Prince George acquired 20-year old goaltender Morgan Clark from the Swift Current Broncos. In exchange, the Broncos get a 2011 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft conditional pick.
Clark has played a total of 142 regular season games in the WHL for the Red Deer Rebels and Swift Current Broncos. During the 2009-10 season with the Broncos, Clark played 46 games, earning a 24-14-1-2 record with a 2.92 goals against average and a save percentage of .907. Clark also picked up one shut-out. The 6’1”, 162 pound product of Flower Mound, Texas, is a seventh round pick of the Vancouver Canucks in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
The Cougars also announce 19-year old goaltender Hudson Stremmel has decided to remain in Reno, Nevada to focus on his education.
With the move, the Broncos now have four 20 year olds on the roster including: Justin Dowling, Stepan Novotny, Travis Bobbee and Mark Friesen.
Tampa Bay signed defenseman Radko Gudas to a three-year, entry level contract.
Gudas, 6-foot, 202 pounds, played in 65 games with the Everett Silvertips of the Western Hockey League last season, recording seven goals and 37 points with a plus-45 rating. He led the team in plus/minus and penalty minutes with 151. Gudas also led all Everett defensemen in points and assists. He also skated in three playoff games with the Silvertips, recording two assists.
Tampa Bay selected Gudas in the third round, 66th overall, of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Canada Camp
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. – A move from centre to left wing on the hottest line in camp paid off for Cody Eakin.
The Swift Current Bronco had a pair of goals and an assist as Team White downed Team Red 5-2 in the second intra-squad game at the Canadian junior hockey team development camp on Saturday night.
Eakin, who played centre as the Whites beat the Reds 6-3 in the first intra-squad game on Friday night, moved onto the wing with centre Sean Couturier and Louis Leblanc and combined twice with Leblanc on goals and got another goal unassisted.
Both Eakin and Leblanc were late cuts from last year's team for the world junior championship, but they have taken a leg up in trying to make the Canadan side for the 2011 tournament in Buffalo, N.Y.
A team selection camp will be held in December from which a 22-man squad will be named.
“Me and Louis were talking about it on the bench,” said Eakin. “We both said it was a pretty bad feeling and we're not going to let it happen again this year.
“The game was really fast. We turned it on in the second period and didn't look back from there.”
Leblanc was impressed.
“He had a great game,” said Leblanc. “Once again, we clicked.”
Jaden Schwartz and Kyle Clifford each had a goal and an assist for White, which scored three times in a 45-second span in the second period on goaltender Mark Visentin, the Phoenix Coyotes first-round pick who was celebrating his 18th birthday.
Tyler Seguin and Tyler Toffoli scored for Red.
Coach Dave Cameron and his staff tweaked the lines somewhat from the first game, including moving Eakin and splitting up Brandon teammates Brayden Schenn and Scott Glennie as well as old world under-18 linemates Seguin and Toffoli.
“Right now in our evaluation of the team our strength is through the middle, to the point that there are some really good centremen who will probably get a shot at playing the wing,” said Cameron.
“We wanted to see Cody. We're going to need versatility. Guys will have to move around. He's one of the guys we think is capable of doing that. He demonstrated that. He was a very good player in both games at both positions.”
White outshot Red 46-37 and the score could have been worse if not for the work of goaltender Jean-François Berubé, who stopped all 19 shots he faced in the first period before being beaten twice in the second.
“This was by far my best game,” said Berubé. “When you have a lot of shots it's easy to stay in the game and the defence helped me a lot to see the puck and that made it easier.”
His favourite save came from in close early on as he stoned Leblanc, who will be his teammate this season with the Montreal Juniors.
“He came by me and told me I robbed him and I was pretty happy about that,” said the Los Angeles Kings prospect. “But on the play, I didn't know it was him. It was pretty funny.”
At the other end, Olivier Roy was saving 14 of 15 for Team White. The only goal to beat Roy was a shot from fellow Edmonton Oilers prospect Curtis Hamilton, whose wrister from the right circle looked to be going wide but went in off Seguin, the gifted second overall pick by the Boston Bruins who otherwise had a quiet camp.
Schwartz finally beat Berubé early in the second on a feed from Brayden Schenn and Eakin banged in a pass across the crease from Leblanc at 9:04.
That was when both teams changed goalies, with Calvin Pickard going in for Roy and Visentin for Berubé.
Schwartz set up Clifford on a 2-on-1 at 13:10, Eakin scored unassisted at 13:31 and Manning got one at 13:55 before Toffoli beat Pickard on a breakaway for Team Red.
Neither team scored in a scrambly third period that produced few good chances for either side. Team White lost Glennie to a hand injury for the third and was forced to juggle its centres.
Schwartz had a great week. First he learned that after a long, nervy wait a match had been found for a stem cell transplant for his sister Mandi, a top women's prospect who is suffering from leukemia. The transplant is set for Aug. 26. Then Jaden had a strong camp.
“Playing with Schenn and Clifford was pretty fun out there,” said Schwartz, a stocky forward. “We read each other well and had some good shifts.
“With Mandi, that's the best news my family has had in a while. My parents are happy, Mandi's happy and I'm happy with my performance at this camp. It's been a good summer and I hope it continues.”
The top scorers from the two games were Leblanc and Clifford, each with two goals and two assists, while Eakin, Schenn and Couturier each had three points. Three Red team players had two points each – Zack Kassian, Ryan Johansen and Carter Ashton.
Red team defenceman Mark Pysyk of the Edmonton Oil Kings was held out for precautionary reasons due to a minor injury. Red was already missing Portland Winter Hawks forward Brad Ross who has not skated at the camp due to a groin pull.
The Swift Current Bronco had a pair of goals and an assist as Team White downed Team Red 5-2 in the second intra-squad game at the Canadian junior hockey team development camp on Saturday night.
Eakin, who played centre as the Whites beat the Reds 6-3 in the first intra-squad game on Friday night, moved onto the wing with centre Sean Couturier and Louis Leblanc and combined twice with Leblanc on goals and got another goal unassisted.
Both Eakin and Leblanc were late cuts from last year's team for the world junior championship, but they have taken a leg up in trying to make the Canadan side for the 2011 tournament in Buffalo, N.Y.
A team selection camp will be held in December from which a 22-man squad will be named.
“Me and Louis were talking about it on the bench,” said Eakin. “We both said it was a pretty bad feeling and we're not going to let it happen again this year.
“The game was really fast. We turned it on in the second period and didn't look back from there.”
Leblanc was impressed.
“He had a great game,” said Leblanc. “Once again, we clicked.”
Jaden Schwartz and Kyle Clifford each had a goal and an assist for White, which scored three times in a 45-second span in the second period on goaltender Mark Visentin, the Phoenix Coyotes first-round pick who was celebrating his 18th birthday.
Tyler Seguin and Tyler Toffoli scored for Red.
Coach Dave Cameron and his staff tweaked the lines somewhat from the first game, including moving Eakin and splitting up Brandon teammates Brayden Schenn and Scott Glennie as well as old world under-18 linemates Seguin and Toffoli.
“Right now in our evaluation of the team our strength is through the middle, to the point that there are some really good centremen who will probably get a shot at playing the wing,” said Cameron.
“We wanted to see Cody. We're going to need versatility. Guys will have to move around. He's one of the guys we think is capable of doing that. He demonstrated that. He was a very good player in both games at both positions.”
White outshot Red 46-37 and the score could have been worse if not for the work of goaltender Jean-François Berubé, who stopped all 19 shots he faced in the first period before being beaten twice in the second.
“This was by far my best game,” said Berubé. “When you have a lot of shots it's easy to stay in the game and the defence helped me a lot to see the puck and that made it easier.”
His favourite save came from in close early on as he stoned Leblanc, who will be his teammate this season with the Montreal Juniors.
“He came by me and told me I robbed him and I was pretty happy about that,” said the Los Angeles Kings prospect. “But on the play, I didn't know it was him. It was pretty funny.”
At the other end, Olivier Roy was saving 14 of 15 for Team White. The only goal to beat Roy was a shot from fellow Edmonton Oilers prospect Curtis Hamilton, whose wrister from the right circle looked to be going wide but went in off Seguin, the gifted second overall pick by the Boston Bruins who otherwise had a quiet camp.
Schwartz finally beat Berubé early in the second on a feed from Brayden Schenn and Eakin banged in a pass across the crease from Leblanc at 9:04.
That was when both teams changed goalies, with Calvin Pickard going in for Roy and Visentin for Berubé.
Schwartz set up Clifford on a 2-on-1 at 13:10, Eakin scored unassisted at 13:31 and Manning got one at 13:55 before Toffoli beat Pickard on a breakaway for Team Red.
Neither team scored in a scrambly third period that produced few good chances for either side. Team White lost Glennie to a hand injury for the third and was forced to juggle its centres.
Schwartz had a great week. First he learned that after a long, nervy wait a match had been found for a stem cell transplant for his sister Mandi, a top women's prospect who is suffering from leukemia. The transplant is set for Aug. 26. Then Jaden had a strong camp.
“Playing with Schenn and Clifford was pretty fun out there,” said Schwartz, a stocky forward. “We read each other well and had some good shifts.
“With Mandi, that's the best news my family has had in a while. My parents are happy, Mandi's happy and I'm happy with my performance at this camp. It's been a good summer and I hope it continues.”
The top scorers from the two games were Leblanc and Clifford, each with two goals and two assists, while Eakin, Schenn and Couturier each had three points. Three Red team players had two points each – Zack Kassian, Ryan Johansen and Carter Ashton.
Red team defenceman Mark Pysyk of the Edmonton Oil Kings was held out for precautionary reasons due to a minor injury. Red was already missing Portland Winter Hawks forward Brad Ross who has not skated at the camp due to a groin pull.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Canada U-18 Exhibition
BRECLAV, CZE – Daniel Catenacci (Newmarket, Ont./Sault Ste. Marie, OHL) scored 26 seconds into overtime as Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team twice rebounded from one-goal deficits to score a 3-2 win over the Czech Republic on Saturday.
The game was Canada’s lone pre-tournament contest before it opens defense of its Memorial of Ivan Hlinka championship on Monday against Sweden in Piestany, Slovakia.
Catenacci beat Czech goaltender David Honzik to earn the win for a Canadian team that had just three days of practice together as a team and trailed 2-1 in the dying minutes of the third period.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (Burnaby, B.C./Red Deer, WHL) was in on Canada’s first two goals, getting Canada on the board late in the second period before setting up the tying goal off the stick of Xavier Ouellet (Terrebonne, Que./Montreal, QMJHL) with less than five minutes remaining in regulation time.
Canada’s special teams were a big reason for its win – Ouellet’s game-tying goal came with the Canadians enjoying a man advantage, while the penalty killing unit kept the Czechs scoreless on seven power play opportunities, including three in the first 10 minutes of the third period, when the European side pressed for an insurance goal.
Canada will make the 70-kilometre trip from Breclav to Piestany on Sunday to prepare for Monday’s tournament opener. In addition to the Swedes, the Canadians will face Switzerland (Tuesday) and Slovakia (Wednesday) in round-robin play as they tries to win the tournament for the sixth time in seven years.
The game was Canada’s lone pre-tournament contest before it opens defense of its Memorial of Ivan Hlinka championship on Monday against Sweden in Piestany, Slovakia.
Catenacci beat Czech goaltender David Honzik to earn the win for a Canadian team that had just three days of practice together as a team and trailed 2-1 in the dying minutes of the third period.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (Burnaby, B.C./Red Deer, WHL) was in on Canada’s first two goals, getting Canada on the board late in the second period before setting up the tying goal off the stick of Xavier Ouellet (Terrebonne, Que./Montreal, QMJHL) with less than five minutes remaining in regulation time.
Canada’s special teams were a big reason for its win – Ouellet’s game-tying goal came with the Canadians enjoying a man advantage, while the penalty killing unit kept the Czechs scoreless on seven power play opportunities, including three in the first 10 minutes of the third period, when the European side pressed for an insurance goal.
Canada will make the 70-kilometre trip from Breclav to Piestany on Sunday to prepare for Monday’s tournament opener. In addition to the Swedes, the Canadians will face Switzerland (Tuesday) and Slovakia (Wednesday) in round-robin play as they tries to win the tournament for the sixth time in seven years.
Canada Camp
Canada Camp Intra Squad Game
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. – Louis Leblanc was crushed when he was cut from Canada's team for the IIHF World Junior Championship last year and it's clear he doesn't want that to happen again.
The Montreal Canadiens' 2009 first-round draft pick scored two goals and was dangerous on nearly every shift while leading Team White to a 6-3 victory over Team Red in an intra-squad game at the Canadian junior team development camp on Friday night.
“I still have a bad taste in my mouth from being cut from camp last year,” said Leblanc. “I came here ready and when the puck dropped I think our line was ready with (Sean) Couturier and (Quinton) Howden.
“Things were clicking and I think we got the job done.”
Brayden Schenn also had two goals while Casey Cizikas and Leblanc's linemate Sean Couturier got one each for the Whites, who outshot Red 38-36.
Defenceman Stefan Elliott and forward Carter Ashton scored in the first period and winger Zack Kassian got one in the third for Red.
Leblanc left Harvard University to join the Montreal Juniors of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League this summer in order to play more games and play in his home town. One of the 19-year-old's top priorities is to make the world junior team.
“I think I'm ready to make the commitment and play a lot of games and focus on hockey for a year and see where I am the year after,” he said.
Tyler Seguin, the second overall draft pick of the Boston Bruins, was held off the scoresheet. The skill and explosive skating of the Plymouth Whalers' star was evident, but Seguin was not sharp around the net.
“It's the first time I played in a game since the (Boston) development camp after the draft, so I'm kind of using this to get back into hockey shape,” said Seguin. “It's going to be a little tough going out there after not playing as much hockey as some other guys.
“I feel strong out there. I've been working out a lot for the last month and half and from now on, I'll work out and skate for another month and half.”
After his low shot was stopped by Jean-Francois Berube after breaking in alone down the right side, a fan yelled out “Taylor Hall would have scored from there” – a reference to Edmonton's No. 1 overall pick.
An announced crowd of 2,346 turned out at Mile One Centre, several wearing Bruins jerseys.
The teams will play a second Red-White game Saturday night.
There was only one power play in the game as Ashton was sent off for roughing and it produced a goal for Couturier, tabbed as a potential first overall pick in the 2011 NHL draft. He also had an assist.
A skirmish broke out late in the game when White defenceman Erik Gusbranson was speared in the groin and went after Kassian.
Coach Dave Cameron was not amused.
“I thought it was a spear that started it – I've got no time for that,” said Cameron. “The competitiveness I love.
“You're not going to win this tournament if you're undisciplined. It's just too close with too many teams. So hopefully it's a learning experience for our team.”
White jumped to an early 2-0 lead as Cizikas got around defenceman Brock Beukeboom, went in alone and, after his first shot was stopped, scored from a scramble in front of Mark Visentin only 45 seconds into the game.
Visentin left a big rebound and was slow to cover his right side as Leblanc shot in his own rebound at 5:05.
Elliot fired a wrist shot to the top corner past Calvin Pickard through traffic at 11:11 to put Red on the board and Ashton tied it at 14:38, scoring from the side of the net after a long moment of intense pressure in the White zone.
Leblanc put White ahead at 18:02 as he was sent in on a two-on-one by Couturier and put a wrist shot in off Visentin's glove.
Scott Glennie created traffic in front and his Brandon Wheat Kings teammate Schenn sneaked in to lift in a White goal 6:04 into the middle frame.
Neil Manning partially fanned on a point shot and the puck fooled Berube as it went in off Schenn's leg. Couturier's power-play goal gave White a commanding lead.
Kassian backhanded a shot into an open side through a pile-up in front of Olivier Roy's crease in the third period to make it a little closer.
But while White dominated, Cameron said the teams won't be changed for the second intra-squad game.
“Team White was the better team, but now it's a challenge for Team Red to come back,” he said. “You don't want to take that challenge away from them.
“The easiest thing now would be to even it up, but no, this is a team sport. Let's see how they respond.”
Both teams changed goalies midway through the second frame, with Berube replacing Visentin and Roy in for Pickard.
The Red team was stacked at centre with Seguin, fourth overall pick Ryan Johansen (Columbus), who had two assists, and seventh overall pick Jeffrey Skinner (Carolina).
But White had Schenn, the only healthy returnee from last year's world juniors, and Couturier down the middle. White also had No. 3 pick Gudbranson (Florida) on defence.
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. – Louis Leblanc was crushed when he was cut from Canada's team for the IIHF World Junior Championship last year and it's clear he doesn't want that to happen again.
The Montreal Canadiens' 2009 first-round draft pick scored two goals and was dangerous on nearly every shift while leading Team White to a 6-3 victory over Team Red in an intra-squad game at the Canadian junior team development camp on Friday night.
“I still have a bad taste in my mouth from being cut from camp last year,” said Leblanc. “I came here ready and when the puck dropped I think our line was ready with (Sean) Couturier and (Quinton) Howden.
“Things were clicking and I think we got the job done.”
Brayden Schenn also had two goals while Casey Cizikas and Leblanc's linemate Sean Couturier got one each for the Whites, who outshot Red 38-36.
Defenceman Stefan Elliott and forward Carter Ashton scored in the first period and winger Zack Kassian got one in the third for Red.
Leblanc left Harvard University to join the Montreal Juniors of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League this summer in order to play more games and play in his home town. One of the 19-year-old's top priorities is to make the world junior team.
“I think I'm ready to make the commitment and play a lot of games and focus on hockey for a year and see where I am the year after,” he said.
Tyler Seguin, the second overall draft pick of the Boston Bruins, was held off the scoresheet. The skill and explosive skating of the Plymouth Whalers' star was evident, but Seguin was not sharp around the net.
“It's the first time I played in a game since the (Boston) development camp after the draft, so I'm kind of using this to get back into hockey shape,” said Seguin. “It's going to be a little tough going out there after not playing as much hockey as some other guys.
“I feel strong out there. I've been working out a lot for the last month and half and from now on, I'll work out and skate for another month and half.”
After his low shot was stopped by Jean-Francois Berube after breaking in alone down the right side, a fan yelled out “Taylor Hall would have scored from there” – a reference to Edmonton's No. 1 overall pick.
An announced crowd of 2,346 turned out at Mile One Centre, several wearing Bruins jerseys.
The teams will play a second Red-White game Saturday night.
There was only one power play in the game as Ashton was sent off for roughing and it produced a goal for Couturier, tabbed as a potential first overall pick in the 2011 NHL draft. He also had an assist.
A skirmish broke out late in the game when White defenceman Erik Gusbranson was speared in the groin and went after Kassian.
Coach Dave Cameron was not amused.
“I thought it was a spear that started it – I've got no time for that,” said Cameron. “The competitiveness I love.
“You're not going to win this tournament if you're undisciplined. It's just too close with too many teams. So hopefully it's a learning experience for our team.”
White jumped to an early 2-0 lead as Cizikas got around defenceman Brock Beukeboom, went in alone and, after his first shot was stopped, scored from a scramble in front of Mark Visentin only 45 seconds into the game.
Visentin left a big rebound and was slow to cover his right side as Leblanc shot in his own rebound at 5:05.
Elliot fired a wrist shot to the top corner past Calvin Pickard through traffic at 11:11 to put Red on the board and Ashton tied it at 14:38, scoring from the side of the net after a long moment of intense pressure in the White zone.
Leblanc put White ahead at 18:02 as he was sent in on a two-on-one by Couturier and put a wrist shot in off Visentin's glove.
Scott Glennie created traffic in front and his Brandon Wheat Kings teammate Schenn sneaked in to lift in a White goal 6:04 into the middle frame.
Neil Manning partially fanned on a point shot and the puck fooled Berube as it went in off Schenn's leg. Couturier's power-play goal gave White a commanding lead.
Kassian backhanded a shot into an open side through a pile-up in front of Olivier Roy's crease in the third period to make it a little closer.
But while White dominated, Cameron said the teams won't be changed for the second intra-squad game.
“Team White was the better team, but now it's a challenge for Team Red to come back,” he said. “You don't want to take that challenge away from them.
“The easiest thing now would be to even it up, but no, this is a team sport. Let's see how they respond.”
Both teams changed goalies midway through the second frame, with Berube replacing Visentin and Roy in for Pickard.
The Red team was stacked at centre with Seguin, fourth overall pick Ryan Johansen (Columbus), who had two assists, and seventh overall pick Jeffrey Skinner (Carolina).
But White had Schenn, the only healthy returnee from last year's world juniors, and Couturier down the middle. White also had No. 3 pick Gudbranson (Florida) on defence.
Friday, August 6, 2010
WHL Notes August 6
Moose Jaw new GM is ...
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Moose Jaw, SK.--- The Moose Jaw Warriors are pleased to announce the hiring of the Warriors new Director of Hockey Operations, Alan Millar. The Warriors introduced Alan at a press conference Friday in the Warriors dressing room. Alan is ready to get started building the future of Warriors hockey in that very building yet looking ahead to the multiplex. “I would like to thank the Warriors Board of Directors for this great opportunity,” said Warriors Director of Hockey Operations Alan Millar. “I am very happy to be part of the Warriors tradition and part of the Western Hockey League,” added Millar. “I look forward to working with both the hockey and business staff to continue building the franchise on the ice as well as in the community,” he said.
The Warriors Boards of Directors feel Alan is the right individual to take the Warriors to the next level this season and in the years to come. “Alan brings a wide range of experience and is well respect by many of the WHL owners and General Managers within our league,” commented Warriors President Chad Taylor. “He is someone that we feel very confident in being the face of the organization and an individual who will complement our current Hockey Operation staff,” added Taylor.
Alan brings a wealth of CHL knowledge to the tribe. Alan Millar served as the General Manager/Alternate Governor of the Sarnia Sting (OHL) from 2004-2009. Nine players from the 2007-08 team signed pro-contacts during his time in Sarnia.
