Uchacz acquired by Red Deer, permitted to play in 2021-22
Forward Kai Uchacz has been traded from the Seattle Thunderbirds to the Red Deer Rebels, and has been granted permission by the WHL to play during the 2021-22 season.
DETAILS | https://t.co/O5dLoxhfJ4 pic.twitter.com/ORAl7xYAHt
— The WHL (@TheWHL) July 30, 2021
The Red Deer Rebels have acquired 2003-born forward Kai Uchacz from the Seattle Thunderbirds for a second-round pick in 2021 WHL Prospects Draft.
Uchaz, from Calgary, AB, didn’t play for the T-Birds in 2020-21 after he was removed from their roster in March. Seattle conducted a thorough review and unveiled that the sophomore had made racist comments and actions towards a teammate.
According to a WHL news release, Uchacz was required to undergo further training and education on anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and successfully completed the WHL Diversity Coaching Program in June.
Praught joins the Broncos coaching staff
NEWS: The Broncos have hired Devan Praught (@dpraught) as an assistant coach.
Details: https://t.co/NlHLGqe1d7
Welcome to Swift Current, Devan! pic.twitter.com/R3nWoQOh1N
— Swift Current Broncos (@SCBroncos) July 30, 2021
Devan Praught has signed with the Swift Current Broncos as an assistant coach for the 2021-22 WHL season.
The 33-year-old from Summerside, PEI was the head coach of the Notre Dame Hounds U18 of the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League for the past seven seasons.
Cougars cut ties with Browne and Griffin
After clearing WHL waivers this week, we have released forwards Ethan Browne ('01) and Davin Griffin ('02).
We would like to thank both for their contributions to the team and our community. We wish them the best in their future endeavours. pic.twitter.com/lKXzmpb9qD
— PG Cougars (@PGCougars) July 31, 2021
The Prince George Cougars have released 2001-born forward Ethan Browne and 2002-born forward Davin Griffin after they cleared WHL waivers earlier this week. Both are now free agents eligible to sign with any team.
Browne, who’s from Sherwood Park, AB, had 19 goals and 72 points in 149 games with the Cougars and Everett Silvertips over the past four seasons.
Griffin hails from Regina, SK, and he posted two assists in 45 games with PG over the last two seasons.
Reaves traded from Sin City to the Big Apple
✈️ NEW YORK BOUND. pic.twitter.com/a8zGEQYo5E
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) July 30, 2021
Forward Ryan Reaves (36 goals, 43 assists in 201 games with Brandon from 2004-07) was traded from the Vegas Golden Knights to the New York Rangers on Thursday evening.
Reaves, a 34-year-old from Winnipeg, MB, has posted 49 goals and 101 points in 686 career NHL games with St. Louis, Pittsburgh, and Vegas.
Southam inks a deal with Glasgow
✍️ SIGNED ✍️: Our new forward #️⃣7️⃣1️⃣ Rodney Southam, has played for…
➡️ @axemenhockey of @USPORTS_Hockey
➡️ @Kelowna_Rockets of @TheWHL
➡️ @TCAmericans of @TheWHL#Glasgow | #WeAreClan | #PurpleArmy pic.twitter.com/jzpzPpo6ZP— Glasgow Clan | #ClanForTheFuture ?? (@ClanIHC) July 30, 2021
Forward Rodney Southam (41 goals, 60 assists in 247 games with Tri-City and Kelowna from 2013-17) has signed with the Glasgow Clan of the UK’s Elite Ice Hockey League.
Southam spent the last four seasons playing at Acadia University. In 68 career games for the Axemen, the 24-year-old from Saskatoon, SK notched 46 points.
Ruopp takes his game to Ireland
SIGNING ANNOUNCEMENT ?
Welcome to Belfast, Sam Ruopp ?
Find out more about our latest signing ? https://t.co/rN7rXIgXTl#GiantsReborn pic.twitter.com/FBc5M2qkyx
— Belfast Giants (@BelfastGiants) July 30, 2021
Defenseman Sam Ruopp (16 goals, 75 assists in 258 games with Prince George from 2013-17) will play in Ireland in 2021-22.
