up the 1st goal of the game in all 4 of their preseason games.
The Hurricanes had a 4-0 lead before the ICE scored their goal on a powerplay as Sam Reinhart got the puck to Luke Philp near the crease and he scored by banging in a rebound.
In the 2nd period the ICE changed goalies as Wyatt Hoflin replaced Brett Teskey.
ICE cut the Lethbridge lead to 4-2 as Elgin Pearce scored on the power-play.
In the 3rd period the ICE scored their 3rd powerplay goal of the game as John Neibrandt brought the puck into the zone and fed Reinhart on the right wing who scored with a wrist shot on stick side. Reinhart leads the club with 3 goals in the preseason.
The weekend Thunder Challenge tournament involving the ICE, Hurricanes and Hitmen is being dedicated to the memory of Rick Rypien. Father Wes and brother Wes Jr. dropped the ceremonial face-off.
Joe Antilla is back with the ICE after attending San Jose camp.
Rossignol – Wood-Shatz – Schellenberg
McKinlay – Reinhart – Philp
Hurley – Descheneau – Pearce
Benoit – Johnas – Iron
Wand – Paulsen
Neibrandt – Dirk
Simpson – Hubic
Teskey
Hoflin
ICE Scratches – Skapski, Jo.Martin (game 1 of 4 game suspension), Ismond, Antilla, Cable, Montgomery.
Pro Camp – Lieuwen, Ja.Martin, Leach, Reinhart, Czerwonka.
ICE will play their final preseason game Sunday afternoon against Calgary in the Crowsnest Pass.
Game Summary
Lethbridge 1-3-0-1 Kootenay 1-3-0-0
1st Period
1. Lethbridge, Watson (Braes) 4:07
2. Lethbridge, Maxwell (Guiel, Hood) 11:09
3. Lethbridge, Merkley (Braes, Topping) 16:16 pp
4. Lethbridge, Harper (Yakubowski, McKechnie) 17:31
5. Kootenay, Philp 2 (Reinhart) 18:32 pp
Penalties – Harper Leth (double roughing) Simpson Ktn (roughing) 4:13, Henry Leth (contact to the head) 9:06, Neibrandt Ktn (cross checking) 14:13, Benoit Ktn (cross checking) 15:24, Oslanski Leth (cross checking) 17:59.
2nd Period
6. Kootenay, Pearce 2 10:40 pp
7. Lethbridge, Braes (Watson) 13:32
Penalties – Blomqvist Leth (interference) 9:22, Simpson Ktn (double high sticking) 14:51, Schellenbrg Ktn (slashing) 19:01.
3rd Period
8. Lethbridge, Braes 2 2:14 pp
9. Kootenay, Reinhart 2 (Neibrandt) 5:40 pp
10. Lethbridge, Balog (Buiel, McKechnie) 7:22 pp
11. Lethbridge, Maxwell (Topping) 8:29 sh
12. Lethbridge, Balog 2 (Maxwell) 12:27
Penalties – Maxwell Leth (roughing) Hood Leth (roughing) Reinhart Ktn (cross checking, roughing) Wand Ktn (roughing) Hubic Ktn (roughing) 1:26, Blomqvist Leth (interference) 4:44, Blomqvist Leth (tripping) 8:03, Descheneau Ktn (roughing) 12:48, Oslanski Leth Hurley Ktn (fighting, game misconduct) 19:59.
Shots on goal by
Lethbridge – 16 – 9 – 15 - 40
Kootenay – 10 – 9 - 5 = 24
Goal (shots-saves) – Lethbridge: Kovacs (19-17) Kootenay: Teskey (19-15) Hoflin (21-16) (10:32 second)
Power plays (goals-chances) - Lethbridge: 3/9 Kootenay: 3/6
Referees – Tyler Adair, Andy Thiessen
Linesmen – Sean Donnelly, Mike Roberts
Thursday, September 15, 2011
ICE Weekend
ICE will finish their exhibition schedule with 2 games this weekend in the Crowsnest Pass.
Friday 7p vs Lethbridge and Sunday 2p vs Calgary.
Period reports on radio, updates on blog and twitter.
Not much else happening with the club as they still have 6 players at NHL camps and a couple guys injured.
If you didn't hear the comments on the radio from Kris Knoblauch who was with Jeff Chynoweth in Calgary for the WHL 7-Point Plan seminar to deal with concussions eralier this week, he says the penalties for dangerous hits and hits to the head will result in longer suspensions.
He feels the league does not want to get rid of the physical play just the dangerous hits.
Next step is to inform the players and teach everyone on how to make things safer for the players.
Details of the plan are on the WHL website.
Friday 7p vs Lethbridge and Sunday 2p vs Calgary.
Period reports on radio, updates on blog and twitter.
Not much else happening with the club as they still have 6 players at NHL camps and a couple guys injured.
If you didn't hear the comments on the radio from Kris Knoblauch who was with Jeff Chynoweth in Calgary for the WHL 7-Point Plan seminar to deal with concussions eralier this week, he says the penalties for dangerous hits and hits to the head will result in longer suspensions.
He feels the league does not want to get rid of the physical play just the dangerous hits.
Next step is to inform the players and teach everyone on how to make things safer for the players.
Details of the plan are on the WHL website.
Monday, September 12, 2011
ICE Roster
ICE roster is at 31 players as 15-year-old Collin Shirley has returned to Saskatoon.
6 players are at NHL camps (Lieuwen, Martin, Leach, Reinhart, Czerwonka, Antilla)
Cable (ankle) and Montgomery (hernia surgery) are recovering from injuries. Montgomery will not play in the preseason. The club is hoping Cable can play in the 2 remaining games in the preseason.
16-year-old forward Jonathan Martin has received a 4-game suspension for a charging major in Saturday's game against Portland.
Season Ticket holders can now pick up their packages at the ICE office.
Goalies (4)
16 – Wyatt Hoflin,
17 – Mackenzie Skapski,
18 – Brett Teskey,
20 – Nathan Lieuwen,
Defensemen (8)
16 – Spencer Wand,
17 – Jeff Hubic, Mike Simpson,
18 – Jagger Dirk,
19 – Luke Paulsen, John Niebrandt, Joey Leach,
20 - James Martin,
Forwards (19)
16 – Sam Reinhart, Jaedon Descheneau, Luke Philp, Jesse Wood-Schatz, Jonathan Martin,
17 – Levi Cable, Jared Iron, Kurt Johnas,
18 – Brendan Hurley, Adam Rossignol, Eric Benoit, Dylan Schellenberg,
19 – Max Reinhart, Dylen McKinlay, Drew Czerwonka, Elgin Pearce, Brock Montgomery,
20 - Jesse Ismond, Joe Antilla,
6 players are at NHL camps (Lieuwen, Martin, Leach, Reinhart, Czerwonka, Antilla)
Cable (ankle) and Montgomery (hernia surgery) are recovering from injuries. Montgomery will not play in the preseason. The club is hoping Cable can play in the 2 remaining games in the preseason.
16-year-old forward Jonathan Martin has received a 4-game suspension for a charging major in Saturday's game against Portland.
Season Ticket holders can now pick up their packages at the ICE office.
Goalies (4)
16 – Wyatt Hoflin,
17 – Mackenzie Skapski,
18 – Brett Teskey,
20 – Nathan Lieuwen,
Defensemen (8)
16 – Spencer Wand,
17 – Jeff Hubic, Mike Simpson,
18 – Jagger Dirk,
19 – Luke Paulsen, John Niebrandt, Joey Leach,
20 - James Martin,
Forwards (19)
16 – Sam Reinhart, Jaedon Descheneau, Luke Philp, Jesse Wood-Schatz, Jonathan Martin,
17 – Levi Cable, Jared Iron, Kurt Johnas,
18 – Brendan Hurley, Adam Rossignol, Eric Benoit, Dylan Schellenberg,
19 – Max Reinhart, Dylen McKinlay, Drew Czerwonka, Elgin Pearce, Brock Montgomery,
20 - Jesse Ismond, Joe Antilla,
WHL Seminar
Calgary, AB – For the first time in recent WHL history, all 22 WHL General Managers and Head Coaches will be in attendance for a seminar in Calgary, Alberta on Tuesday, September 13. Following the WHL AGM in June, a Seven Point Plan was adopted by the WHL to reduce blows to the head and concussions. One point in the plan was for all WHL Head Coaches and General Managers to take part in a seminar conducted by the WHL to fully review the Seven Point Plan in detail and to go over the new WHL Playing Rule changes that coincide with the plan.
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WHL SEVEN POINT PLAN
The WHL Seven Point Plan is a comprehensive approach to addressing this important matter and includes the adoption of new playing rules; more severe suspensions for repeat offenders; production of an educational video on risks of concussions to educate the players to be more responsible for themselves on the ice; a seminar for all WHL Head Coaches and General Managers; new soft cap elbow and shoulder pads; expanded research data and a review of all WHL arena facilities safety standards.
The WHL Playing Rule changes includes the adoption of a Checking to the Head penalty for lateral and blind side hits to an unsuspecting opponent in open ice where the head is targeted or is the principle point of contact. The WHL also tightened the standard on late hits as well as charging and interference penalties to address players building up significant speed and hitting the opponent along the boards with excessive force. The WHL also adopted a new embellishment rule and introduced automatic suspensions for players who receive multiple penalties for checking to the head, checking from behind, embellishment and kneeing.
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WHL SEVEN POINT PLAN
The WHL Seven Point Plan is a comprehensive approach to addressing this important matter and includes the adoption of new playing rules; more severe suspensions for repeat offenders; production of an educational video on risks of concussions to educate the players to be more responsible for themselves on the ice; a seminar for all WHL Head Coaches and General Managers; new soft cap elbow and shoulder pads; expanded research data and a review of all WHL arena facilities safety standards.
The WHL Playing Rule changes includes the adoption of a Checking to the Head penalty for lateral and blind side hits to an unsuspecting opponent in open ice where the head is targeted or is the principle point of contact. The WHL also tightened the standard on late hits as well as charging and interference penalties to address players building up significant speed and hitting the opponent along the boards with excessive force. The WHL also adopted a new embellishment rule and introduced automatic suspensions for players who receive multiple penalties for checking to the head, checking from behind, embellishment and kneeing.
10 Things I Think I Think
1. I think it would be great if Cranbrook could host an WHL Exhibition Tournament. Biggest challenge is enough dressing rooms to host 3-4 more teams for 4-5 days. Tri City has been a great host the past 2 years the ICE have attended.
2. I think it was great to have 15-year-old Collin Shirley, the clubs' 1st pick in the 2011 Bantam Draft, play in 3 preseason games. Sonehow the ICE have another solid prospect even though they continue to draft late in the 1st round.
3. I think of the 3 goalies who played in preseason games Mackenzie Skapski had the best performance.
4. I think during training camp Brett Teskey was the most consistent.
5. I think of the 3 rookie defensemen who played on the weekend Spencer Wand had the best performance.
6. I think during training camp not much seperated Wand, Jeff Hubic and Mike Simpson in the battle for 2 defenseman roster spots.
7. I think of the 8 rookie forwards who played in Tri City it was Sam Reinhart and Jaedon Descheneau who stood out in a great way.
8. I think during training camp Jesse Wood-Shatz joined Reinhart and Descheneau in having great camps.
9. I think it's going to be very tough for the ICE to be down to 22 players for their final roster. Some times the final cut is the hardest, this year it might be the final 3 cuts.
10. I think these are my non-hockey thoughts.
a) There will be an announcement soon from the Homerun Society. Hopefully this is the last summer without full-time baseball in Cranbrook.
b) If you have a bucket list, visiting Ground Zero should be added.
c) Bring on the new Fall TV Season.
2. I think it was great to have 15-year-old Collin Shirley, the clubs' 1st pick in the 2011 Bantam Draft, play in 3 preseason games. Sonehow the ICE have another solid prospect even though they continue to draft late in the 1st round.
3. I think of the 3 goalies who played in preseason games Mackenzie Skapski had the best performance.
4. I think during training camp Brett Teskey was the most consistent.
5. I think of the 3 rookie defensemen who played on the weekend Spencer Wand had the best performance.
6. I think during training camp not much seperated Wand, Jeff Hubic and Mike Simpson in the battle for 2 defenseman roster spots.
7. I think of the 8 rookie forwards who played in Tri City it was Sam Reinhart and Jaedon Descheneau who stood out in a great way.
8. I think during training camp Jesse Wood-Shatz joined Reinhart and Descheneau in having great camps.
9. I think it's going to be very tough for the ICE to be down to 22 players for their final roster. Some times the final cut is the hardest, this year it might be the final 3 cuts.
10. I think these are my non-hockey thoughts.
a) There will be an announcement soon from the Homerun Society. Hopefully this is the last summer without full-time baseball in Cranbrook.
b) If you have a bucket list, visiting Ground Zero should be added.
c) Bring on the new Fall TV Season.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Matt Fraser & Nathan Lieuwen
Matt Fraser (Dallas) and Nathan Lieuwen (Buffalo) are taking part in games in Traverse City.
Matt Fraser scored a hat-trick.
http://stars.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=588143&navid=DL|DAL|home
Nathan Lieuwen interview.
http://sabres.nhl.com/
Nathan Lieuwen the winning goalie.
http://sabres.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=588135&navid=DL|BUF|home
Matt Fraser scored a hat-trick.
http://stars.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=588143&navid=DL|DAL|home
Nathan Lieuwen interview.
http://sabres.nhl.com/
Nathan Lieuwen the winning goalie.
http://sabres.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=588135&navid=DL|BUF|home
ICE Stats
GP G A Pts +/- PM
Sam Reinhart 2 2 3 5 +1 0
Jaedon Descheneau 3 2 2 4 +1 0
Dylen McKinlay 2 1 2 3 0 0
John Neibrandt 3 1 2 3 -2 4
Elgin Pearce 2 1 1 2 0 2
Luke Philp 2 1 1 2 -1 0
Jagger Dirk 3 1 1 2 +2 4
Brendan Hurley 2 0 2 2 0 13
Erik Benoit 3 0 2 2 -2 2
Spencer Wand 3 0 2 2 -2 11
Luke Paulsen 2 1 0 1 -3 0
Kurt Johnas 3 1 0 1 -2 0
Jesse Ismond 1 0 1 1 0 7
Jeff Hubic 3 0 1 1 -2 7
Jared Iron 3 0 1 1 -1 0
Wyatt Hoflin 2 0 0 0 0 2
Jonathon Martin 2 0 0 0 -1 7
Mackenzie Skapski 2 0 0 0 0 0
Brett Teskey 2 0 0 0 0 0
Adam Rossignol 3 0 0 0 -1 0
Dylan Schellenberg 3 0 0 0 -2 16
Collin Shirley 3 0 0 0 -3 2
Mike Simpson 3 0 0 0 -3 5
Jesse Wood-Schatz 3 0 0 0 -4 4
GP Min Avg W L OTL SOL Save%
Mackenzie Skapski 2 60 2.00 1 0 0 0 0.933
Wyatt Hoflin 2 60 6.02 0 1 0 0 0.829
Brett Teskey 2 60 6.96 0 1 0 0 0.825
Sam Reinhart 2 2 3 5 +1 0
Jaedon Descheneau 3 2 2 4 +1 0
Dylen McKinlay 2 1 2 3 0 0
John Neibrandt 3 1 2 3 -2 4
Elgin Pearce 2 1 1 2 0 2
Luke Philp 2 1 1 2 -1 0
Jagger Dirk 3 1 1 2 +2 4
Brendan Hurley 2 0 2 2 0 13
Erik Benoit 3 0 2 2 -2 2
Spencer Wand 3 0 2 2 -2 11
Luke Paulsen 2 1 0 1 -3 0
Kurt Johnas 3 1 0 1 -2 0
Jesse Ismond 1 0 1 1 0 7
Jeff Hubic 3 0 1 1 -2 7
Jared Iron 3 0 1 1 -1 0
Wyatt Hoflin 2 0 0 0 0 2
Jonathon Martin 2 0 0 0 -1 7
Mackenzie Skapski 2 0 0 0 0 0
Brett Teskey 2 0 0 0 0 0
Adam Rossignol 3 0 0 0 -1 0
Dylan Schellenberg 3 0 0 0 -2 16
Collin Shirley 3 0 0 0 -3 2
Mike Simpson 3 0 0 0 -3 5
Jesse Wood-Schatz 3 0 0 0 -4 4
GP Min Avg W L OTL SOL Save%
Mackenzie Skapski 2 60 2.00 1 0 0 0 0.933
Wyatt Hoflin 2 60 6.02 0 1 0 0 0.829
Brett Teskey 2 60 6.96 0 1 0 0 0.825
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Portland 8 Kootenay 5 Exhibition Game #3
Kennewick, Wash – The Kootenay ICE preseason record dropped to 1-2-0-0 with a 8-5 loss to the Portland Winterhawks.