Alan spent a year with the Toronto St. Michael’s Majors in 2003 as the Director of Player Personnel. Prior to his time in Toronto, Alan was the General Manager/Alternate Governor of the Guelph Storm of the OHL from 1997-2003. During his time in Guelph, Alan led the team to 6 consecutive playoff appearances. In 1998, the Storm were named the OHL Champions and narrowly lost in the Memorial Cup final in overtime.
Alan also had a stint in the American Hockey League from 1993-1997 with the Saint John Flames as the Director of Operations/Alternate Governor. Among his many accomplishments, Alan’s Guelph Storm team played host to the 2002 Memorial Cup. He served as Director of Hockey Operations with Team Ontario from 2002-2004. Alan was part Hockey Canada’s CHL General Manager’s committee from 2005-2009, helping to evaluate players for Canada’s U-18 teams, World Junior teams and the CHL Canada/Russia series.
Alan comes to the Warriors from Milton, Ontario with Newport Sports Management, where he managed NHL players and alumni marketing opportunities. The Warriors are thrilled to welcome Alan and his wife Kelly to the friendly city. Alan will begin his duties with the club starting immediately.
http://www.mjwarriors.ca/news/2154/
Moose Jaw, SK.--- The Moose Jaw Warriors are pleased to announce the hiring of the Warriors new Director of Hockey Operations, Alan Millar. The Warriors introduced Alan at a press conference Friday in the Warriors dressing room. Alan is ready to get started building the future of Warriors hockey in that very building yet looking ahead to the multiplex. “I would like to thank the Warriors Board of Directors for this great opportunity,” said Warriors Director of Hockey Operations Alan Millar. “I am very happy to be part of the Warriors tradition and part of the Western Hockey League,” added Millar. “I look forward to working with both the hockey and business staff to continue building the franchise on the ice as well as in the community,” he said.
The Warriors Boards of Directors feel Alan is the right individual to take the Warriors to the next level this season and in the years to come. “Alan brings a wide range of experience and is well respect by many of the WHL owners and General Managers within our league,” commented Warriors President Chad Taylor. “He is someone that we feel very confident in being the face of the organization and an individual who will complement our current Hockey Operation staff,” added Taylor.
Alan brings a wealth of CHL knowledge to the tribe. Alan Millar served as the General Manager/Alternate Governor of the Sarnia Sting (OHL) from 2004-2009. Nine players from the 2007-08 team signed pro-contacts during his time in Sarnia.
Alan spent a year with the Toronto St. Michael’s Majors in 2003 as the Director of Player Personnel. Prior to his time in Toronto, Alan was the General Manager/Alternate Governor of the Guelph Storm of the OHL from 1997-2003. During his time in Guelph, Alan led the team to 6 consecutive playoff appearances. In 1998, the Storm were named the OHL Champions and narrowly lost in the Memorial Cup final in overtime.
Alan also had a stint in the American Hockey League from 1993-1997 with the Saint John Flames as the Director of Operations/Alternate Governor. Among his many accomplishments, Alan’s Guelph Storm team played host to the 2002 Memorial Cup. He served as Director of Hockey Operations with Team Ontario from 2002-2004. Alan was part Hockey Canada’s CHL General Manager’s committee from 2005-2009, helping to evaluate players for Canada’s U-18 teams, World Junior teams and the CHL Canada/Russia series.
Alan comes to the Warriors from Milton, Ontario with Newport Sports Management, where he managed NHL players and alumni marketing opportunities. The Warriors are thrilled to welcome Alan and his wife Kelly to the friendly city. Alan will begin his duties with the club starting immediately.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
WHL Notes August 4
The Western Hockey League and Calgary Hitmen Hockey Club announced they will host a WHL outdoor game against the Regina Pats on February 21 at McMahon Stadium.
The game coincides with Family Day Monday and will be played the day after the National Hockey League’s Heritage Classic set for February 20th between the Calgary Flames and Montreal Canadiens.
Hockey Canada announced Silvertips defenseman Ryan Murray has been named the Team Captain of the Under-18 team that will compete at the Memorial of Ivan Hlinka Tournament, held in Slovakia and the Czech Republic from August 9-14.
Murray, entering his 17-year old year, produced a standout rookie campaign for the Silvertips in which he tallied 27 points on five goals and 22 assists in 52 games played along with a +33 rating. The 6’0, 185 pound defenseman out of White City, Saskatchewan, was Everett’s first round selection (eighth overall) in the 2008 WHL Bantam Draft and is not draft eligible until 2012. He was named the Silvertips’ Rookie of the Year by the club’s coaching staff and will be the youngest member of the U-18 team heading to Europe.
Tri-City Americans' Governor/General Manager Bob Tory announced that 20-year-old defenseman Eric Mestery has chosen to retire from the sport of hockey.
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The Brandon Wheat Kings have learned that Assistant Coach Dwayne Gylywoychuk will be lost to the club for an extended period of time.
Gylywoychuk sustained a broken back in a fall at the Keystone Centre on Tuesday afternoon.
Gylywoychuk, 36, is currently being treated at Brandon Regional Health Centre and is expected to make a full recovery.
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The game coincides with Family Day Monday and will be played the day after the National Hockey League’s Heritage Classic set for February 20th between the Calgary Flames and Montreal Canadiens.
Hockey Canada announced Silvertips defenseman Ryan Murray has been named the Team Captain of the Under-18 team that will compete at the Memorial of Ivan Hlinka Tournament, held in Slovakia and the Czech Republic from August 9-14.
Murray, entering his 17-year old year, produced a standout rookie campaign for the Silvertips in which he tallied 27 points on five goals and 22 assists in 52 games played along with a +33 rating. The 6’0, 185 pound defenseman out of White City, Saskatchewan, was Everett’s first round selection (eighth overall) in the 2008 WHL Bantam Draft and is not draft eligible until 2012. He was named the Silvertips’ Rookie of the Year by the club’s coaching staff and will be the youngest member of the U-18 team heading to Europe.
Tri-City Americans' Governor/General Manager Bob Tory announced that 20-year-old defenseman Eric Mestery has chosen to retire from the sport of hockey.
http://www.amshockey.com/
The Brandon Wheat Kings have learned that Assistant Coach Dwayne Gylywoychuk will be lost to the club for an extended period of time.
Gylywoychuk sustained a broken back in a fall at the Keystone Centre on Tuesday afternoon.
Gylywoychuk, 36, is currently being treated at Brandon Regional Health Centre and is expected to make a full recovery.
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Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Knoblauch New Addition
Congrats to ICE Head Coach Kris Knoblauch and wife Autumn on their new baby girl, Emry. It's their 2nd child as son Marek turns 3 later this year.
Beattie Leaves ICE
Tri City Americans’ Governor/General Manager Bob Tory announced today that the club has named Scott Beattie as the team’s new associate coach for the upcoming 2010-11 season.
Beattie, a former teammate of current Americans’ head coach Jim Hiller, played three seasons with Northern Michigan University, winning an NCAA title in 1990-91, before playing overseas for 13 seasons. After graduating from NMU in 1992, Beattie spent two seasons with the Bolzano Foxes of the Italian Series A League. He then spent one year with the Milan Saima before rejoining the Foxes in 1995-96, winning the Italian Series A League playoffs championship. From there, Beattie played one season in Germany (Rosenheim Starbulls, DEL) before spending four seasons with three different teams in Switzerland’s Elite League (Zurich, Davos/Thurgau and Geneva). In 2001, Beattie moved back to Italy and joined the Milano Vipers where he was a part of three straight Italian Series A League championships. He wrapped up his playing career back where he started, spending the 2004-05 season with Bolzano, before retiring and entering the coaching ranks. In all, Beattie played in over 300 international games, scoring 206 goals and 482 points.
To coincide with his stellar playing career, Beattie was twice named a Hobey Baker Award finalist, bestowed upon the NCAA’s best collegiate player, while at Northern Michigan. After collecting 106 goals and 22 points in 122 games, he was inducted in the NMU Hall of Fame in 2003. While playing in Europe, Beattie also played for Team Italy in two Group A World Junior Championships, once in 1996 and again in 2001.
“I’ve known Scott for many years now, dating back to my days with the Kootenay Ice, and I’m excited that he will be joining our staff,” explained Tory. “Not only is he extremely qualified for this position but he brings a passion and enthusiasm for the game that is unparalleled.”
“I’ve known Scott for a long time...he will be a great fit for our team,” Hiller said. “His understanding of the game will not only benefit our players, but me as well.”
Beattie’s first coaching opportunity came with his hometown Kimberley Dynamiters of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League, serving three seasons as the Head Coach and General Manager while leading the Dynamiters to a record of 75-62-5-12. Beattie has spent the past two seasons with the Western Hockey League’s Kootenay Ice as an assistant coach.
“I’m happy and honored that the ownership group is willing to give me this opportunity,” expressed Beattie. “I’ve been friends with Jim (Hiller) a long time. We’ve had tremendous success as players and, hopefully, we will again as coaches.”
Beattie continued…“I had a chance to watch the team in Calgary during the WHL Finals and I’m thrilled to be joining a team with a veteran line-up that has enjoyed success.”
Beattie will officially begin his position on August 15.
Beattie, a former teammate of current Americans’ head coach Jim Hiller, played three seasons with Northern Michigan University, winning an NCAA title in 1990-91, before playing overseas for 13 seasons. After graduating from NMU in 1992, Beattie spent two seasons with the Bolzano Foxes of the Italian Series A League. He then spent one year with the Milan Saima before rejoining the Foxes in 1995-96, winning the Italian Series A League playoffs championship. From there, Beattie played one season in Germany (Rosenheim Starbulls, DEL) before spending four seasons with three different teams in Switzerland’s Elite League (Zurich, Davos/Thurgau and Geneva). In 2001, Beattie moved back to Italy and joined the Milano Vipers where he was a part of three straight Italian Series A League championships. He wrapped up his playing career back where he started, spending the 2004-05 season with Bolzano, before retiring and entering the coaching ranks. In all, Beattie played in over 300 international games, scoring 206 goals and 482 points.
To coincide with his stellar playing career, Beattie was twice named a Hobey Baker Award finalist, bestowed upon the NCAA’s best collegiate player, while at Northern Michigan. After collecting 106 goals and 22 points in 122 games, he was inducted in the NMU Hall of Fame in 2003. While playing in Europe, Beattie also played for Team Italy in two Group A World Junior Championships, once in 1996 and again in 2001.
“I’ve known Scott for many years now, dating back to my days with the Kootenay Ice, and I’m excited that he will be joining our staff,” explained Tory. “Not only is he extremely qualified for this position but he brings a passion and enthusiasm for the game that is unparalleled.”
“I’ve known Scott for a long time...he will be a great fit for our team,” Hiller said. “His understanding of the game will not only benefit our players, but me as well.”
Beattie’s first coaching opportunity came with his hometown Kimberley Dynamiters of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League, serving three seasons as the Head Coach and General Manager while leading the Dynamiters to a record of 75-62-5-12. Beattie has spent the past two seasons with the Western Hockey League’s Kootenay Ice as an assistant coach.
“I’m happy and honored that the ownership group is willing to give me this opportunity,” expressed Beattie. “I’ve been friends with Jim (Hiller) a long time. We’ve had tremendous success as players and, hopefully, we will again as coaches.”
Beattie continued…“I had a chance to watch the team in Calgary during the WHL Finals and I’m thrilled to be joining a team with a veteran line-up that has enjoyed success.”
Beattie will officially begin his position on August 15.
Canada U-18 Team
Hockey Canada announced the 22 players who will represent Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team at the 2010 Memorial of Ivan Hlinka tournament, August 9-14 in Breclav, Czech Republic and Piestany, Slovakia.
Goaltender
Robin Gusse L 5’10" 170 04/23/93 Terrebonne, Que./Qc Chicoutimi (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Tyson Teichmann L 6'0" 139 05/19/93 Belleville, Ont. Belleville (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Defence
Myles Bell R 6'0" 209 08/19/93 Calgary, Alta./Alb. Regina (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Dougie Hamilton R 6’4.5” 187 06/17/93 Toronto, Ont. Niagara (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Scott Harrington L 6’1” 209 03/10/93 Kingston, Ont. London (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Ryan Murray L 6'0.5" 190 09/27/93 White City, Sask. Everett (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Xavier Ouellet L 6’0” 174 07/29/93 Terrebonne, Que./Qc Montreal (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Stuart Percy L 6’1” 187 05/18/93 Oakville, Ont. Mississauga St. Michael’s (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Duncan Siemens L 6’3” 196 09/07/93 Sherwood Park, Alta./Alb. Saskatoon (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Forwards
Austen Brassard R 6’2” 192 01/14/93 Windsor, Ont. Belleville (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
David Broll L 6’1.5” 221 01/04/93 Mississauga, Ont. Erie (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Daniel Catenacci L 5'10 180 03/09/93 Newmarket, Ont. Sault Ste. Marie (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Michael Curtis L 6'0" 184 01/26/93 Mississauga, Ont. Belleville (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Phillip Danault L 6'0" 173 02/24/93 Victoriaville, Que./Qc Victoriaville (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Jonathan Huberdeau L 6’1” 166 06/04/93 Prévost, Que./Qc Saint John (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Boone Jenner L 6’1.5” 197 06/15/93 Dorcester, Ont. Oshawa (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Lucas Lessio L 6'1” 195 01/23/93 Maple, Ont. St. Michael’s (CCHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Garrett Meurs R 5’10.5” 171 01/12/93 Ripley, Ont. Plymouth (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins L 6'0" 166 04/12/93 Burnaby, B.C./C.-B. Red Deer (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Matt Puempel L 6’0.5” 201 01/24/93 Essex, Ont. Peterborough (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Alan Quine L 5’11” 179 02/25/93 Belleville, Ont. Kingston (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Brett Ritchie R 6’3” 204 07/01/93 Orangeville, Ont. Sarnia (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Head Coach George Burnett Port Perry, Ont. Belleville (OHL)
Assistant Coach Ron Choules Montreal, Que. Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL)
Assistant Coach Jim Hiller Nelson, B.C. Tri-City (WHL)
Goaltender
Robin Gusse L 5’10" 170 04/23/93 Terrebonne, Que./Qc Chicoutimi (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Tyson Teichmann L 6'0" 139 05/19/93 Belleville, Ont. Belleville (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Defence
Myles Bell R 6'0" 209 08/19/93 Calgary, Alta./Alb. Regina (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Dougie Hamilton R 6’4.5” 187 06/17/93 Toronto, Ont. Niagara (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Scott Harrington L 6’1” 209 03/10/93 Kingston, Ont. London (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Ryan Murray L 6'0.5" 190 09/27/93 White City, Sask. Everett (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Xavier Ouellet L 6’0” 174 07/29/93 Terrebonne, Que./Qc Montreal (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Stuart Percy L 6’1” 187 05/18/93 Oakville, Ont. Mississauga St. Michael’s (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Duncan Siemens L 6’3” 196 09/07/93 Sherwood Park, Alta./Alb. Saskatoon (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Forwards
Austen Brassard R 6’2” 192 01/14/93 Windsor, Ont. Belleville (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
David Broll L 6’1.5” 221 01/04/93 Mississauga, Ont. Erie (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Daniel Catenacci L 5'10 180 03/09/93 Newmarket, Ont. Sault Ste. Marie (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Michael Curtis L 6'0" 184 01/26/93 Mississauga, Ont. Belleville (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Phillip Danault L 6'0" 173 02/24/93 Victoriaville, Que./Qc Victoriaville (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Jonathan Huberdeau L 6’1” 166 06/04/93 Prévost, Que./Qc Saint John (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Boone Jenner L 6’1.5” 197 06/15/93 Dorcester, Ont. Oshawa (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Lucas Lessio L 6'1” 195 01/23/93 Maple, Ont. St. Michael’s (CCHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Garrett Meurs R 5’10.5” 171 01/12/93 Ripley, Ont. Plymouth (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins L 6'0" 166 04/12/93 Burnaby, B.C./C.-B. Red Deer (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Matt Puempel L 6’0.5” 201 01/24/93 Essex, Ont. Peterborough (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Alan Quine L 5’11” 179 02/25/93 Belleville, Ont. Kingston (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Brett Ritchie R 6’3” 204 07/01/93 Orangeville, Ont. Sarnia (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Head Coach George Burnett Port Perry, Ont. Belleville (OHL)
Assistant Coach Ron Choules Montreal, Que. Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL)
Assistant Coach Jim Hiller Nelson, B.C. Tri-City (WHL)
Saturday, July 31, 2010
WHL Notes July 31
With Kris Knoblauch taking over as the ICE Head Coach he probably will not be the Assistant Coach for Team Pacific at the U-17 tournament that takes place December 28-January 4.
Former ICE Therapist Ewanchuk To Tri City
http://www.amshockey.com/
Former ICE Therapist Ewanchuk To Tri City
http://www.amshockey.com/
Friday, July 30, 2010
WHL Notes July 30
Kamloops has acquired 18-year-old forward J.T. Barnett from Vancouver for a 2011 2nd round Bantam pick.
http://blazerhockey.com/blazer-news/blazer-news-stories/07-30-10-JT-Barnett.php
McCrimmon Headed to World Hockey Summit
http://www.luberslounge.blogspot.com/
Former ICE Captain Mike Comrie's Wedding Plans
http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/NHL/Edmonton/2010/07/29/14871406.html
Terry Virtue, former Tri-City Americans associate coach, going to Owen Sound
http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/juniorhockey/blog/buzzing_the_net/post/Attack-address-leaky-D-with-Virtue-hiring?urn=juniorhockey,259336
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Hockey Canada announced roster additions for the National Junior Team development camp from August 4-7 in St. John’s, N.L.
Defencemen Nathan Beaulieu (Quispamsis, N.B./Saint John, QMJHL) and Brock Beukeboom (Uxbridge, Ont./Sault Ste. Marie, OHL), along with forward Joey Hishon (Stratford, Ont./Owen Sound, OHL), have been added to the camp roster. The three players will replace defencemen Jared Cowen (Allan, Sask./Spokane, WHL) and Ryan Ellis (Freelton, Ont./Windsor, OHL) and forward Taylor Hall (Kingston, Ont./Windsor, OHL), who will not be taking part in camp for various reasons.
Goaltenders
Jean-François Bérubé L 6’1” 166 07/13/91 Boisbriand, Que./QC Montreal (QMJHL) LA ’09 (4, 95)
Mark Visentin L 6’2” 187 08/07/92 Waterdown, Ont. Niagara (OHL) PHX ’10 (1, 27)
Defence
Nathan Beaulieu L 6'1" 175 12/05/92 Quispamsis, N.B./N.-B. Saint John (QMJHL) 2011 Dft.Rep.
