The hockey world mourns the passing of Oil Kings forward Reimer
We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of #OilKings 2019 first-round draft pick Caleb Reimer at the age of 16. Caleb was part of our family & will be a tremendous loss in all of our hearts.
Full statement: https://t.co/VEWKKKccrz pic.twitter.com/2Pp0pVowHC
— Edmonton Oil Kings (@EdmOilKings) August 22, 2021
2003-born Edmonton Oil Kings forward Caleb Reimer was one of three people killed on Saturday morning when the car he was in crashed into a tree in Surrey, BC. Condolences came in from around the hockey world once news of the accident became known.
“Caleb Reimer had a bright future ahead and it was rewarding as a coach to see him develop as a person. Despite a shortened schedule, Caleb showed huge improvement in his first season” said Oil Kings coach Brad Lauer in a statement on their website.
“Remembering his first WHL goal – the excitement that he had, the exuberant reaction from his teammates – it was obvious that in a short time he became an integral part of our group.”
16-year-old Ronin Sharma of the BCHL’s Langley Rivermen and Delta Hockey Academy U17 Prep’s Parker Magnuson, 17, were also killed in the accident.
The entire team at DUBNetwork joins in mourning the tragic loss of these three young men.
Winterhawks put Gervais on waivers
Thank you @pdxwinterhawks for everything these past few years. You’ve given me the opportunity to pursue my dream of playing in the WHL and l made memories/friendships that’ll last a lifetime. World class organization with the best fans in the world. Thank you Rose City ❤️?❤️ pic.twitter.com/ZwtkNyWeDb
— Kishaun Gervais (@KGervais16) August 20, 2021
The Portland Winterhawks posted a roster update on their website and among the notes was the placement of 2001-born forward Kishaun Gervais on waivers.
The Yorkton, SK product spent the last two seasons in Portland and posted nine goals and 19 points in 50 games. He also played six games with his hometown Terriers in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League this past season and tallied four points.
Sanheim inks a two-year deal in Philly
OFFICIAL: @sanheim17 signs a two-year deal! https://t.co/C4YaJDHa8y
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) August 21, 2021
25-year-old defenseman Travis Sanheim (35 goals, 127 assists in 186 games with Calgary from 2013-16) has inked a two-year contract extension with the Philadelphia Flyers worth $4.65 million per season.
The product of Elkhorn, MB has been a full-time player with the Flyers for the last four seasons and has 85 points in 255 games over that stretch.
Rutkowski signs with Kassel of the DEL2 for 2021-22
Der Verteidiger des Jahres, Troy Rutkowski, hat seinen Vertrag bei den @ECKASSELHUSKIES verlängert.
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Foto: JMD Photographie #del2 #HerzblutEishockey #eck pic.twitter.com/EXnrTxdaiu
— DEL2 (@DEL2_News) August 22, 2021
Edmonton, AB product Troy Rutkowski (61 goals, 155 assists in 351 games with Portland from 2008-13) signed a contract extension for the 2021-22 season with the EC Kassel Huskies of Germany’s DEL2 on Sunday.
The 29-year-old was named DEL2 defenseman of the year in 2020-21 after leading all blueliners with 40 assists and 53 points. It was his first season playing in Kassel after two years skating in Austria.
Augustine traded in the SJHL to Weyburn
The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings have acquired '01 D, Cayde Augustine, from Kindersley.
Augustine played 88 games in the WHL, scoring 4 goals and 12 assists. pic.twitter.com/DpyzT0iDsK
— Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings (@weyburnredwings) August 21, 2021
Swift Current Broncos defenseman Cayde Augustine had his junior A rights traded on Friday in the SJHL from the Kindersley Klippers to the Weyburn Red Wings.
The 2001-born native of Airdrie, AB played two games for the Klippers in 2020-21 while awaiting the start of the WHL season but didn’t register any points. In 88 career WHL games with Swift Current, Moose Jaw, and Kelowna, Augustine has four goals and 16 points.