16-year-old Jaedon Descheneau (1-2-3) and Sam Reinhart (0-3-3) each had 3 point games.
Jagger Dirk, Dylen McKinlay and John Neibrandt each had 1 goal and 1 assist.
This was the 3rd game in 3 days for the ICE and in all 3 games they not only gave up the 1st goal but for the 2nd game in a row they trailed 3-0.
ICE goal in the 1st period came on a power-play as the won the face-off in the offensive zone, Dylen McKinlay got it to the right point to Jagger Dirk who moved it to the left point to Luke Paulsen who scored with a wrist shot that beat the screened goalie high on the glove side.
In the 2nd period the ICE changed goalies as Brett Teskey replaced Wyatt Hoflin.
The ICE 2nd goal came in the 2nd period as John Neibrandt wristed a high shot from the blueline that beat the screened goalie.
The ICE scored another powerplay goal as Sam Reinhart fed a wide open Jaedon Descheneau who had a wide open net from in close. It’s Descheneau’s 2nd goal of the preseason.
On the 1st shift of the 3rd period the ICE scored on a pretty 3-way passing play with Dylen McKinlay finishing the play.
ICE finished the scoring on the powerplay as Jagger Dirk was open in the slot and scored with a wrist shot under the cross bar.
The ICE dressed 12 rookies for the game.
The ICE have 2 preseason games left with both to played in Crowsnest Pass.
Friday they play Lethbridge and Sunday against Calgary.
Rossignol – Pearce – Descheneau
Shirley – Martin – Iron
Benoit – Wood-Shatz – Schellenberg
McKinlay – S.Reinhart – Johnas
Simpson – Dirk
Neibrandt – Hubic
Wand – Paulsen
Hoflin
Teskey
Scratches – Skapski, Philp, Ismond, Hurley, Montgomery (injured), Cable (injured).
Portland 2-1-0-1 Kootenay 1-2-0-0
1st Period
1. Portland, Franczyk (Pouliot) :58
2. Portland, Petan (Franczyk, Viveiros) 3:50 pp
3. Portland, Swenson (Pouliot, Petan) 12:38 pp
4. Kootenay, Paulsen (Dirk, McKinlay) 17:06 pp
Penalties – Shirley Ktn (tripping) 2:13, Schellenberg Ktn (hooking) 4:31, Walker Port (interference) 6:59, Pearce Ktn (unsportsmanlike) 10:47, Martin Ktn (slashing) 12:05, Bench Port (too many men) 13:40, Vivieros Port (delay of game) 17:00, Dirk Ktn (slashing) 20:00.
2nd Period
5. Portland, Trott (De Leo, Pouliot) 1:41 pp
6. Portland, Walter (Leier) 10:49
7. Kootenay, Neibrandt (S.Reinhart, Descheneau) 12:17
8. Kootenay, Descheneau 2 (S.Reinhart, Wand) 14:51 pp
9. Portland, Parker (Bennefeld, Smith) 17:00
10. Portland, Leier (Trott, De Leo) 19:22
Penalties – Leier Port (hooking) 3:12, Benoit Ktn (hooking) 7:30, Leier Port (hooking) 13:06, Walter Port Schellenberg Ktn (fighting, game misconduct) 14:52.
3rd Period
11. Kootenay, McKinlay (S.Reinhart, Descheneau) :20
12. Portland, Pouliot (De Leo, Franczyk) 6:25 pp
13. Kootenay, Dirk (Neibrandt) 19:58 pp
Penalties – Smith Port (boarding) 3:10, Dirk Ktn (tripping) 6:11, Hanson Port (slashing) Martin Ktn (charging major, game misconduct) 7:26, Minville Port (fighting) Wand Ktn (instigator, fighting, game misconduct) 12:02, Castro Port (hooking)
Shots on goal by
Portland - 8 – 18 -
Kootenay – 8 - 7 -
Goal (shots-saves) – Portland: Schamerhorn (10-9) Burke (15-11) (9:49 second) Kootenay: Hoflin (17-13) Teskey (16-12) (9:49 second)
Power plays (goals-chances) – Portland: 4/9 Kootenay: 3/7
Referee – Sean Raphael
Linesmen – Jeremi Del Campo, Anthony Guzzo
16-year-old Jaedon Descheneau (1-2-3) and Sam Reinhart (0-3-3) each had 3 point games.
Jagger Dirk, Dylen McKinlay and John Neibrandt each had 1 goal and 1 assist.
This was the 3rd game in 3 days for the ICE and in all 3 games they not only gave up the 1st goal but for the 2nd game in a row they trailed 3-0.
ICE goal in the 1st period came on a power-play as the won the face-off in the offensive zone, Dylen McKinlay got it to the right point to Jagger Dirk who moved it to the left point to Luke Paulsen who scored with a wrist shot that beat the screened goalie high on the glove side.
In the 2nd period the ICE changed goalies as Brett Teskey replaced Wyatt Hoflin.
The ICE 2nd goal came in the 2nd period as John Neibrandt wristed a high shot from the blueline that beat the screened goalie.
The ICE scored another powerplay goal as Sam Reinhart fed a wide open Jaedon Descheneau who had a wide open net from in close. It’s Descheneau’s 2nd goal of the preseason.
On the 1st shift of the 3rd period the ICE scored on a pretty 3-way passing play with Dylen McKinlay finishing the play.
ICE finished the scoring on the powerplay as Jagger Dirk was open in the slot and scored with a wrist shot under the cross bar.
The ICE dressed 12 rookies for the game.
The ICE have 2 preseason games left with both to played in Crowsnest Pass.
Friday they play Lethbridge and Sunday against Calgary.
Rossignol – Pearce – Descheneau
Shirley – Martin – Iron
Benoit – Wood-Shatz – Schellenberg
McKinlay – S.Reinhart – Johnas
Simpson – Dirk
Neibrandt – Hubic
Wand – Paulsen
Hoflin
Teskey
Scratches – Skapski, Philp, Ismond, Hurley, Montgomery (injured), Cable (injured).
Portland 2-1-0-1 Kootenay 1-2-0-0
1st Period
1. Portland, Franczyk (Pouliot) :58
2. Portland, Petan (Franczyk, Viveiros) 3:50 pp
3. Portland, Swenson (Pouliot, Petan) 12:38 pp
4. Kootenay, Paulsen (Dirk, McKinlay) 17:06 pp
Penalties – Shirley Ktn (tripping) 2:13, Schellenberg Ktn (hooking) 4:31, Walker Port (interference) 6:59, Pearce Ktn (unsportsmanlike) 10:47, Martin Ktn (slashing) 12:05, Bench Port (too many men) 13:40, Vivieros Port (delay of game) 17:00, Dirk Ktn (slashing) 20:00.
2nd Period
5. Portland, Trott (De Leo, Pouliot) 1:41 pp
6. Portland, Walter (Leier) 10:49
7. Kootenay, Neibrandt (S.Reinhart, Descheneau) 12:17
8. Kootenay, Descheneau 2 (S.Reinhart, Wand) 14:51 pp
9. Portland, Parker (Bennefeld, Smith) 17:00
10. Portland, Leier (Trott, De Leo) 19:22
Penalties – Leier Port (hooking) 3:12, Benoit Ktn (hooking) 7:30, Leier Port (hooking) 13:06, Walter Port Schellenberg Ktn (fighting, game misconduct) 14:52.
3rd Period
11. Kootenay, McKinlay (S.Reinhart, Descheneau) :20
12. Portland, Pouliot (De Leo, Franczyk) 6:25 pp
13. Kootenay, Dirk (Neibrandt) 19:58 pp
Penalties – Smith Port (boarding) 3:10, Dirk Ktn (tripping) 6:11, Hanson Port (slashing) Martin Ktn (charging major, game misconduct) 7:26, Minville Port (fighting) Wand Ktn (instigator, fighting, game misconduct) 12:02, Castro Port (hooking)
Shots on goal by
Portland - 8 – 18 -
Kootenay – 8 - 7 -
Goal (shots-saves) – Portland: Schamerhorn (10-9) Burke (15-11) (9:49 second) Kootenay: Hoflin (17-13) Teskey (16-12) (9:49 second)
Power plays (goals-chances) – Portland: 4/9 Kootenay: 3/7
Referee – Sean Raphael
Linesmen – Jeremi Del Campo, Anthony Guzzo
Friday, September 9, 2011
Everett 3 Kootenay 1 Exhibition Game #2
Kennewick, Wash – The Kootenay ICE dropped to a 1-1-0-0 record in the preseason with a 3-1 loss to the Everett Silvertips this afternoon.
ICE had to play most of the game with 5 defenseman after Dylan Schellenberg received a game misconduct in a late 1st period fight.
In the 2nd period the ICE changed goalies as Wyatt Hoflin replaced Mackenzie Skapski.
Late in the 2nd period the ICE scored their only goal on a 4-on-3 powerplay as Eric Benoit, playing the point, got a shot through to the net and Elgin Pearce banged in the rebound.
The ICE had 13 rookies in the line-up.
After playing last night it was the clubs’ 2nd game is less than 16 hours.
Cranbrook hockey product Ryan Chynoweth was in the line-up and with the Silvertips youth movement he has a strong chance to stay with the club this season.
Former ICE netminder Taylor Dakers is now the goalie coach for the Silvertips.
ICE will play Portland on Saturday afternoon.
Rossignol – Pearce – Iron
Hurley – Shirley – Martin
Benoit – Philp – Johnas
Ismond – Descheneau – Wood-Shatz
Wand – Hubic
Neibrandt – Schellenberg
Simpson – Dirk
Skapski
Hoflin
Scratches – Teskey, Paulsen, S.Reinhart, McKinlay, Montgomery (injured), Cable (injured).
Everett 2-2-0-0 Kootenay 1-1-0-0
1st Period
No Scoring.
Penalties – Hurley Ktn (boarding) 2:31, Chynoweth Eve (slashing) 7:16, Wood-Shatz Ktn (tripping) 9:20, Bell Eve (check from behind, fighting) Schellenberg Ktn (instigator, fighting, game musconduct) 16:41.
2nd Period
1. Everett, McPhee (Bauml) 6:55
2. Everett, Fowlie (Winquist, Erricson) 14:13
3. Everett, Yadlowski 16:08
4. Kootenay, Pearce (Ismond, Benoit) 18:50 pp
Penalties – Ismond Ktn (slashing) 1:36, Wood-Shatz Ktn (hooking) 8:53, Walters Eve Wand Ktn (unsportsmanlike) 18:10, McPhee Eve (instigator, fighting, game misconduct) Hurley Ktn (fighting) 18:23, Fowlie Eve (slashing) 19:14.
3rd Period
No Scoring.
Penalties – Hoflin Ktn (playing the puck) 3:25, Urbaniak Eve (check from behind) 6:24, Giebel Eve (holding) 9:06, Yadlowski Eve (interference) 13:59, Neibrandt Ktn (unsportsmanlike) 14:49, Samoridny Eve (tripping) 17:50, Yadlowski Eve (boarding, fighting, game misconduct) Ismond Ktn (fighting, game misconduct) 18:30.
Shots on goal by
Everett - 13 – 18 – 9 = 40
Kootenay - 4 - 6 - 6 = 16
Goal (shots-saves) – Everett: Siemens (5-5) Desautels (11-10) (10:24 second) Kootenay: Skapski (22-21) Hoflin (18-16) (10:24 second)
Power plays (goals-chances) – Everett: 0/6 Kootenay: 1/8
Referee – Brett Iverson
Linesmen – Jason Michelbook, Trevor Shively
ICE had to play most of the game with 5 defenseman after Dylan Schellenberg received a game misconduct in a late 1st period fight.
In the 2nd period the ICE changed goalies as Wyatt Hoflin replaced Mackenzie Skapski.
Late in the 2nd period the ICE scored their only goal on a 4-on-3 powerplay as Eric Benoit, playing the point, got a shot through to the net and Elgin Pearce banged in the rebound.
The ICE had 13 rookies in the line-up.
After playing last night it was the clubs’ 2nd game is less than 16 hours.
Cranbrook hockey product Ryan Chynoweth was in the line-up and with the Silvertips youth movement he has a strong chance to stay with the club this season.
Former ICE netminder Taylor Dakers is now the goalie coach for the Silvertips.
ICE will play Portland on Saturday afternoon.
Rossignol – Pearce – Iron
Hurley – Shirley – Martin
Benoit – Philp – Johnas
Ismond – Descheneau – Wood-Shatz
Wand – Hubic
Neibrandt – Schellenberg
Simpson – Dirk
Skapski
Hoflin
Scratches – Teskey, Paulsen, S.Reinhart, McKinlay, Montgomery (injured), Cable (injured).
Everett 2-2-0-0 Kootenay 1-1-0-0
1st Period
No Scoring.
Penalties – Hurley Ktn (boarding) 2:31, Chynoweth Eve (slashing) 7:16, Wood-Shatz Ktn (tripping) 9:20, Bell Eve (check from behind, fighting) Schellenberg Ktn (instigator, fighting, game musconduct) 16:41.
2nd Period
1. Everett, McPhee (Bauml) 6:55
2. Everett, Fowlie (Winquist, Erricson) 14:13
3. Everett, Yadlowski 16:08
4. Kootenay, Pearce (Ismond, Benoit) 18:50 pp
Penalties – Ismond Ktn (slashing) 1:36, Wood-Shatz Ktn (hooking) 8:53, Walters Eve Wand Ktn (unsportsmanlike) 18:10, McPhee Eve (instigator, fighting, game misconduct) Hurley Ktn (fighting) 18:23, Fowlie Eve (slashing) 19:14.
3rd Period
No Scoring.
Penalties – Hoflin Ktn (playing the puck) 3:25, Urbaniak Eve (check from behind) 6:24, Giebel Eve (holding) 9:06, Yadlowski Eve (interference) 13:59, Neibrandt Ktn (unsportsmanlike) 14:49, Samoridny Eve (tripping) 17:50, Yadlowski Eve (boarding, fighting, game misconduct) Ismond Ktn (fighting, game misconduct) 18:30.
Shots on goal by
Everett - 13 – 18 – 9 = 40
Kootenay - 4 - 6 - 6 = 16
Goal (shots-saves) – Everett: Siemens (5-5) Desautels (11-10) (10:24 second) Kootenay: Skapski (22-21) Hoflin (18-16) (10:24 second)
Power plays (goals-chances) – Everett: 0/6 Kootenay: 1/8
Referee – Brett Iverson
Linesmen – Jason Michelbook, Trevor Shively
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Kootenay 5 Tri City 4 Exhibition Game #1
Kennewick, Wash – The Kootenay ICE beat Tri City 5-4 in WHL exhibition action on Thursday night.
ICE lone goal of the 1st period came on their 1st shot as Brendan Hurley won a race for the puck in the Americans zone for a 2-on-1 chance and fed Kurt Johnas in the slot who scored on a one timer through the goalies legs.
Early in the 2nd period the ICE scored on the powerplay as Jaedon Descheneau found the puck in the slot and showed patience before scoring with a snap shop on the stick side.
ICE tied the game 3-3 as Hurley battled to get the puck to the net and Sam Reinhart tucked in the loose puck in the crease behind the fallen goalie.
Midway through the 2nd period the ICE changed goalies as Mackenzie Skapski replaced Brett Teskey.
In the 3rd period the ICE tied the game 4-4 on a brief 5-on-3 powerplay as Sam Reinhart got his 2nd of the game on a scramble near the crease. Reinhart found the puck and raised it into the net.
The ICE got their 1st lead of the night as Luke Philp got the game winner on a rebound off a point shot from Spencer Wand and scored with a wrist shot high on the glove side.
ICE dressed 12 rookies and they scored all 5 of their goals.