Brock Beukeboom R 6'1" 202 04/01/92 Uxbridge, Ont. Sault Ste. Marie (OHL) TB '10 (3, 63)
Simon Després L 6’4” 205 07/27/91 Laval, Que./Qc Saint John (QMJHL) PIT ’09 (1, 30)
Stefan Elliott R 6’1” 191 01/30/91 North Vancouver, B.C./C.-B. Saskatoon (WHL) COL ’09 (2, 49)
Brandon Gormley L 6’2” 184 02/18/92 Murray River, P.E.I./I.-P.-E. Moncton (QMJHL) PHX ’10 (1, 13)
Brett Ponich L 6’7” 225 02/22/91 Beaumont, Alta./Alb. Portland (WHL) STL ’09 (2, 48)
Mark Pysyk R 6’0” 182 01/11/92 Sherwood Park, Alta./Alb. Edmonton (WHL) BUF ’10 (1, 23)
Charles-Olivier Roussel R 6’1” 196 09/13/91 St-Eustache, Que./Qc Montreal (QMJHL) NSH ’09 (2, 42)
Forwards
Carter Ashton L 6’3” 200 04/01/91 Saskatoon, Sask. Regina (WHL) TB ’09 (1, 29)
Taylor Beck R 6’2” 205 05/13/91 St. Catharines, Ont. Guelph (OHL) NSH ’09 (3, 70)
Curtis Hamilton L 6’3” 202 12/04/91 Kelowna, B.C./C.-B. Saskatoon (WHL) EDM '10 (2, 48)
Joey Hishon L 5'10" 166 10/20/91 Stratford, Ont. Owen Sound (OHL) COL '10 (1, 17)
Ryan Johansen R 6’2” 192 07/31/92 Port Moody, B.C./C.-B. Portland (WHL) CBJ ’10 (1, 4)
Zack Kassian R 6’3” 215 01/24/91 LaSalle, Ont. Windsor (OHL) BUF ’09 (1, 13)
Brad Ross L 5’11.5” 175 05/28/92 Lethbridge, Alta./Alb. Portland (WHL) TOR ’10 (2, 43)
Tyler Seguin R 6’1” 186 01/31/92 Brampton, Ont. Plymouth (OHL) BOS ’10 (1, 2)
Riley Sheahan L 6’2” 200 12/07/91 St. Catharines, Ont. Notre Dame (NCAA) DET ’10 (1, 21)
Jeffrey Skinner L 5’10” 182 05/16/92 Markham, Ont. Kitchener (OHL) CAR ’10 (1, 7)
Tyler Toffoli R 6’0” 181 04/24/92 Scarborough, Ont. Ottawa (OHL) LA ’10 (2, 47)
Linden Vey R 5’11” 188 07/17/91 Wakaw, Sask. Medicine Hat (WHL) LA ’09 (4, 96)
Goaltenders
Calvin Pickard L 6’0” 207 04/15/92 Winnipeg, Man. Seattle (WHL) COL ’10 (2, 49)
Olivier Roy L 5’11.5” 182 07/12/91 Causapscal, Que./QC Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL) EDM ’09 (5, 133)
Defence
Tyson Barrie R 5’10” 190 07/26/91 Victoria, B.C./C.-B. Kelowna (WHL) COL ’09 (3, 64)
Nicolas Deslauriers L 6’0” 198 02/22/91 St-Anicet, Que./Qc Gatineau (QMJHL) LA ’09 (3, 84)
Taylor Doherty R 6’8” 230 03/02/91 Cambridge, Ont. Kingston (OHL) SJ ’09 (2, 57)
Jerome Gauthier-Leduc R 6’1” 171 07/30/92 Quebec City, Que./Qc Rimouski (QMJHL) BUF ’10 (3, 68)
Erik Gudbranson R 6’3” 195 01/07/92 Orleans, Ont. Kingston (OHL) FLA ’10 (1, 3)
Neil Manning L 5’11” 170 05/12/91 Nanaimo, B.C./C.-B. Vancouver (WHL) FA/JA
Brayden McNabb L 6'4" 210 01/21/91 Davidson, Sask. Kootenay (WHL) BUF '09 (3, 66)
Dylan Olsen L 6’2” 217 01/03/91 Calgary, Alta./Alb. Minnesota-Duluth (NCAA) CHI ’09 (1, 28)
Forwards
Casey Cizikas L 5’10” 190 02/27/91 Toronto, Ont. Mississauga St. Michael’s (OHL) NYI ’09 (4, 92)
Kyle Clifford L 6’1” 200 01/13/91 Ayr, Ont. Barrie (OHL) LA ’09 (2, 35)
Sean Couturier L 6’3” 185 12/07/92 Bathurst, N.B./N.-B. Drummondville (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Cody Eakin L 5’11.5” 182 05/25/91 Winnipeg, Man. Swift Current (WHL) WSH ’09 (3, 85)
Brendan Gallagher R 5’8” 163 06/05/92 Delta, B.C./C.-B. Vancouver (WHL) MTL ’10 (5, 147)
Scott Glennie R 6’1” 188 02/22/91 Winnipeg, Man. Brandon (WHL) DAL ’09 (1, 8)
Quinton Howden L 6’3” 183 01/21/92 Oak Bank, Man. Moose Jaw (WHL) FLA ’10 (1, 25)
Ryan Howse L 5’11” 195 07/06/91 Prince George, B.C./C.-B. Chilliwack (WHL) CGY ’09 (3, 74)
Louis Leblanc R 5’11.5” 181 01/26/91 Pointe-Claire, Que./Qc Harvard (NCAA) MTL ’09 (1, 18)
Brayden Schenn L 6’0” 194 08/22/91 Saskatoon, Sask. Brandon (WHL) LA ’09 (1, 5)
Jaden Schwartz L 5’10” 193 06/25/92 Wilcox, Sask. Tri-City (USHL) STL ’10 (1, 14)
Ethan Werek L 6’2” 200 06/07/91 Goodwood, Ont. Kingston (OHL) NYR ’09 (2, 47)
Will attend development camp but will not take part in games
Jared Cowen L 6’5” 226 01/25/91 Allan, Sask. Spokane (WHL) OTT ’09 (1, 9)
Calvin de Haan L 6'0" 182 05/09/91 Carp, Ont. Oshawa (OHL) NYI '09 (1, 12)
Invited to development camp but will not be able to participate
Ryan Ellis R 5’10” 184 01/03/91 Freelton, Ont. Windsor (OHL) NSH ’09 (1, 11)
Taylor Hall L 6’0” 181 11/14/91 Kingston, Ont. Windsor (OHL) EDM ’10 (1, 1)
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Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team selection camp from July 31-August 3 at Father David Bauer Olympic Arena in Calgary.
Goaltender
Jeffrey Noonan L 5'10.5" 163 01/18/93 Laval, Que./QC Laval-Montreal (LHMAAAQ) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Tyson Teichmann L 5'11.5" 150 05/19/93 Belleville, Ont. Belleville (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Defence
Cody Ceci R 6’1” 188 12/21/93 Ottawa, Ont. Ottawa (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Ryan Murray L 5’11.5” 185 09/27/93 White City, Sask. Everett (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Xavier Ouellet L 6’0” 174 07/29/93 Terrebonne, Que./Qc Montreal (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Stuart Percy L 6’0.5” 176 05/18/93 Oakville, Ont. Mississauga St. Michael’s (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Jonathan Racine L 6’1” 169 05/28/93 St-Agathe, Que./Qc Shawinigan (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Reece Scarlett R 6’0” 167 03/31/93 Sherwood Park, Alta./Alb. Swift Current (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Forwards
Olivier Archambault L 5’10.5” 165 02/16/93 Le Gardeur, Que./Qc Val d’Or (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Austen Brassard R 6’1.5” 184 01/14/93 Windsor, Ont. Belleville (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Daniel Catenacci L 5’9.5” 181 03/09/93 Newmarket, Ont. Sault Ste. Marie (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Michael Curtis L 5’11.5” 174 01/26/93 Mississauga, Ont. Belleville (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Phillip Danault L 5’11” 162 02/24/93 Victoriaville, Que./Qc Victoriaville (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Boone Jenner L 6’0.5” 192 06/15/93 Dorcester, Ont. Oshawa (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Jean-François Leblanc L 6’3.5” 186 03/03/93 St-Hyacinthe, Que./Qc Val d’Or (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Lucas Lessio L 6’0” 180 01/23/93 Maple, Ont. St. Michael’s (CCHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Adam Lowry L 6’2” 167 03/29/93 Calgary, Alta./Alb. Swift Current (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Garrett Meurs R 5’10.5” 164 01/12/93 Ripley, Ont. Plymouth (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins L 5’11.5” 155 04/12/93 Burnaby, B.C./C.-B. Red Deer (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Michael St. Croix R 5’10” 168 04/10/93 Winnipeg, Man. Edmonton (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Goaltender
Robin Gusse L 5’10. 163 04/23/93 Terrebonne, Que./Qc Chicoutimi (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Liam Liston L 6'2" 190 04/06/93 St. Albert, Alta./Alb. St. Albert (AMHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Defence
Myles Bell R 5’11” 200 08/19/93 Calgary, Alta./Alb. Regina (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Dougie Hamilton R 6’3” 180 06/17/93 Toronto, Ont. Niagara (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Scott Harrington L 6’0.5” 195 03/10/93 Kingston, Ont. London (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Ryan Murphy R 5’10.5” 160 03/31/93 Aurora, Ont. Kitchener (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Jimmy Oligny L 5’10.5” 190 04/30/93 St-Michel, Que./Qc PEI (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Duncan Siemens L 6’2” 185 09/07/93 Sherwood Park, Alta./Alb. Saskatoon (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Stephen Woodworth L 5’11” 175 01/21/93 Middleton, N.S./N.-É. Cape Breton (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Forwards
Brent Andrews L 6’2” 191 01/19/93 Hunter River, P.E.I./I.-P.-E. Halifax (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
David Broll L 6’1” 220 01/04/93 Mississauga, Ont. Erie (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Raphaël Bussières L 6’0” 170 11/05/93 Saint-Hubert, Que./Qc Baie-Comeau (QMJHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Jonathan Huberdeau L 6’0” 154 06/04/93 Prévost, Que./Qc Saint John (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Mark McNeill R 6’0.5” 198 02/22/93 Edmonton, Alta./Alb. Prince Albert (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Bryce Milson L 5’10” 170 01/25/93 Miramichi, N.B./N.-B. Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Matt Puempel L 6’0.5” 188 01/24/93 Essex, Ont. Peterborough (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Alan Quine L 5’10” 168 02/25/93 Belleville, Ont. Kingston (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Ty Rattie R 6’0” 170 02/05/93 Airdrie, Alta./Alb. Portland (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Brett Ritchie R 6’2.5” 195 07/01/93 Orangeville, Ont. Sarnia (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Carter Sandlak L 6’1” 190 05/18/93 London, Ont. Guelph (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Colin Smith R 5’9.5” 157 06/20/93 Edmonton, Alta./Alb. Kamloops (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Invited, but unable to attend / Invité, mais incapable d'assister
Dillon Donnelly L 6’1” 181 09/07/93 Montreal, Que./Qc Shawinigan (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
http://blazerhockey.com/blazer-news/blazer-news-stories/07-30-10-JT-Barnett.php
McCrimmon Headed to World Hockey Summit
http://www.luberslounge.blogspot.com/
Former ICE Captain Mike Comrie's Wedding Plans
http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/NHL/Edmonton/2010/07/29/14871406.html
Terry Virtue, former Tri-City Americans associate coach, going to Owen Sound
http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/juniorhockey/blog/buzzing_the_net/post/Attack-address-leaky-D-with-Virtue-hiring?urn=juniorhockey,259336
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Hockey Canada announced roster additions for the National Junior Team development camp from August 4-7 in St. John’s, N.L.
Defencemen Nathan Beaulieu (Quispamsis, N.B./Saint John, QMJHL) and Brock Beukeboom (Uxbridge, Ont./Sault Ste. Marie, OHL), along with forward Joey Hishon (Stratford, Ont./Owen Sound, OHL), have been added to the camp roster. The three players will replace defencemen Jared Cowen (Allan, Sask./Spokane, WHL) and Ryan Ellis (Freelton, Ont./Windsor, OHL) and forward Taylor Hall (Kingston, Ont./Windsor, OHL), who will not be taking part in camp for various reasons.
Goaltenders
Jean-François Bérubé L 6’1” 166 07/13/91 Boisbriand, Que./QC Montreal (QMJHL) LA ’09 (4, 95)
Mark Visentin L 6’2” 187 08/07/92 Waterdown, Ont. Niagara (OHL) PHX ’10 (1, 27)
Defence
Nathan Beaulieu L 6'1" 175 12/05/92 Quispamsis, N.B./N.-B. Saint John (QMJHL) 2011 Dft.Rep.
Brock Beukeboom R 6'1" 202 04/01/92 Uxbridge, Ont. Sault Ste. Marie (OHL) TB '10 (3, 63)
Simon Després L 6’4” 205 07/27/91 Laval, Que./Qc Saint John (QMJHL) PIT ’09 (1, 30)
Stefan Elliott R 6’1” 191 01/30/91 North Vancouver, B.C./C.-B. Saskatoon (WHL) COL ’09 (2, 49)
Brandon Gormley L 6’2” 184 02/18/92 Murray River, P.E.I./I.-P.-E. Moncton (QMJHL) PHX ’10 (1, 13)
Brett Ponich L 6’7” 225 02/22/91 Beaumont, Alta./Alb. Portland (WHL) STL ’09 (2, 48)
Mark Pysyk R 6’0” 182 01/11/92 Sherwood Park, Alta./Alb. Edmonton (WHL) BUF ’10 (1, 23)
Charles-Olivier Roussel R 6’1” 196 09/13/91 St-Eustache, Que./Qc Montreal (QMJHL) NSH ’09 (2, 42)
Forwards
Carter Ashton L 6’3” 200 04/01/91 Saskatoon, Sask. Regina (WHL) TB ’09 (1, 29)
Taylor Beck R 6’2” 205 05/13/91 St. Catharines, Ont. Guelph (OHL) NSH ’09 (3, 70)
Curtis Hamilton L 6’3” 202 12/04/91 Kelowna, B.C./C.-B. Saskatoon (WHL) EDM '10 (2, 48)
Joey Hishon L 5'10" 166 10/20/91 Stratford, Ont. Owen Sound (OHL) COL '10 (1, 17)
Ryan Johansen R 6’2” 192 07/31/92 Port Moody, B.C./C.-B. Portland (WHL) CBJ ’10 (1, 4)
Zack Kassian R 6’3” 215 01/24/91 LaSalle, Ont. Windsor (OHL) BUF ’09 (1, 13)
Brad Ross L 5’11.5” 175 05/28/92 Lethbridge, Alta./Alb. Portland (WHL) TOR ’10 (2, 43)
Tyler Seguin R 6’1” 186 01/31/92 Brampton, Ont. Plymouth (OHL) BOS ’10 (1, 2)
Riley Sheahan L 6’2” 200 12/07/91 St. Catharines, Ont. Notre Dame (NCAA) DET ’10 (1, 21)
Jeffrey Skinner L 5’10” 182 05/16/92 Markham, Ont. Kitchener (OHL) CAR ’10 (1, 7)
Tyler Toffoli R 6’0” 181 04/24/92 Scarborough, Ont. Ottawa (OHL) LA ’10 (2, 47)
Linden Vey R 5’11” 188 07/17/91 Wakaw, Sask. Medicine Hat (WHL) LA ’09 (4, 96)
Goaltenders
Calvin Pickard L 6’0” 207 04/15/92 Winnipeg, Man. Seattle (WHL) COL ’10 (2, 49)
Olivier Roy L 5’11.5” 182 07/12/91 Causapscal, Que./QC Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL) EDM ’09 (5, 133)
Defence
Tyson Barrie R 5’10” 190 07/26/91 Victoria, B.C./C.-B. Kelowna (WHL) COL ’09 (3, 64)
Nicolas Deslauriers L 6’0” 198 02/22/91 St-Anicet, Que./Qc Gatineau (QMJHL) LA ’09 (3, 84)
Taylor Doherty R 6’8” 230 03/02/91 Cambridge, Ont. Kingston (OHL) SJ ’09 (2, 57)
Jerome Gauthier-Leduc R 6’1” 171 07/30/92 Quebec City, Que./Qc Rimouski (QMJHL) BUF ’10 (3, 68)
Erik Gudbranson R 6’3” 195 01/07/92 Orleans, Ont. Kingston (OHL) FLA ’10 (1, 3)
Neil Manning L 5’11” 170 05/12/91 Nanaimo, B.C./C.-B. Vancouver (WHL) FA/JA
Brayden McNabb L 6'4" 210 01/21/91 Davidson, Sask. Kootenay (WHL) BUF '09 (3, 66)
Dylan Olsen L 6’2” 217 01/03/91 Calgary, Alta./Alb. Minnesota-Duluth (NCAA) CHI ’09 (1, 28)
Forwards
Casey Cizikas L 5’10” 190 02/27/91 Toronto, Ont. Mississauga St. Michael’s (OHL) NYI ’09 (4, 92)
Kyle Clifford L 6’1” 200 01/13/91 Ayr, Ont. Barrie (OHL) LA ’09 (2, 35)
Sean Couturier L 6’3” 185 12/07/92 Bathurst, N.B./N.-B. Drummondville (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Cody Eakin L 5’11.5” 182 05/25/91 Winnipeg, Man. Swift Current (WHL) WSH ’09 (3, 85)
Brendan Gallagher R 5’8” 163 06/05/92 Delta, B.C./C.-B. Vancouver (WHL) MTL ’10 (5, 147)
Scott Glennie R 6’1” 188 02/22/91 Winnipeg, Man. Brandon (WHL) DAL ’09 (1, 8)
Quinton Howden L 6’3” 183 01/21/92 Oak Bank, Man. Moose Jaw (WHL) FLA ’10 (1, 25)
Ryan Howse L 5’11” 195 07/06/91 Prince George, B.C./C.-B. Chilliwack (WHL) CGY ’09 (3, 74)
Louis Leblanc R 5’11.5” 181 01/26/91 Pointe-Claire, Que./Qc Harvard (NCAA) MTL ’09 (1, 18)
Brayden Schenn L 6’0” 194 08/22/91 Saskatoon, Sask. Brandon (WHL) LA ’09 (1, 5)
Jaden Schwartz L 5’10” 193 06/25/92 Wilcox, Sask. Tri-City (USHL) STL ’10 (1, 14)
Ethan Werek L 6’2” 200 06/07/91 Goodwood, Ont. Kingston (OHL) NYR ’09 (2, 47)
Will attend development camp but will not take part in games
Jared Cowen L 6’5” 226 01/25/91 Allan, Sask. Spokane (WHL) OTT ’09 (1, 9)
Calvin de Haan L 6'0" 182 05/09/91 Carp, Ont. Oshawa (OHL) NYI '09 (1, 12)
Invited to development camp but will not be able to participate
Ryan Ellis R 5’10” 184 01/03/91 Freelton, Ont. Windsor (OHL) NSH ’09 (1, 11)
Taylor Hall L 6’0” 181 11/14/91 Kingston, Ont. Windsor (OHL) EDM ’10 (1, 1)
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Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team selection camp from July 31-August 3 at Father David Bauer Olympic Arena in Calgary.
Goaltender
Jeffrey Noonan L 5'10.5" 163 01/18/93 Laval, Que./QC Laval-Montreal (LHMAAAQ) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Tyson Teichmann L 5'11.5" 150 05/19/93 Belleville, Ont. Belleville (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Defence
Cody Ceci R 6’1” 188 12/21/93 Ottawa, Ont. Ottawa (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Ryan Murray L 5’11.5” 185 09/27/93 White City, Sask. Everett (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Xavier Ouellet L 6’0” 174 07/29/93 Terrebonne, Que./Qc Montreal (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Stuart Percy L 6’0.5” 176 05/18/93 Oakville, Ont. Mississauga St. Michael’s (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Jonathan Racine L 6’1” 169 05/28/93 St-Agathe, Que./Qc Shawinigan (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Reece Scarlett R 6’0” 167 03/31/93 Sherwood Park, Alta./Alb. Swift Current (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Forwards
Olivier Archambault L 5’10.5” 165 02/16/93 Le Gardeur, Que./Qc Val d’Or (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Austen Brassard R 6’1.5” 184 01/14/93 Windsor, Ont. Belleville (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Daniel Catenacci L 5’9.5” 181 03/09/93 Newmarket, Ont. Sault Ste. Marie (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Michael Curtis L 5’11.5” 174 01/26/93 Mississauga, Ont. Belleville (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Phillip Danault L 5’11” 162 02/24/93 Victoriaville, Que./Qc Victoriaville (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Boone Jenner L 6’0.5” 192 06/15/93 Dorcester, Ont. Oshawa (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Jean-François Leblanc L 6’3.5” 186 03/03/93 St-Hyacinthe, Que./Qc Val d’Or (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Lucas Lessio L 6’0” 180 01/23/93 Maple, Ont. St. Michael’s (CCHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Adam Lowry L 6’2” 167 03/29/93 Calgary, Alta./Alb. Swift Current (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Garrett Meurs R 5’10.5” 164 01/12/93 Ripley, Ont. Plymouth (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins L 5’11.5” 155 04/12/93 Burnaby, B.C./C.-B. Red Deer (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Michael St. Croix R 5’10” 168 04/10/93 Winnipeg, Man. Edmonton (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Goaltender
Robin Gusse L 5’10. 163 04/23/93 Terrebonne, Que./Qc Chicoutimi (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Liam Liston L 6'2" 190 04/06/93 St. Albert, Alta./Alb. St. Albert (AMHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Defence
Myles Bell R 5’11” 200 08/19/93 Calgary, Alta./Alb. Regina (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Dougie Hamilton R 6’3” 180 06/17/93 Toronto, Ont. Niagara (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Scott Harrington L 6’0.5” 195 03/10/93 Kingston, Ont. London (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Ryan Murphy R 5’10.5” 160 03/31/93 Aurora, Ont. Kitchener (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Jimmy Oligny L 5’10.5” 190 04/30/93 St-Michel, Que./Qc PEI (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Duncan Siemens L 6’2” 185 09/07/93 Sherwood Park, Alta./Alb. Saskatoon (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Stephen Woodworth L 5’11” 175 01/21/93 Middleton, N.S./N.-É. Cape Breton (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Forwards
Brent Andrews L 6’2” 191 01/19/93 Hunter River, P.E.I./I.-P.-E. Halifax (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
David Broll L 6’1” 220 01/04/93 Mississauga, Ont. Erie (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Raphaël Bussières L 6’0” 170 11/05/93 Saint-Hubert, Que./Qc Baie-Comeau (QMJHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Jonathan Huberdeau L 6’0” 154 06/04/93 Prévost, Que./Qc Saint John (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Mark McNeill R 6’0.5” 198 02/22/93 Edmonton, Alta./Alb. Prince Albert (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Bryce Milson L 5’10” 170 01/25/93 Miramichi, N.B./N.-B. Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Matt Puempel L 6’0.5” 188 01/24/93 Essex, Ont. Peterborough (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Alan Quine L 5’10” 168 02/25/93 Belleville, Ont. Kingston (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Ty Rattie R 6’0” 170 02/05/93 Airdrie, Alta./Alb. Portland (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Brett Ritchie R 6’2.5” 195 07/01/93 Orangeville, Ont. Sarnia (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Carter Sandlak L 6’1” 190 05/18/93 London, Ont. Guelph (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Colin Smith R 5’9.5” 157 06/20/93 Edmonton, Alta./Alb. Kamloops (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Invited, but unable to attend / Invité, mais incapable d'assister
Dillon Donnelly L 6’1” 181 09/07/93 Montreal, Que./Qc Shawinigan (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
WHL Notes July 29
Virtue Resigns as Associate Coach of Americans
http://www.amshockey.com/news/article.src?ID=4244
EA Sports NHL 11 featuring the WHL, OHL & QMJHL has some updated video clips
http://nhl.easports.com/media.action#videoId=ZndWRsMTrmMMwkAfxdSRlRTwOZRaPCxo
http://www.amshockey.com/news/article.src?ID=4244
EA Sports NHL 11 featuring the WHL, OHL & QMJHL has some updated video clips
http://nhl.easports.com/media.action#videoId=ZndWRsMTrmMMwkAfxdSRlRTwOZRaPCxo
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Knoblauch The Youngest?
New ICE Head Coach Kris Knoblauch will be turning 32 this year.
How does this compare in ICE history?
Ryan McGill was 29 when he took over as the bench boss in November/97. At the time he was the 2nd youngest coach in the WHL. (Mike Williamson w/Portland).
Cory Clouston turned 32 during his 1st year as Head Coach in 2002.
Mark Holick was 39 when he joined the club in 2007.
As far as the current coaches in the WHL here are the 4 youngest.
37 Mike Williamson Calgary
35 Ryan Huska Kelowna
32 Jesse Wallin Red Deer (March birthday)
32 Knoblauch (September birthday)
How does this compare in ICE history?
