The Kootenay ICE have 64 players on their training camp roster.
Here is a position-by-position breakdown.
The ICE do not make cuts during camp so these players are here all week.
After Sunday's Intrasquad Game the club will announce their preseason roster which I guess should be between 27-30 players.
Over-agers (5)
Drew Czerwonka, Brock Montgomery, Elgin Pearce, Dylen McKinlay, Joey Leach
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Goalies (6)
Departed – Nathan Lieuwen (graduated)
Returning – MacKenzie Skapski
The ICE are planning on having their youngest goalie tandem since 02-03 when they had 17-year-olds Bryan Bridges and Jeff Glass. The following year they had Glass (18) and Taylor Dakers (17).
Returnee (1)
Mackenzie Skapski (18), who played 19 games last year and 23 in his career, comes into camp as the #1 netminder. Career 23 GP 12-7-0-2 3.12 .889%.
Prospects (5)
Wyatt Hoflin (17) was a 2nd round pick in the 2010 Bantam Draft and is expected to make the club. Alberta AAA Midget St. Albert 20 GP 12-6-2 2.38 .903% 2 SO.
Bronson Ammeter (16) was a 9th round pick in the 2011 Bantam Draft. Manitoba AAA Midget Central Plains 19 GP 7-12-0 4.18 .884% 1 SO.
Jayden Sittler (16) was invited to last years’ camp and then put on the ICE protected list. Alberta Minor Midget Red Deer 13 GP 10-0-2 1.97 .930% 1 SO.
Jeffrey Veitch (15) was selected in the 8th round of the 2012 Bantam Draft. BC AAA Bantam Mission 2.33 .936%.
Cole Sears (15) is a non-listed player. Alberta AAA Bantam Red Deer 5.67 .843%.
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Defense (18)
Departed – John Neibrandt (traded), Luke Paulsen (retired)
Returning – Joey Leach, Jagger Dirk, Tanner Muth, Mike Simpson, Jeff Hubic, Spencer Wand
The ICE usually have 7 defenseman on their final roster and potentially have 6 returning defenseman. But that doesn’t mean there is only one job opening on the blueline. At the end of last season Jeff Hubic played forward and that may be considered again this year. The club is also encouraged with their defenseman prospects and will be given a chance to make the team.
Returnees (6)
Joey Leach (20) could return for his 4th full season in the WHL but last year the club was also expecting James Martin to play in the WHL and he never returned from the pros. Leach was an unsigned 3rd round pick of the Calgary Flames and attended Winnipeg's summer camp. Career 210 GP 21-80-101 247pm Career Playoffs 32 GP 2-6-8 36pm Memorial Cup 5 GP 0-2-2 2pm.
Jagger Dirk (19) will be in his 4th season with the ICE. He’ll be counted on to be a top-4 defenseman. Career 169 GP 13-41-54 170pm Career Playoffs 23 GP 0-0-0 7pm Memorial Cup 5 GP 0-1-1 0pm.
Tanner Muth (19) was acquired at the trade deadline last season and will be in his 4th year in the WHL. Career 161 GP 3-17-20 136pm Career Playoffs 4 GP 0-0-0 8pm.
Mike Simpson (18) will be in his 2nd year with the ICE. Career 56 GP 1-3-4 56pm Career Playoffs 4 GP 0-0-0 0pm.
Jeff Hubic (18) will be in his 2nd year with the ICE. Career 58 GP 0-5-5 75pm Career Playoffs 2 GP 0-0-0 0pm
Spencer Wand (17) is the youngest of the returning defenseman. Career 52 GP 1-3-4 98pm Career Playoffs 3 GP 0-1-1-2pm.
Prospects (12)
Kyle Krabben (17) was a 6th round pick in the 2010 Bantam Draft. Alberta AAA Midget Calgary 33 GP 4-8-12 47pm.
Tanner Faith (17) was a 2nd round pick in the 2010 Bantam Draft. Was expected to challenge for a roster spot last year and had a shoulder operation that ended his year midway through the season. Sask AAA Midget Notre Dame 21 GP 3-5-8 32pm.
Matthew Thomas (17) is a non-listed player. Alberta AAA Midget 34 GP 0-8-8 34pm.
Jake Dube (16) was a 5th round pick in the 2011 Bantam Draft. Alberta Minor Midget AC Avalanche 27 GP 8-7-15 95pm.
Carter Forsyth (16) was a 6th round pick in the 2011 Bantam Draft. Sask AAA Midget Swift Current 43 GP 3-3-6 61pm.
