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Daily Dose of the Dub: ICE sign Danis, Chiefs hire goaltending consultants and more

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ICE sign 2002-born Danis from protected list

The Winnipeg ICE has signed 2002-born forward Logan Danis to a WHL Player Agreement. The Winnipeg, Manitoba native had been on the ICE 50-man protected list since January 2018 when the team was still based out of Kootenay. In the 2017-18 season, Danis played for the RINK Hockey Academy Elite 15 squad posting 21 goals and 25 assists in 36 games. Last season, Danis played for the RINK Hockey Academy Prep Team and put up 14 goals with 23 assists. As a 2002-born player, Danis will be eligible to suit up for the ICE as early as this season and he could be one of five 2002-born forwards on the roster.

Chiefs hire goaltending consultant 

The Spokane Chiefs have brought in a couple of goaltending consultants from other WHL teams. Lucas Gore (141 GP with the Chilliwack Bruins) is joining the team after spending the last three seasons with the Kamloops Blazers as a goaltending consultant. He has also worked with the BCHL’s Prince George Spruce Kings and BCMML’s Thompson Blazers.

Coming to the Chiefs after one season with the Portland Winterhawks as a goaltending consultant is Jesse Plewis. Plewis has also worked with the Penticton Vees and the Penticton-based Okanagan Hockey Academy.

Steelheads hire Burt as an assistant coach

The Idaho Steelheads have hired Scott Burt (254 GP, 85 G, 87 A with the Seattle Thunderbirds, Swift Current Broncos, Edmonton ICE and Red Deer Rebels) to be the team’s assistant coach. Burt had been with the Spokane Chiefs for the last six seasons as an assistant coach before choosing to move on from the organization.

Stone on unconditional waivers 

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Freidman, the Calgary Flames have placed defenseman Michael Stone (264 GP, 52 G, 129 A with the Calgary Hitmen) on waivers for the purpose of a buyout. In 115 games with the Flames, Stone had five goals and 16 assists.