Ryan McGill was 29 when he took over as the bench boss in November/97. At the time he was the 2nd youngest coach in the WHL. (Mike Williamson w/Portland).
Cory Clouston turned 32 during his 1st year as Head Coach in 2002.
Mark Holick was 39 when he joined the club in 2007.
As far as the current coaches in the WHL here are the 4 youngest.
37 Mike Williamson Calgary
35 Ryan Huska Kelowna
32 Jesse Wallin Red Deer (March birthday)
32 Knoblauch (September birthday)
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
ICE Name New Head Coach
Kootenay ICE play-by-play announcer Jeff Hollick with new ICE Head Coach Kris Knoblauch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyzlY_jWW3w
Kootenay ICE play-by-play announcer Jeff Hollick with ICE GM Jeff Chynoweth on the hiring of Head Coach Kris Knoblauch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnv97EDqV-k
Cranbrook, BC -- Jeff Chynoweth, General Manager of the Kootenay ICE Hockey Club, today announced the Club has promoted Assistant Coach Kris Knoblauch (knob-lock) to be the fifth Head Coach in franchise history. Knoblauch, who has signed a two year contract with a club option for a third year replaces Mark Holick who was named Head Coach of the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League in May.
“After going through the numerous applicants for the Head Coaching position the decision to promote Kris was ultimately an easy one as he has been with the Hockey Club for three years and has worked in the Western Hockey League for the past four years. The philosophy of our organization is to hire and promote from within wherever possible. Kris is very familiar with our returning group of players which will make the transition from Assistant to Head Coach that much easier,” continued Chynoweth.
“When I came here three years ago it was one of my goals to someday be a Head Coach in the WHL. To be named as bench boss for an organization that gave me an opportunity and has moved on as many coaches as they have to professional hockey is definitely a huge honor. I look forward to the many challenges that lie ahead, but know the foundation is definitely in place to continue on with the winning tradition,” commented Kris Knoblauch.
Kris Knoblauch played three seasons in the WHL and was a member of both the Edmonton (1997-1998) and Kootenay ICE (1998-1999) organizations. He also played with the Red Deer Rebels (1996-1997) and Lethbridge Hurricanes (1998-1999). Upon graduating from the WHL he went on to play five years at the University of Alberta and was a member of the 1999-2000 Golden Bears team that won the CIS Championship. Kris achieved a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta. Prior to joining the ICE he was an Assistant Coach with the Prince Albert Raiders for one season (2006-2007).
Kris Knoblauch is a 31-year-old native of Imperial, Saskatchewan. He and his wife Autumn are the parents of one son – Marek (2).
WHL Notes July 27
Medicine Hat acquired 18-year-old forward Ryan Harrison from Prince Albert for prospects ... 18-year-old defenseman Austin Bourhis, 17-year-old forward Todd Fiddler and future considerations.
Everett has signed forward Josh Birkholz of Maple Grove, MN. Birkholz, 19, was selected in the third round (67th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by the Florida Panthers.
A 6'1, 185 pound forward, Birkholz appeared in 36 games for the University of Minnesota last season, tallying six points on five goals and one assist. He spent his 17-year old season with the USHL's Fargo Force, scoring 21 goals and adding 15 assists for 36 points in 55 games played.
Everett has signed forward Josh Birkholz of Maple Grove, MN. Birkholz, 19, was selected in the third round (67th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by the Florida Panthers.
A 6'1, 185 pound forward, Birkholz appeared in 36 games for the University of Minnesota last season, tallying six points on five goals and one assist. He spent his 17-year old season with the USHL's Fargo Force, scoring 21 goals and adding 15 assists for 36 points in 55 games played.
Monday, July 26, 2010
WHL Trade
Red Deer acquired 19-year old forward Byron Froese and a 3rd round 2012 Bantam pick from Everett for 19-year old forward Landon Ferraro and a conditional 2012 5th round Bantam Draft Pick.
WHL Notes July 26
Neate Sager at Yahoo Sports found this link from Icethetics in which they google map the CHL with the teams' logos.
http://www.icethetics.info/blog/2010/7/24/chl-logo-maps.html
Yahoo Sports does a great job following the CHL.
http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/juniorhockey;_ylt=Ao1GmwL2GAVkE.TcZLAGr1oJfwM6
Puck Life e-zine has a new issue.
https://www.pucklife.com/
http://www.icethetics.info/blog/2010/7/24/chl-logo-maps.html
Yahoo Sports does a great job following the CHL.
http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/juniorhockey;_ylt=Ao1GmwL2GAVkE.TcZLAGr1oJfwM6
Puck Life e-zine has a new issue.
https://www.pucklife.com/
Friday, July 23, 2010
WHL Notes July 23
Cougars On The Drive
The Prince George Cougars signed a new three year broadcast with The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group.
Andy Neal, color commentator the past two seasons who handles Corporate Sales and Broadcasting, will take over the duties as play-by-play announcer.
In Penticton, BC on Friday night WHL Chairman of the Board and Governor/General Manger of the Kelowna Rockets Bruce Hamilton, along with former Medicine Hat Tiger and NHL great Trevor Linden, were inducted into the BC Hockey Hall of Fame. Hamilton was inducted in the builder category while Linden in the player category.
Bruce Hamitlon
Category: Builder
Bruce Hamilton is a dedicated hockey professional who has experienced all facets of participation in the WHL league.
Three-year player (1973-1976) with his hometown Saskatoon Blades, Bruce was drafted 81st overall in the 1977 NHL Draft by the St. Louis Blues. He began his successful managerial career as Director of Player Personnel and Assistant Coach for the Blades in 1981 following a professional hockey career that culminated in an Allen Cup Championship with the Spokane Flyers of the Western International Hockey League.
He was later named Assistant Coach and Director of Scouting for the Blades before moving on to both the Hartford Whalers and Washington Capitals of the NHL as Chief Western Scout.
Bruce joined the Saskatoon Fire Department in 1985 and treasures the memories and his time in this endeavor.
In 1991-92 Bruce acquired ownership in the expansion Tacoma Rockets, the expansion Rockets blasted their way to one of the most memorable inaugural seasons in the 30 year history of the Western Hockey League chalking up the highest per game average for a first year expansion team under the Canadian Hockey League umbrella.
The 1995-96 season sees significant change to the entire Rockets organization, the decision to bring the Rockets to Kelowna, British Columbia, rich history in hockey and the prospect of a new arena made Kelowna the natural choice.
Kelowna Rockets went to three straight Memorial Cup tournaments in the years 2003, 2004 and 2005 and again in 2008-09 season. They won the Memorial Cup for the first time in franchise history in 2004, coincidentally the same year they were selected to host the event.
In the 19 years since acquiring ownership in the expansion Tacoma (now Kelowna) Rockets franchise in 1991, Bruce has served in his current role of President, General Manager and Governor of Kelowna Rockets Hockey Enterprises LTD. (WHL), also spent six years as Chairman of the Western Hockey League’s Board of Governors.
Under his direction, the Kelowna Rockets Organization is committed to the development of its personnel both as players and successful people. The building of a rich tradition and alumni atmosphere are guiding principles under Hamilton’s leadership.
The NHL Alumni continues to grow rapidly as with star players: Duncan Keith, Chuck Kobasew, Luke Schenn, Jamie Benn, Kyle Cumiskey, Josh Gorges, Tyler Myers, Sheldon Souray, Pat Conacher, Alexander Edler, Todd Fedoruk, Vern Fiddler, Scott Hannan, Travis Moen, Scott Parker and Shea Weber.
The Rockets have only missed the playoffs once in their history and continue to have very successful years.
Trevor Linden
Category: Player
He played centre and right wing with four different teams: the Vancouver Canucks (in two stints), New York Islanders, Montreal Canadians, and Washington Capitals. Before joining the NHL in 1988, Linden helped the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League (WHL) win consecutive Memorial Cup championships. In addition to appearing in two NHL all-star games, Linden was a member of the 1998 Canadian Olympic team and participated in the 1996 World Cup of hockey.
Throughout his career, Linden has been recognized as a respected leader on and off the ice. He was named captain of the Canucks at the age of 21, making him one of the youngest captains in league history. While captaining the Canucks, Linden led the team to within a game of winning the Stanley Cup in 1994. It was during this time that he began to be called Captain Canuck. In 1998 he was elected President of the Nation Hockey League Players Association (NHLPA), a position he held for eight years. As President, he played an instrumental role in the 2004-05 NHL lockout, including taking a direct role in negotiation with league owners. Off the ice, Linden has taken an active role in charities, and was awarded the King Clancy Memorial Trophy for leadership on the ice and humanitarian contributions off the ice in 1997, as well as the NHL Foundation Player Award in 2008, after 19 seasons in the NHL, Linden retired on June 11, 2008, twenty years to the day after he was drafted into the NHL. Linden’s jersey number 16 was retired by the Canucks on December 17, 2008, the second number retired by the team.
Trevor Linden starred for his hometown Medicine Hat Tigers in the WHL where he won consecutive Memorial Cups in 1987 and 1988. In 1987-88, he scored 110 points, he helped Canada win the gold medal at the world junior championships, and was chosen second overall by the Vancouver Canucks at the 1988 NHL Entry Draft, also named to the WHL East Second All-Star team in his final season.
The 6’4” winger scored 30 goals as a rookie in 1988-89 and was runner-up to Brian Leetch in the Calder Trophy voting. Linden was also named to the leagues All-rookie team and seemed destined to be one of the top power forwards in the game. He went on to hit the 30-goal mark five more times and represented Canada at the 1991 World Championships. In 1994, he scored 25 points in 24 games while helping Vancouver come within a game of winning the Stanley Cup.
By the late 1990’s, the Canucks began retooling their roster and traded Linden to the NY Islanders in February 1998 and after the 1998-99 season was traded to the Montreal Canadians and prior to the March deadline as acquired by the Washington Capitals to add experience to their playoff drive Linden spend parts of three seasons in Washington before returning to the Vancouver Canucks early in the 2001-02 season.
Since his return to Vancouver, Linden went on to surpass the 1,100 games played and during the 2003-04 season became the Canucks All-Time leading scorer. Over the next three seasons in Vancouver, Linden would continue to establish new Canucks all-time records, in 2005-06 suited up for his 1,000 game as a Canuck, the first to do so, 2006-07 became the first Canuck to score 300 goals and returning the club back into the playoffs.
The Prince George Cougars signed a new three year broadcast with The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group.
Andy Neal, color commentator the past two seasons who handles Corporate Sales and Broadcasting, will take over the duties as play-by-play announcer.
In Penticton, BC on Friday night WHL Chairman of the Board and Governor/General Manger of the Kelowna Rockets Bruce Hamilton, along with former Medicine Hat Tiger and NHL great Trevor Linden, were inducted into the BC Hockey Hall of Fame. Hamilton was inducted in the builder category while Linden in the player category.
Bruce Hamitlon
Category: Builder
Bruce Hamilton is a dedicated hockey professional who has experienced all facets of participation in the WHL league.
Three-year player (1973-1976) with his hometown Saskatoon Blades, Bruce was drafted 81st overall in the 1977 NHL Draft by the St. Louis Blues. He began his successful managerial career as Director of Player Personnel and Assistant Coach for the Blades in 1981 following a professional hockey career that culminated in an Allen Cup Championship with the Spokane Flyers of the Western International Hockey League.
He was later named Assistant Coach and Director of Scouting for the Blades before moving on to both the Hartford Whalers and Washington Capitals of the NHL as Chief Western Scout.
Bruce joined the Saskatoon Fire Department in 1985 and treasures the memories and his time in this endeavor.
In 1991-92 Bruce acquired ownership in the expansion Tacoma Rockets, the expansion Rockets blasted their way to one of the most memorable inaugural seasons in the 30 year history of the Western Hockey League chalking up the highest per game average for a first year expansion team under the Canadian Hockey League umbrella.
The 1995-96 season sees significant change to the entire Rockets organization, the decision to bring the Rockets to Kelowna, British Columbia, rich history in hockey and the prospect of a new arena made Kelowna the natural choice.
Kelowna Rockets went to three straight Memorial Cup tournaments in the years 2003, 2004 and 2005 and again in 2008-09 season. They won the Memorial Cup for the first time in franchise history in 2004, coincidentally the same year they were selected to host the event.
In the 19 years since acquiring ownership in the expansion Tacoma (now Kelowna) Rockets franchise in 1991, Bruce has served in his current role of President, General Manager and Governor of Kelowna Rockets Hockey Enterprises LTD. (WHL), also spent six years as Chairman of the Western Hockey League’s Board of Governors.
Under his direction, the Kelowna Rockets Organization is committed to the development of its personnel both as players and successful people. The building of a rich tradition and alumni atmosphere are guiding principles under Hamilton’s leadership.
The NHL Alumni continues to grow rapidly as with star players: Duncan Keith, Chuck Kobasew, Luke Schenn, Jamie Benn, Kyle Cumiskey, Josh Gorges, Tyler Myers, Sheldon Souray, Pat Conacher, Alexander Edler, Todd Fedoruk, Vern Fiddler, Scott Hannan, Travis Moen, Scott Parker and Shea Weber.
The Rockets have only missed the playoffs once in their history and continue to have very successful years.
Trevor Linden
Category: Player
He played centre and right wing with four different teams: the Vancouver Canucks (in two stints), New York Islanders, Montreal Canadians, and Washington Capitals. Before joining the NHL in 1988, Linden helped the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League (WHL) win consecutive Memorial Cup championships. In addition to appearing in two NHL all-star games, Linden was a member of the 1998 Canadian Olympic team and participated in the 1996 World Cup of hockey.
Throughout his career, Linden has been recognized as a respected leader on and off the ice. He was named captain of the Canucks at the age of 21, making him one of the youngest captains in league history. While captaining the Canucks, Linden led the team to within a game of winning the Stanley Cup in 1994. It was during this time that he began to be called Captain Canuck. In 1998 he was elected President of the Nation Hockey League Players Association (NHLPA), a position he held for eight years. As President, he played an instrumental role in the 2004-05 NHL lockout, including taking a direct role in negotiation with league owners. Off the ice, Linden has taken an active role in charities, and was awarded the King Clancy Memorial Trophy for leadership on the ice and humanitarian contributions off the ice in 1997, as well as the NHL Foundation Player Award in 2008, after 19 seasons in the NHL, Linden retired on June 11, 2008, twenty years to the day after he was drafted into the NHL. Linden’s jersey number 16 was retired by the Canucks on December 17, 2008, the second number retired by the team.
Trevor Linden starred for his hometown Medicine Hat Tigers in the WHL where he won consecutive Memorial Cups in 1987 and 1988. In 1987-88, he scored 110 points, he helped Canada win the gold medal at the world junior championships, and was chosen second overall by the Vancouver Canucks at the 1988 NHL Entry Draft, also named to the WHL East Second All-Star team in his final season.
The 6’4” winger scored 30 goals as a rookie in 1988-89 and was runner-up to Brian Leetch in the Calder Trophy voting. Linden was also named to the leagues All-rookie team and seemed destined to be one of the top power forwards in the game. He went on to hit the 30-goal mark five more times and represented Canada at the 1991 World Championships. In 1994, he scored 25 points in 24 games while helping Vancouver come within a game of winning the Stanley Cup.
By the late 1990’s, the Canucks began retooling their roster and traded Linden to the NY Islanders in February 1998 and after the 1998-99 season was traded to the Montreal Canadians and prior to the March deadline as acquired by the Washington Capitals to add experience to their playoff drive Linden spend parts of three seasons in Washington before returning to the Vancouver Canucks early in the 2001-02 season.
Since his return to Vancouver, Linden went on to surpass the 1,100 games played and during the 2003-04 season became the Canucks All-Time leading scorer. Over the next three seasons in Vancouver, Linden would continue to establish new Canucks all-time records, in 2005-06 suited up for his 1,000 game as a Canuck, the first to do so, 2006-07 became the first Canuck to score 300 goals and returning the club back into the playoffs.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
WHL Notes July 22
Pats Have New Announcer
http://rodpedersen.blogspot.com/
University of Alberta has received commitments from 11 new players out of the WHL.
Goalies - Kurtis Mucha and Linden Rowat.
Defense - Jarrett Toll, Jesse Craige and Drew Nichol
Fowards - Johnny Lazo, Alex Rodgers, Zack Dailey, Mitch Czibere, Lindsay Nielsen, and Matt Meropoulis.
http://rodpedersen.blogspot.com/
University of Alberta has received commitments from 11 new players out of the WHL.
Goalies - Kurtis Mucha and Linden Rowat.
Defense - Jarrett Toll, Jesse Craige and Drew Nichol
Fowards - Johnny Lazo, Alex Rodgers, Zack Dailey, Mitch Czibere, Lindsay Nielsen, and Matt Meropoulis.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
WHL Notes July 20
Former ICE Captain Ryan Russell has signed with the Montreal Canadiens to a one-year, two-way contract.
Russell played in 74 games with the Bulldogs in 2009-10. He finished sixth on the team with 37 points (19 goals, 18 assists), and led the team with three shorthanded goals.
Russell added 12 points (7-5-12) in 19 playoff games.
ICE Alumni Brett Sutter has signed a one year contract with the Calgary Flames.
Last season in the AHL with Abbotsford 66 GP 24 points. In the playoffs he led the Heat team in scoring with 11 points.
Sutter played 10 games with the Flames.
Portland Winterhawks Matt Bardsley has been promoted to the position of Director of Hockey Operations.
Bardsley joined the Winterhawks in 1999 as a scout before moving into the front office. He spent the last two seasons as advance scout, evaluating other teams’ rosters and list players and assisting Johnston with trade discussions and player evaluations.
Russell played in 74 games with the Bulldogs in 2009-10. He finished sixth on the team with 37 points (19 goals, 18 assists), and led the team with three shorthanded goals.
Russell added 12 points (7-5-12) in 19 playoff games.
ICE Alumni Brett Sutter has signed a one year contract with the Calgary Flames.
Last season in the AHL with Abbotsford 66 GP 24 points. In the playoffs he led the Heat team in scoring with 11 points.
Sutter played 10 games with the Flames.
Portland Winterhawks Matt Bardsley has been promoted to the position of Director of Hockey Operations.
Bardsley joined the Winterhawks in 1999 as a scout before moving into the front office. He spent the last two seasons as advance scout, evaluating other teams’ rosters and list players and assisting Johnston with trade discussions and player evaluations.
Monday, July 19, 2010
WHL Notes July 19
ICE Alumni Matt Walker was traded by Tampa Bay with a 4th round pick to Philadelphia for Simon Gagne.
Oil Kings' defenseman Keegan Lowe was added to the USA roster for the U-18 Tournament Aug 9-14, in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4051195
Oil Kings' defenseman Keegan Lowe was added to the USA roster for the U-18 Tournament Aug 9-14, in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4051195
Friday, July 16, 2010
WHL Notes July 16
Medicine Hat announced the promotion of Tigers’ director of scouting Brad McEwen to the position of general manager with the recent departure of former general manager/head coach Willie Desjardins to the Dallas Stars of the NHL.
Brad McEwen then announced the promotion of Tigers’ associate coach Shaun Clouston to the head coaching position.
Clouston has spent the past seven seasons in Medicine Hat as associate coach to Desjardins.
Blades Patterson Signs With Flames
http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/NHL/Calgary/2010/07/16/14736656.html
Last season Patterson had 26 goals and 33 assists.
He is eligible to play for the Blades this season as an over-ager, but the writer feels he might be part of the AHL Heat.
Brad McEwen then announced the promotion of Tigers’ associate coach Shaun Clouston to the head coaching position.
Clouston has spent the past seven seasons in Medicine Hat as associate coach to Desjardins.
Blades Patterson Signs With Flames
http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/NHL/Calgary/2010/07/16/14736656.html
Last season Patterson had 26 goals and 33 assists.
He is eligible to play for the Blades this season as an over-ager, but the writer feels he might be part of the AHL Heat.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Lukowich A Star Again
The Dallas Stars have agreed to terms with defenceman Brad Lukowich on a one-year contract.
The Cranbrook, B.C. native returns to the team he began his NHL career with, after spending the last eight seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils, San Jose Sharks and Vancouver Canucks.
Last season, the 33-year-old had one goal and one assists in 13 games with the Canucks.
The Cranbrook, B.C. native returns to the team he began his NHL career with, after spending the last eight seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils, San Jose Sharks and Vancouver Canucks.
Last season, the 33-year-old had one goal and one assists in 13 games with the Canucks.
WHL Notes July 15
Two WHL players will play for USA at next month's U-18.
http://whl.ca/two-whl-players-named-to-u-s-under-18-select-team-p143309
The Canadian Hockey League announced that five CHL players will compete for Team USA at the 2010 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament August 9-14, 2010, in Breclav, Czech Republic, and Piestany, Slovakia. Of the five players named two currently play in the Western Hockey League, Tanner Mort of the Spokane Chiefs and Lukas Sutter of the Saskatoon Blades.
Giant's Head Coach Don Hay has turned down the Oilers to be an assistant coach.
Cranbrook native Tom Renney is the Oilers Head Coach and he worked with Hay with the Blazers during the 80's.
http://communities.canada.com/theprovince/blogs/dubhub/archive/2010/07/15/toigo-hay-returning-to-giants-after-turning-down-nhl-gig.aspx
Vancouver Giants’ fans didn’t need to fret. Don Hay’s flirting with a return to the NHL didn’t last long.
Giants owner Ron Toigo said Wednesday night that Hay had turned down an assistant coaching job with the Edmonton Oilers and opted to return for a seventh straight season at the helm of Vancouver’s WHL entry.
There was a time that Toigo wondered whether his club was going to lose both Hay and general manager Scott Bonner to the Oilers. Edmonton wanted Bonner to run their new AHL team in Oklahoma City, but the Edmonton native was more interested in a player personnel position. There was some negotiating, but talks eventually broke off.