ICE will play Everett on Friday afternoon.
I'll have updates on the radio, the blog and twitter.
Benoit – Wood Schatz – Philp
Hurley – Rossignol – Johnas
McKinlay – S.Reinhart – Iron
Shirley – Descheneau – Schellenberg
Simpson – Paulsen
Wand – Dirk
Neibrandt – Hubic
Teskey
Skapski
Scratches – Hoflin, Pearce, Jo.Martin, Ismond, Montgomery (injured), Cable (injured).
Tri City 2-1-0-0 Kootenay 1-0-0-0
1st Period
1. Tri City, Royer (M.Messier, Dow) :29
2. Kootenay, Johnas (Hurley) 4:54
3. Tri City, Dow (Moline) 5:23
4. Tri City, Wilgosh (Plutnar, Guenther) 11:57 pp
Penalties – Neibrandt Ktn (unsportsmanlike) 5:23, Hurley Ktn (high sticking) 7:02, Wand Ktn (roughing) 10:11, Williams TC (roughing) 12:41, Hurley Ktn (slashing) 15:37.
2nd Period
5. Kootenay, Descheneau (Philp, Hubic) 2:25 pp
6. Kootenay, S.Reinhart (Hurley, Iron) 4:08
Penalties – Hamonic TC (tripping) :31, Hurley Ktn (holding) 13:33.
3rd Period
7. Tri City, Dallman (Bosovich, Guenther) 1:59
8. Kootenay, S.Reinhart (2) (McKinlay, Neibrandt) 4:29 pp
9. Kootenay, Philp (Wand, Benoit) 18:12
Penalties – Nickles TC Hubic Ktn (roughing, fighting, game misconduct) :37, Schellenberg Ktn (check from behind) 2:24, Sutherland TC (check from behind) 2:34, Hamonic TC (holding) 4:05, M.Hughesman TC Simpson Ktn (fighting, game misconduct) 6:35.
Shots on goal by
Tri City - 15 – 8 – 6 = 29
Kootenay - 5 – 7 – 18 = 30
Goal (shots-saves) – Tri City: Comrie (30-25) Kootenay: Teskey (21-18) Skapski (8-7) (10:11 second)
Power plays (goals-chances) – Tri City: 1/6 Kootenay: 2/4
Referees – Brett Iverson, Trevor Hanson
Linesmen – Jason Michelbook, Trevor Shively
ICE lone goal of the 1st period came on their 1st shot as Brendan Hurley won a race for the puck in the Americans zone for a 2-on-1 chance and fed Kurt Johnas in the slot who scored on a one timer through the goalies legs.
Early in the 2nd period the ICE scored on the powerplay as Jaedon Descheneau found the puck in the slot and showed patience before scoring with a snap shop on the stick side.
ICE tied the game 3-3 as Hurley battled to get the puck to the net and Sam Reinhart tucked in the loose puck in the crease behind the fallen goalie.
Midway through the 2nd period the ICE changed goalies as Mackenzie Skapski replaced Brett Teskey.
In the 3rd period the ICE tied the game 4-4 on a brief 5-on-3 powerplay as Sam Reinhart got his 2nd of the game on a scramble near the crease. Reinhart found the puck and raised it into the net.
The ICE got their 1st lead of the night as Luke Philp got the game winner on a rebound off a point shot from Spencer Wand and scored with a wrist shot high on the glove side.
ICE dressed 12 rookies and they scored all 5 of their goals.
ICE will play Everett on Friday afternoon.
I'll have updates on the radio, the blog and twitter.
Benoit – Wood Schatz – Philp
Hurley – Rossignol – Johnas
McKinlay – S.Reinhart – Iron
Shirley – Descheneau – Schellenberg
Simpson – Paulsen
Wand – Dirk
Neibrandt – Hubic
Teskey
Skapski
Scratches – Hoflin, Pearce, Jo.Martin, Ismond, Montgomery (injured), Cable (injured).
Tri City 2-1-0-0 Kootenay 1-0-0-0
1st Period
1. Tri City, Royer (M.Messier, Dow) :29
2. Kootenay, Johnas (Hurley) 4:54
3. Tri City, Dow (Moline) 5:23
4. Tri City, Wilgosh (Plutnar, Guenther) 11:57 pp
Penalties – Neibrandt Ktn (unsportsmanlike) 5:23, Hurley Ktn (high sticking) 7:02, Wand Ktn (roughing) 10:11, Williams TC (roughing) 12:41, Hurley Ktn (slashing) 15:37.
2nd Period
5. Kootenay, Descheneau (Philp, Hubic) 2:25 pp
6. Kootenay, S.Reinhart (Hurley, Iron) 4:08
Penalties – Hamonic TC (tripping) :31, Hurley Ktn (holding) 13:33.
3rd Period
7. Tri City, Dallman (Bosovich, Guenther) 1:59
8. Kootenay, S.Reinhart (2) (McKinlay, Neibrandt) 4:29 pp
9. Kootenay, Philp (Wand, Benoit) 18:12
Penalties – Nickles TC Hubic Ktn (roughing, fighting, game misconduct) :37, Schellenberg Ktn (check from behind) 2:24, Sutherland TC (check from behind) 2:34, Hamonic TC (holding) 4:05, M.Hughesman TC Simpson Ktn (fighting, game misconduct) 6:35.
Shots on goal by
Tri City - 15 – 8 – 6 = 29
Kootenay - 5 – 7 – 18 = 30
Goal (shots-saves) – Tri City: Comrie (30-25) Kootenay: Teskey (21-18) Skapski (8-7) (10:11 second)
Power plays (goals-chances) – Tri City: 1/6 Kootenay: 2/4
Referees – Brett Iverson, Trevor Hanson
Linesmen – Jason Michelbook, Trevor Shively
ICE Start Preseason
The Kootenay ICE will travel to Tri City today and will play their 1st exhibition game of the season tonight against the Americans.
They'll play 3 games in less than 3 days as they'll meet Everett on Friday and Portland on Saturday.
ICE Roster will have 24 players available.
Goalies - Teskey, Skapski, Hoflin.
Defense - Dirk, Paulsen, Neibrandt, Simpson, Hubic, Wand.
Forwards - Rossignol, S.Reinhart, McKinlay, Pearce, Ismond, Benoit, Hurley, Schellenberg, Iron, Johnas, Descheneau, Philp, Wood-Schatz, Martin, Shirley.
Injured - Montgomery, Cable.
NHL camp - Lieuwen, Martin, Leach, M.Reinhart, Czerwonka, Antilla.
I'll have updates on the blog and twitter (internet permitting).
There'll be reports on the radio throughout the 3 days.
They'll play 3 games in less than 3 days as they'll meet Everett on Friday and Portland on Saturday.
ICE Roster will have 24 players available.
Goalies - Teskey, Skapski, Hoflin.
Defense - Dirk, Paulsen, Neibrandt, Simpson, Hubic, Wand.
Forwards - Rossignol, S.Reinhart, McKinlay, Pearce, Ismond, Benoit, Hurley, Schellenberg, Iron, Johnas, Descheneau, Philp, Wood-Schatz, Martin, Shirley.
Injured - Montgomery, Cable.
NHL camp - Lieuwen, Martin, Leach, M.Reinhart, Czerwonka, Antilla.
I'll have updates on the blog and twitter (internet permitting).
There'll be reports on the radio throughout the 3 days.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Home Opener Tickets
Cranbrook, BC – Jeff Chynoweth, General Manager of the Kootenay ICE Hockey Club, today announced tickets for the Home Opener on Saturday, September 24 against Calgary will go on sale Thursday, September 8 at 9:00 am.
"After the success of last year our Home Opener this season will be extra special. Fans will be greeted to a pyrotechnic show and the unveiling of the Eastern Conference and WHL Championship banners," commented Chynoweth.
Tickets for Tuesday, September 27 against Lethbridge and Friday, September 30 against Regina will also go on sale at the same time. Ticket prices for all regular season home games will be $20.00 for Adults, $15.00 for Seniors, $13.00 for Students, $11.00 for Youth plus applicable ticket service charges. Tickets may be purchased by phone at 250-417-0322 or at the Kootenay ICE Office Monday to Friday from 8:00am - 12:00 pm and 1:00pm - 5:00 pm.
Season Tickets for the upcoming season are still available to purchase until September 30.
"After the success of last year our Home Opener this season will be extra special. Fans will be greeted to a pyrotechnic show and the unveiling of the Eastern Conference and WHL Championship banners," commented Chynoweth.
Tickets for Tuesday, September 27 against Lethbridge and Friday, September 30 against Regina will also go on sale at the same time. Ticket prices for all regular season home games will be $20.00 for Adults, $15.00 for Seniors, $13.00 for Students, $11.00 for Youth plus applicable ticket service charges. Tickets may be purchased by phone at 250-417-0322 or at the Kootenay ICE Office Monday to Friday from 8:00am - 12:00 pm and 1:00pm - 5:00 pm.
Season Tickets for the upcoming season are still available to purchase until September 30.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Reach Out Program
The 2011 Reach Out Program is now underway.
The reach out program is a joint initiative between the Kootenay Ice hockey club, Kootenay Ice Greenbay committee and the lawfirm of Rella and Paolini. Community minded sponsors are invited to purchase special community priced season tickets that are in turn donated and distributed back into the area for children, adults and seniors that would not normally be able to attend a Kootenay Ice home game.
To become involved or for more information contact the Lawfirm of Rella and Paolini at 426-8981 or the Kootenay Ice Hockey club office at 417-0322.
The reach out program is a joint initiative between the Kootenay Ice hockey club, Kootenay Ice Greenbay committee and the lawfirm of Rella and Paolini. Community minded sponsors are invited to purchase special community priced season tickets that are in turn donated and distributed back into the area for children, adults and seniors that would not normally be able to attend a Kootenay Ice home game.
To become involved or for more information contact the Lawfirm of Rella and Paolini at 426-8981 or the Kootenay Ice Hockey club office at 417-0322.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
ICE Sign 1st Pick
As per history the ICE don't send out press releases whenever they sign a player to a contract but when you look at the training camp roster you can see which propects have signed.
It includes 15-year-old Colin Shirley who was selected in the 1st round of the 2011 Bantam Draft and will play some preseason games on the weekend trip to Tri City.
It includes 15-year-old Colin Shirley who was selected in the 1st round of the 2011 Bantam Draft and will play some preseason games on the weekend trip to Tri City.
ICE Roster Breakdwon
Goalies (4)
16 – Wyatt Hoflin,
17 – Mackenzie Skapski,
18 – Brett Teskey,
20 – Nathan Lieuwen,
Defensemen (8)
16 – Spencer Wand,
17 – Jeff Hubic, Mike Simpson,
18 – Jagger Dirk,
19 – Luke Paulsen, John Niebrandt, Joey Leach,
20 - James Martin,
Forwards (20)
15 – Colin Shirley,
16 – Sam Reinhart, Jaedon Descheneau, Luke Philp, Jesse Wood-Schatz, Jonathan Martin,
17 – Levi Cable, Jared Iron, Kurt Johnas,
18 – Brendan Hurley, Adam Rossignol, Eric Benoit, Dylan Schellenberg,
19 – Max Reinhart, Dylen McKinlay, Drew Czerwonka, Elgin Pearce, Brock Montgomery,
20 - Jesse Ismond, Joe Antilla,
16 – Wyatt Hoflin,
17 – Mackenzie Skapski,
18 – Brett Teskey,
20 – Nathan Lieuwen,
Defensemen (8)
16 – Spencer Wand,
17 – Jeff Hubic, Mike Simpson,
18 – Jagger Dirk,
19 – Luke Paulsen, John Niebrandt, Joey Leach,
20 - James Martin,
Forwards (20)
15 – Colin Shirley,
16 – Sam Reinhart, Jaedon Descheneau, Luke Philp, Jesse Wood-Schatz, Jonathan Martin,
17 – Levi Cable, Jared Iron, Kurt Johnas,
18 – Brendan Hurley, Adam Rossignol, Eric Benoit, Dylan Schellenberg,
19 – Max Reinhart, Dylen McKinlay, Drew Czerwonka, Elgin Pearce, Brock Montgomery,
20 - Jesse Ismond, Joe Antilla,
ICE Roster Update
Cranbrook, BC -- Jeff Chynoweth, General Manager of the Kootenay ICE Hockey Club, today announced the club has reduced their roster to 32 players.
The ICE have added the following players to their exhibition roster:
Mackenzie Skapski 17 Abbotsford, BC Goaltender
Wyatt Hoflin 16 Spruce Grove, AB Goaltender
Jeff Hubic 17 Regina, SK Defenseman
Mike Simpson 17 Abbotsford, BC Defenseman
Spencer Wand 16 Saskatoon, SK Defenseman
Dylan Schellenberg 18 Drumheller, AB Defenseman / Forward
Levi Cable 17 Hudson Bay, SK Forward
Jared Iron 17 Canoe Narrows, SK Forward
Kurt Johnas 17 Winnipeg, MB Forward
Sam Reinhart 16 West Vancouver, BC Forward
Jesse Wood-Schatz 16 Sherwood Park, AB Forward
Luke Philp 16 Canmore, AB Forward
Jonathon Martin 16 Winnipeg, MB Forward
Jaedon Descheneau 16 Edmonton, AB Forward
Collin Shirley 15 Saskatoon, SK Forward
The ICE are now carrying four goaltenders, eight defencemen and 20 forwards. Of those, six are attending NHL Camps (Nathan Lieuwen - Buffalo, Drew Czerwonka – Edmonton, Max Reinhart – Calgary, Joey Leach – Calgary, James Martin - Calgary, Joe Antilla - San Jose)
The ICE have added the following players to their exhibition roster:
Mackenzie Skapski 17 Abbotsford, BC Goaltender
Wyatt Hoflin 16 Spruce Grove, AB Goaltender
Jeff Hubic 17 Regina, SK Defenseman
Mike Simpson 17 Abbotsford, BC Defenseman
Spencer Wand 16 Saskatoon, SK Defenseman
Dylan Schellenberg 18 Drumheller, AB Defenseman / Forward
Levi Cable 17 Hudson Bay, SK Forward
Jared Iron 17 Canoe Narrows, SK Forward
Kurt Johnas 17 Winnipeg, MB Forward
Sam Reinhart 16 West Vancouver, BC Forward
Jesse Wood-Schatz 16 Sherwood Park, AB Forward
Luke Philp 16 Canmore, AB Forward
Jonathon Martin 16 Winnipeg, MB Forward
Jaedon Descheneau 16 Edmonton, AB Forward
Collin Shirley 15 Saskatoon, SK Forward
The ICE are now carrying four goaltenders, eight defencemen and 20 forwards. Of those, six are attending NHL Camps (Nathan Lieuwen - Buffalo, Drew Czerwonka – Edmonton, Max Reinhart – Calgary, Joey Leach – Calgary, James Martin - Calgary, Joe Antilla - San Jose)
ICE Intra Squad Game
Cranbrook, BC – The Kootenay ICE wrapped up training camp with their Intra Squad Game on Sunday afternoon.
Team Blue jumped up to a 3-0 1st period lead on a pair of goals by Eric Benoit.
Team White tied it 2ith 3 2nd period goals.
Jonathan Martin got the game winner in the final minute of the 3rd period.
1st Period
1. Blue, Schellenberg (Wood-Schatz, Czerwonka) 2:49
2. Blue, Benoit (Iron) 6:12
3. Blue, Benoit (2) 12:15 sh
Penalties – Blue Dirk (slashing) 11:50.
2nd Period
4. White, Elynuik (Rossignol) 5:17
5. White, Martin (Antilla) 12:36
6. White, Gray (Hurley) 18:52
Penalties – Blue Wand White Simpson (fighting) :03, White McKinlay (slashing) 16:52.
3rd Period
7. White, Jonathan Martin (James Martin) 19:09
Penalties – Blue Czerwonka (slashing) 6:39.
Shots on goal by
Blue - 9 – 9 – 8 = 26
White – 7 – 12 – 10 = 29
Goal (shots-saves) – Blue: Jayden Sittler (12-11) Wyatt Hofflin (17-13) White: Bronson Ammeter (12-9) Mackenzie Skapski (14-14)
Power plays (goals-chances) - Blue: 0/1 White: 0/2
Attendance – Over $1900 raised for Cranbrook and Kimberley United Way.
