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Daily Dose of the Dub: ICE give Patrick three-year extension, promote Heisinger to Assistant General Manager and more

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ICE extend Patrick, promote Heisinger

The Winnipeg ICE have locked up head coach James Patrick for three more years with a new contract extension on Monday. Patrick is in his third year with the ICE organization posting a 31-19-1-0 record through 51 games this season.

The club also promoted Jake Heisinger to the role of Vice President of Hockey Operations and Assistant General Manager. He’s also in his third season with the organization and had been primarily involved in the scouting and player development department. In his new role, he will also oversee hockey operations of the MJHL’s Winnipeg Blues.

Rockets provide injury updates

The Kelowna Rockets provided updates on some of their injured players on Monday

  • Devin Steffler is day-to-day and expected to return on Wednesday against Tri-City.
  • Matthew Wedman could be back in the lineup on Wednesday against Tri-City.
  • Michael Farren is day-to-day and could return on Saturday against Red Deer.
  • Nolan Foote recently traveled to Tampa Bay to be evaluated by the Lightning’s medical staff as he recovers from a lower-body injury. He has been cleared to return to action and could play Saturday vs, Red Deer.
  • Liam Kindree is rehabbing a surgically repaired collarbone.
  • Sean Comrie will be visiting an orthopaedic surgeon to evaluate a shoulder injury he suffered last week. He may need to undergo surgery.

Garand still out week-to-week

Kamloops Blazers goaltender Dylan Garand won’t be in the lineup this weekend when the Blazers take on Red Deer and Victoria. He has not played since February 1st due to a lower-body injury.

Wild acquire Addison’s NHL rights

Lethbridge Hurricanes defenseman Calen Addison saw his NHL rights traded from the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Minnesota Wild along with Alex Galchenyuk and a conditional 2020 first-round draft pick for Jason Zucker.

Raiders victim of a break-in last month

The Prince Albert Raiders were the victim of a break-in last month which saw items like championship rings, computers and laptop equipment stolen from the team. The items were recovered the day after the break-in and the alleged culprits are awaiting court dates.

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Winterhawks Ludvig named WHL Player of the Week

Portland Winterhawks defenseman Johnny Ludvig has been named the WHL Player of the Week after notching two goals and seven assists in three games over the weekend.

Anders takes homes WHL Goaltender of the Week honours

Red Deer Rebels netminder Ethan Anders is the WHL Goaltender of the Week for the second time this season. The 19-year-old netminder has had his fair share of ups and downs this year and this week was most definitely an up with a 1-1-0-0 record, 1.00 GAA and .974 save percentage.

Raiders hint at a big announcement coming

Prince Albert Raiders play-by-play man Trevor Redden says the team will be making a big announcement this morning that involves the team’s alumni.

Wheat Kings honouring Blue Bombers next week

The Brandon Wheat Kings will be wearing Winnipeg Blue Bombers themed jerseys as the Grey Cup Champions will be in town as part of the Manitoba Grey Cup Tour. The Jerseys will be worn on February 21st against Edmonton and fans will be able to purchase tickets for the chance to win one of the jerseys.

Royals tease “Pink in the Rink” jerseys

Sticking with jersey news, the Victoria Royals teased the jerseys they will be wearing for their “Pink in the Rink” night.

Maier signs new deal in Slovakia

Patrik Maier (113 GP, 9 G, 7 A with the Kamloops Blazers and Moose Jaw Warriors from 2014-16) has signed with Banska Bystrica in Slovakia for the rest of this year. He started the year with Zvolen in Slovakia tallying three goals and three assists in 38 games.