Warriors Make Small Profit In 09-10
http://www.mjtimes.sk.ca/Sports/Hockey/2010-07-14/article-1562424/Warriors-report-a-healthy-bottom-line-at-AGM/1
The Warriors posted a modest profit of $16,987 in net earnings. In 2009, they posted a modest loss of $3,120. More significantly, the franchise has $487,768 cash in reserve and $677,463 in retained earnings.
Minor trade between Portland and Vancouver that could end up being a major trade.
http://www.oregonlive.com/hawks/index.ssf/2010/07/winterhawks_acquire_rights_to.html
The Portland Winterhawks have acquired the rights to forward Rocco Grimaldi from the Vancouver Giants for a conditional Western Hockey League bantam draft pick.
Grimaldi, a California native, was on the Giants' protected list and spent last season with the United States National Team Development Program. On Tuesday, he committed to the University of North Dakota beginning in 2011, so there's no guarantee he will ever play for the Winterhawks.
"Our philosophy is to acquire the best players in our territory, and Rocco is not only an elite player, but we've heard nothing but good things about his character off the ice," said Portland Winterhawks general manager and coach Mike Johnston. "We may or may not successfully recruit Rocco to join the Winterhawks, and in the end if he decides to go to college we will respect his decision, but we hope he keeps an open mind about our program and the opportunity here."
Last season, the 5-foot-6, 165-pound Grimaldi was captain of the USNTDP Under-17 team and registered 11 goals and nine assists in 32 games in the United States Hockey League.
Grimaldi also suited up for the gold medal-winning Team USA in the 2010 World Under-18 Championship in Belarus. He tied for the team lead with 10 points in seven games, including a goal and an assist in the championship game victory over Sweden.
Silvertips Assistant Coach Jay varady on USA U-18 Staff.
http://everettsilvertips.com/news/story.cfm?ID=1819
Everett, WA - USA Hockey revealed Wednesday that Associate Head Coach Jay Varady has been named to the coaching staff for its U-18 Select Team that will compete at the 2010 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament from August 9-14 in Breclav, Czech Republic, and Piestany, Slovakia. Varady will serve as an Assistant Coach under Head Coach Tim Army.
Varady, 33, won a gold medal with USA Hockey at the 2010 World Junior Championships, where he served as a Video Coordinator. He also has experience coaching at USA Hockey's 2008 National Junior Evaluation Camp.
http://whl.ca/two-whl-players-named-to-u-s-under-18-select-team-p143309
The Canadian Hockey League announced that five CHL players will compete for Team USA at the 2010 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament August 9-14, 2010, in Breclav, Czech Republic, and Piestany, Slovakia. Of the five players named two currently play in the Western Hockey League, Tanner Mort of the Spokane Chiefs and Lukas Sutter of the Saskatoon Blades.
Giant's Head Coach Don Hay has turned down the Oilers to be an assistant coach.
Cranbrook native Tom Renney is the Oilers Head Coach and he worked with Hay with the Blazers during the 80's.
http://communities.canada.com/theprovince/blogs/dubhub/archive/2010/07/15/toigo-hay-returning-to-giants-after-turning-down-nhl-gig.aspx
Vancouver Giants’ fans didn’t need to fret. Don Hay’s flirting with a return to the NHL didn’t last long.
Giants owner Ron Toigo said Wednesday night that Hay had turned down an assistant coaching job with the Edmonton Oilers and opted to return for a seventh straight season at the helm of Vancouver’s WHL entry.
There was a time that Toigo wondered whether his club was going to lose both Hay and general manager Scott Bonner to the Oilers. Edmonton wanted Bonner to run their new AHL team in Oklahoma City, but the Edmonton native was more interested in a player personnel position. There was some negotiating, but talks eventually broke off.
Warriors Make Small Profit In 09-10
http://www.mjtimes.sk.ca/Sports/Hockey/2010-07-14/article-1562424/Warriors-report-a-healthy-bottom-line-at-AGM/1
The Warriors posted a modest profit of $16,987 in net earnings. In 2009, they posted a modest loss of $3,120. More significantly, the franchise has $487,768 cash in reserve and $677,463 in retained earnings.
Minor trade between Portland and Vancouver that could end up being a major trade.
http://www.oregonlive.com/hawks/index.ssf/2010/07/winterhawks_acquire_rights_to.html
The Portland Winterhawks have acquired the rights to forward Rocco Grimaldi from the Vancouver Giants for a conditional Western Hockey League bantam draft pick.
Grimaldi, a California native, was on the Giants' protected list and spent last season with the United States National Team Development Program. On Tuesday, he committed to the University of North Dakota beginning in 2011, so there's no guarantee he will ever play for the Winterhawks.
"Our philosophy is to acquire the best players in our territory, and Rocco is not only an elite player, but we've heard nothing but good things about his character off the ice," said Portland Winterhawks general manager and coach Mike Johnston. "We may or may not successfully recruit Rocco to join the Winterhawks, and in the end if he decides to go to college we will respect his decision, but we hope he keeps an open mind about our program and the opportunity here."
Last season, the 5-foot-6, 165-pound Grimaldi was captain of the USNTDP Under-17 team and registered 11 goals and nine assists in 32 games in the United States Hockey League.
Grimaldi also suited up for the gold medal-winning Team USA in the 2010 World Under-18 Championship in Belarus. He tied for the team lead with 10 points in seven games, including a goal and an assist in the championship game victory over Sweden.
Silvertips Assistant Coach Jay varady on USA U-18 Staff.
http://everettsilvertips.com/news/story.cfm?ID=1819
Everett, WA - USA Hockey revealed Wednesday that Associate Head Coach Jay Varady has been named to the coaching staff for its U-18 Select Team that will compete at the 2010 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament from August 9-14 in Breclav, Czech Republic, and Piestany, Slovakia. Varady will serve as an Assistant Coach under Head Coach Tim Army.
Varady, 33, won a gold medal with USA Hockey at the 2010 World Junior Championships, where he served as a Video Coordinator. He also has experience coaching at USA Hockey's 2008 National Junior Evaluation Camp.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
WHL Announcers
While there are WHL coaching and GM openings being talked about there are now 4 WHL play-by-play jobs available.
Regina - Rod Pedersen stepped asided to concentrate on Riders broadcasts and a Sports Talk Show.
Vancouver - Morley Scott left to be the voice of the CFL Eskimos.
Edmonton - A.J. Jakubec was let go by the radio station.
Kamloops - Kirk Fraser has left to do Shaw TV.
Kirk was the 1st ICE announcer in their 1st year in Cranbrook in 98-99.
Fraser and I have a history as over the years we were both in the running for jobs in Red Deer, Cranbrook and Kamloops. All 3 times he got the job.
No I didn't apply for the Shaw TV job.
Regina - Rod Pedersen stepped asided to concentrate on Riders broadcasts and a Sports Talk Show.
Vancouver - Morley Scott left to be the voice of the CFL Eskimos.
Edmonton - A.J. Jakubec was let go by the radio station.
Kamloops - Kirk Fraser has left to do Shaw TV.
Kirk was the 1st ICE announcer in their 1st year in Cranbrook in 98-99.
Fraser and I have a history as over the years we were both in the running for jobs in Red Deer, Cranbrook and Kamloops. All 3 times he got the job.
No I didn't apply for the Shaw TV job.
WHL Notes July 14
Hitmen Broda Signs With Wild
http://whl.ca/hitmen-s-joel-broda-signs-entry-level-deal-with-minnesota-wild-p143277
Giants Coach Hay to Oilers?
http://communities.canada.com/theprovince/blogs/dubhub/default.aspx
Giants GM Not Going To Oilers
http://thepipelineshow.blogspot.com/
Ams Bangen Retires
http://whl.ca/tri-city-americans-terry-bangen-retires-p143274
http://whl.ca/hitmen-s-joel-broda-signs-entry-level-deal-with-minnesota-wild-p143277
Giants Coach Hay to Oilers?
http://communities.canada.com/theprovince/blogs/dubhub/default.aspx
Giants GM Not Going To Oilers
http://thepipelineshow.blogspot.com/
Ams Bangen Retires
http://whl.ca/tri-city-americans-terry-bangen-retires-p143274
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
WHL Notes July 13
Brandon's Glennie Signs
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=327446
Oil Kings Get Assistant Coach
http://whl.ca/oil-kings-add-steve-hamilton-to-coaching-staff--p143265
Willie Desjardins leaves the Tigers for NHL.
http://www.tigershockey.com/media/media.php?stype=browsei&season=2010&month=Jul&lim1=0
Moose Jaw has lost their GM.
http://whl.ca/warriors-jeff-truitt-heads-to-ahl-p143262
Trade between Swift Current and Moose Jaw.
http://www.whl.ca/2009-10-transactions-p138037
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=327446
Oil Kings Get Assistant Coach
http://whl.ca/oil-kings-add-steve-hamilton-to-coaching-staff--p143265
Willie Desjardins leaves the Tigers for NHL.
http://www.tigershockey.com/media/media.php?stype=browsei&season=2010&month=Jul&lim1=0
Moose Jaw has lost their GM.
http://whl.ca/warriors-jeff-truitt-heads-to-ahl-p143262
Trade between Swift Current and Moose Jaw.
http://www.whl.ca/2009-10-transactions-p138037
Monday, July 12, 2010
Where WHL Coaches Come From
Here is a look at where the WHL teams have hired Head Coaches since 2007.
Brandon - no changes
Calgary - Dave Lowry - promoted within
- Mike Williamson - former WHL coach
Chilliwack - Marc Habscheid - from the pros
Edmonton - Derek Laxdal - from the pros
Everett - John Becanic - promoted within
- Craig Hartsburg - from the pros
Kamloops - Barry Smith - from the pros
- Guy Charron - from the pros
Kelowna - Ryan Huska - promoted within
Kootenay - Mark Holick - from BCHL
Lethbridge - Rich Preston - from the pros
Medicine Hat - no changes
Moose Jaw - Dave Hunchak - from another WHL team
Portland - Richard Kromm - former WHL Coach
- Mike Johnston - from the pros
Prince Albert - Bruno Campese - from BCHL
Prince George - Wade Klippenstein - promoted within
- Dean Clark - former WHL coach
Red Deer - Brian Sutter - from the Senior Hockey League
- Jesse Wallin - promoted within
Regina - Dale Derkatch - from Sask AAA Midget
- Curtis Hunt - from the pros
Saskatoon - no changes
Seattle - no changes
Spokane - Hardy Sauter - promoted within
- Don Nachbaur - from the pros
Swift Current - Mark Lamb - from the pros
Tri City - Jim Hiller - former WHL coach
Vancouver - no changes
Totals
Pros - 10
Promoted within - 6
Former WHL Coach - 4
BCHL - 2
Other WHL team - 1
Senior Hockey - 1
Sask AAA Midget - 1
There were guys who were both former WHL coaches and were also in the pros. For this study I had them in the category of their most recent job.
Where will the next Head Coach of the ICE come from?
Brandon - no changes
Calgary - Dave Lowry - promoted within
- Mike Williamson - former WHL coach
Chilliwack - Marc Habscheid - from the pros
Edmonton - Derek Laxdal - from the pros
Everett - John Becanic - promoted within
- Craig Hartsburg - from the pros
Kamloops - Barry Smith - from the pros
- Guy Charron - from the pros
Kelowna - Ryan Huska - promoted within
Kootenay - Mark Holick - from BCHL
Lethbridge - Rich Preston - from the pros
Medicine Hat - no changes
Moose Jaw - Dave Hunchak - from another WHL team
Portland - Richard Kromm - former WHL Coach
- Mike Johnston - from the pros
Prince Albert - Bruno Campese - from BCHL
Prince George - Wade Klippenstein - promoted within
- Dean Clark - former WHL coach
Red Deer - Brian Sutter - from the Senior Hockey League
- Jesse Wallin - promoted within
Regina - Dale Derkatch - from Sask AAA Midget
- Curtis Hunt - from the pros
Saskatoon - no changes
Seattle - no changes
Spokane - Hardy Sauter - promoted within
- Don Nachbaur - from the pros
Swift Current - Mark Lamb - from the pros
Tri City - Jim Hiller - former WHL coach
Vancouver - no changes
Totals
Pros - 10
Promoted within - 6
Former WHL Coach - 4
BCHL - 2
Other WHL team - 1
Senior Hockey - 1
Sask AAA Midget - 1
There were guys who were both former WHL coaches and were also in the pros. For this study I had them in the category of their most recent job.
Where will the next Head Coach of the ICE come from?
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Clouston Head Coach In The Hat?
Multiple sources (Coming Down The Pipe, link on the right, I believe was first) have Medicine Hat Head Coach/GM Willie Desjardins being a candidate to join the Dallas Stars.
Shaun Clouston (Cory's older brother) has been with the Tigers for 7 years and would have to be the favorite to take over the position.
As of now the ICE are the only team without a Head Coach.
A few weeks ICE GM Jeff Chynoweth said he probably wouldn't make a decision until August.
Shaun Clouston (Cory's older brother) has been with the Tigers for 7 years and would have to be the favorite to take over the position.
As of now the ICE are the only team without a Head Coach.
A few weeks ICE GM Jeff Chynoweth said he probably wouldn't make a decision until August.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
King To Stars Camp
ICE forward Kevin King is attending the Dallas Stars prospects develpoment camp.
The last 2 years King has attended Minnesota Wild's camp.
The last 2 years King has attended Minnesota Wild's camp.
Sylvester To Germany
Kootenay ICE Captian Dustin Sylvester has decided to play in Germany next season.
Sylvester will also attend Tampa Bay's player development camp later this month.
Sylvester will also attend Tampa Bay's player development camp later this month.
Fraser To Canuck Camp
Matt Fraser is at the Vancouver Canucks prospects developement camp.
It's his 1st NHL camp.
At the end of last season he player 2 games for the AHL Peoria Rivermen.
It's his 1st NHL camp.
At the end of last season he player 2 games for the AHL Peoria Rivermen.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Jaffray A Duck
Former ICE Captain Jason Jaffray was traded by Calgary to Anaheim. He played 3 games with the Flames and had 54 points with Abbotsford.
Anaheim's farm club is in Syracuse which is now coached by Mark Holick.
Anaheim's farm club is in Syracuse which is now coached by Mark Holick.
Cranbrook's Coyle A Star
The Dallas Stars signed defenseman defenseman Jace Coyle (Cranbrook native) to a three-year entry-level contract. Coyle is currently participating in the Stars’ Development Camp in Frisco.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Import Draft Thoughts
The Kootenay ICE made quit a stir at the 2010 CHL Import Draft by not selecting a player and traded their 1st pick for a 6th round Bantam pick.
ICE GM Jeff Chynoweth had been debating this decision for a few months and decided that unless you are gauranteed a top 6 forward or top 4 defenseman then does it really help your organization.
I have been formulating thoughts on the Import Draft for a few years and wonder how it can be made better for the CHL and all it's teams.
Keep in mind I am not an ICE apologist nor am I looking to be overly critical of the team or league.
- The ICE have 19 players who are eligible to return to the WHL this season. At most 18 can play for the ICE as that includes 4 over-agers. The ICE should have another good team and an addition of 2 quality Imports could make them a contender for a Division title.
- What if they get a 18 or 19-year old forward who plays a 3rd or 4th line role. Is it better to give that ice time to a 16 or 17-year old who can develop into a player who will be a top 6 guy in a few years?
- What if you get a 18 or 19-year defenseman who is 5th or 6th on your depth chart. Is it better to give that ice time to a younger player who can end up being with the team for 3-4 more years?
- Even if the Import players are 3rd line guys, doesn't that make your team stronger for the short term?
- Should teams spend more time scouting Import players at International Tournaments?
- The toughest part of the Draft is finding Imports who are top quality players and will commit to coming to the CHL. This is where it gets tricky.
- So it now becomes a game of who you know as far as NHL GM's and player agents.
- This is where the Oil Kings and Hitmen who are owned by the Oilers and Flames should have a big advantage but have never seemed to exploit it.
- There is a $2000 transfer fee for each player.
- How many CHL teams have ever seen the players in person?
- I think that the Import Draft must change. All players should have to opt-in to the draft. The deadline could be something like June 1st. That would give all teams some time to prepare their rankings.
- Players who haven't declared themselves eligible for the Draft cannot play in the CHL that season.
- Does that penalize teams who do extra work trying to find players or make it a level playing field?
- If a player does not report to the team that selects him, the team gets to make another selection for the list at a later date. For example, if the team finds out a few days after the draft the player will not play for that team, then they have a week to make another selection to fill that position. This should prevent players from asking to go to a specific team or league.
- What if 200 players opt-in to the Import Draft and you have the 50th pick and don't project that player to be top line player, do you still make the selection?
- Should the CHL limit teams to 1 Import per team?
- Should there be no more Import players in the CHL?
- I get the impression fans still love to have the Import players in the league.
- I don't get the impression the ICE want to get rid of the Import Draft. From their point of view it's been a long time since they had a high selection. (The recent highest was 16th overall and they took Tomas Plihal but that was Tri City's pick as part of the compensation for Bob Tory leaving as GM). Always finishing in the top 10 has seen them always selecting 14-22nd in the Bantam Draft and 40-60th in the Import Draft. Do that for a long stretch and you never have the cream of the crop to select from.
- Should the ICE try to trade up to get higher Import picks? That would probably mean sacrificing some Bantam picks. Is that agood idea long term?
- When do you stop thinking long-term and worry about short-term?
- If the ICE are having a strong year do they look at adding an Import or two with trades during the season? They have 2 openings that can be filled at any time.
- Remember Calgary won the WHL Title with one Import player who they aquired in a trade.
- No one has mentioned it yet but didn't Kelowna finish last season with no Import players on their active roster?
ICE GM Jeff Chynoweth had been debating this decision for a few months and decided that unless you are gauranteed a top 6 forward or top 4 defenseman then does it really help your organization.
I have been formulating thoughts on the Import Draft for a few years and wonder how it can be made better for the CHL and all it's teams.
Keep in mind I am not an ICE apologist nor am I looking to be overly critical of the team or league.
- The ICE have 19 players who are eligible to return to the WHL this season. At most 18 can play for the ICE as that includes 4 over-agers. The ICE should have another good team and an addition of 2 quality Imports could make them a contender for a Division title.
- What if they get a 18 or 19-year old forward who plays a 3rd or 4th line role. Is it better to give that ice time to a 16 or 17-year old who can develop into a player who will be a top 6 guy in a few years?
- What if you get a 18 or 19-year defenseman who is 5th or 6th on your depth chart. Is it better to give that ice time to a younger player who can end up being with the team for 3-4 more years?
- Even if the Import players are 3rd line guys, doesn't that make your team stronger for the short term?
- Should teams spend more time scouting Import players at International Tournaments?
- The toughest part of the Draft is finding Imports who are top quality players and will commit to coming to the CHL. This is where it gets tricky.
- So it now becomes a game of who you know as far as NHL GM's and player agents.
- This is where the Oil Kings and Hitmen who are owned by the Oilers and Flames should have a big advantage but have never seemed to exploit it.
- There is a $2000 transfer fee for each player.
- How many CHL teams have ever seen the players in person?
- I think that the Import Draft must change. All players should have to opt-in to the draft. The deadline could be something like June 1st. That would give all teams some time to prepare their rankings.
- Players who haven't declared themselves eligible for the Draft cannot play in the CHL that season.
- Does that penalize teams who do extra work trying to find players or make it a level playing field?
- If a player does not report to the team that selects him, the team gets to make another selection for the list at a later date. For example, if the team finds out a few days after the draft the player will not play for that team, then they have a week to make another selection to fill that position. This should prevent players from asking to go to a specific team or league.
- What if 200 players opt-in to the Import Draft and you have the 50th pick and don't project that player to be top line player, do you still make the selection?
- Should the CHL limit teams to 1 Import per team?
- Should there be no more Import players in the CHL?
- I get the impression fans still love to have the Import players in the league.
- I don't get the impression the ICE want to get rid of the Import Draft. From their point of view it's been a long time since they had a high selection. (The recent highest was 16th overall and they took Tomas Plihal but that was Tri City's pick as part of the compensation for Bob Tory leaving as GM). Always finishing in the top 10 has seen them always selecting 14-22nd in the Bantam Draft and 40-60th in the Import Draft. Do that for a long stretch and you never have the cream of the crop to select from.
- Should the ICE try to trade up to get higher Import picks? That would probably mean sacrificing some Bantam picks. Is that agood idea long term?
- When do you stop thinking long-term and worry about short-term?
- If the ICE are having a strong year do they look at adding an Import or two with trades during the season? They have 2 openings that can be filled at any time.
- Remember Calgary won the WHL Title with one Import player who they aquired in a trade.
- No one has mentioned it yet but didn't Kelowna finish last season with no Import players on their active roster?
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
ICE Trade 1st Round Import Pick
The Kootenay ICE have traded their 1st pick in the Import Draft, 40th overall, to Brandon for a 6th round pick in the 2011 Bantam Draft.
The ICE will also pass on their 2nd round pick.
The ICE now have 5 extra picks in the 2011 Bantam Draft with 2 picks in the 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th & 7th rounds.
The ICE will also pass on their 2nd round pick.
The ICE now have 5 extra picks in the 2011 Bantam Draft with 2 picks in the 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th & 7th rounds.
ICE Pass On Import Draft
Cranbrook, BC – Jeff Chynoweth, General Manager of the Kootenay ICE Hockey Club announced today the ICE are passing on their 2010 CHL Import Draft first and second round picks.
“Although we have been fortunate in the past with the CHL Import Draft we feel that in this day and age it is becoming very hard to attract the top European players. Our team is eligible to return 19 players and there is no guarantee if we selected a player today that he would be able to play in our top six forwards or top four defensemen.” commented Chynoweth.
“Although we have been fortunate in the past with the CHL Import Draft we feel that in this day and age it is becoming very hard to attract the top European players. Our team is eligible to return 19 players and there is no guarantee if we selected a player today that he would be able to play in our top six forwards or top four defensemen.” commented Chynoweth.