Joseph Leonidas (16) was an 11th round pick in the 2011 Bantam Draft. Alberta Minor Midget Calgary 29 GP 12-16-30 34pm.
Matthew Murray (16) was a 4th round pick in the 2011 Bantam Draft. BC AAA Midget Thompson 36 GP 0-6-6 112pm.
Jack Thomas (16) was a 12th round pick in the 2011 Bantam Draft. Alberta Minor Midget Calgary 30 GP 1-10-11 24pm.
Jordan Steenbergen (16) was a 3rd round pick in the 2011 Bantam Draft. Alberta Minor Midget Red Deer 29 GP 3-22-25 94pm.
Troy Murray (15) was a 1st round pick in the 2012 Bantam Draft. Sask AA Bantam Balgonie 23 GP 6-12-18 26pm.
Dylan Overdyk (15) was a 2nd round pick in the 2012 Banta Draft. Alberta AAA Bantam St. Albert 32 GP 5-7-12 26pm
Zachary Smith (15) was a 6th round pick in the 2012 Bantam Draft. Alberta AAA Bantam Edmonton 33 GP 2-9-11 46pm
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Forwards (40)
Departed – Jesse Ismond (graduated), Joe Antilla (graduated), Max Reinhart (pros)
Returning – Elgin Pearce, Dylen McKinlay, Drew Czerwonka, Brock Montgomery, Eric Benoit, Levi Cable, Jaedon Descheneau, Sam Reinhart, Jon Martin.
This is where the final over-age decisions will be made as the club will probably keep defenseman Joey Leach and two forwards. Drew Czerwonka, Brock Montgomery, Elgin Pearce and Dylen McKinlay will all play in the WHL this season but which 2 will stay in Kootenay is yet to be decided. Luke Philp ended the season with the ICE but is still considered a rookie. Jesse Wood-Shatz also made a few appearances with the ICE last season. Jordyn Boyd was acquired in a trade from Everet and has a year of WHL experience. The ICE selected two 18-year-old forwards from the Czech Republic. That adds up to 12 of a possible 13 forward roster spots penciled in as filled.
Returnees (11)
Max Reinhart (20) is at camp and will play in AHL Abbotsford or NHL Calgary. Career 266 GP 94-141-235 140pm Career Playoffs 32 GP 17-15-32 26pm Memorial Cup 5 GP 1-5-6 2pm.
Drew Czerwonka (20) is entering his 5th season with the ICE and was the Captain last season. Was drafted by Edmonton but was unsigned. Career 219 GP 48-60-108 313pm Career Playoffs 27 GP 5-5-10 26pm Memorial Cup 5 GP 1-2-3 6pm.
Elgin Pearce (20) will be in his 4th year with the ICE. Career 183 GP 36-37-73 86pm Career Playoffs 26 GP 2-6-8 13pm Memorial Cup 5 GP 0-0-0 0pm.
Dylen McKinlay (20) is entering his 5th season in the WHL and his 2nd with the ICE. Career 248 GP 44-67-111 201pm Career Playoffs 15 GP 5-5-10 6pm.
Brock Montgomery (20) will be in his 4th year with the ICE. Career 186 GP 34-37-71 252pm Career Playoffs 18 GP 2-1-3 10pm Memorial Cup 4 GP 0-0-0 2pm.
Eric Benoit (19) will be in his 3rd year with the ICE and will be counted on to be a top-6 forward. Career 118 GP 18-23-41 51pm Career Playoffs 23 GP 1-2-3 2pm Memorial Cup 5 GP 1-0-1 2pm.
Levi Cable (18) will be in his 2nd year with the ICE. Career 60 GP 3-7-10 15pm Career Playoffs 4 GP 0-0-0 0pm.
Jordyn Boyd (18) played last season in Everett. Career 55 GP 7-4-11 26pm Career Playoffs 3 GP 0-1-1 2pm
Sam Reinhart (17) is entering his 2nd season with the ICE. May replace his brother Max as the #1 centre on the club and in wearing jersey #23. Since his last game with the ICE he won a Bronze and Gold Medal on Canada’s U-18 teams. Career 71 GP 30-34-64 2pm Career Playoffs 11 GP 1-1-2 0pm Memorial Cup 1 GP 0-0-0 0pm
Jon Martin (17) will be in his 2nd year with the ICE. Career 59 GP 6-4-10 52pm Career Playoffs 2 GP 0-0-0 2pm.
Jaedon Descheneau (17) will be in his 2nd year with the ICE. Career 54 GP 3-11-14 24pm Career Playoffs 4 GP 0-0-0 0pm.