Team Blue jumped up to a 3-0 1st period lead on a pair of goals by Eric Benoit.
Team White tied it 2ith 3 2nd period goals.
Jonathan Martin got the game winner in the final minute of the 3rd period.
1st Period
1. Blue, Schellenberg (Wood-Schatz, Czerwonka) 2:49
2. Blue, Benoit (Iron) 6:12
3. Blue, Benoit (2) 12:15 sh
Penalties – Blue Dirk (slashing) 11:50.
2nd Period
4. White, Elynuik (Rossignol) 5:17
5. White, Martin (Antilla) 12:36
6. White, Gray (Hurley) 18:52
Penalties – Blue Wand White Simpson (fighting) :03, White McKinlay (slashing) 16:52.
3rd Period
7. White, Jonathan Martin (James Martin) 19:09
Penalties – Blue Czerwonka (slashing) 6:39.
Shots on goal by
Blue - 9 – 9 – 8 = 26
White – 7 – 12 – 10 = 29
Goal (shots-saves) – Blue: Jayden Sittler (12-11) Wyatt Hofflin (17-13) White: Bronson Ammeter (12-9) Mackenzie Skapski (14-14)
Power plays (goals-chances) - Blue: 0/1 White: 0/2
Attendance – Over $1900 raised for Cranbrook and Kimberley United Way.
ICE Intra Squad Rosters
Blue
G - Hoflin, Sittler
D - Wand, Murray, Dirk, Paulsen, Niebrandt
F - S.Renhart, Iron, Shirley, Schellenberg, Wood-Schatz, Morris, Philp, Ismond, Czerwonka, Sawicki, Benoit, M.Reinhart
White
G - Ammeter, Skapski,
D - Dube, Simpson, Martin, Krabben, Steenbergen, Leach
F - Pearce, Martin, McKinlay, Descheneau, Zborosky, Rossignol, Gray, Williams, Elynuik, Johnas, Antilla, Hurley
Injured - Montgomery, Faith, Cable.
G - Hoflin, Sittler
D - Wand, Murray, Dirk, Paulsen, Niebrandt
F - S.Renhart, Iron, Shirley, Schellenberg, Wood-Schatz, Morris, Philp, Ismond, Czerwonka, Sawicki, Benoit, M.Reinhart
White
G - Ammeter, Skapski,
D - Dube, Simpson, Martin, Krabben, Steenbergen, Leach
F - Pearce, Martin, McKinlay, Descheneau, Zborosky, Rossignol, Gray, Williams, Elynuik, Johnas, Antilla, Hurley
Injured - Montgomery, Faith, Cable.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Training Camp Day 4
Today is the final day for scrimmages with the players having their exit meetings after their last on-ice session.
The club will have their Intra Squad Game tomorrow at Noon and will feature mostly prospects and a few veterans.
Tomorrow the ICE will announce their preseason roster.
6 players will leave the ICE next week to attend NHL camps and will be unavailable for the preseason games next weekend. (Lieuwen, Martin, Leach, Reinhart, Czerwonka, Antilla)
From what I have seen, the new players who were expected to have a chance to make the club have had strong camps and will stick around for the exhibition games.
The club will have their Intra Squad Game tomorrow at Noon and will feature mostly prospects and a few veterans.
Tomorrow the ICE will announce their preseason roster.
6 players will leave the ICE next week to attend NHL camps and will be unavailable for the preseason games next weekend. (Lieuwen, Martin, Leach, Reinhart, Czerwonka, Antilla)
From what I have seen, the new players who were expected to have a chance to make the club have had strong camps and will stick around for the exhibition games.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Training Camp Day 3
ICE training camp has wrapped up for another day.
2 more scrimmages tomorrow and then the Intra Squad Game on Sunday at Noon.
Saturday, September 3
Team White vs. Team Black 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Team Blue vs. Team White 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Sunday, September 4
United Way Intrasquad Game 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
2 more scrimmages tomorrow and then the Intra Squad Game on Sunday at Noon.
Saturday, September 3
Team White vs. Team Black 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Team Blue vs. Team White 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Sunday, September 4
United Way Intrasquad Game 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
ICE Goalie Coach Justin Cardinal
The Kootenay ICE have 6 goalies at camp.
ICE Goalie Coach Justin Cardinal talks about the 4 goalies who are eligible to play in the WHL this season ... Nathan Lieuwen, Brett Teskey, Mackenzie Skapski and Wyatt Hoflin.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6WK5_IfNtg
ICE Goalie Coach Justin Cardinal talks about the 4 goalies who are eligible to play in the WHL this season ... Nathan Lieuwen, Brett Teskey, Mackenzie Skapski and Wyatt Hoflin.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6WK5_IfNtg
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Blue vs Black Scrimmage
Day # 2 is done for Kootenay ICE training camp. 2 more scrimmages tomorrow.
Friday, September 2
Team Black 9:00 am - 10:15 am
Team Blue vs. Team White 10:45 am – 12:45 pm
Goaltenders Specialty Session 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Team Black vs. Team Blue 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday, September 3
Team White vs. Team Black 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Team Blue vs. Team White 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Sunday, September 4
United Way Intrasquad Game 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Friday, September 2
Team Black 9:00 am - 10:15 am
Team Blue vs. Team White 10:45 am – 12:45 pm
Goaltenders Specialty Session 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Team Black vs. Team Blue 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday, September 3
Team White vs. Team Black 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Team Blue vs. Team White 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Sunday, September 4
United Way Intrasquad Game 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Sam Reinhart in the Top 10
Yahoo Sports has listed 10 new players in WHL to keep an eye on.
http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/juniorhockey/blog/buzzing_the_net/post/CHL-Countdown-Ten-new-faces-in-the-Dub-to-keep-?urn=juniorhockey-wp1371
http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/juniorhockey/blog/buzzing_the_net/post/CHL-Countdown-Ten-new-faces-in-the-Dub-to-keep-?urn=juniorhockey-wp1371
White vs Black Scrimmage
The 1st scrimmage of training camp took place today.
ICE don't make cuts during camp and will reduce their roster on Sunday after the Intra Squad Game.
Wyatt Hoflin
Mike Simpson
Jesse Wood-Schatz
ICE don't make cuts during camp and will reduce their roster on Sunday after the Intra Squad Game.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Kazuik on Camp Audio
Director of Scouting Garnet Kazuik on the 2011 training camp.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSbU7VAAdQ8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSbU7VAAdQ8
ICE Prospects
At ICE camp today the prospects had 2 scrimmages.
All the veterans and propects will now be split into 3 teams and take part in practices and scrimmages over the next 3 days.
Thursday, September 1
Team Blue Practice 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Team White vs. Team Black 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Team White Practice 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Team Blue vs. Team Black 6:45 pm – 8:45 pm
Friday, September 2
Team Black 9:00 am - 10:15 am
Team Blue vs. Team White 10:45 am – 12:45 pm
Goaltenders Specialty Session 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Team Black vs. Team Blue 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday, September 3
Team White vs. Team Black 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Team Blue vs. Team White 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Sunday, September 4
United Way Intrasquad Game 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
All the veterans and propects will now be split into 3 teams and take part in practices and scrimmages over the next 3 days.
Thursday, September 1
Team Blue Practice 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Team White vs. Team Black 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Team White Practice 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Team Blue vs. Team Black 6:45 pm – 8:45 pm
Friday, September 2
Team Black 9:00 am - 10:15 am
Team Blue vs. Team White 10:45 am – 12:45 pm
Goaltenders Specialty Session 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Team Black vs. Team Blue 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday, September 3
Team White vs. Team Black 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Team Blue vs. Team White 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Sunday, September 4
United Way Intrasquad Game 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
ICE Training Camp Roster
The ICE website has posted the 61 players at their training camp.
Here is the breakdown by position and ages.
The ICE have split the players into 3 teams and rosters are available at their scrimmages which start tomorrow.
Goalies (6)
15 – Bronson Ammeter, Jayden Sittler,
16 – Wyatt Hoflin,
17 – Mackenzie Skapski
18 – Brett Teskey,
19 –
20 – Nathan Lieuwen,
Defensemen (22)
15 – Jack Thomas, Carter Forsyth, Matt Murray, Jordan Steenbergen, Jake Dube, Joseph Leonidas,
16 – Garrett Johnston, Spencer Wand, Kyle Krabben, Tanner Faith,
17 – Garick Gray, Jeff Hubic, Mike Simpson,
18 – Jagger Dirk, Jared Wilson, Dylan Schellenberg, Timo Antilla,
19 – Luke Paulsen, John Niebrandt, Joey Leach, Nate Engart,
20 - James Martin,
Forwards (33)
15 – Ryler Rissling, Colin Shirley, Austin Adamson, Braden Jakubowski, Kyle O’Connor, Jackson Waniek, Carter Sawicki, Zachary Zborosky,
16 – Sam Reinhart, Ian Williams, Jaedon Descheneau, Jared Virtanen, Riley Derlago, Luke Philp, Jakson Elynuik, Douglas Murray, Jesse Wood-Schatz, Jonathan Martin, Paul Soubry,
17 – Lucas Oliver, Justin Derlago, Levi Cable, Jared Iron, Kurt Johnas,
18 – Brendan Hurley, Adam Rossignol, Eric Benoit,
19 – Max Reinhart, Dylen McKinlay, Drew Czerwonka, Elgin Pearce,
20 - Jesse Ismond, Joe Antilla,
Here is the breakdown by position and ages.
The ICE have split the players into 3 teams and rosters are available at their scrimmages which start tomorrow.
Goalies (6)
15 – Bronson Ammeter, Jayden Sittler,
16 – Wyatt Hoflin,
17 – Mackenzie Skapski
18 – Brett Teskey,
19 –
20 – Nathan Lieuwen,
Defensemen (22)
15 – Jack Thomas, Carter Forsyth, Matt Murray, Jordan Steenbergen, Jake Dube, Joseph Leonidas,
16 – Garrett Johnston, Spencer Wand, Kyle Krabben, Tanner Faith,
17 – Garick Gray, Jeff Hubic, Mike Simpson,
18 – Jagger Dirk, Jared Wilson, Dylan Schellenberg, Timo Antilla,
19 – Luke Paulsen, John Niebrandt, Joey Leach, Nate Engart,
20 - James Martin,
Forwards (33)
15 – Ryler Rissling, Colin Shirley, Austin Adamson, Braden Jakubowski, Kyle O’Connor, Jackson Waniek, Carter Sawicki, Zachary Zborosky,
16 – Sam Reinhart, Ian Williams, Jaedon Descheneau, Jared Virtanen, Riley Derlago, Luke Philp, Jakson Elynuik, Douglas Murray, Jesse Wood-Schatz, Jonathan Martin, Paul Soubry,
17 – Lucas Oliver, Justin Derlago, Levi Cable, Jared Iron, Kurt Johnas,
18 – Brendan Hurley, Adam Rossignol, Eric Benoit,
19 – Max Reinhart, Dylen McKinlay, Drew Czerwonka, Elgin Pearce,
20 - Jesse Ismond, Joe Antilla,
From the ICE Office
Cranbrook, BC – Jeff Chynoweth, General Manager of the Kootenay ICE Hockey Club, today announced eight players will be attending National Hockey League Training Camps.
Defenseman Brayden McNabb and Goaltender Nathan Liuewen will be attending the Buffalo Sabres Camp and Drew Czerwonka will be participating in the Edmonton Oilers Camp. Meanwhile, Cody Eakin will be attending Washington Capitals Camp and Max Reinhart and Joey Leach will be attending the Calgary Flames Camp. In addition, James Martin (Calgary) and Joe Antilla (San Jose) have each been invited to attend NHL Training Camps in September.
“It is very rewarding for any player to attend an NHL Training Camp. It will be a great learning experience for these eight players which will hopefully carry into the upcoming season”, added Chynoweth.
Defenseman Brayden McNabb and Goaltender Nathan Liuewen will be attending the Buffalo Sabres Camp and Drew Czerwonka will be participating in the Edmonton Oilers Camp. Meanwhile, Cody Eakin will be attending Washington Capitals Camp and Max Reinhart and Joey Leach will be attending the Calgary Flames Camp. In addition, James Martin (Calgary) and Joe Antilla (San Jose) have each been invited to attend NHL Training Camps in September.
“It is very rewarding for any player to attend an NHL Training Camp. It will be a great learning experience for these eight players which will hopefully carry into the upcoming season”, added Chynoweth.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
From The ICE Office
Cranbrook, BC – The Kootenay ICE Hockey Club will open their 2011 Western Hockey League Training Camp Wednesday, August 31 at 9:15 am. This year’s Training Camp will once again combine rookie-aged players (players born in 1996), with veteran players (players born in 1991 to 1995). All ice sessions will take place at the Cranbrook Rec Plex.
“Training Camp is an exciting start to the season. The camp provides the opportunity for our coaches and scouting staff to see and evaluate our recently drafted players, while monitoring the progress of our veteran and list players. With a smaller number of athletes attending camp, we expect the competition level to be very high,” commented Director of Scouting Garnet Kazuik.
A total of 61 are expected to participate in Training Camp, including 16 returning players from last year's Championship team. All Training Camp sessions will be open to the public.
2011 Kootenay ICE Training Camp Schedule
Wednesday, August 31
Prospect Session 9:15 am – 10:30 am
Veterans Practice 10:45 am – 12:00 pm
Goalies Session 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Prospect Session 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Thursday, September 1
Team Blue Practice 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Team White vs. Team Black 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Team White Practice 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Team Blue vs. Team Black 6:45 pm – 8:45 pm
Friday, September 2
Team Black 9:00 am - 10:15 am
Team Blue vs. Team White 10:45 am – 12:45 pm
Goaltenders Specialty Session 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Team Black vs. Team Blue 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday, September 3
Team White vs. Team Black 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Team Blue vs. Team White 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Sunday, September 4
United Way Intrasquad Game 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
“Training Camp is an exciting start to the season. The camp provides the opportunity for our coaches and scouting staff to see and evaluate our recently drafted players, while monitoring the progress of our veteran and list players. With a smaller number of athletes attending camp, we expect the competition level to be very high,” commented Director of Scouting Garnet Kazuik.
A total of 61 are expected to participate in Training Camp, including 16 returning players from last year's Championship team. All Training Camp sessions will be open to the public.
2011 Kootenay ICE Training Camp Schedule
Wednesday, August 31
Prospect Session 9:15 am – 10:30 am
Veterans Practice 10:45 am – 12:00 pm
Goalies Session 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Prospect Session 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Thursday, September 1
Team Blue Practice 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Team White vs. Team Black 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Team White Practice 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Team Blue vs. Team Black 6:45 pm – 8:45 pm
Friday, September 2
Team Black 9:00 am - 10:15 am
Team Blue vs. Team White 10:45 am – 12:45 pm
Goaltenders Specialty Session 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Team Black vs. Team Blue 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday, September 3
Team White vs. Team Black 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Team Blue vs. Team White 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Sunday, September 4
United Way Intrasquad Game 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Monday, August 29, 2011
ICE Training Camp
ICE Training camp officially starts on Wednesday but the veterans will have a few on-ice sessions and their fitness testing over the next couple of days.
It’s going to be quite a battle in goaltending as the club has 3 netminders with WHL experience.
WHL Playoff MVP Nathan Lieuwen is 20-years-old and a draft pick of the Buffalo Sabres.
The Sabres could keep him in their minor league system.
Lieuwen had hernia surgery after the playoffs and is now completely healthy.
18-year-old Brett Teskey played in 18 games last year and had 9 wins and 2 shutouts.
17-year-old Mackenzie Skapski played in 3 games last year and has shown he is ready to be in the WHL.
16-year-old Wyatt Hoflin was a 2nd round pick in 2010 and the club was really happy with his progress last season.
If Lieuwen returns it’s a battle to see who is the back-up.
If he doesn’t the ICE will have 2 goalies under the age of 19 and would be the youngest in the WHL.
The club has 5 returning defensemen as they lose Captain Brayden McNabb and the traded Hayden Rintoul.
20-year-old defenseman James Martin has been rewarded for a strong season with an invite to the Calgary Flames camp.
19-year-old Joey Leach, a Flames draft pick will have an expanded role this season.
19-year-old Luke Paulsen will be in his 3rd season with ICE.