Monday, June 28, 2010
WHL Exhibition Schedule
Wed Sept 1
Swift Current @ Moose Jaw 7:00
Saskatoon @ Prince Albert 7:00
Fri Sept 3
Seattle @ Portland 11:30 Everett Tournament
Spokane @ Tri City 3:00 Everett Tournament
Sault Ste. Marie @ Everett 7:00 Everett Tournament
Chilliwack @ Kamloops 7:00 Chase
Prince Albert @ Saskatoon 7:00 Martensville
Moose Jaw @ Regina 7:00 Co-Operators Centre
Kelowna @ Vancouver 7:30 Ladner
Sat Sept 4
Prince George @ Medicine Hat 3:00 Edm Tournament
Edmonton @ Swift Current 7:00 Edm Tournament
Spokane @ Seattle 11:30 Everett Tournament
Portland @ Sault Ste. Marie 3:00 Everett Tournament
Tri City @ Everett 7:00 Everett Tournament
Kamloops @ Chilliwack 7:00 Mission
Vancouver @ Kelowna 7:00
Regina @ Moose Jaw 7:00
Sun Sept 5
Prince George @ Swift Current 3:00 Edm Tournament
Edmonton @ Medicine Hat 7:00 Edm Tournament
Portland @ Spokane 11:30 Everett Tournament
Sault Ste. Marie @ Tri City 3:00 Everett Tournament
Seattle @ Everett 7:00 Everett Tournament
Wed Sept 8
Red Deer @ Calgary 7:00 Airdrie
Thu Sept 9
Everett @ Seattle 3:00 Tri City Tournament
Lethbridge @ Spokane 7:00 Tri City Tournament
Fri Sept 10
Seattle @ Kootenay 3:00 Tri City Tournament
Portland @ Everett 11:00 Tri City Tournament
Lethbridge @ Tri City 7:00 Tri City Tournament
Kelowna @ Kamloops 7:00 MacArthur Island Center
Saskatoon @ Moose Jaw 7:00
Edmonton @ Prince George 7:00
Brandon @ Regina 7:00
Medicine Hat @ Swift Current 7:00
Chilliwack @ Vancouver 7:30 Ladner
Sat Sep 11
Kootenay @ Portland 11:00 Tri City Tournament
Lethbridge @ Seattle 3:00 Tri City Tournament
Spokane @ Tri City 7:00 Tri City Tournament
Regina @ Brandon 7:30
Vancouver @ Chilliwack 7:00
Kamloops @ Kelowna 7:00
Swift Current @ Medicine Hat 7:30
Edmonton @ Prince George 7:00
Calgary @ Red Deer 7:30 Innisfail
Moose Jaw @ Saskatoon 7:05
Sun Sept 12
Kootenay @ Tri City 1:00 Tri City Tournament
Tue Sept 14
Medicine Hat @ Calgary 7:00 Strathmore
Red Deer @ Lethbridge 7:00 Nicholas Sheran Arena
Wed Sept 15
Saskatoon @ Regina 7:00 Co-Operators Centre
Thu Sept 16
Tri City @ Kootenay 7:00
Swift Current @ Prince Albert 7:00
Fri Sept 17
Moose Jaw @ Brandon 7:30
Kelowna @ Chilliwack 7:00
Seattle @ Everett 7:35
Prince George @ Kamloops 7:00
Calgary @ Lethbridge 7:00 Crowsnest Pass
Edmonton @ Red Deer 7:30 Lacombe
Spokane @ Tri City 7:00
Sat Sept 18
Kootenay @ Spokane 7:00
Lethbridge @ Calgary 7:00 Edge School
Chilliwack @ Kelowna 7:00
Brandon @ Moose Jaw 7:00
Kamloops @ Prince George 7:00
Medicine Hat @ Red Deer 7:30 Stettler
Regina @ Saskatoon 7:05
Portland @ Seattle 7:05
Prince Albert @ Swift Current 7:00
Everett @ Vancouver 7:30 Ladner
Swift Current @ Moose Jaw 7:00
Saskatoon @ Prince Albert 7:00
Fri Sept 3
Seattle @ Portland 11:30 Everett Tournament
Spokane @ Tri City 3:00 Everett Tournament
Sault Ste. Marie @ Everett 7:00 Everett Tournament
Chilliwack @ Kamloops 7:00 Chase
Prince Albert @ Saskatoon 7:00 Martensville
Moose Jaw @ Regina 7:00 Co-Operators Centre
Kelowna @ Vancouver 7:30 Ladner
Sat Sept 4
Prince George @ Medicine Hat 3:00 Edm Tournament
Edmonton @ Swift Current 7:00 Edm Tournament
Spokane @ Seattle 11:30 Everett Tournament
Portland @ Sault Ste. Marie 3:00 Everett Tournament
Tri City @ Everett 7:00 Everett Tournament
Kamloops @ Chilliwack 7:00 Mission
Vancouver @ Kelowna 7:00
Regina @ Moose Jaw 7:00
Sun Sept 5
Prince George @ Swift Current 3:00 Edm Tournament
Edmonton @ Medicine Hat 7:00 Edm Tournament
Portland @ Spokane 11:30 Everett Tournament
Sault Ste. Marie @ Tri City 3:00 Everett Tournament
Seattle @ Everett 7:00 Everett Tournament
Wed Sept 8
Red Deer @ Calgary 7:00 Airdrie
Thu Sept 9
Everett @ Seattle 3:00 Tri City Tournament
Lethbridge @ Spokane 7:00 Tri City Tournament
Fri Sept 10
Seattle @ Kootenay 3:00 Tri City Tournament
Portland @ Everett 11:00 Tri City Tournament
Lethbridge @ Tri City 7:00 Tri City Tournament
Kelowna @ Kamloops 7:00 MacArthur Island Center
Saskatoon @ Moose Jaw 7:00
Edmonton @ Prince George 7:00
Brandon @ Regina 7:00
Medicine Hat @ Swift Current 7:00
Chilliwack @ Vancouver 7:30 Ladner
Sat Sep 11
Kootenay @ Portland 11:00 Tri City Tournament
Lethbridge @ Seattle 3:00 Tri City Tournament
Spokane @ Tri City 7:00 Tri City Tournament
Regina @ Brandon 7:30
Vancouver @ Chilliwack 7:00
Kamloops @ Kelowna 7:00
Swift Current @ Medicine Hat 7:30
Edmonton @ Prince George 7:00
Calgary @ Red Deer 7:30 Innisfail
Moose Jaw @ Saskatoon 7:05
Sun Sept 12
Kootenay @ Tri City 1:00 Tri City Tournament
Tue Sept 14
Medicine Hat @ Calgary 7:00 Strathmore
Red Deer @ Lethbridge 7:00 Nicholas Sheran Arena
Wed Sept 15
Saskatoon @ Regina 7:00 Co-Operators Centre
Thu Sept 16
Tri City @ Kootenay 7:00
Swift Current @ Prince Albert 7:00
Fri Sept 17
Moose Jaw @ Brandon 7:30
Kelowna @ Chilliwack 7:00
Seattle @ Everett 7:35
Prince George @ Kamloops 7:00
Calgary @ Lethbridge 7:00 Crowsnest Pass
Edmonton @ Red Deer 7:30 Lacombe
Spokane @ Tri City 7:00
Sat Sept 18
Kootenay @ Spokane 7:00
Lethbridge @ Calgary 7:00 Edge School
Chilliwack @ Kelowna 7:00
Brandon @ Moose Jaw 7:00
Kamloops @ Prince George 7:00
Medicine Hat @ Red Deer 7:30 Stettler
Regina @ Saskatoon 7:05
Portland @ Seattle 7:05
Prince Albert @ Swift Current 7:00
Everett @ Vancouver 7:30 Ladner
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Czerwonka 6th round Edmonton
Kootenay ICE forward Drew Czerwonka was selected in the 6th round of the NHL Draft by Edmonton.
O'Donnell 6th round Tampa Bay
Kootenay ICE list player Brendan O’Donnell was selected in the 6th round of the NHL Draft by Tampa Bay.
He was selected in the 9th round of the 2007 Bantam Draft and has commited to NCAA U of North Dakota.
He was selected in the 9th round of the 2007 Bantam Draft and has commited to NCAA U of North Dakota.
Leach 3rd round Calgary
Kootenay ICE defenseman Joey Leach has been selected in the 3rd round of the NHL Draft by Calgary.
Reinhart 3rd Round Calgary
Kootenay ICE forward Max Reinhart has been selected in the 3rd round of the NHL Draft by Calgary.
His Father Paul spent some of his NHL career with the Flames.
For the ICE it's the 11th time in the last 12 years that a player has been drafted and 12th time in the 14 years of the Franchise history.
His Father Paul spent some of his NHL career with the Flames.
For the ICE it's the 11th time in the last 12 years that a player has been drafted and 12th time in the 14 years of the Franchise history.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Funny NHL Skit
In case you missed the NHL Awards show, here was a great skit featuring an appearance by Scott Niedermayer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxgE1fxvP7w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxgE1fxvP7w
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
ICE 10-11 TENTATIVE Schedule
Cranbrook, BC -- Jeff Chynoweth, General Manager of the Kootenay ICE Hockey Club, today released the Club’s 2010-2011 tentative WHL regular season schedule. Kootenay will open the 45th season of the Western Hockey League and their 13th year in Cranbrook at home on Saturday, September 25 at 7:00 pm against the Calgary Hitmen. The ICE will play a 72 game schedule (36 at home and 36 on the road) concluding Saturday, March 19 against Lethbridge.
Kootenay will play the Central Division teams a total of 34 times, Calgary and Red Deer eight times (four at home, four on the road), Edmonton, Medicine Hat, and Lethbridge six times (three at home, three on the road). In the East Division, the ICE will play Brandon, Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, and Swift Current four times each (two at home, two on the road). In the BC Division, Kootenay will play Chilliwack, Kamloops, Kelowna, Prince George, and Vancouver once at home. In the US Division the ICE will play Spokane five times (two at home, three on the road) and Everett, Portland, Seattle, and Tri-City once on the road.
Of their 36 home games, the ICE will play 25 of them on weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Kootenay will play 24 games on Friday (12) and Saturday (12), and one game on Sunday. The remaining games will be played on Tuesday (eight) and Wednesday (three).
Start times at the Cranbrook Recreation Complex will remain the same with all Tuesday to Saturday games starting at 7:00 pm, while all Sunday home games will start at 6:00 pm. Kootenay will play their annual New Year’s Eve game Friday, December 31 at 5:00 pm against Swift Current.
2010-2011 Season Tickets remain on sale at the ICE office.
Exhibition
Friday, September 10 @ Seattle (Tri City)
Saturday, September 11 @ Portland (Tri City)
Sunday, September 12 @ Tri City (Tri City)
Thursday, September 16 vs Tri City
Saturday, September 18 @ Spokane
Regular Season
HOME
September
Saturday, September 25 vs. Calgary
October
Friday, October 1 vs. Spokane
Wednesday, October 6 vs. Prince George
Saturday, October 16 vs. Regina
Tuesday, October 19 vs. Edmonton
Friday, October 22 vs. Red Deer
Friday, October 29 vs. Brandon
November
Tuesday, November 2 vs. Chilliwack
Friday, November 5 vs. Lethbridge
Saturday, November 6 vs. Calgary
Saturday, November 13 vs. Edmonton
Friday, November 19 vs. Saskatoon
Saturday, November 20 vs. Prince Albert
December
Saturday, December 4 vs. Medicine Hat
Wednesday, December 15 vs. Calgary
Friday, December 17 vs. Red Deer
Tuesday, December 28 vs. Medicine Hat
Friday, December 31 vs. Swift Current (5:00 pm)
January
Friday, January 7 vs. Moose Jaw
Saturday, January 8 vs. Red Deer
Friday, January 14 vs. Spokane
Tuesday, January 18 vs. Edmonton
Sunday, January 23 vs. Red Deer
Wednesday, January 26 vs. Brandon
Saturday, January 29 vs. Lethbridge
February
Tuesday, February 1 vs. Calgary
Saturday, February 5 vs. Vancouver
Tuesday, February 8 vs. Regina
Friday, February 18 vs. Medicine Hat
Saturday, February 19 vs. Saskatoon
Tuesday, February 22 vs. Kelowna
Friday, February 25 vs. Prince Albert
Saturday, February 26 vs. Kamloops
March
Tuesday, March 8 vs. Moose Jaw
Friday, March 11 vs. Swift Current
Saturday, March 19 vs. Lethbridge
Road
September
Wednesday, September 29 @ Red Deer
October
Saturday, October 9 @ Lethbridge
Monday, October 11 @ Swift Current
Tuesday, October 12 @ Regina
Wednesday, October 13 @ Moose Jaw
Sunday, October 24 @ Edmonton
Tuesday, October 26 @ Medicine Hat
Wednesday, October 27 @ Calgary
November
Thursday, November 11 @ Calgary
Sunday, November 14 @ Calgary
Tuesday, November 23 @ Red Deer
Friday, November 26 @ Tri City
Saturday, November 27 @ Seattle
Tuesday, November 30 @ Everett
December
Wednesday, December 1 @ Portland
Wednesday, December 8 @ Prince Albert
Friday, December 10 @ Moose Jaw
Saturday, December 11 @ Brandon
Sunday, December 12 @ Saskatoon
Saturday, December 18 @ Red Deer
Wednesday, December 29 @ Medicine Hat
January
Sunday, January 2 @ Edmonton
Wednesday, January 12 @ Edmonton
Saturday, January 15 @ Spokane
Saturday, January 22 @ Spokane
Friday, January 28 @ Lethbridge
February
Wednesday, February 2 @ Calgary
Friday, February 11 @ Regina
Saturday, February 12 @ Swift Current
Wednesday, February 23 @ Red Deer
March
Wednesday, March 2 @ Brandon
Friday, March 4 @ Saskatoon
Saturday, March 5 @ Prince Albert
Saturday, March 12 @ Spokane
Tuesday, March 15 @ Medicine Hat
Friday, March 18 @ Lethbridge
Kootenay will play the Central Division teams a total of 34 times, Calgary and Red Deer eight times (four at home, four on the road), Edmonton, Medicine Hat, and Lethbridge six times (three at home, three on the road). In the East Division, the ICE will play Brandon, Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, and Swift Current four times each (two at home, two on the road). In the BC Division, Kootenay will play Chilliwack, Kamloops, Kelowna, Prince George, and Vancouver once at home. In the US Division the ICE will play Spokane five times (two at home, three on the road) and Everett, Portland, Seattle, and Tri-City once on the road.
Of their 36 home games, the ICE will play 25 of them on weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Kootenay will play 24 games on Friday (12) and Saturday (12), and one game on Sunday. The remaining games will be played on Tuesday (eight) and Wednesday (three).
Start times at the Cranbrook Recreation Complex will remain the same with all Tuesday to Saturday games starting at 7:00 pm, while all Sunday home games will start at 6:00 pm. Kootenay will play their annual New Year’s Eve game Friday, December 31 at 5:00 pm against Swift Current.
2010-2011 Season Tickets remain on sale at the ICE office.
Exhibition
Friday, September 10 @ Seattle (Tri City)
Saturday, September 11 @ Portland (Tri City)
Sunday, September 12 @ Tri City (Tri City)
Thursday, September 16 vs Tri City
Saturday, September 18 @ Spokane
Regular Season
HOME
September
Saturday, September 25 vs. Calgary
October
Friday, October 1 vs. Spokane
Wednesday, October 6 vs. Prince George
Saturday, October 16 vs. Regina
Tuesday, October 19 vs. Edmonton
Friday, October 22 vs. Red Deer
Friday, October 29 vs. Brandon
November
Tuesday, November 2 vs. Chilliwack
Friday, November 5 vs. Lethbridge
Saturday, November 6 vs. Calgary
Saturday, November 13 vs. Edmonton
Friday, November 19 vs. Saskatoon
Saturday, November 20 vs. Prince Albert
December
Saturday, December 4 vs. Medicine Hat
Wednesday, December 15 vs. Calgary
Friday, December 17 vs. Red Deer
Tuesday, December 28 vs. Medicine Hat
Friday, December 31 vs. Swift Current (5:00 pm)
January
Friday, January 7 vs. Moose Jaw
Saturday, January 8 vs. Red Deer
Friday, January 14 vs. Spokane
Tuesday, January 18 vs. Edmonton
Sunday, January 23 vs. Red Deer
Wednesday, January 26 vs. Brandon
Saturday, January 29 vs. Lethbridge
February
Tuesday, February 1 vs. Calgary
Saturday, February 5 vs. Vancouver
Tuesday, February 8 vs. Regina
Friday, February 18 vs. Medicine Hat
Saturday, February 19 vs. Saskatoon
Tuesday, February 22 vs. Kelowna
Friday, February 25 vs. Prince Albert
Saturday, February 26 vs. Kamloops
March
Tuesday, March 8 vs. Moose Jaw
Friday, March 11 vs. Swift Current
Saturday, March 19 vs. Lethbridge
Road
September
Wednesday, September 29 @ Red Deer
October
Saturday, October 9 @ Lethbridge
Monday, October 11 @ Swift Current
Tuesday, October 12 @ Regina
Wednesday, October 13 @ Moose Jaw
Sunday, October 24 @ Edmonton
Tuesday, October 26 @ Medicine Hat
Wednesday, October 27 @ Calgary
November
Thursday, November 11 @ Calgary
Sunday, November 14 @ Calgary
Tuesday, November 23 @ Red Deer
Friday, November 26 @ Tri City
Saturday, November 27 @ Seattle
Tuesday, November 30 @ Everett
December
Wednesday, December 1 @ Portland
Wednesday, December 8 @ Prince Albert
Friday, December 10 @ Moose Jaw
Saturday, December 11 @ Brandon
Sunday, December 12 @ Saskatoon
Saturday, December 18 @ Red Deer
Wednesday, December 29 @ Medicine Hat
January
Sunday, January 2 @ Edmonton
Wednesday, January 12 @ Edmonton
Saturday, January 15 @ Spokane
Saturday, January 22 @ Spokane
Friday, January 28 @ Lethbridge
February
Wednesday, February 2 @ Calgary
Friday, February 11 @ Regina
Saturday, February 12 @ Swift Current
Wednesday, February 23 @ Red Deer
March
Wednesday, March 2 @ Brandon
Friday, March 4 @ Saskatoon
Saturday, March 5 @ Prince Albert
Saturday, March 12 @ Spokane
Tuesday, March 15 @ Medicine Hat
Friday, March 18 @ Lethbridge
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Cranbrook NHL News
Cranbrook natives Scott Niedermayer and Tom Renney are in the news today.
Niedermayer will retire after 18 seasons in the NHL.
Renney will be the new Head Coach of the Edmonton Oilers with Pat Quinn stepping down to be an adviser.
Niedermayer will retire after 18 seasons in the NHL.
Renney will be the new Head Coach of the Edmonton Oilers with Pat Quinn stepping down to be an adviser.
Monday, June 21, 2010
10 Things I Think I Think
1. I think overall it'll be a big day for WHL players at the NHL Draft this weekend. The 1st WHL player may not be selected in the top 5, but by the end of the 1st round there will be 8 guys selected.
2. I think it'll be interesting to see how many European players will be selected this weekend in the NHL and then again in the CHL Import Draft later this month.
3. I think that you will begin to see some TENTATIVE schedules released by some WHL teams in the near future. The East Conference held their scheduling meetings this week.
4. I think I hope no WHL arenas will allow vuvuzelas this season.
5. I think it would be great if Cranbrook had a baseball park with lights. How great would it be to spend some summer nights watching a few innings of baseball. Hopefully by 2011 it'll be done.
6. I think I don't know who flops more ... NBA players or Soccer players. Yes it's embarrassing to the sport, but aren't the players doing everything they can to help their team win? Also remember that kids are growing up watching this happen and will probably do it when they get older and get involved in sports.
7. I think I'm starting too see some NFL magazines in stores and some NCAA football mags as well. Nothing on the CFL and the season starts July 1st, so I hear through the grapevine.
8. I think it's 3 months until a new WHL season starts. In some ways it's a long ways away and in other ways it's really close.
9. I think if you are a poker player you should know the WSOP Main event starts on July 5th. Buy-in is $10,000. 1st prize should be around 7 million.
10. I think it's okay to watch the U.S. Open once a year and see the players struggle to make par. ONCE a year.
2. I think it'll be interesting to see how many European players will be selected this weekend in the NHL and then again in the CHL Import Draft later this month.
3. I think that you will begin to see some TENTATIVE schedules released by some WHL teams in the near future. The East Conference held their scheduling meetings this week.
4. I think I hope no WHL arenas will allow vuvuzelas this season.
5. I think it would be great if Cranbrook had a baseball park with lights. How great would it be to spend some summer nights watching a few innings of baseball. Hopefully by 2011 it'll be done.
6. I think I don't know who flops more ... NBA players or Soccer players. Yes it's embarrassing to the sport, but aren't the players doing everything they can to help their team win? Also remember that kids are growing up watching this happen and will probably do it when they get older and get involved in sports.
7. I think I'm starting too see some NFL magazines in stores and some NCAA football mags as well. Nothing on the CFL and the season starts July 1st, so I hear through the grapevine.
8. I think it's 3 months until a new WHL season starts. In some ways it's a long ways away and in other ways it's really close.
9. I think if you are a poker player you should know the WSOP Main event starts on July 5th. Buy-in is $10,000. 1st prize should be around 7 million.
10. I think it's okay to watch the U.S. Open once a year and see the players struggle to make par. ONCE a year.
Canada Camp Goalies
Hockey Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Hockey League, announced on Monday the four goaltenders who will attend Canada’s National Junior Team development camp in St. John’s, N.L., as well as the four goaltenders invited to Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team selection camp, July 30-August 3 in Calgary.