Prospects (29)
Stefan Nicholishen (19) was listed by the ICE a few years ago and will attend his first training camp. Was committed to attend NCAA Nebraska-Omaha. BCHL Salmon Arm 46 GP 4-3-7 39pm.
Petr Vesely (18) was selected with the 29th overall pick in the Import Draft. Czech Rep Jr. Kladno 43 GP 25-35-60 32pm.
Jakub Prochazka (18) was selected with the 59th pick in the Import Draft. Czech Rep Jr. Litvinov 37 GP 8-12-20 69pm.
Garick Gray (18) is an unlisted player who attended ICE camp last year and played forward and defense. MJHL OCN 56 GP 6-5-11 52pm.
Kurt Johnas (18) was a 5th round pick in the 2009 Bantam Draft and played in the preseason last year. Manitoba High School Winnipeg 22 GP 21-21-42 26pm, MJHL Steinbach 9 GP 4-0-4 0pm.
Luke Philp (17) was one of the last cuts last year and ended the season on the ICE. AJHL Canmore 48 GP 16-30-46 28pm, Career 17 GP 1-1-2 2pm Career Playoffs 3 GP 0-0-0 0pm.
Jesse Wood-Schatz (17) was also one of the final cuts last year. Alberta AAA Midget Sherwood Park 24 GP 9-13-22 78pm, AJHL Sherwood Park 4 GP 0-1-1 4pm, Career 4 GP 0-1-1 0pm.
Doug Morris (17) was listed by the ICE a few years ago. Alberta AAA Midget Leduc 5 GP 0-3-3 2pm.
Jakson Elynuik (17) was a 7th round pick in the 2010 Bantam Draft. Alberta AAA Midget Calgary 12 GP 4-7-11 8pm.
Carter Sawicki (16) was listed by the ICE last season. Alberta Minor Midget Red Deer 30 GP 12-15-27 64pm.
Ryley Risling (16) was a 7th round pick in the 2011 Bantam Draft. Alberta AA Midget Medicine Hat 35 GP 19-17-36 126pm.
Braden Jakubowski (16) was a 10th round pick in the 2011 Bantam Draft. Alberta Minor Midget Leduc 34 GP 36-27-63 58pm.
Mathew Alfaro (16) was listed by the ICE last season. Alberta AAA Bantam Calgary 23 GP 2-4-6 26pm.
Jared Virtanen (16) was an 8th round pick in the 2011 Bantam Draft. BC AAA Midget Abbotsford.
Kyle O’Connor (16) was a 4th round pick in the 2011 Bantam Draft. Alberta Minor Midget Calgary 30 GP 22-24-46 32pm.
Collin Shirley (16) was a 1st round pick in the 2011 Bantam Draft. Sask AAA Midget Saskatoon 37 GP 9-9-18 18pm.
Zachary Zborosky (16) was a 5th round pick in the 2011 Bantam Draft. Sask AAA Midget Regina 38 GP 11-7-18 28pm.
Jackson Waniek (16) was a 6th round pick in the 2011 Bantam Draft. BC AAA Midget Cloverdale 36 GP 28-18-46 72pm.
Shane Allan (15) was a 7th round pick in the 2012 Bantam Draft. Alberta AAA Bantam Calgary 32 GP 15-19-34 46pm.
River Beattie (15) was a 6th round pick in the 2012 Bantam Draft. Alberta AAA Bantam Sherwood Park 30 GP 10-16-26 46pm.
Hudson Elynuik (15) was a 3rd round pick in the 2012 Bantam Draft. Alberta AAA Bantam Calgary 30 GP 18-24-42 119pm.
Zac Paziuk (15) was a 10th round pick in the 2012 Bantam Draft. Sask AA Bantam North East 24 GP 24-16-40 24pm.
Logan Schatz (15) was a 9th round pick in the 2012 Bantam Draft. Sask AA Bantam Sask Valley 21 GP 16-31-47 34pm.
Austin Wellsby (15) was a 4th round pick in the 2012 Bantam Draft. BC AAA Bantam Kelowna 63 GP 38-50-88 14pm.
Michael Grant (15) is an unlisted player. Alberta AAA Bantam Lethbridge 27 GP 3-4-7 12pm.
Chase Olsen (15) is an unlisted player. Alberta AAA Bantam Red Deer 32 GP 21-14-35 18pm.
Mark Klassen (15) is an unlisted player.
Wyatt Kalynuk (15) is an unlisted player.
Layne Bensmiller (15) is an unlisted player. Alberta AAA Bantam Red Deer 33 GP 19-23-42 24pm.