19-year-old John Niebrandt played forward and defense last year.
18-year-old Jagger Dirk will be looked upon to help with some offence from the blueline.
3 prospects played for the club in call-ups last year including 17-year-old Mike Simpson who appeared in 4 games, 17-year-old Jeff Hubic played in 3 games and 16-year-old Tanner Faith suited up for 4 games.
Because of an injury 18-year-old Dylan Schellenberg didn’t attend last years camp but should get a long look this year.
Last year the ICE had 2 forward spots available, this year with the departures of Fraser, King, Boomer, Eakin and possibly Joe Antilla or Jesse Ismond to the overage situation, the club could have up to 5 new forwards.
The returnees include 19-year-olds Drew Czerwonka, Max Reinhart, Elgin Pearce, Brock Montgomery had hernia surgery and is out until October and the newly acquired Dylan McKinlay.
18-year-olds Brendan Hurley, Adam Rossignol and Eric Benoit will have a chance to play on the 2nd and 3rd lines.
16-year-old Sam Reinhart is a given to make the club.
Prospects that are expected to challenge for a spot include 17-year-olds Levi Cable who played in 4 games last year, Jared Iron, Kurt Johnas and 16-year-olds Jaedon Descheneau, Jonathan Martin and Luke Philp.
It’s going to be quite a battle in goaltending as the club has 3 netminders with WHL experience.
WHL Playoff MVP Nathan Lieuwen is 20-years-old and a draft pick of the Buffalo Sabres.
The Sabres could keep him in their minor league system.
Lieuwen had hernia surgery after the playoffs and is now completely healthy.
18-year-old Brett Teskey played in 18 games last year and had 9 wins and 2 shutouts.
17-year-old Mackenzie Skapski played in 3 games last year and has shown he is ready to be in the WHL.
16-year-old Wyatt Hoflin was a 2nd round pick in 2010 and the club was really happy with his progress last season.
If Lieuwen returns it’s a battle to see who is the back-up.
If he doesn’t the ICE will have 2 goalies under the age of 19 and would be the youngest in the WHL.
The club has 5 returning defensemen as they lose Captain Brayden McNabb and the traded Hayden Rintoul.
20-year-old defenseman James Martin has been rewarded for a strong season with an invite to the Calgary Flames camp.
19-year-old Joey Leach, a Flames draft pick will have an expanded role this season.
19-year-old Luke Paulsen will be in his 3rd season with ICE.
19-year-old John Niebrandt played forward and defense last year.
18-year-old Jagger Dirk will be looked upon to help with some offence from the blueline.
3 prospects played for the club in call-ups last year including 17-year-old Mike Simpson who appeared in 4 games, 17-year-old Jeff Hubic played in 3 games and 16-year-old Tanner Faith suited up for 4 games.
Because of an injury 18-year-old Dylan Schellenberg didn’t attend last years camp but should get a long look this year.
Last year the ICE had 2 forward spots available, this year with the departures of Fraser, King, Boomer, Eakin and possibly Joe Antilla or Jesse Ismond to the overage situation, the club could have up to 5 new forwards.
The returnees include 19-year-olds Drew Czerwonka, Max Reinhart, Elgin Pearce, Brock Montgomery had hernia surgery and is out until October and the newly acquired Dylan McKinlay.
18-year-olds Brendan Hurley, Adam Rossignol and Eric Benoit will have a chance to play on the 2nd and 3rd lines.
16-year-old Sam Reinhart is a given to make the club.
Prospects that are expected to challenge for a spot include 17-year-olds Levi Cable who played in 4 games last year, Jared Iron, Kurt Johnas and 16-year-olds Jaedon Descheneau, Jonathan Martin and Luke Philp.
Blue-White Game
Cranbrook, BC – Jeff Chynoweth, General Manager of the Kootenay ICE Hockey Club, today announced all proceeds from the 13th annual Blue-White Intrasquad Game will once again be donated to the Cranbrook and Kimberley United Way.
The Blue-White game will be played at the Cranbrook Rec Plex on Sunday, September 4 at 12:00 pm. The game will feature players who are competing to earn a spot on the 2011-2012 roster along with top draft choices.
“We are continuing with the tradition of partnering with charitable organizations within our community. Over the past 12 years almost $26,000.00 has been raised for the Cranbrook United Way through this event,” said Chynoweth.
The cost to attend the Blue-White game will be a minimum donation to the Cranbrook and Kimberley United Way of $5.00 per person.
The Blue-White game will be played at the Cranbrook Rec Plex on Sunday, September 4 at 12:00 pm. The game will feature players who are competing to earn a spot on the 2011-2012 roster along with top draft choices.
“We are continuing with the tradition of partnering with charitable organizations within our community. Over the past 12 years almost $26,000.00 has been raised for the Cranbrook United Way through this event,” said Chynoweth.
The cost to attend the Blue-White game will be a minimum donation to the Cranbrook and Kimberley United Way of $5.00 per person.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
WHL Trade
Regina acquired Campbell Elynuik from Everett for a sixth-round pick in the 2012 bantam draft.
ICE prospect Jakson Elynuik is Campbell's younger brother. He is a 16-year-old forward and was selected in the 7th round of the 2010 Bantam Draft.
ICE prospect Jakson Elynuik is Campbell's younger brother. He is a 16-year-old forward and was selected in the 7th round of the 2010 Bantam Draft.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
ICE Rings
My camera doesn't do justice as to how beautiful the ICE Championship ring is, but here is a pic so you know what it looks like.
This is just the top of the ring, as both sides have special designs.
This years ring is white gold as compared to the 2002 Memorial Cup ring.
This is just the top of the ring, as both sides have special designs.
This years ring is white gold as compared to the 2002 Memorial Cup ring.
ICE Golf Wrap-up
The Kootenay ICE held their golf tournament yesterday at the Cranbrook Golf course.
The team led by Director of Scouting Garnet Kazuik finished in 1st place. The highlight of the evening was GM Jeff Chynoweth handing out the WHL Championship rings to the players and staff.
More money was raised with the auction which included jersey's of Cody Eakin and Brayden McNabb, plus some Memorial Cup items.
The event was a fundraiser for the Education Fund.
The clubs training camp starts on Wednesday.
The team led by Director of Scouting Garnet Kazuik finished in 1st place. The highlight of the evening was GM Jeff Chynoweth handing out the WHL Championship rings to the players and staff.
More money was raised with the auction which included jersey's of Cody Eakin and Brayden McNabb, plus some Memorial Cup items.
The event was a fundraiser for the Education Fund.
The clubs training camp starts on Wednesday.
Friday, August 26, 2011
ICE Golf
Special day today as the Kootenay ICE hold their Golf Tournament.
It's the biggest fundraiser of the year for the ICE Education Fund.
It's been held every year since the club moved to Cranbrook except 2 years ago when they skipped a year.
A couple of the players who will be using the Fund this year and will be on the course today are Steve DaSilva and Eric Frere.
Later tonight the event will include a silent auction and a live auction with some great items up for bid.
It's the biggest fundraiser of the year for the ICE Education Fund.
It's been held every year since the club moved to Cranbrook except 2 years ago when they skipped a year.
A couple of the players who will be using the Fund this year and will be on the course today are Steve DaSilva and Eric Frere.
Later tonight the event will include a silent auction and a live auction with some great items up for bid.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
ICE Extend Contracts
Cranbrook, BC -- Jeff Chynoweth, General Manager of the Kootenay ICE Hockey Club, today announced the Club has picked up the option year on the contracts for Director of Scouting Garnet Kazuik, Head Coach Kris Knoblauch and Assistant Coaches Todd Johnson and Jerry Bancks through the 2012-2013 season.
“We are very happy that each of these individuals will remain with our Hockey Club for the next two years. The success we have maintained over the past 13 years both on and off the ice can partially be attributed to having good people in key positions. Stability and continuity is the key to any successful organization and these four gentlemen are a big part of what we are all trying to achieve”, continued Chynoweth.
Garnet Kazuik is finishing up his fourth season as Director of Scouting for the ICE. He also spent two years (2005 – 2007) as an Alberta Scout for the Club. Garnet played in the Western Hockey League with the Brandon Wheat Kings, Moose Jaw Warriors and Regina Pats (1984-1987).
Kris Knoblauch came on board with the Club as Assistant Coach in August of 2007 and became the fifth Head Coach in franchise history last season. In his rookie season, Kris led the ICE to their third WHL Championship in 11 years posting a 16-3 record in the playoffs. He played three seasons in the Western Hockey League and was a member of both the Edmonton (1997-1998) and Kootenay ICE (1988-1999). He also played with the Red Deer Rebels (1996-1997) and Lethbridge Hurricanes (1998-1999) before playing five years with the University of Alberta Golden Bears while obtaining his Bachelor of Education degree.
Todd Johnson joined the organization last August. He played three seasons in the WHL with the Moose Jaw Warriors (1990-1991), Kamloops Blazers (1991-1992) and Red Deer Rebels (1992-1993). Todd played five years at the University of Calgary (1993-1998) and obtained a Bachelor of Education degree.
Jerry Bancks has been with the organization since August 2010. He has been involved with hockey in Kimberley for a number of years, including two different stints as Assistant Coach with the Kimberley Dynamiters. Jerry played two years in the Western Canada Hockey League with the Lethbridge Broncos and Calgary Centennials (1974-1976). He also achieved a Bachelor of Physical Education and Bachelorof Education degrees at the University of Calgary.
“We are very happy that each of these individuals will remain with our Hockey Club for the next two years. The success we have maintained over the past 13 years both on and off the ice can partially be attributed to having good people in key positions. Stability and continuity is the key to any successful organization and these four gentlemen are a big part of what we are all trying to achieve”, continued Chynoweth.
Garnet Kazuik is finishing up his fourth season as Director of Scouting for the ICE. He also spent two years (2005 – 2007) as an Alberta Scout for the Club. Garnet played in the Western Hockey League with the Brandon Wheat Kings, Moose Jaw Warriors and Regina Pats (1984-1987).
Kris Knoblauch came on board with the Club as Assistant Coach in August of 2007 and became the fifth Head Coach in franchise history last season. In his rookie season, Kris led the ICE to their third WHL Championship in 11 years posting a 16-3 record in the playoffs. He played three seasons in the Western Hockey League and was a member of both the Edmonton (1997-1998) and Kootenay ICE (1988-1999). He also played with the Red Deer Rebels (1996-1997) and Lethbridge Hurricanes (1998-1999) before playing five years with the University of Alberta Golden Bears while obtaining his Bachelor of Education degree.
Todd Johnson joined the organization last August. He played three seasons in the WHL with the Moose Jaw Warriors (1990-1991), Kamloops Blazers (1991-1992) and Red Deer Rebels (1992-1993). Todd played five years at the University of Calgary (1993-1998) and obtained a Bachelor of Education degree.
Jerry Bancks has been with the organization since August 2010. He has been involved with hockey in Kimberley for a number of years, including two different stints as Assistant Coach with the Kimberley Dynamiters. Jerry played two years in the Western Canada Hockey League with the Lethbridge Broncos and Calgary Centennials (1974-1976). He also achieved a Bachelor of Physical Education and Bachelorof Education degrees at the University of Calgary.
ICE Golf
The Kootenay ICE golf tournament is set to go for tomorrow.
It'll be an extra special evening as the players will receive their Championship Rings at the dinner.
All of the players from last years WHL Championship roster will be in attendance except for Kevin King, Steele Boomer and the traded Hayden Rintoul.
Former Captains Steve DaSilva, Colin Sinclair and Adam Cracknell are also attending.
The event is a fundraiser for the ICE Education Fund.
It'll be an extra special evening as the players will receive their Championship Rings at the dinner.
All of the players from last years WHL Championship roster will be in attendance except for Kevin King, Steele Boomer and the traded Hayden Rintoul.
Former Captains Steve DaSilva, Colin Sinclair and Adam Cracknell are also attending.
The event is a fundraiser for the ICE Education Fund.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
ICE New Trainer
Cranbrook, BC -- Jeff Chynoweth, General Manager of the Kootenay ICE Hockey Club, today announced the Club has hired Cory Cameron as their new Athletic Therapist.
“It is not easy finding a qualified and experienced Athletic Therapist, but we feel Cory will be a welcome addition to our staff. He comes highly recommended to our organization and will be a important fixture between the Coaching Staff and the players,” continued Chynoweth.
A native of Revelstoke, BC, Cory joins the ICE after spending six years working as a Rehabilitation Consultant with Crash Conditioning in Calgary. He has worked previously in the WHL with the Vancouver Giants as Head Athletic Trainer (2006-2009) and as an Assistant Trainer with the Calgary Hitmen (2004-2006).
“It is not easy finding a qualified and experienced Athletic Therapist, but we feel Cory will be a welcome addition to our staff. He comes highly recommended to our organization and will be a important fixture between the Coaching Staff and the players,” continued Chynoweth.
A native of Revelstoke, BC, Cory joins the ICE after spending six years working as a Rehabilitation Consultant with Crash Conditioning in Calgary. He has worked previously in the WHL with the Vancouver Giants as Head Athletic Trainer (2006-2009) and as an Assistant Trainer with the Calgary Hitmen (2004-2006).
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
WHL Training Camp Dates
Brandon
30-Aug-11
2-Sep-11
Westman Place
Calgary
26-Aug-11
28-Aug-11
Don Hartman Sportsplex
Edmonton
25-Aug-11
29-Aug-11
Jubilee Rec Centre (Ft. Sask., AB)
Everett
24-Aug-11
24-Aug-11
Everett Events Center
Kamloops
26-Aug-11
26-Aug-11
Interior Savings Centre
Kelowna
24-Aug-11
29-Aug-11
Prospera Place
Kootenay
31-Aug-11
31-Aug-11
Cranbrook Rec Plex
Lethbridge
31-Aug-11
31-Aug-11
Adams Ice Centre (Lethbridge, AB)
Medicine Hat
25-Aug-11
28-Aug-11
Medicine Hat Arena
Moose Jaw
N/A
24-Aug-11
Moose Jaw Downtown Events Centre
Portland
24-Aug-11
24-Aug-11
Winterhawks Skating Centre
Prince Albert
25-Aug-11
25-Aug-11
Art Hauser Centre
Prince George
26-Aug-11
26-Aug-11
CN Centre
Red Deer
27-Aug-11
27-Aug-11
ENMAX Centrium
Regina
25-Aug-11
25-Aug-11
Cooperators-Evraz Place
Saskatoon
24-Aug-11
24-Aug-11
Martensville, SK
Seattle
25-Aug-11
27-Aug-11
ShoWare Centre
Spokane
24-Aug-11
25-Aug-11
Spokane Arena
Swift Current
24-Aug-11
24-Aug-11
Credit Union i-plex
Tri-City
24-Aug-11
24-Aug-11
Toyota Centre
Vancouver
25-Aug-11
25-Aug-11
Ladner Leisure Centre
Victoria
24-Aug-11
28-Aug-11
Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
30-Aug-11
2-Sep-11
Westman Place
Calgary
26-Aug-11
28-Aug-11
Don Hartman Sportsplex
Edmonton
25-Aug-11
29-Aug-11
Jubilee Rec Centre (Ft. Sask., AB)
Everett
24-Aug-11
24-Aug-11
Everett Events Center
Kamloops
26-Aug-11
26-Aug-11
Interior Savings Centre
Kelowna
24-Aug-11
29-Aug-11
Prospera Place
Kootenay
31-Aug-11
31-Aug-11
Cranbrook Rec Plex
Lethbridge
31-Aug-11
31-Aug-11
Adams Ice Centre (Lethbridge, AB)
Medicine Hat
25-Aug-11
28-Aug-11
Medicine Hat Arena
Moose Jaw
N/A
24-Aug-11
Moose Jaw Downtown Events Centre
Portland
24-Aug-11
24-Aug-11
Winterhawks Skating Centre
Prince Albert
25-Aug-11
25-Aug-11
Art Hauser Centre
Prince George
26-Aug-11
26-Aug-11
CN Centre
Red Deer
27-Aug-11
27-Aug-11
ENMAX Centrium
Regina
25-Aug-11
25-Aug-11
Cooperators-Evraz Place
Saskatoon
24-Aug-11
24-Aug-11
Martensville, SK
Seattle
25-Aug-11
27-Aug-11
ShoWare Centre
Spokane
24-Aug-11
25-Aug-11
Spokane Arena
Swift Current
24-Aug-11
24-Aug-11
Credit Union i-plex
Tri-City
24-Aug-11
24-Aug-11
Toyota Centre
Vancouver
25-Aug-11
25-Aug-11
Ladner Leisure Centre
Victoria
24-Aug-11
28-Aug-11
Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
Monday, August 22, 2011
10 Things I Think I Think
1. I think Sunny and +28 for Friday makes it's a perfect day for the ICE Golf Tournament. It's a big fundraiser for the Scholarship Fund.