NATIONAL JUNIOR TEAM
Jean-François Bérubé Boisbriand, Que. Montreal (QMJHL)
Calvin Pickard Winnipeg, Man. Seattle (WHL)
Olivier Roy Causapscal, Que. Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL)
Mark Visentin Waterdown, Ont. Niagara (OHL)
NATIONAL MEN’S SUMMER UNDER-18 TEAM
Robin Gusse Terrebonne, Que. Chicoutimi (QMJHL)
Liam Liston St. Albert, Alta. St. Albert (AMHL) (Brandon Draft pick)
Jeffrey Noonan Laval, Que. Laval-Montreal (LHMAAAQ)
Tyson Teichmann Belleville, Ont. Belleville (OHL)
NATIONAL JUNIOR TEAM
Jean-François Bérubé Boisbriand, Que. Montreal (QMJHL)
Calvin Pickard Winnipeg, Man. Seattle (WHL)
Olivier Roy Causapscal, Que. Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL)
Mark Visentin Waterdown, Ont. Niagara (OHL)
NATIONAL MEN’S SUMMER UNDER-18 TEAM
Robin Gusse Terrebonne, Que. Chicoutimi (QMJHL)
Liam Liston St. Albert, Alta. St. Albert (AMHL) (Brandon Draft pick)
Jeffrey Noonan Laval, Que. Laval-Montreal (LHMAAAQ)
Tyson Teichmann Belleville, Ont. Belleville (OHL)
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
2010 Import Draft
The 2010 CHL Import draft takes place in 2 weeks on June 29th.
As of now, here is the selection order.
Pick Time Team Traded To
1 7:00am Prince George
2 7:15am Sarnia
3 7:30am Halifax
4 7:45am Edmonton
5 8:00am Belleville Kitchener
6 8:15am Baie-Comeau Victoriaville
7 8:30am Lethbridge Portland
8 8:40am Oshawa
9 8:50am Lewiston Quebec
10 9:00am Seattle
11 9:10am Owen Sound
12 9:20am Moncton Montreal
13 9:30am Regina Vancouver
14 9:40am Sudbury Mississauga
15 9:50am Acadie-Bathurst Rouyn-Noranda
16 10:00am Prince Albert
17 10:10am Niagara Saginaw
18 10:20am Chicoutimi
19 10:30am Chilliwack Edmonton
20 10:40am Peterborough
21 10:50am Gatineau
22 11:00am Kamloops
23 11:10am Brampton
24 11:20am Montreal Quebec
25 11:30am Kelowna
26 11:40am Kingston
27 11:50am Shawinigan
28 12:00pm Moose Jaw
29 12:10pm Erie
30 12:20pm Rimouski Rouyn-Noranda
31 12:30pm Swift Current
32 12:40pm Guelph
33 12:50pm PEI
34 1:00pm Red Deer
35 1:10pm Saginaw
36 1:20pm Cape Breton
37 1:30pm Vancouver
38 1:40pm Sault Ste. Marie
39 1:50pm Rouyn-Noranda Acadie-Bathurst
40 2:00pm Medicine Hat
41 2:10pm Plymouth
42 2:20pm Quebec Lewiston
43 2:30pm Kootenay
44 2:40pm Ottawa
45 2:50pm Victoriaville Baie-Comeau
46 3:00pm Portland Lethbridge
47 3:10pm Mississauga Sudbury
48 3:20pm Moncton
49 3:30pm Spokane
50 3:40pm Kitchener Plymouth
51 3:50pm Drummondville
52 4:00pm Everett
53 4:10pm London
54 4:20pm Saint John
55 4:30pm Tri City
56 4:40pm Windsor
57 4:50pm Saskatoon
58 5:00pm Barrie
59 5:10pm Brandon
60 5:20pm Calgary
61 Prince George
62 Sarnia
63 Halifax
64 Edmonton
65 Belleville
66 Baie-Comeau
67 Lethbridge
68 Oshawa
69 Lewiston
70 Seattle
71 Sudbury
72 Val-d'Or
73 Regina
74 Niagara
75 Acadie-Bathurst
76 Prince Albert
77 Owen Sound
78 Chicoutimi
79 Chilliwack
80 Peterborough
81 Gatineau
82 Kamloops
83 Brampton
84 Montreal
85 Kelowna
86 Kingston
87 Shawinigan
88 Moose Jaw
89 Erie
90 Rimouski
91 Swift Current
92 Guelph
93 PEI
94 Red Deer
95 Saginaw
96 Cape Breton
97 Vancouver Kamloops
98 Sault Ste. Marie
99 Rouyn-Noranda
100 Medicine Hat
101 Plymouth Kitchener
102 Quebec Montreal
103 Kootenay
104 Ottawa
105 Victoriaville
106 Portland
107 Mississauga
108 Moncton
109 Spokane
110 Kitchener
111 Drummondville
112 Everett
113 London
114 Saint John
115 Tri City
116 Windsor
117 Saskatoon
118 Barrie
119 Brandon
120 Calgary
As of now, here is the selection order.
Pick Time Team Traded To
1 7:00am Prince George
2 7:15am Sarnia
3 7:30am Halifax
4 7:45am Edmonton
5 8:00am Belleville Kitchener
6 8:15am Baie-Comeau Victoriaville
7 8:30am Lethbridge Portland
8 8:40am Oshawa
9 8:50am Lewiston Quebec
10 9:00am Seattle
11 9:10am Owen Sound
12 9:20am Moncton Montreal
13 9:30am Regina Vancouver
14 9:40am Sudbury Mississauga
15 9:50am Acadie-Bathurst Rouyn-Noranda
16 10:00am Prince Albert
17 10:10am Niagara Saginaw
18 10:20am Chicoutimi
19 10:30am Chilliwack Edmonton
20 10:40am Peterborough
21 10:50am Gatineau
22 11:00am Kamloops
23 11:10am Brampton
24 11:20am Montreal Quebec
25 11:30am Kelowna
26 11:40am Kingston
27 11:50am Shawinigan
28 12:00pm Moose Jaw
29 12:10pm Erie
30 12:20pm Rimouski Rouyn-Noranda
31 12:30pm Swift Current
32 12:40pm Guelph
33 12:50pm PEI
34 1:00pm Red Deer
35 1:10pm Saginaw
36 1:20pm Cape Breton
37 1:30pm Vancouver
38 1:40pm Sault Ste. Marie
39 1:50pm Rouyn-Noranda Acadie-Bathurst
40 2:00pm Medicine Hat
41 2:10pm Plymouth
42 2:20pm Quebec Lewiston
43 2:30pm Kootenay
44 2:40pm Ottawa
45 2:50pm Victoriaville Baie-Comeau
46 3:00pm Portland Lethbridge
47 3:10pm Mississauga Sudbury
48 3:20pm Moncton
49 3:30pm Spokane
50 3:40pm Kitchener Plymouth
51 3:50pm Drummondville
52 4:00pm Everett
53 4:10pm London
54 4:20pm Saint John
55 4:30pm Tri City
56 4:40pm Windsor
57 4:50pm Saskatoon
58 5:00pm Barrie
59 5:10pm Brandon
60 5:20pm Calgary
61 Prince George
62 Sarnia
63 Halifax
64 Edmonton
65 Belleville
66 Baie-Comeau
67 Lethbridge
68 Oshawa
69 Lewiston
70 Seattle
71 Sudbury
72 Val-d'Or
73 Regina
74 Niagara
75 Acadie-Bathurst
76 Prince Albert
77 Owen Sound
78 Chicoutimi
79 Chilliwack
80 Peterborough
81 Gatineau
82 Kamloops
83 Brampton
84 Montreal
85 Kelowna
86 Kingston
87 Shawinigan
88 Moose Jaw
89 Erie
90 Rimouski
91 Swift Current
92 Guelph
93 PEI
94 Red Deer
95 Saginaw
96 Cape Breton
97 Vancouver Kamloops
98 Sault Ste. Marie
99 Rouyn-Noranda
100 Medicine Hat
101 Plymouth Kitchener
102 Quebec Montreal
103 Kootenay
104 Ottawa
105 Victoriaville
106 Portland
107 Mississauga
108 Moncton
109 Spokane
110 Kitchener
111 Drummondville
112 Everett
113 London
114 Saint John
115 Tri City
116 Windsor
117 Saskatoon
118 Barrie
119 Brandon
120 Calgary
Friday, June 11, 2010
Canada U-18 Invites
Hockey Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Hockey League, announced Friday the 38 players who have been invited to attend Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team selection camp, which runs from July 31-August 3 at Father David Bauer Olympic Arena in Calgary, home of Canada’s national teams.
The roster includes 14 defencemen and 24 forwards. Four goaltenders will be added to the camp roster following the June 17-20 Program of Excellence goaltending camp in Calgary. Five U18-eligible goaltenders will be in attendance at that camp.
Defence
Myles Bell R 5’11” 200 08/19/93 Calgary, Alta. Regina (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Cody Ceci R 6’1” 188 12/21/93 Ottawa, Ont. Ottawa (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Dillon Donnelly L 6’1” 181 09/07/93 Montreal, Que. Shawinigan (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Dougie Hamilton R 6’3” 180 06/17/93 Toronto, Ont. Niagara (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Scott Harrington L 6’0.5” 195 03/10/93 Kingston, Ont. London (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Ryan Murphy R 5’10.5” 160 03/31/93 Aurora, Ont. Kitchener (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Ryan Murray L 5’11.5” 185 09/27/93 White City, Sask. Everett (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Jimmy Oligny L 5’10.5” 190 04/30/93 St-Michel, Que. PEI (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Xavier Ouellet L 6’0” 174 07/29/93 Terrebonne, Que. Montreal (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Stuart Percy L 6’0.5” 176 05/18/93 Oakville, Ont. Mississauga St. Michael’s (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Jonathan Racine L 6’1” 169 05/28/93 St-Agathe, Que. Shawinigan (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Reece Scarlett R 6’0” 167 03/31/93 Sherwood Park, Alta. Swift Current (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Duncan Siemens L 6’2” 185 09/07/93 Sherwood Park, Alta. Saskatoon (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Stephen Woodworth L 5’11” 175 01/21/93 Middleton, N.S. Lewiston (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Forwards/Avants
Brent Andrews L 6’2” 191 01/19/93 Hunter River, P.E.I. Halifax (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Olivier Archambault L 5’10.5” 165 02/16/93 Le Gardeur, Que. Val d’Or (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Austen Brassard R 6’1.5” 184 01/14/93 Windsor, Ont. Belleville (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
David Broll L 6’1” 220 01/04/93 Mississauga, Ont. Erie (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Raphaël Bussières L 6’0” 170 11/05/93 Saint-Hubert, Que. Baie-Comeau (QMJHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Daniel Catenacci L 5’9.5” 181 03/09/93 Newmarket, Ont. Sault Ste. Marie (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Michael Curtis L 5’11.5” 174 01/26/93 Mississauga, Ont. Belleville (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Phillip Danault L 5’11” 162 02/24/93 Victoriaville, Que. Victoriaville (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Jonathan Huberdeau L 6’0” 154 06/04/93 Prévost, Que. Saint John (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Boone Jenner L 6’0.5” 192 06/15/93 Dorcester, Ont. Oshawa (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Jean-François Leblanc L 6’3.5” 186 03/03/93 St-Hyacinthe, Que. Val d’Or (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Lucas Lessio L 6’0” 180 01/23/93 Maple, Ont. St. Michael’s (CCHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Adam Lowry L 6’2” 167 03/29/93 Calgary, Alta. Swift Current (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Mark McNeill R 6’0.5” 198 02/22/93 Edmonton, Alta. Prince Albert (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Garrett Meurs R 5’10.5” 164 01/12/93 Ripley, Ont. Plymouth (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Bryce Milson L 5’10” 170 01/25/93 Miramichi, N.B. Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins L 5’11.5” 155 04/12/93 Burnaby, B.C. Red Deer (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Matt Puempel L 6’0.5” 188 01/24/93 Essex, Ont. Peterborough (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Alan Quine L 5’10” 168 02/25/93 Belleville, Ont. Kingston (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Ty Rattie R 6’0” 170 02/05/93 Airdrie, Alta. Portland (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Brett Ritchie R 6’2.5” 195 07/01/93 Orangeville, Ont. Sarnia (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Carter Sandlak L 6’1” 190 05/18/93 London, Ont. Guelph (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Colin Smith R 5’9.5” 157 06/20/93 Edmonton, Alta. Kamloops (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Michael St. Croix R 5’10” 168 04/10/93 Winnipeg, Man. Edmonton (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
The roster includes 14 defencemen and 24 forwards. Four goaltenders will be added to the camp roster following the June 17-20 Program of Excellence goaltending camp in Calgary. Five U18-eligible goaltenders will be in attendance at that camp.
Defence
Myles Bell R 5’11” 200 08/19/93 Calgary, Alta. Regina (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Cody Ceci R 6’1” 188 12/21/93 Ottawa, Ont. Ottawa (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Dillon Donnelly L 6’1” 181 09/07/93 Montreal, Que. Shawinigan (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Dougie Hamilton R 6’3” 180 06/17/93 Toronto, Ont. Niagara (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Scott Harrington L 6’0.5” 195 03/10/93 Kingston, Ont. London (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Ryan Murphy R 5’10.5” 160 03/31/93 Aurora, Ont. Kitchener (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Ryan Murray L 5’11.5” 185 09/27/93 White City, Sask. Everett (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Jimmy Oligny L 5’10.5” 190 04/30/93 St-Michel, Que. PEI (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Xavier Ouellet L 6’0” 174 07/29/93 Terrebonne, Que. Montreal (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Stuart Percy L 6’0.5” 176 05/18/93 Oakville, Ont. Mississauga St. Michael’s (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Jonathan Racine L 6’1” 169 05/28/93 St-Agathe, Que. Shawinigan (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Reece Scarlett R 6’0” 167 03/31/93 Sherwood Park, Alta. Swift Current (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Duncan Siemens L 6’2” 185 09/07/93 Sherwood Park, Alta. Saskatoon (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Stephen Woodworth L 5’11” 175 01/21/93 Middleton, N.S. Lewiston (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Forwards/Avants
Brent Andrews L 6’2” 191 01/19/93 Hunter River, P.E.I. Halifax (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Olivier Archambault L 5’10.5” 165 02/16/93 Le Gardeur, Que. Val d’Or (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Austen Brassard R 6’1.5” 184 01/14/93 Windsor, Ont. Belleville (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
David Broll L 6’1” 220 01/04/93 Mississauga, Ont. Erie (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Raphaël Bussières L 6’0” 170 11/05/93 Saint-Hubert, Que. Baie-Comeau (QMJHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Daniel Catenacci L 5’9.5” 181 03/09/93 Newmarket, Ont. Sault Ste. Marie (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Michael Curtis L 5’11.5” 174 01/26/93 Mississauga, Ont. Belleville (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Phillip Danault L 5’11” 162 02/24/93 Victoriaville, Que. Victoriaville (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Jonathan Huberdeau L 6’0” 154 06/04/93 Prévost, Que. Saint John (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Boone Jenner L 6’0.5” 192 06/15/93 Dorcester, Ont. Oshawa (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Jean-François Leblanc L 6’3.5” 186 03/03/93 St-Hyacinthe, Que. Val d’Or (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Lucas Lessio L 6’0” 180 01/23/93 Maple, Ont. St. Michael’s (CCHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Adam Lowry L 6’2” 167 03/29/93 Calgary, Alta. Swift Current (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Mark McNeill R 6’0.5” 198 02/22/93 Edmonton, Alta. Prince Albert (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Garrett Meurs R 5’10.5” 164 01/12/93 Ripley, Ont. Plymouth (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Bryce Milson L 5’10” 170 01/25/93 Miramichi, N.B. Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins L 5’11.5” 155 04/12/93 Burnaby, B.C. Red Deer (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Matt Puempel L 6’0.5” 188 01/24/93 Essex, Ont. Peterborough (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Alan Quine L 5’10” 168 02/25/93 Belleville, Ont. Kingston (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Ty Rattie R 6’0” 170 02/05/93 Airdrie, Alta. Portland (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Brett Ritchie R 6’2.5” 195 07/01/93 Orangeville, Ont. Sarnia (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Carter Sandlak L 6’1” 190 05/18/93 London, Ont. Guelph (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Colin Smith R 5’9.5” 157 06/20/93 Edmonton, Alta. Kamloops (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Michael St. Croix R 5’10” 168 04/10/93 Winnipeg, Man. Edmonton (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
McNabb Invited To Canada Development Camp
Hockey Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Hockey League, announced roster details on Thursday for Canada’s National Junior Team development camp, scheduled for early August in St. John’s, N.L. Forty-one skaters (defencemen and forwards) have been identified to attend the camp. Four goaltenders will be named in late June, following the June 17-20 Program of Excellence goaltending camp.
Defence
Tyson Barrie R 5’10” 190 07/26/91 Victoria, B.C. Kelowna (WHL) COL ’09 (3, 64)
Jared Cowen L 6’5” 226 01/25/91 Allan, Sask. Spokane (WHL) OTT ’09 (1, 9)
Nicolas Deslauriers L 6’0” 198 02/22/91 St-Anicet, Que. Gatineau (QMJHL) LA ’09 (3, 84)
Simon Despres L 6’4” 205 07/27/91 Laval, Que. Saint John (QMJHL) PIT ’09 (1, 30)
Taylor Doherty R 6’8” 230 03/02/91 Cambridge, Ont. Kingston (OHL) SJ ’09 (2, 57)
Stefan Elliott R 6’1” 191 01/30/91 North Vancouver, B.C. Saskatoon (WHL) COL ’09 (2, 49)
Ryan Ellis R 5’10” 184 01/03/91 Freelton, Ont. Windsor (OHL) NSH ’09 (1, 11)
Jerome Gauthier-Leduc R 6’1” 171 07/30/92 Quebec City, Que. Rimouski (QMJHL) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Brandon Gormley L 6’2” 184 02/18/92 Murray River, P.E.I. Moncton (QMJHL) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Erik Gudbranson R 6’3” 195 01/07/92 Orleans, Ont. Kingston (OHL) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Brayden McNabb L 6’4” 210 01/21/91 Davidson, Sask. Kootenay (WHL) BUF ’09 (3, 66)
Neil Manning L 5’11” 170 05/12/91 Nanaimo, B.C. Vancouver (WHL) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Dylan Olsen L 6’2” 217 01/03/91 Calgary, Alta. Minnesota-Duluth (NCAA) CHI ’09 (1, 28)
Brett Ponich L 6’7” 225 02/22/91 Edmonton, Alta. Portland (WHL) STL ’09 (2, 48)
Mark Pysyk R 6’0” 170 01/11/92 Sherwood Park, Alta. Edmonton (WHL) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Charles-Olivier Roussel R 6’1” 196 09/13/91 St-Eustache, Que. Shawinigan (QMJHL) NSH ’09 (2, 42)
Forwards
Carter Ashton L 6’3” 200 04/01/91 Saskatoon, Sask. Regina (WHL) TB ’09 (1, 29)
Taylor Beck R 6’2” 205 05/13/91 St. Catharine’s, Ont. Guelph (OHL) NSH ’09 (3, 70)
Casey Cizikas L 5’10” 190 02/27/91 Toronto, Ont. Mississauga St. Michael’s (OHL) NYI ’09 (4, 92)
Kyle Clifford L 6’1” 200 01/13/91 Ayr, Ont. Barrie (OHL) LA ’09 (2, 35)
Sean Couturier L 6’3” 185 12/07/92 Bathurst, N.B. Drummondville (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Cody Eakin L 5’11.5” 182 05/25/91 Winnipeg, Man. Swift Current (WHL) WSH ’09 (3, 85)
Brendan Gallagher R 5’8” 163 06/05/92 Delta, B.C. Vancouver (WHL) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Scott Glennie R 6’1” 188 02/22/91 Winnipeg, Man. Brandon (WHL) DAL ’09 (1, 8)
Taylor Hall L 6’0” 181 11/14/91 Kingston, Ont. Windsor (OHL) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Curtis Hamilton L 6’3” 202 12/04/91 Kelowna, B.C. Saskatoon (WHL) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Quinton Howden L 6’3” 183 01/21/92 Oak Bank, Man. Moose Jaw (WHL) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Ryan Howse L 5’11” 195 07/06/91 Prince George, B.C. Chilliwack (WHL) CGY ’09 (3, 74)
Ryan Johansen R 6’2” 180 07/31/92 Port Moody, B.C. Portland (WHL) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Zack Kassian R 6’3” 215 01/24/91 LaSalle, Ont. Windsor (OHL) BUF ’09 (1, 13)
Louis Leblanc R 5’11.5” 181 01/26/91 Pointe-Claire, Que. Harvard (NCAA) MTL ’09 (1, 18)
Brad Ross L 6’1” 167 05/28/92 Lethbridge, Alta. Portland (WHL) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Brayden Schenn L 6’0” 194 08/22/91 Saskatoon, Sask. Brandon (WHL) LA ’09 (1, 5)
Jaden Schwartz L 5’10” 193 06/25/92 Wilcox, Sask. Tri-City (USHL) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Tyler Seguin R 6’1” 186 01/31/92 Brampton, Ont. Plymouth (OHL) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Riley Sheahan L 6’2” 200 12/07/91 St. Catharine’s, Ont. Notre Dame (NCAA) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Jeffrey Skinner L 5’10” 182 05/16/92 Markham, Ont. Kitchener (OHL) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Tyler Toffoli R 6’0” 181 04/24/92 Scarborough, Ont. Ottawa (OHL) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Linden Vey R 5’11” 176 07/17/91 Wakaw, Sask. Medicine Hat (WHL) LA ’09 (4, 96)
Ethan Werek L 6’2” 200 06/07/91 Markham, Ont. Kingston (OHL) NYR ’09 (2, 47)
Will attend development camp but will not take part in on-ice sessions
Calvin de Haan L 6’0" 182 05/09/91 Carp, Ont. Oshawa (OHL) NYI ’09 (1, 12)
Defence
Tyson Barrie R 5’10” 190 07/26/91 Victoria, B.C. Kelowna (WHL) COL ’09 (3, 64)
Jared Cowen L 6’5” 226 01/25/91 Allan, Sask. Spokane (WHL) OTT ’09 (1, 9)
Nicolas Deslauriers L 6’0” 198 02/22/91 St-Anicet, Que. Gatineau (QMJHL) LA ’09 (3, 84)
Simon Despres L 6’4” 205 07/27/91 Laval, Que. Saint John (QMJHL) PIT ’09 (1, 30)
Taylor Doherty R 6’8” 230 03/02/91 Cambridge, Ont. Kingston (OHL) SJ ’09 (2, 57)
Stefan Elliott R 6’1” 191 01/30/91 North Vancouver, B.C. Saskatoon (WHL) COL ’09 (2, 49)
Ryan Ellis R 5’10” 184 01/03/91 Freelton, Ont. Windsor (OHL) NSH ’09 (1, 11)
Jerome Gauthier-Leduc R 6’1” 171 07/30/92 Quebec City, Que. Rimouski (QMJHL) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Brandon Gormley L 6’2” 184 02/18/92 Murray River, P.E.I. Moncton (QMJHL) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Erik Gudbranson R 6’3” 195 01/07/92 Orleans, Ont. Kingston (OHL) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Brayden McNabb L 6’4” 210 01/21/91 Davidson, Sask. Kootenay (WHL) BUF ’09 (3, 66)
Neil Manning L 5’11” 170 05/12/91 Nanaimo, B.C. Vancouver (WHL) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Dylan Olsen L 6’2” 217 01/03/91 Calgary, Alta. Minnesota-Duluth (NCAA) CHI ’09 (1, 28)
Brett Ponich L 6’7” 225 02/22/91 Edmonton, Alta. Portland (WHL) STL ’09 (2, 48)
Mark Pysyk R 6’0” 170 01/11/92 Sherwood Park, Alta. Edmonton (WHL) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Charles-Olivier Roussel R 6’1” 196 09/13/91 St-Eustache, Que. Shawinigan (QMJHL) NSH ’09 (2, 42)
Forwards
Carter Ashton L 6’3” 200 04/01/91 Saskatoon, Sask. Regina (WHL) TB ’09 (1, 29)
Taylor Beck R 6’2” 205 05/13/91 St. Catharine’s, Ont. Guelph (OHL) NSH ’09 (3, 70)
Casey Cizikas L 5’10” 190 02/27/91 Toronto, Ont. Mississauga St. Michael’s (OHL) NYI ’09 (4, 92)
Kyle Clifford L 6’1” 200 01/13/91 Ayr, Ont. Barrie (OHL) LA ’09 (2, 35)
Sean Couturier L 6’3” 185 12/07/92 Bathurst, N.B. Drummondville (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Cody Eakin L 5’11.5” 182 05/25/91 Winnipeg, Man. Swift Current (WHL) WSH ’09 (3, 85)
Brendan Gallagher R 5’8” 163 06/05/92 Delta, B.C. Vancouver (WHL) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Scott Glennie R 6’1” 188 02/22/91 Winnipeg, Man. Brandon (WHL) DAL ’09 (1, 8)
Taylor Hall L 6’0” 181 11/14/91 Kingston, Ont. Windsor (OHL) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Curtis Hamilton L 6’3” 202 12/04/91 Kelowna, B.C. Saskatoon (WHL) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Quinton Howden L 6’3” 183 01/21/92 Oak Bank, Man. Moose Jaw (WHL) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Ryan Howse L 5’11” 195 07/06/91 Prince George, B.C. Chilliwack (WHL) CGY ’09 (3, 74)
Ryan Johansen R 6’2” 180 07/31/92 Port Moody, B.C. Portland (WHL) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Zack Kassian R 6’3” 215 01/24/91 LaSalle, Ont. Windsor (OHL) BUF ’09 (1, 13)
Louis Leblanc R 5’11.5” 181 01/26/91 Pointe-Claire, Que. Harvard (NCAA) MTL ’09 (1, 18)
Brad Ross L 6’1” 167 05/28/92 Lethbridge, Alta. Portland (WHL) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Brayden Schenn L 6’0” 194 08/22/91 Saskatoon, Sask. Brandon (WHL) LA ’09 (1, 5)
Jaden Schwartz L 5’10” 193 06/25/92 Wilcox, Sask. Tri-City (USHL) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Tyler Seguin R 6’1” 186 01/31/92 Brampton, Ont. Plymouth (OHL) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Riley Sheahan L 6’2” 200 12/07/91 St. Catharine’s, Ont. Notre Dame (NCAA) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Jeffrey Skinner L 5’10” 182 05/16/92 Markham, Ont. Kitchener (OHL) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Tyler Toffoli R 6’0” 181 04/24/92 Scarborough, Ont. Ottawa (OHL) 2010 Dft/Rep.
