Blades sign Bocharov
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2004-born American defenceman Pavel "Pasha" Bocharov is official #BladeCity property!
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— Saskatoon Blades (@BladesHockey) March 26, 2020
The Saskatoon Blades signed defenseman Pasha Bocharov to a WHL Education Contract. An eighth-round pick of the Blades in the 2019 WHL Bantam Draft, Bocharov had 13 goals and nine assists in 56 games with Mount St. Charles Academy’s U15 team.
Silvertips sign Hemmerling
SIGNED ✒️ // Ben Hemmerling, WHL Standard Player Agreement #LetsGoTips x @Hemmer_9
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— Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) March 26, 2020
The Everett Silvertips signed forward Ben Hemmerling to his WHL Education Contract on Thursday. Hemmerling was a third-round pick of the Silvertips in 2019. This year he scored 19 goals and 44 assists in 34 games with the Northern Alberta Elite 15s.
Blades announce team awards
Good evening, #BladeCity!
We are so excited to unveil our Individual Team Awards for 2019-20, brought to you by our most passionate supporters and fans! ?
We'll post a new video and award winner every 10 minutes, beginning with… ⤵️
— Saskatoon Blades (@BladesHockey) March 27, 2020
The Saskatoon Blades announced their team awards on Thursday
- Chase Wouters won the Hardest Working Player Award and Community Minded Award.
- Scott Walford won the Best Defenseman Award
- Tristen Robins won the Best Defensive Forward Award, Most Gentlemanly, Best Forward and MVP.
- Colton Dach was named Rookie of the Year.
- Nolan Kneen was named the Hardest Hitter.
- Aidan De La Gorgendiere was named Most Improved Player.
- Jayden Wiens captured the Academic Award.
- Riley McKay won the Fan’s Choice Award.
Cougars check-in with more awards
"His focus and preparation helped him become one of top goalies.” Congratulations to Taylor Gauthier on winning the Chris Mason Three Stars Award.
DETAILS | https://t.co/3eq1Nsu4eN pic.twitter.com/gMY2qRq0KC
— PG Cougars (@PGCougars) March 26, 2020
The Prince George Cougars checked in on Thursday with a few more awards. Netminder Taylor Gauthier is this year’s Three Stars Award winner.
"His physical play led to offense and he was a real junkyard dog around the crease. It’s not surprising to anyone he was our offensive leader." Congratulations to Josh Maser on winning the Troy Bourke Award for Offensive Player of the Year.
DETAILS| https://t.co/b6lI3uHgUT pic.twitter.com/J8QxpcAHMm
— PG Cougars (@PGCougars) March 26, 2020
Josh Maser has been named the Offensive Player of the Year award winner.
"This season he made a commitment to becoming a better defender, which allowed for steady growth in his game to become a true two-way defenceman." Congratulations to Cole Moberg on winning the Eric Brewer Award.
DETAILS | https://t.co/z3yfLBzp6W pic.twitter.com/UZhfA7cN7v
— PG Cougars (@PGCougars) March 26, 2020
Defenseman Cole Moberg has been named the Best Defensive Player of the Year for Prince George.
Niedermayer commits to Vees
News so good, we are seeing double!
The Vees are pleased to announce D Josh Niedermayer ('04) will join his brother, @jniedermayer27, as he has committed to the team for the 2020/21 season!
Welcome to Penticton, Josh!
DETAILS ? | https://t.co/0jkxCMMZA5#BCHL pic.twitter.com/oOMcRyfIhr
— Penticton Vees (@PentictonVees) March 26, 2020
2019 first-round pick of the Vancouver Giants Josh Niedermayer has decided not to go the WHL route at this time, instead committing to the Penticton Vees of the BCHL where he’ll get to play with Jackson Niedermayer.
Walter commits to Trinity Western University
NEWS: Travis Walton Commits to the Trinity Western Spartans for the 2020-2021 Season.
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— Nanaimo Clippers (@ClippersHockey) March 26, 2020
Travis Walton (141 GP, 9 G, 9 A with the Kamloops from 2016-19) has committed to Trinity Western University where he will play with the Spartans starting in the 2020-21 season.
Traber signs in Lugano
Tim Traber (Chilliwack/Victoria, Vancouver, 2009-2014) signed one-year contract with Lugano (Switzerland, National). This season with Lausanne (Switzerland, National) 46 GP, 1+2. Dual Swiss-Canadian citizen. Next season will be his seventh in Switzerland top league.
— MacBeth Report (@MacBethReport) March 26, 2020
Tim Traber (279 GP, 23 G, 32 A with the Chilliwack Bruins, Victoria Royals and Vancouver Giants from 2009-14) has signed with Lugano in Switzerland for the 2020-21 season. In 2019-20 he scored one goal and added two assists in 46 games with Lausanne.