2. I think it's hard to believe the WHL regular season starts 1 month from today as on Thursday September 22nd Moose Jaw will open their new building against Brandon.
3. I think I'd like to see you at the ICE training camp which starts next week at the Rec-Plex. It's free air conditioning. I'll have complete schedule details soon. Blue-White will be on Sunday September 4th.
4. I think you'll be hearing a new but familiar voice doing colour commentary on the ICE radio broadcasts this season. George Watson has returned to China for another year and we thank him for his dedicated contributions the past few years. We are planning on having Kyle Christensen doing Post-Game interviews from the benches and a few games of guest analyst work. Who is the new person? That will be revealed soon. That is what we call a tease in the radio business.
5. I think the ICE are very happy with their goaltending depth. They have 3 with WHL experience (Lieuwen, Teskey, Skapski) and a prospect (Hoflin)who is coming off a great year.
6. I think the ICE are happy with their defenseman depth considering they lost McNabb (graduated) and Rintoul (traded). Big holes to fill but in junior hockey you expect that year-after-year.
7. I think the ICE are happy with their forwards depth but would like one more top-6 guy. If they trade Antilla or Ismond to finalize the over-ager situation their biggest need is someone on the 2nd line that can score. The top line is solid, the 3rd and 4th lines will feature veterans sprinkled with a few rookies.
8. I think it'll be strange to see Cory Clouston on the visitors bench at the Rec-Plex. That doesn't happen until January 24th.
9. I think I'm enjoying the world of twitter. If you haven't yet, follow JHollick_Ice.
10. I think these are my non-hockey thoughts.
a) This summer I've learned 95% of drivers don't understand what a passing lane is.
b) The only bad thing from the summer holidays was the 1 1/2-2 hour line-up at the Kingsgate border crossing. Over the years it was never longer that 10 minutes. Can't get the new building built quick enough.
c) It's amazing to see how many people are happy to see the Roughriders struggling this year. Are they the Yankees of the CFL? Either you love them or hate them I guess.
2. I think it's hard to believe the WHL regular season starts 1 month from today as on Thursday September 22nd Moose Jaw will open their new building against Brandon.
3. I think I'd like to see you at the ICE training camp which starts next week at the Rec-Plex. It's free air conditioning. I'll have complete schedule details soon. Blue-White will be on Sunday September 4th.
4. I think you'll be hearing a new but familiar voice doing colour commentary on the ICE radio broadcasts this season. George Watson has returned to China for another year and we thank him for his dedicated contributions the past few years. We are planning on having Kyle Christensen doing Post-Game interviews from the benches and a few games of guest analyst work. Who is the new person? That will be revealed soon. That is what we call a tease in the radio business.
5. I think the ICE are very happy with their goaltending depth. They have 3 with WHL experience (Lieuwen, Teskey, Skapski) and a prospect (Hoflin)who is coming off a great year.
6. I think the ICE are happy with their defenseman depth considering they lost McNabb (graduated) and Rintoul (traded). Big holes to fill but in junior hockey you expect that year-after-year.
7. I think the ICE are happy with their forwards depth but would like one more top-6 guy. If they trade Antilla or Ismond to finalize the over-ager situation their biggest need is someone on the 2nd line that can score. The top line is solid, the 3rd and 4th lines will feature veterans sprinkled with a few rookies.
8. I think it'll be strange to see Cory Clouston on the visitors bench at the Rec-Plex. That doesn't happen until January 24th.
9. I think I'm enjoying the world of twitter. If you haven't yet, follow JHollick_Ice.
10. I think these are my non-hockey thoughts.
a) This summer I've learned 95% of drivers don't understand what a passing lane is.
b) The only bad thing from the summer holidays was the 1 1/2-2 hour line-up at the Kingsgate border crossing. Over the years it was never longer that 10 minutes. Can't get the new building built quick enough.
c) It's amazing to see how many people are happy to see the Roughriders struggling this year. Are they the Yankees of the CFL? Either you love them or hate them I guess.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
ICE Prospects
ICE Training Camp starts the week of August 29th.
Here is a list of the prospects on the ICE list.
There will also be other players invited to camp who are not on the 50-player list.
Not all of the players invited will show up and I'll have updates on all of that once the camp starts.
Bronson Ammeter
15 year old goalie
Mar 2/96
Starbuck, Man
9th round pick in 2011 Bantam Draft
Manitoba AA Bantam
Wyatt Hoflin
16 year old goalie
Jan 31/95
Stony Plain, Alb
2nd round pick in 2010 Bantam Draft
Alberta AAA Midget St. Albert 9-4-0 2.99 .882% 1 SO
Mackenzie Skapski
17 year old goalie
June 15/94
Abbotsford, BC
3rd round pick in 2009 Bantam Draft
PIJHL Ridge Meadows 21 GP 6-11-0 4.56 .890% 1 SO
Playoffs 6 GP 3-3 2.84 .934%
Kootenay ICE 2 GP 1-1-0-0 2.95 .902%
Cole DePape
16 year old defenseman
July 20/95
Winnipeg, Man
4th round pick in 2010 Bantam Draft
Manitoba AAA Midget Winnipeg 24 GP 3-4-7 38pm
Jake Dube
15 year old defenseman
Apr 3/96
Cochrane, Alb
5th round pick in 2011 Bantam Draft
Alberta AAA Bantam Airdrie 33 GP 3-21-24 18pm
Nate Engert
19 year old defenseman
May 10/92
Red Deer, Alb
AJHL St. Albert 17 GP 0-2-2 30pm
Playoffs 3 GP 0-0-0 17pm
QMJHL Cape Breton 18 GP 0-0-0 9pm
Tanner Faith
16 year old defenseman
Oct 5/95
Wilcox, Sask
2nd round pick in 2010 Bantam Draft
Sask AAA Midget Notre Dame 29 GP 4-5-9 32pm
Kootenay ICE 4 GP 0-0-0 2pm
Carter Forsyth
15 year old defenseman
Apr 27/96
Swift Current, Sask
6th round pick in 2011 Bantam Draft
Sask AA Bantam Swift Current 20 GP 5-8-13 55pm
Jeff Hubic
17 year old defenseman
Mar 28/94
Regina, Sask
4th round pick 2009 Bantam Draft
Sask AAA Midget Tisdale 41 GP 1-5-6 70pm
Playoffs 3 GP 0-2-2 6pm
Kootenay ICE 3 GP 0-0-0 0pm
Kyle Krabben
16 year old defenseman
Mar 25/95
Calgary, Alb
6th round pick in 2010 Bantam Draft
Alberta AAA Midget Calgary 31 GP 5-12-17 32pm
Joseph Leonidas
15 year old defenseman
June 24/96
Calgary, Alb
11th round pick in 2011 Bantam Draft
Alberta AA Bantam Calgary 28 GP 13-7-20 74pm
Matthew Murray
15 year old defenseman
July 23/96
Kamloops, BC
4t round pick in 2011 Bantam Draft
BC AAA Bantam Kamloops 51 GP 14-20-34
Dylan Schellenberg
18 year old defenseman
Mar 22/93
Drumheller, Alb
8th round pick in 2008 Bantam Draft
AJHL Drumheller 31 GP 2-3-5 134pm
Playoffs 4 GP 0-0-0 22pm
Mike Simpson
17 year old defenseman
Mar 30/94
Semiahmoo, BC
6th round pick in 2009 Bantam Draft
PIJHL Delta/Port Moody 37 GP 3-7-10 81pm
Playoffs 13 GP 1-2-3 8pm
Kootenay ICE 4 GP 0-0-0 4pm
Jordan Steenbergen
15 year old defenseman
Jan 18/96
Sylvan Lake, Alb
3rd round pick in 2011 Bantam Draft
Alberta AAA Bantam Red Deer 31 GP 5-12-17 110pm
Jack Thomas
15 year old defenseman
Jan 17/96
Calgary, Alb
12th round pick in 2011 Bantam Draft
Alberta AAA Bantam Calgary 27 GP 2-10-12 30pm
Spencer Wand
16 year old defenseman
Apr 8/95
Shaunavon, Sask
4th round pick in 2010 Bantam Draft
Sask AAA Midget Tisdale 27 GP 2-11-13 56pm
Playoffs 3 GP 0-0-0 12pm
Michael King
18 year old defenseman
Jan 22/93
Prince George, BC
3rd round pick in 2008 Bantam Draft
Committed to Colorado College
BCHL Westside 48 GP 5-18-23 22pm
Playoffs 13 GP 1-2-3 17pm
Levi Cable
17 year old forward
Aug 31/94
Hudson Bay, Sask
Sask AAA Midget Yorkton 40 GP 26-26-52 26pm
Playoffs 4 GP 0-1-1 0pm
Kootenay ICE 4 GP 0-0-0 2pm
Jaedon Descheneau
16 year old forward
Feb 22/95
Edmonton, Alb
3rd round pick in 2010 Bantam Draft
Alberta AAA Midget Leduc 31 GP 15-20-35 40pm
Jakson Elynuik
16 year old forward
Feb 28/95
Calgary, Alb
7th round pick in 2010 Bantam Draft
Alberta AAA Midget Calgary 27 GP 22-14-36 40pm
Jared Iron
17 year old forward
Mar 27/94
Canoe Narrows, Sask
8th round pick in 2009 Bantam Draft
Sask AAA Midget Beardy's 41 GP 28-20-48 18pm
SJHL La Ronge Playoffs 2 GP 0-0-0 0pm
Braden Jakubowski
15 year old forward
Apr 16/96
Leduc, Alb
10th round pick in 201 Bantam Draft
Alberta AAA Bantam Leduc 33 GP 28-32-60 40pm
Kurt Johnas
17 year old forward
May 21/94
Winnipeg, Man
5th round pick in 2009 Bantam Draft
Manitoba AAA Midget Winnipeg 25 GP 17-21-38 40pm
Sam Johnson
17 year old forward
June 14/94
Okotoks, Alb
Alberta AAA Midget UFA 34 GP 23-16-39 14pm
Jonathan Martin
16 year old forward
Aug 23/95
Winnipeg, Man
7th round pick in 2010 Bantam Draft
Manitoba AAA Midget Winnipeg 29 GP 24-13-37 84pm
Doug Morris
16 year old forward
May 8/95
Beaumont, Alb
Alberta AAA Midget Leduc 28 GP 16-16-32 54pm
Kyle O’Connor
15 year old forward
Jan 30/96
Calgary Alb
4th round pick in 2011 Bantam Draft
Alberta AAA Bantam Calgary 30 GP 17-13-30 38pm
Luke Philp
16 year old forward
Oct 6/95
Canmore, Alb
3rd round pick in 2010 Bantam Draft
Alberta AAA Midget UFA 33 GP 20-33-53 16pm
Ryley Risling
15 year old forward
May 9/96
Medicine Hat, Alb
7th round pick in 2011 Bantam Draft
Alberta AAA Bantam Medicine Hat 23 GP 15-18-33 47pm
Collin Shirley
15 year old forward
Mar 16/96
Saskatoon, Sask
1st round pick in 2011 Bantam Draft
Sask AA Bantam Saskatoon 45 GP 63-39-102
Jared Virtanen
15 year old forward
June 30/96
Abbotsford, BC
8th round pick in 2011 Bantam Draft
BC AAA Bantam Abbotsford 59 GP 21-42-63 26pm
Jackson Waniek
15 year old forward
Surrey, BC
Sept 4/96
6th round pick in 2011 Bantam Draft
BC AAA Bantam Cloverdale
Ian Williams
16 year old forward
Feb 2/95
Wilcox, Sask
Sask AAA Midget Notre Dame 42 GP 15-6-21 65pm
Jesse Wood-Schatz
16 year old forward
Aug 22/95
Sherwood, Park, Alb
5th round pick in 2010 Bantam Draft
Alberta AAA Midget Sherwood Park 32 GP 26-34-60 62pm
Zachary Zborosky
15 year old forward
Oct 15/96
Regina, Sask
5th round pick in 2011 Bantam Draft
Sask AA Bantam Regina 15 GP 18-19-37 30pm
Clayton Jardine
20 year old forward
Apr 3/91
Lacombe, Alb
9th round pick in 2006 Bantam Draft
Committed to Merrimack College
AJHL Camrose 54 GP 18-24-42 72pm
Playoffs 18 GP 3-11-14 25pm
Stefan Nicholishen
18 year old forward
Apr 30/93
Penticton, BC
Committed to Nebraska-Omaha
BCHL Penticton/Westside 40 GP 5-4-9 18pm
Playoffs 4 GP 0-1-1 2pm
Brendan O'Donnell
19 year old forward
June 25/92
Winnipeg, Man
9th round pick in 2007 Bantam Draft
2010 NHL Draft 6th round Tampa Bay
Committed to NCAA North Dakota
BCHL Penticton 58 GP 29-43-72 28pm
Playoffs 6 GP 1-5-6 9pm
Riley Simpson
18 year old forward
Nov 30/93
Innisfail, Alb
12th round pick in 2008 Bantam Draft
Committed to NCAA Ohio State
AJHL Brooks 59 GP 35-41-76 70pm
Playoffs 10 GP 3-7-10 10pm
Colton St. Clair
19 year old forward
Nov 22/92
Gilbert, Ariz
10th round pick in 2007 Bantam Draft
Committed to North Dakota
USHL Fargo 42 GP 11-14-25 25pm
Here is a list of the prospects on the ICE list.
There will also be other players invited to camp who are not on the 50-player list.
Not all of the players invited will show up and I'll have updates on all of that once the camp starts.