Linden Vey R 5’11” 176 07/17/91 Wakaw, Sask. Medicine Hat (WHL) LA ’09 (4, 96)
Ethan Werek L 6’2” 200 06/07/91 Markham, Ont. Kingston (OHL) NYR ’09 (2, 47)
Will attend development camp but will not take part in on-ice sessions
Calvin de Haan L 6’0" 182 05/09/91 Carp, Ont. Oshawa (OHL) NYI ’09 (1, 12)
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Cranbrook Native on U-18 Canada Coaching Staff
Cranbrook native and Tri City Americans Head Coach Jim Hiller will be an assistant Coach for Canada's U-18 Team.
CALGARY, Alta. – Hockey Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Hockey League, announced on Tuesday that George Burnett, head coach and general manager of the OHL’s Belleville Bulls, will be the head coach of Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team for the 2010 Memorial of Ivan Hlinka tournament, scheduled for August 10-14 in Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
Burnett will be joined behind Canada’s bench by assistant coaches Ron Choules (head coach of the QMJHL’s Acadie-Bathurst Titan) and Jim Hiller (head coach of the WHL’s Tri-City Americans) for the tournament, which Canada has won in each of the last two years, and five of the last seven.
George Burnett, 48, will make his second appearance as head coach of Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team, having led Canada to a gold medal at the 2001 Six Nations Cup in the Czech Republic. He was most recently an assistant coach with Canada’s National Men’s Under-18 Team at the 2010 IIHF World Under-18 Championship in Belarus, where Canada finished seventh. The Port, Perry, Ont., native has spent 13 seasons as a head coach in the Ontario Hockey League, six with the Bulls. He has also been the head coach for Niagara Falls, Guelph and Oshawa, winning the OHL Coach of the Year award twice – 1990-91 and 1991-92. Burnett coached the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers for 35 games during the 1994-95 season and led Edmonton’s AHL farm team, the Cape Breton Oilers, to a Calder Cup championship in 1993.
“It is always a tremendous privilege and honour to represent Canada on the international stage,” said Burnett. “Being with Team Canada past has always been a tremendous experience and I am anxious to get started with the coaching staff to get our plan in place.”
Jim Hiller, 41, just completed his first season as head coach of the Americans, leading the team to its first-ever appearance in the WHL final. Prior to arriving in Tri-City, the Nelson, B.C., native was the first head coach of the WHL’s Chilliwack Bruins from 2007-09, leading the team to a playoff berth in its expansion season, and spent the 2006-07 season as head coach of his hometown Alberni Valley Bulldogs of the British Columbia Hockey League, leading the team to a 43-12-2 record. Hiller, a 10th-round pick of the Los Angeles Kings in 1989, played 63 NHL games with L.A., Detroit and the New York Rangers, and finished his career in Germany and Italy before retiring in 2002 and joining Tri-City as an assistant coach.
Ron Choules, 46, will be behind the Team Canada bench for the first time this summer, having just completed his second full season as head coach of the Titan. A scout with Acadie-Bathurst for three years before becoming head coach, Choules served simultaneously as head coach and general manager of the Kahnawake Condors of the Ligue de hockey junior AAA du Québec, where he was a finalist for the league’s Coach of the Year award in 2006-07. A 12th-round pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1983, Choules played four seasons in the QMJHL with Hull, Trois-Rivières and Quebec from 1981-84 and was named to the league’s second all-star team in 1982-83.
“The under-18 program plays a vital role in the development of Canada’s top young players, both on and off the ice, and we are extremely confident the three coaches we are naming today will continue to assist in that development,” said Brad Pascall, Hockey Canada’s senior director of national men’s teams. “We look forward to working with the coaches this summer as we aim for a third-consecutive gold medal in Europe.”
Hockey Canada will announce details for the National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team’s selection camp in the near future, including the players that will be invited to camp.
CALGARY, Alta. – Hockey Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Hockey League, announced on Tuesday that George Burnett, head coach and general manager of the OHL’s Belleville Bulls, will be the head coach of Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team for the 2010 Memorial of Ivan Hlinka tournament, scheduled for August 10-14 in Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
Burnett will be joined behind Canada’s bench by assistant coaches Ron Choules (head coach of the QMJHL’s Acadie-Bathurst Titan) and Jim Hiller (head coach of the WHL’s Tri-City Americans) for the tournament, which Canada has won in each of the last two years, and five of the last seven.
George Burnett, 48, will make his second appearance as head coach of Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team, having led Canada to a gold medal at the 2001 Six Nations Cup in the Czech Republic. He was most recently an assistant coach with Canada’s National Men’s Under-18 Team at the 2010 IIHF World Under-18 Championship in Belarus, where Canada finished seventh. The Port, Perry, Ont., native has spent 13 seasons as a head coach in the Ontario Hockey League, six with the Bulls. He has also been the head coach for Niagara Falls, Guelph and Oshawa, winning the OHL Coach of the Year award twice – 1990-91 and 1991-92. Burnett coached the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers for 35 games during the 1994-95 season and led Edmonton’s AHL farm team, the Cape Breton Oilers, to a Calder Cup championship in 1993.
“It is always a tremendous privilege and honour to represent Canada on the international stage,” said Burnett. “Being with Team Canada past has always been a tremendous experience and I am anxious to get started with the coaching staff to get our plan in place.”
Jim Hiller, 41, just completed his first season as head coach of the Americans, leading the team to its first-ever appearance in the WHL final. Prior to arriving in Tri-City, the Nelson, B.C., native was the first head coach of the WHL’s Chilliwack Bruins from 2007-09, leading the team to a playoff berth in its expansion season, and spent the 2006-07 season as head coach of his hometown Alberni Valley Bulldogs of the British Columbia Hockey League, leading the team to a 43-12-2 record. Hiller, a 10th-round pick of the Los Angeles Kings in 1989, played 63 NHL games with L.A., Detroit and the New York Rangers, and finished his career in Germany and Italy before retiring in 2002 and joining Tri-City as an assistant coach.
Ron Choules, 46, will be behind the Team Canada bench for the first time this summer, having just completed his second full season as head coach of the Titan. A scout with Acadie-Bathurst for three years before becoming head coach, Choules served simultaneously as head coach and general manager of the Kahnawake Condors of the Ligue de hockey junior AAA du Québec, where he was a finalist for the league’s Coach of the Year award in 2006-07. A 12th-round pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1983, Choules played four seasons in the QMJHL with Hull, Trois-Rivières and Quebec from 1981-84 and was named to the league’s second all-star team in 1982-83.
“The under-18 program plays a vital role in the development of Canada’s top young players, both on and off the ice, and we are extremely confident the three coaches we are naming today will continue to assist in that development,” said Brad Pascall, Hockey Canada’s senior director of national men’s teams. “We look forward to working with the coaches this summer as we aim for a third-consecutive gold medal in Europe.”
Hockey Canada will announce details for the National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team’s selection camp in the near future, including the players that will be invited to camp.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Cranbrook Native on Canada Coaching Staff
Kelowna Rocket Coach Ryan Huska, who was born in Cranbrook, is one of the Assistant Coaches for Canada for this years' WJHC.
CALGARY, Alta. – Hockey Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Hockey League, announced on Monday that Dave Cameron, head coach of the OHL’s Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors will be head coach of Canada’s National Junior Team for the 2011 IIHF World Junior Championship, scheduled for December 26, 2010 to January 5, 2011 in Buffalo and Niagara, N.Y.
Cameron will be joined behind Canada’s bench by assistant coaches Bob Boughner (head coach of the OHL’s Windsor Spitfires), Ryan Huska (head coach of the WHL’s Kelowna Rockets) and André Tourigny (head coach and general manager of the QMJHL’s Rouyn-Noranda Huskies).
Dave Cameron, 51, will be a part of the National Junior Team coaching staff for the third-consecutive year, having won gold as an assistant coach in 2009 in Ottawa, Ont., before taking silver as an associate coach in 2010 in Regina/Saskatoon, Sask. Cameron also served as head coach of Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team at the 2004 Junior World Cup, winning a gold medal. The Kincora, P.E.I. native has been head coach and director of hockey operations of Mississauga St. Michael’s since the 2007-08 season.
“I am truly honoured and humbled to be named head coach of Canada’s National Junior Team,” said Cameron. “I look forward to working with the great staff that we have assembled, and our first objective will be to reclaim gold for Canada at the World Juniors.”
Bob Boughner, 39, was the head coach of Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team at the 2009 Memorial of Ivan Hlinka, leading it to its second-consecutive gold medal. Boughner, an 11-year NHL veteran, has led Windsor to Memorial Cup championships in 2009 and 2010, and was named OHL and CHL coach of the year in both 2007-08 and 2008-09.
Ryan Huska, 34, will make his international debut behind the bench at the 2011 IIHF World Championship. The head coach of the Rockets since 2007, Huska is a veteran of seven Memorial Cups as both a player and a coach – he won championships as a player with the Kamloops Blazers in 1992, 1994 and 1995 and as an assistant coach with Kelowna in 2004, and also appeared in the tournament as Kelowna’s assistant coach in 2003 and 2005 and as the team’s head coach in 2009.
André Tourigny, 36, will be an assistant coach with Canada’s National Junior Team for the second year in a row, having served under Willie Desjardins at the 2010 tournament. The Nicolet, Que., native was an assistant coach of Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team for the 2008 Memorial of Ivan Hlinka, winning a gold medal. He has been head coach of the Huskies since 2001 and was named QMJHL coach of the year in 2005-06.
“We are very excited about the coaching staff we are naming today for Canada’s National Junior Team,” said Brad Pascall, Hockey Canada’s senior director of men’s national teams. “All four of these coaches bring a wealth of experience, and we look forward to working with them this winter in Buffalo.”
In addition, Hockey Canada also announced the support staff that will be working with Canada’s National Junior Team at the 2011 IIHF World Championship. For a full list of staff members, CLICK HERE.
Hockey Canada will announce details for the National Junior Team’s summer development camp shortly, including the players that will be invited to camp.
CALGARY, Alta. – Hockey Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Hockey League, announced on Monday that Dave Cameron, head coach of the OHL’s Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors will be head coach of Canada’s National Junior Team for the 2011 IIHF World Junior Championship, scheduled for December 26, 2010 to January 5, 2011 in Buffalo and Niagara, N.Y.
Cameron will be joined behind Canada’s bench by assistant coaches Bob Boughner (head coach of the OHL’s Windsor Spitfires), Ryan Huska (head coach of the WHL’s Kelowna Rockets) and André Tourigny (head coach and general manager of the QMJHL’s Rouyn-Noranda Huskies).
Dave Cameron, 51, will be a part of the National Junior Team coaching staff for the third-consecutive year, having won gold as an assistant coach in 2009 in Ottawa, Ont., before taking silver as an associate coach in 2010 in Regina/Saskatoon, Sask. Cameron also served as head coach of Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team at the 2004 Junior World Cup, winning a gold medal. The Kincora, P.E.I. native has been head coach and director of hockey operations of Mississauga St. Michael’s since the 2007-08 season.
“I am truly honoured and humbled to be named head coach of Canada’s National Junior Team,” said Cameron. “I look forward to working with the great staff that we have assembled, and our first objective will be to reclaim gold for Canada at the World Juniors.”
Bob Boughner, 39, was the head coach of Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team at the 2009 Memorial of Ivan Hlinka, leading it to its second-consecutive gold medal. Boughner, an 11-year NHL veteran, has led Windsor to Memorial Cup championships in 2009 and 2010, and was named OHL and CHL coach of the year in both 2007-08 and 2008-09.
Ryan Huska, 34, will make his international debut behind the bench at the 2011 IIHF World Championship. The head coach of the Rockets since 2007, Huska is a veteran of seven Memorial Cups as both a player and a coach – he won championships as a player with the Kamloops Blazers in 1992, 1994 and 1995 and as an assistant coach with Kelowna in 2004, and also appeared in the tournament as Kelowna’s assistant coach in 2003 and 2005 and as the team’s head coach in 2009.
André Tourigny, 36, will be an assistant coach with Canada’s National Junior Team for the second year in a row, having served under Willie Desjardins at the 2010 tournament. The Nicolet, Que., native was an assistant coach of Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team for the 2008 Memorial of Ivan Hlinka, winning a gold medal. He has been head coach of the Huskies since 2001 and was named QMJHL coach of the year in 2005-06.
“We are very excited about the coaching staff we are naming today for Canada’s National Junior Team,” said Brad Pascall, Hockey Canada’s senior director of men’s national teams. “All four of these coaches bring a wealth of experience, and we look forward to working with them this winter in Buffalo.”
In addition, Hockey Canada also announced the support staff that will be working with Canada’s National Junior Team at the 2011 IIHF World Championship. For a full list of staff members, CLICK HERE.
Hockey Canada will announce details for the National Junior Team’s summer development camp shortly, including the players that will be invited to camp.
10 Things I Think I Think
1. I think that if you are a fan of the WHL the things that will catch your attention this month are … WHL Scheduling Meetings (Eastern Conference on June 21) … NHL Draft on June 25-26 and the CHL Import Draft on June 29.
2. I think that of the 3 WHL teams that are looking for a new Head Coach, Kootenay, Spokane and Edmonton, the Oil Kings will find their man first. The ICE and Chiefs may wait the whole summer.
3. I think there is quite a war of words between the CHL and NCAA as they try to deliver messages to potential hockey players. As you may or may not know, once a player plays in a CHL game they lose their potential NCAA eligibility. For many, many years the NCAA has approached Canadian kids to entice them to skip the CHL route. In recent years the CHL has increased the number of American born players on their rosters and now it seems the NCAA is calling foul. It’s up to the parents to make sure the gather all the information from both sides and make an informed decision. The WHL is a Hockey route and an Education route as the players get 1 year of scholarship for every year played in the WHL.
4. I think I have been watching NBC’s coverage of the NHL Finals instead of CBC. Better video quality, audio quality and commentary.
5. I think I was disappointed when I did switch over to CBC for the intermission segment of Ron MacLean interviewing Commissioner Gary Bettman. There wasn’t one question in which a hockey fan cared about. It was a business and money and MacLean seemed more concerned about showing he had some inside information on some Franchises money situations. Painful to watch.
6. I think I’m looking forward to filling out a World Cup bracket. I’m not a big soccer fan but the World Cup has a great appeal.
7. I think it’s amazing that there have been 2 perfect games in MLB this season and of course there should have been 3 if not for the wrong call at the end of Detroit game. There have been 20 in the history of MLB and 2 this year alone. Why? Less steroid use by the batters? Better team defense?
8. I think as the hockey and basketball seasons come to an end I can’t wait for football season. I like baseball but for some reason football can’t get here quick enough.
9. I think it has not been a great NBA Finals to watch between the Lakers and Celtics. Too many fouls and too many whistles.
10. I think these are my non-hockey thoughts.
a) I think I am still debating whether to get an iPad.
b) I think the whole time I watched Avatar at home on TV I wondered how it really looked in 3D.
c) I think I am looking forward to watching the MLB Draft tonight on the MLB Network, oh wait that channel is not available in Canada.
2. I think that of the 3 WHL teams that are looking for a new Head Coach, Kootenay, Spokane and Edmonton, the Oil Kings will find their man first. The ICE and Chiefs may wait the whole summer.
3. I think there is quite a war of words between the CHL and NCAA as they try to deliver messages to potential hockey players. As you may or may not know, once a player plays in a CHL game they lose their potential NCAA eligibility. For many, many years the NCAA has approached Canadian kids to entice them to skip the CHL route. In recent years the CHL has increased the number of American born players on their rosters and now it seems the NCAA is calling foul. It’s up to the parents to make sure the gather all the information from both sides and make an informed decision. The WHL is a Hockey route and an Education route as the players get 1 year of scholarship for every year played in the WHL.
4. I think I have been watching NBC’s coverage of the NHL Finals instead of CBC. Better video quality, audio quality and commentary.
5. I think I was disappointed when I did switch over to CBC for the intermission segment of Ron MacLean interviewing Commissioner Gary Bettman. There wasn’t one question in which a hockey fan cared about. It was a business and money and MacLean seemed more concerned about showing he had some inside information on some Franchises money situations. Painful to watch.
6. I think I’m looking forward to filling out a World Cup bracket. I’m not a big soccer fan but the World Cup has a great appeal.
7. I think it’s amazing that there have been 2 perfect games in MLB this season and of course there should have been 3 if not for the wrong call at the end of Detroit game. There have been 20 in the history of MLB and 2 this year alone. Why? Less steroid use by the batters? Better team defense?
8. I think as the hockey and basketball seasons come to an end I can’t wait for football season. I like baseball but for some reason football can’t get here quick enough.
9. I think it has not been a great NBA Finals to watch between the Lakers and Celtics. Too many fouls and too many whistles.
10. I think these are my non-hockey thoughts.
a) I think I am still debating whether to get an iPad.
b) I think the whole time I watched Avatar at home on TV I wondered how it really looked in 3D.
c) I think I am looking forward to watching the MLB Draft tonight on the MLB Network, oh wait that channel is not available in Canada.
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