Stankoven breaks record
. @LoganStankoven just broke the BC Major Midget goal record. His 45th comes in the 3rd period today for @Blazers_MML vs South Island. He breaks the mark of 44 set by Tyson Jost.
— Jon Keen (@JonKeenNLSports) February 24, 2019
Kamloops Blazers prospect Logan Stankoven rewrote the BC Major Midget League record books on Sunday. The Kamloops native scored his 45th goal of the season, passing current Colorado Avalanche forward Tyson Jost’s record of 44. He has been lighting up the league for the Thompson Blazers, having 90 points (45G, 45A) in just 34 games this season. Stankoven has appeared in seven WHL games this season, recording an assist.
Guhle on the move
Former @PGCougars defenceman Brendan Guhle going to @AnaheimDucks. https://t.co/bYpSivyFqN
— Fraser Rodgers (@Fraser_PG) February 25, 2019
Former Prince Albert Raiders and Prince George Cougars defenceman Brendan Guhle was traded by the Buffalo Sabres, along with a first round pick, to the Anaheim Ducks. He has spent this season with Buffalo’s AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans, where he has 27 points (5G, 22A) in 50 games along with two games this season with the Sabres going pointless. The Edmonton native skated in 233 WHL games, scoring 103 points (30G, 73A) as well as five assists in 23 NHL games.
Doan gets number retired
Forever in the rafters. Forever in the hearts of all @ArizonaCoyotes fans. #ThankYouDoan pic.twitter.com/XB8ft0gYIQ
— NHL (@NHL) February 25, 2019
Former Kamloops Blazers forward Shane Doan saw his number 19 raised into the rafters at the Gila River Arena ahead of the Arizona Coyotes game against the Winnipeg Jets. The two teams wore special Shane Doan jerseys during warm up as tribute to his time in both NHL cities. The Halkirk, AB native joined the Blazers for the ’92/’93 season, playing there until ’94/’95 where he had 161 points (68G, 93A) in 174 WHL games. The two-time Memorial Cup and two-time WHL champion went on to have a 21 year NHL career where he played in 1540 games and 972 points (402G, 570A).
Three Stars of the Night
1st Star: Moose Jaw’s Justin Almeida had a goal and three assists in a 5-1 win over Kootenay.
2nd Star: Moose Jaw’s Tristin Langan had a goal and two assists in the win.
3rd Star: Vancouver’s Bowen Byram scored his fourth overtime goal of the season in a 2-1 win over Victoria.
Honourable Mentions
Moose Jaw’s Brayden Tracey had a goal and two assists against Kootenay….Vancouver’s Davis Koch had two assists in a 2-1 overtime win over Victoria….