Bronson Ammeter
15 year old goalie
Mar 2/96
Starbuck, Man
9th round pick in 2011 Bantam Draft
Manitoba AA Bantam
Wyatt Hoflin
16 year old goalie
Jan 31/95
Stony Plain, Alb
2nd round pick in 2010 Bantam Draft
Alberta AAA Midget St. Albert 9-4-0 2.99 .882% 1 SO
Mackenzie Skapski
17 year old goalie
June 15/94
Abbotsford, BC
3rd round pick in 2009 Bantam Draft
PIJHL Ridge Meadows 21 GP 6-11-0 4.56 .890% 1 SO
Playoffs 6 GP 3-3 2.84 .934%
Kootenay ICE 2 GP 1-1-0-0 2.95 .902%
Cole DePape
16 year old defenseman
July 20/95
Winnipeg, Man
4th round pick in 2010 Bantam Draft
Manitoba AAA Midget Winnipeg 24 GP 3-4-7 38pm
Jake Dube
15 year old defenseman
Apr 3/96
Cochrane, Alb
5th round pick in 2011 Bantam Draft
Alberta AAA Bantam Airdrie 33 GP 3-21-24 18pm
Nate Engert
19 year old defenseman
May 10/92
Red Deer, Alb
AJHL St. Albert 17 GP 0-2-2 30pm
Playoffs 3 GP 0-0-0 17pm
QMJHL Cape Breton 18 GP 0-0-0 9pm
Tanner Faith
16 year old defenseman
Oct 5/95
Wilcox, Sask
2nd round pick in 2010 Bantam Draft
Sask AAA Midget Notre Dame 29 GP 4-5-9 32pm
Kootenay ICE 4 GP 0-0-0 2pm
Carter Forsyth
15 year old defenseman
Apr 27/96
Swift Current, Sask
6th round pick in 2011 Bantam Draft
Sask AA Bantam Swift Current 20 GP 5-8-13 55pm
Jeff Hubic
17 year old defenseman
Mar 28/94
Regina, Sask
4th round pick 2009 Bantam Draft
Sask AAA Midget Tisdale 41 GP 1-5-6 70pm
Playoffs 3 GP 0-2-2 6pm
Kootenay ICE 3 GP 0-0-0 0pm
Kyle Krabben
16 year old defenseman
Mar 25/95
Calgary, Alb
6th round pick in 2010 Bantam Draft
Alberta AAA Midget Calgary 31 GP 5-12-17 32pm
Joseph Leonidas
15 year old defenseman
June 24/96
Calgary, Alb
11th round pick in 2011 Bantam Draft
Alberta AA Bantam Calgary 28 GP 13-7-20 74pm
Matthew Murray
15 year old defenseman
July 23/96
Kamloops, BC
4t round pick in 2011 Bantam Draft
BC AAA Bantam Kamloops 51 GP 14-20-34
Dylan Schellenberg
18 year old defenseman
Mar 22/93
Drumheller, Alb
8th round pick in 2008 Bantam Draft
AJHL Drumheller 31 GP 2-3-5 134pm
Playoffs 4 GP 0-0-0 22pm
Mike Simpson
17 year old defenseman
Mar 30/94
Semiahmoo, BC
6th round pick in 2009 Bantam Draft
PIJHL Delta/Port Moody 37 GP 3-7-10 81pm
Playoffs 13 GP 1-2-3 8pm
Kootenay ICE 4 GP 0-0-0 4pm
Jordan Steenbergen
15 year old defenseman
Jan 18/96
Sylvan Lake, Alb
3rd round pick in 2011 Bantam Draft
Alberta AAA Bantam Red Deer 31 GP 5-12-17 110pm
Jack Thomas
15 year old defenseman
Jan 17/96
Calgary, Alb
12th round pick in 2011 Bantam Draft
Alberta AAA Bantam Calgary 27 GP 2-10-12 30pm
Spencer Wand
16 year old defenseman
Apr 8/95
Shaunavon, Sask
4th round pick in 2010 Bantam Draft
Sask AAA Midget Tisdale 27 GP 2-11-13 56pm
Playoffs 3 GP 0-0-0 12pm
Michael King
18 year old defenseman
Jan 22/93
Prince George, BC
3rd round pick in 2008 Bantam Draft
Committed to Colorado College
BCHL Westside 48 GP 5-18-23 22pm
Playoffs 13 GP 1-2-3 17pm
Levi Cable
17 year old forward
Aug 31/94
Hudson Bay, Sask
Sask AAA Midget Yorkton 40 GP 26-26-52 26pm
Playoffs 4 GP 0-1-1 0pm
Kootenay ICE 4 GP 0-0-0 2pm
Jaedon Descheneau
16 year old forward
Feb 22/95
Edmonton, Alb
3rd round pick in 2010 Bantam Draft
Alberta AAA Midget Leduc 31 GP 15-20-35 40pm
Jakson Elynuik
16 year old forward
Feb 28/95
Calgary, Alb
7th round pick in 2010 Bantam Draft
Alberta AAA Midget Calgary 27 GP 22-14-36 40pm
Jared Iron
17 year old forward
Mar 27/94
Canoe Narrows, Sask
8th round pick in 2009 Bantam Draft
Sask AAA Midget Beardy's 41 GP 28-20-48 18pm
SJHL La Ronge Playoffs 2 GP 0-0-0 0pm
Braden Jakubowski
15 year old forward
Apr 16/96
Leduc, Alb
10th round pick in 201 Bantam Draft
Alberta AAA Bantam Leduc 33 GP 28-32-60 40pm
Kurt Johnas
17 year old forward
May 21/94
Winnipeg, Man
5th round pick in 2009 Bantam Draft
Manitoba AAA Midget Winnipeg 25 GP 17-21-38 40pm
Sam Johnson
17 year old forward
June 14/94
Okotoks, Alb
Alberta AAA Midget UFA 34 GP 23-16-39 14pm
Jonathan Martin
16 year old forward
Aug 23/95
Winnipeg, Man
7th round pick in 2010 Bantam Draft
Manitoba AAA Midget Winnipeg 29 GP 24-13-37 84pm
Doug Morris
16 year old forward
May 8/95
Beaumont, Alb
Alberta AAA Midget Leduc 28 GP 16-16-32 54pm
Kyle O’Connor
15 year old forward
Jan 30/96
Calgary Alb
4th round pick in 2011 Bantam Draft
Alberta AAA Bantam Calgary 30 GP 17-13-30 38pm
Luke Philp
16 year old forward
Oct 6/95
Canmore, Alb
3rd round pick in 2010 Bantam Draft
Alberta AAA Midget UFA 33 GP 20-33-53 16pm
Ryley Risling
15 year old forward
May 9/96
Medicine Hat, Alb
7th round pick in 2011 Bantam Draft
Alberta AAA Bantam Medicine Hat 23 GP 15-18-33 47pm
Collin Shirley
15 year old forward
Mar 16/96
Saskatoon, Sask
1st round pick in 2011 Bantam Draft
Sask AA Bantam Saskatoon 45 GP 63-39-102
Jared Virtanen
15 year old forward
June 30/96
Abbotsford, BC
8th round pick in 2011 Bantam Draft
BC AAA Bantam Abbotsford 59 GP 21-42-63 26pm
Jackson Waniek
15 year old forward
Surrey, BC
Sept 4/96
6th round pick in 2011 Bantam Draft
BC AAA Bantam Cloverdale
Ian Williams
16 year old forward
Feb 2/95
Wilcox, Sask
Sask AAA Midget Notre Dame 42 GP 15-6-21 65pm
Jesse Wood-Schatz
16 year old forward
Aug 22/95
Sherwood, Park, Alb
5th round pick in 2010 Bantam Draft
Alberta AAA Midget Sherwood Park 32 GP 26-34-60 62pm
Zachary Zborosky
15 year old forward
Oct 15/96
Regina, Sask
5th round pick in 2011 Bantam Draft
Sask AA Bantam Regina 15 GP 18-19-37 30pm
Clayton Jardine
20 year old forward
Apr 3/91
Lacombe, Alb
9th round pick in 2006 Bantam Draft
Committed to Merrimack College
AJHL Camrose 54 GP 18-24-42 72pm
Playoffs 18 GP 3-11-14 25pm
Stefan Nicholishen
18 year old forward
Apr 30/93
Penticton, BC
Committed to Nebraska-Omaha
BCHL Penticton/Westside 40 GP 5-4-9 18pm
Playoffs 4 GP 0-1-1 2pm
Brendan O'Donnell
19 year old forward
June 25/92
Winnipeg, Man
9th round pick in 2007 Bantam Draft
2010 NHL Draft 6th round Tampa Bay
Committed to NCAA North Dakota
BCHL Penticton 58 GP 29-43-72 28pm
Playoffs 6 GP 1-5-6 9pm
Riley Simpson
18 year old forward
Nov 30/93
Innisfail, Alb
12th round pick in 2008 Bantam Draft
Committed to NCAA Ohio State
AJHL Brooks 59 GP 35-41-76 70pm
Playoffs 10 GP 3-7-10 10pm
Colton St. Clair
19 year old forward
Nov 22/92
Gilbert, Ariz
10th round pick in 2007 Bantam Draft
Committed to North Dakota
USHL Fargo 42 GP 11-14-25 25pm
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Cory Clouston Article
Friday's Ottawa Citizen had a great interview with the former ICE Coach.
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/sports/Transcript+interview+with+Cory+Clouston/5248949/story.html
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/sports/Transcript+interview+with+Cory+Clouston/5248949/story.html
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Update
ICE training camp is less than 3 weeks away.
I'll have updates on the club starting this week.
Lots of things to talk about.
I'll have updates on the club starting this week.
Lots of things to talk about.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Dakers
Former ICE goalie Taylor Dakers is now the goalie coach with Everett.
Dakers played 4 years with the ICE and is the Franchise Record Holder with 82 wins and 18 career shutouts.
He has been out of hockey the past 2 seasons. From 07-09 he played pro hockey for AHL Worcester and ECHL Phoenix.
Dakers played 4 years with the ICE and is the Franchise Record Holder with 82 wins and 18 career shutouts.
He has been out of hockey the past 2 seasons. From 07-09 he played pro hockey for AHL Worcester and ECHL Phoenix.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
ICE Trade Benning
Cranbrook, BC – Jeff Chynoweth, General Manager of the Kootenay ICE Hockey Club, today announced the club has traded 17-year-old Defense prospect Matt Benning (May 25, 1994) to the Tri-City Americans in exchange for a conditional 3rd and 6th round pick in the 2012 WHL Bantam Draft.
“While we are disappointed Matt did not commit to our program. We felt it was best for both the player and the organization to have a fresh start,” added Chynoweth.
Matt Benning was drafted in the second round (35th overall) of the 2009 WHL Bantam Draft. He played last season with the Spruce Grove Saints of the AJHL (43-0-7-7-65).
“While we are disappointed Matt did not commit to our program. We felt it was best for both the player and the organization to have a fresh start,” added Chynoweth.
Matt Benning was drafted in the second round (35th overall) of the 2009 WHL Bantam Draft. He played last season with the Spruce Grove Saints of the AJHL (43-0-7-7-65).
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
ICE Season Ticket Update
Season Ticket total is now 2101.
Reach Out Program details to be released this month.
Reach Out Program details to be released this month.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Alberta U-17
Hockey Alberta's U-17 top 32 that have been short listed to represent Team Pacific at the 2012 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, December 29 - January 4, in Windsor, Ontario.
Eric Comrie Goalie Tri City
Justin Myles Goalie Seattle
Coleman Vollrath Goalie Victoria
Brett Zarowny Goalie Prince George
Braiden Doucette Defence Moose Jaw
Mason Geertsen Defence Edmonton
Jared Hauf Defence Seattle
Dillon Heatherington Defence Swift Current
Spenser Jensen Defence Medicine Hat
Keegan Kanzig Defence Victoria
Jesse Lees Defence Kelowna
Tyler Morrison Defence Vancouver
Josh Morrissey Defence Prince Albert
Joel Topping Defence Lethbridge
Bobby Zinkan Defence Swift Current
Tyler Baillie Forward Kelowna
Cole Benson Forward Edmonton
Gavin Broadhead Forward Medicine Hat
Greg Chase Forward Calgary
Ryan Chynoweth Forward Everett
Jaedon Descheneau Forward Kootenay
Scott Ferguson Forward Red Deer
Scott Feser Forward Red Deer
Logan Harland Forward Vancouver
Morgan Klimchuk Forward Regina
Chad Labelle Forward Medicine Hat
Johnathon Merkley Forward Lethbridge
Jake Mykitiuk Forward Prince George
Luke Philp Forward Kootenay
Cole Ully Forward Kamloops
Jamal Watson Forward Lethbridge
Torrin White Forward Moose Jaw
Eric Comrie Goalie Tri City
Justin Myles Goalie Seattle
Coleman Vollrath Goalie Victoria
Brett Zarowny Goalie Prince George
Braiden Doucette Defence Moose Jaw
Mason Geertsen Defence Edmonton
Jared Hauf Defence Seattle
Dillon Heatherington Defence Swift Current
Spenser Jensen Defence Medicine Hat
Keegan Kanzig Defence Victoria
Jesse Lees Defence Kelowna
Tyler Morrison Defence Vancouver
Josh Morrissey Defence Prince Albert
Joel Topping Defence Lethbridge
Bobby Zinkan Defence Swift Current
Tyler Baillie Forward Kelowna
Cole Benson Forward Edmonton
Gavin Broadhead Forward Medicine Hat
Greg Chase Forward Calgary
Ryan Chynoweth Forward Everett
Jaedon Descheneau Forward Kootenay
Scott Ferguson Forward Red Deer
Scott Feser Forward Red Deer
Logan Harland Forward Vancouver
Morgan Klimchuk Forward Regina
Chad Labelle Forward Medicine Hat
Johnathon Merkley Forward Lethbridge
Jake Mykitiuk Forward Prince George
Luke Philp Forward Kootenay
Cole Ully Forward Kamloops
Jamal Watson Forward Lethbridge
Torrin White Forward Moose Jaw
Alberta U-16
Hockey Alberta's Under-16 top 34 that have been short listed to represent Team Alberta at the 2011 Western Canada U16 Challenge Cup in Moose Jaw.
PATRICK GORA Goalie Regina
ADIN HILL Goalie
JONNY HOGUE Goalie Lethbridge
JORDAN PAPIRNY Goalie Brandon
CONNOR CLOUSTON Defense Kamloops
COREY DAMBRAUSKAS Defense Spokane
ZACHARY GONEK Defense Swift Current
BRANDON HICKEY Defense Tri City
AARON IRVING Defense Edmonton
BRYCEN MARTIN Defense Swift Current
NATHYN MORTLOCK Defense Medicine Hat
GRIFFIN MUMBY Defense Regina
ZACK PATTERSON Defense
JOSEPH TAMBASCO Defense
MICHEAL ZIPP Defense Everett
CONNOR BLEAKLEY Forward
REID DUKE Forward Lethbridge
THOMAS FOSTER Forward Vancouver
LOGAN FRANZ Forward Calgary
RYAN GRAHAM Forward Saskatoon
NICHOLAS JONES Forward Vancouver
TANNER MACMASTER Forward Spokane
TY MAPPIN Forward Everett
JOSH MCCULLOCH Forward Medicine Hat
JASON MILLER Forward Brandon
TYLER MRKONJIC Forward Tri City
REID NEMETH Forward Lethbridge
BRYAR ORTYNSKI Forward Regina
KORD PANKEWICZ Forward Brandon
BLAKE PENNER Forward Medicine Hat
BRAYDON POINT Forward Moose Jaw
JOHN QUENNEVILLE Forward Brandon
LANDON WELYKHOLOWA Forward Prince Albert
TYLER WONG Forward Lethbridge
PATRICK GORA Goalie Regina
ADIN HILL Goalie
JONNY HOGUE Goalie Lethbridge
JORDAN PAPIRNY Goalie Brandon
CONNOR CLOUSTON Defense Kamloops
COREY DAMBRAUSKAS Defense Spokane
ZACHARY GONEK Defense Swift Current
BRANDON HICKEY Defense Tri City
AARON IRVING Defense Edmonton
BRYCEN MARTIN Defense Swift Current
NATHYN MORTLOCK Defense Medicine Hat
GRIFFIN MUMBY Defense Regina
ZACK PATTERSON Defense
JOSEPH TAMBASCO Defense
MICHEAL ZIPP Defense Everett
CONNOR BLEAKLEY Forward
REID DUKE Forward Lethbridge
THOMAS FOSTER Forward Vancouver
LOGAN FRANZ Forward Calgary
RYAN GRAHAM Forward Saskatoon
NICHOLAS JONES Forward Vancouver
TANNER MACMASTER Forward Spokane
TY MAPPIN Forward Everett
JOSH MCCULLOCH Forward Medicine Hat
JASON MILLER Forward Brandon
TYLER MRKONJIC Forward Tri City
REID NEMETH Forward Lethbridge
BRYAR ORTYNSKI Forward Regina
KORD PANKEWICZ Forward Brandon
BLAKE PENNER Forward Medicine Hat
BRAYDON POINT Forward Moose Jaw
JOHN QUENNEVILLE Forward Brandon
LANDON WELYKHOLOWA Forward Prince Albert
TYLER WONG Forward Lethbridge
Friday, August 5, 2011
Kimberley
Kimberley Dynamiters
September (4 Road – 2 Home)
Fri 16 @ Creston Valley 8:30
Sat 17 Creston 7:00
Fri 23 Fernie 7:30
Sat 24 @ Fernie 7:30
Tue 27 @ Columbia Valley 7:30
Fri 30 @ Castlegar 8:30
October (5 Road – 5 Home)
Sat 1 Columbia Valley 7:00
Fri 7 @ Nelson 8:00
Sat 8 Chase 7:00
Fri 14 @ Grand Forks 8:30
Tue 18 Golden 7:00
Fri 21 Creston Valley 7:00
Sat 22 @ Creston Valley 8:30
Thu 27 Castelgar 7:00
Fri 28 @ Fernie 7:30
Sat 29 @ Spokane 8:00
November (2 Road – 5 Home)
Sat 5 Grand Forks 7:00
Thu 10 Golden 7:00
Sat 12 @ Golden 7:30
Tue 15 @ Golden 7:30
Sat 19 North Okanagan 7:00
Fri 25 Fernie 7:00
Tue 29 Columbia Valley 7:00
December (4 Road – 6 Home)
Fri 2 Kamloops 7:00
Sat 3 @ Columbia Valley 7:30
Tue 6 Golden 7:00
Sat 10 @ Columbia Valley 7:30
Sun 11 Sicamous 2:00
Mon 12 Nelson 7:00
Fri 16 @ Creston Valley 7:30
Sat 17 Creston Valley 7:00
Thu 29 Fernie 7:00
Fri 30 @ Fernie 7:30
January (5 Road – 6 Home)
Tue 3 Golden 7:00
Fri 6 @ Chase 8:00
Sat 7 @ Kamloops 8:00
Sun 8 @ Revelstoke 3:00
Wed 11 Columbia Valley 7:00
Fri 13 @ Beaver Valley 8:30
Sat 14 Revelstoke 7:00
Tue 17 @ Golden 7:30
Fri 20 Spokane 7:00
Sat 28 Fernie 7:00
Sun 29 Beaver Valley 2:00
February (6 Road – 2 Home)
Fri 3 @ Sicamous 8:00
Sat 4 @ North Okanagan 8:00
Sun 5 @ Golden 1:00
Fri 10 Columbia Valley 7:00
Sat 11 @ Columbia Valley 7:30
Wed 15 Creston Valley 7:00
Fri 17 @ Creston Valley 7:30
Sun 19 @ Fernie 7:30
September (4 Road – 2 Home)
Fri 16 @ Creston Valley 8:30
Sat 17 Creston 7:00
Fri 23 Fernie 7:30
Sat 24 @ Fernie 7:30
Tue 27 @ Columbia Valley 7:30
Fri 30 @ Castlegar 8:30
October (5 Road – 5 Home)
Sat 1 Columbia Valley 7:00
Fri 7 @ Nelson 8:00
Sat 8 Chase 7:00
Fri 14 @ Grand Forks 8:30
Tue 18 Golden 7:00
Fri 21 Creston Valley 7:00
Sat 22 @ Creston Valley 8:30
Thu 27 Castelgar 7:00
Fri 28 @ Fernie 7:30
Sat 29 @ Spokane 8:00
November (2 Road – 5 Home)
Sat 5 Grand Forks 7:00
Thu 10 Golden 7:00
Sat 12 @ Golden 7:30
Tue 15 @ Golden 7:30
Sat 19 North Okanagan 7:00
Fri 25 Fernie 7:00
Tue 29 Columbia Valley 7:00
December (4 Road – 6 Home)
Fri 2 Kamloops 7:00
Sat 3 @ Columbia Valley 7:30
Tue 6 Golden 7:00
Sat 10 @ Columbia Valley 7:30
Sun 11 Sicamous 2:00
Mon 12 Nelson 7:00
Fri 16 @ Creston Valley 7:30
Sat 17 Creston Valley 7:00
Thu 29 Fernie 7:00
Fri 30 @ Fernie 7:30
January (5 Road – 6 Home)
Tue 3 Golden 7:00
Fri 6 @ Chase 8:00
Sat 7 @ Kamloops 8:00
Sun 8 @ Revelstoke 3:00
Wed 11 Columbia Valley 7:00
Fri 13 @ Beaver Valley 8:30
Sat 14 Revelstoke 7:00
Tue 17 @ Golden 7:30
Fri 20 Spokane 7:00
Sat 28 Fernie 7:00
Sun 29 Beaver Valley 2:00
February (6 Road – 2 Home)
Fri 3 @ Sicamous 8:00
Sat 4 @ North Okanagan 8:00
Sun 5 @ Golden 1:00
Fri 10 Columbia Valley 7:00
Sat 11 @ Columbia Valley 7:30
Wed 15 Creston Valley 7:00
Fri 17 @ Creston Valley 7:30
Sun 19 @ Fernie 7:30
Fernie
Fernie Ghostriders
September (5 Road – 1 Home)
Fri 16 @ Kamloops 8:00
Sat 17 @ Chase 8:00
Sun 18 @ North Okanagan 3:00
Fri 23 @ Kimberley 7:30
Sat 24 Kimberley 7:30
Fri 30 @ Creston Valley 8:30
October (6 Road – 5 Home)
Sat 1 Spokane 7:30
Tue 4 @ Columbia Valley 7:30
Fri 7 Chase 7:30
Fri 14 Kamloops 7:30
Sat 15 @ Golden 7:30
Fri 21 Castlegar 7:30
Sat 22 @ Castlegar 8:30
Sun 23 @ Grand Forks 3:00
Fri 28 Kimberley 7:30
Sat 29 @ Revelstoke 8:00
Sun 30 @ Sicamous 3:00
November (3 Road – 6 Home)
Fri 4 Golden 7:30
Sat 5 @ Creston Valley 8:30
Thu 10 Nelson 7:30
Sat 12 Creston Valley 7:30
Fri 18 North Okanagan 7:30
Sat 19 @ Columbia Valley 7:30
Thu 24 Columbia Valley 7:30
Fri 25 @ Kimberley 7:00
Sat 26 Grand Forks 7:30
December (6 Road – 6 Home)
Fri 2 Beaver Valley 7:30
Sat 3 @ Beaver Valley 8:30
Sun 4 @ Spokane 3:00
Sat 10 Sicamous 7:30
Fri 16 Columbia Valley 7:30
Sat 17 @ Columbia Valley 7:30
Tue 20 @ Golden 7:30
Wed 21 Golden 7:30
Wed 28 Creston Valley 7:30
Thu 29 @ Kimberley 7:00
Fri 30 Kimberley 7:30
Sat 31 @ Creston Valley 7:30
January (3 Road – 4 Home)
Fri 6 Golden 7:30
Sat 7 @ Golden 7:30
Fri 13 Revelstoke 7:30
Sat 14 @ Nelson 8:00
Fri 20 Creston Valley 7:30
Fri 27 Columbia Valley 7:30
Sat 28 @ Kimberley 7:00
February (3 Road – 4 Home)
Fri 3 Golden 7:30
Sat 4 @ Golden 7:30
Fri 10 @ Creston Valley 7:30
Sat 11 Creston Valley 7:30
Fri 17 @ Columbia Valley 7:30
Sat 18 Columbia Valley 7:30
Sun 19 Kimberley 7:30
September (5 Road – 1 Home)
Fri 16 @ Kamloops 8:00
Sat 17 @ Chase 8:00
Sun 18 @ North Okanagan 3:00
Fri 23 @ Kimberley 7:30
Sat 24 Kimberley 7:30
Fri 30 @ Creston Valley 8:30
October (6 Road – 5 Home)
Sat 1 Spokane 7:30
Tue 4 @ Columbia Valley 7:30
Fri 7 Chase 7:30
Fri 14 Kamloops 7:30
Sat 15 @ Golden 7:30
Fri 21 Castlegar 7:30
Sat 22 @ Castlegar 8:30
Sun 23 @ Grand Forks 3:00
Fri 28 Kimberley 7:30
Sat 29 @ Revelstoke 8:00
Sun 30 @ Sicamous 3:00
November (3 Road – 6 Home)
Fri 4 Golden 7:30
Sat 5 @ Creston Valley 8:30
Thu 10 Nelson 7:30
Sat 12 Creston Valley 7:30
Fri 18 North Okanagan 7:30
Sat 19 @ Columbia Valley 7:30
Thu 24 Columbia Valley 7:30
Fri 25 @ Kimberley 7:00
Sat 26 Grand Forks 7:30
December (6 Road – 6 Home)
Fri 2 Beaver Valley 7:30
Sat 3 @ Beaver Valley 8:30
Sun 4 @ Spokane 3:00
Sat 10 Sicamous 7:30
Fri 16 Columbia Valley 7:30
Sat 17 @ Columbia Valley 7:30
Tue 20 @ Golden 7:30
Wed 21 Golden 7:30
Wed 28 Creston Valley 7:30
Thu 29 @ Kimberley 7:00
Fri 30 Kimberley 7:30
Sat 31 @ Creston Valley 7:30
January (3 Road – 4 Home)
Fri 6 Golden 7:30
Sat 7 @ Golden 7:30
Fri 13 Revelstoke 7:30
Sat 14 @ Nelson 8:00
Fri 20 Creston Valley 7:30
Fri 27 Columbia Valley 7:30
Sat 28 @ Kimberley 7:00
February (3 Road – 4 Home)
Fri 3 Golden 7:30
Sat 4 @ Golden 7:30
Fri 10 @ Creston Valley 7:30
Sat 11 Creston Valley 7:30
Fri 17 @ Columbia Valley 7:30
Sat 18 Columbia Valley 7:30
Sun 19 Kimberley 7:30
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Clouston in Brandon
Former ICE Head Coach Cory Clouston today was named the Head Coach of Brandon.
Clouston spent 8 years with the ICE and was Head Coach for 5 years.
Was the Assistant Coach when the ICE won the 2002 Memorial Cup.
WHL & CHL Coach of the year in 04-05
WHL Coach of the Year in 06-07.
Franchise Record holder with 360 games coached and 209 wins.
Spent the last 2 1/2 years as Head Coach for NHL Ottawa.
Video ... http://www.wheatkings.com/video/index/channel/19%2C20
Clouston spent 8 years with the ICE and was Head Coach for 5 years.
Was the Assistant Coach when the ICE won the 2002 Memorial Cup.
WHL & CHL Coach of the year in 04-05
WHL Coach of the Year in 06-07.
Franchise Record holder with 360 games coached and 209 wins.
Spent the last 2 1/2 years as Head Coach for NHL Ottawa.
Video ... http://www.wheatkings.com/video/index/channel/19%2C20
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Canada U-18
22 players who will play for Canada at the Under-18 tournament, August 8-13 in Breclav, Czech Republic and Piestany, Slovakia.
Goaltender
30 Daniel Altshuller L 6’2” 174 07/24/94 Nepean, Ont. Nepean (CCHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
31 Domenic Graham L 6’0” 143 09/21/94 Gatineau, Que. Drummondville (QMJHL) 2013 Dft/Rep.
Defence
2 Adam Pelech L 6’2” 200 08/18/94 Toronto, Ont. Erie (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
4 Slater Koekkoek L 6’2” 185 02/18/94 Inkerman, Ont. Peterborough (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
5 Morgan Rielly L 6’0” 190 03/09/94 West Vancouver, B.C. Moose Jaw (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
6 Griffin Reinhart L 6’4” 202 01/24/94 West Vancouver, B.C. Edmonton (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
7 Michael Matheson L 6’1” 169 02/27/94 Pointe-Claire Que. Lac St-Louis (LHMAAAQ) 2012 Dft/Rep.
25 Mathew Dumba R 6’0” 172 07/25/94 Calgary, Alta. Red Deer (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
26 Derrick Pouliot L 6’0” 192 01/16/94 Weyburn, Sask. Portland (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Forwards
8 Andreas Athanasiou L 6’0” 165 08/06/94 Woodbridge, Ont. London (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
9 Hunter Shinkaruk L 5’10” 160 10/13/94 Calgary, Alta. Medicine Hat (WHL) 2013 Dft/Rep.
10 Brendan Gaunce L 6’2” 205 03/25/94 Markham, Ont. Belleville (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
11 Scott Laughton L 6’0” 170 05/30/94 Oakville, Ont. Oshawa (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
12 Charles Hudon L 5’8” 165 06/23/94 Boisbriand, Que. Chicoutimi (QMJHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
15 Mathew Campagna L 5’11” 170 03/09/94 Mississauga, Ont. Sudbury (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
16 Kerby Rychel L 6’1” 200 10/07/94 Tecumseh, Ont. Windsor (OHL) 2013 Dft/Rep.
18 Gemel Smith R 5’9” 150 04/16/94 Toronto, Ont. Owen Sound (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
19 Matia Marcantuoni R 6’0” 189 02/22/94 Toronto, Ont. Kitchener (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
20 Sean Monahan L 6’2” 180 10/12/94 Brampton, Ont. Ottawa (OHL) 2013 Dft/Rep.
21 Jarrod Maidens R 6’2” 170 03/04/94 Grimsby, Ont. Owen Sound (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
23 Félix Girard R 5’10” 170 05/09/94 Cap-Rouge, Que. Baie-Comeau (QMJHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
24 Thomas Wilson R 6’4” 195 03/29/94 Toronto, Ont. Plymouth (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Head Coach Steve Spott Waterloo, Ont. Kitchener (OHL)
Assistant Coach Mario Duhamel St-Bruno, Que. Drummondville (QMJHL)
Assistant Coach Don Nachbaur Kitimat, B.C. Spokane (WHL)
Goaltender
30 Daniel Altshuller L 6’2” 174 07/24/94 Nepean, Ont. Nepean (CCHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
31 Domenic Graham L 6’0” 143 09/21/94 Gatineau, Que. Drummondville (QMJHL) 2013 Dft/Rep.
Defence
2 Adam Pelech L 6’2” 200 08/18/94 Toronto, Ont. Erie (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
4 Slater Koekkoek L 6’2” 185 02/18/94 Inkerman, Ont. Peterborough (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
5 Morgan Rielly L 6’0” 190 03/09/94 West Vancouver, B.C. Moose Jaw (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
6 Griffin Reinhart L 6’4” 202 01/24/94 West Vancouver, B.C. Edmonton (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
7 Michael Matheson L 6’1” 169 02/27/94 Pointe-Claire Que. Lac St-Louis (LHMAAAQ) 2012 Dft/Rep.
25 Mathew Dumba R 6’0” 172 07/25/94 Calgary, Alta. Red Deer (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
26 Derrick Pouliot L 6’0” 192 01/16/94 Weyburn, Sask. Portland (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Forwards
8 Andreas Athanasiou L 6’0” 165 08/06/94 Woodbridge, Ont. London (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
9 Hunter Shinkaruk L 5’10” 160 10/13/94 Calgary, Alta. Medicine Hat (WHL) 2013 Dft/Rep.
10 Brendan Gaunce L 6’2” 205 03/25/94 Markham, Ont. Belleville (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
11 Scott Laughton L 6’0” 170 05/30/94 Oakville, Ont. Oshawa (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
12 Charles Hudon L 5’8” 165 06/23/94 Boisbriand, Que. Chicoutimi (QMJHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
15 Mathew Campagna L 5’11” 170 03/09/94 Mississauga, Ont. Sudbury (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
16 Kerby Rychel L 6’1” 200 10/07/94 Tecumseh, Ont. Windsor (OHL) 2013 Dft/Rep.
18 Gemel Smith R 5’9” 150 04/16/94 Toronto, Ont. Owen Sound (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
19 Matia Marcantuoni R 6’0” 189 02/22/94 Toronto, Ont. Kitchener (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
20 Sean Monahan L 6’2” 180 10/12/94 Brampton, Ont. Ottawa (OHL) 2013 Dft/Rep.
21 Jarrod Maidens R 6’2” 170 03/04/94 Grimsby, Ont. Owen Sound (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
23 Félix Girard R 5’10” 170 05/09/94 Cap-Rouge, Que. Baie-Comeau (QMJHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
24 Thomas Wilson R 6’4” 195 03/29/94 Toronto, Ont. Plymouth (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Head Coach Steve Spott Waterloo, Ont. Kitchener (OHL)
Assistant Coach Mario Duhamel St-Bruno, Que. Drummondville (QMJHL)
Assistant Coach Don Nachbaur Kitimat, B.C. Spokane (WHL)
Monday, August 1, 2011
August
Summer has finally arrived in the Kootenay's and it's time to start thinking hockey.
The ICE golf tournament is Friday the 26th and there are some open spots. It'll probably be sold out again but get in early and don't miss out.
Training camp will be the following week and it'll be interesting to see which new players are ready to earn one of the openings on the roster.
With rookie Sam Reinhart and newly acquired Dylen McKinlay filling a couple forward spots there are still 2-4 forward openings, 2-3 defenseman spots and maybe a goalie spot available.
I'll have extensive coverage later this month on the radio and blog.
The ICE golf tournament is Friday the 26th and there are some open spots. It'll probably be sold out again but get in early and don't miss out.
Training camp will be the following week and it'll be interesting to see which new players are ready to earn one of the openings on the roster.
With rookie Sam Reinhart and newly acquired Dylen McKinlay filling a couple forward spots there are still 2-4 forward openings, 2-3 defenseman spots and maybe a goalie spot available.
I'll have extensive coverage later this month on the radio and blog.
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