The 25-year-old Reginan signed with the EIHL’s Belfast Giants after posting 11 points in 21 games with Allen of the ECHL in 2020-21.
Olhaver changes teams in HockeyAllsvenskan
Gustav Olhaver klar för KIK. https://t.co/oVJkppm4no via @KristianstadIK
— Kristianstads IK (@KristianstadIK) July 30, 2021
Forward Gustav Olhaver (three goals, five assists in 51 games with Seattle and Swift Current in 2015-16) has signed with Kristianstads IK of HockeyAllsvenskan, which is the second tier of Swedish pro hockey.
The 24-year-old native of Ängelholm, SWE put up eight points in 32 games with Tingsryds AIF in 2020-21. He also had one assist in 11 games with MODO. Both teams are part of HockeyAllsvenskan.
Buffalo adds Christie to its coaching staff
We are excited to announce the following changes to our coaching and development staffs:
Jason Christie, Matt Ellis and Marty Wilford have been hired as assistant coaches and Justin White has been hired as video coordinator.
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) July 29, 2021
Fifty-two year old Jason Christie (115 goals, 175 assists in 279 games with Saskatoon from 1986-90) has been added to the Buffalo Sabres as an assistant coach.
The product of Gibbons, AB spent the last decade as a head coach in the ECHL, most recently with the Jacksonville Icemen.
Milyokhin signs in Ukraine for 2021-22
Confirmed: Nikita Milyokhin (F) | Donbass Donetsk -> HC Mariupol | https://t.co/a1VHY5RDdF #Ukraine
— EP Transfers (@ep_transfers) July 30, 2021
Forward Nikita Milyokhin (one goal, three assists in 16 games with Lethbridge in 2014-15) has signed with HC Mariupol of the Ukrainian Hockey League.
The 24-year-old from Krasnogorsk, RUS spent the last season and a half with Donbass Donetsk of the Ukrainian league and notched 41 points in 59 games.
Boyd bounces to Austria
The @BlackWingsLinz announced their last new signing for the coming season. The Kazakh Dustin Boyd strengthens BWL. The forward, who also has the Canadian citizenship, was clubless last season due to Covid-19. Before that the 35-years-old played for Barys Nur-Sultan in the KHL. pic.twitter.com/CXHdeMZeY7
— bet-at-home ICE Hockey League (@betathomeICE) July 30, 2021
Forward Dustin Boyd (103 goals, 114 assists in 265 games with Moose Jaw from 2002-06) has signed with Black Wings Linz of the ICE Hockey League, which is the top level of hockey in Austria.
Boyd, 35, didn’t play in 2020-21 due to the COVID-19 pandemic but spent the previous nine seasons in the Kontinental Hockey League, mostly with Barys, a club in Kazakhstan.
Versteeg released by Ferencvárosi TC
Confirmed: Mitch Versteeg (D) | Ferencvárosi TC -> Unknown | https://t.co/uToLxc6bcu #epTransfer
— EP Transfers (@ep_transfers) July 30, 2021
Defenseman Mitch Versteeg (12 goals, 29 assists in 148 games with Lethbridge from 2006-09) was released by Ferencvárosi TC of Erste Liga, which is based in Hungary and Romania.
The 32-year-old from Lethbridge, AB had eight points in 19 games with Ferencvárosi during the 2020-21 season.
Kemp signs with Ontario for the upcoming season
Reign sign forwards Brett Kemp and Nikita Pavlychev, and goaltender John Lethemon to one-year contracts. Link below ? https://t.co/Kfh3dzyWN4 pic.twitter.com/uXxRNqIjHn
— Ontario Reign (@ontarioreign) July 30, 2021
2000-born Medicine Hat Tigers forward Brett Kemp has signed an American Hockey League contract with the Ontario Reign for 2021-22.
Kemp hails from Yorkton, SK, and posted 12 goals and 31 points in 23 games with the Tigers during the 2020-21 season. He played 255 WHL games with Medicine Hat, Edmonton, and Everett over the last five seasons.
Elson returns to Grand Rapids for 2021-22
UPDATE: The Griffins have signed Turner Elson to a one-year AHL contract. #GoGRG
More Info >> https://t.co/pS7S5QLBfe pic.twitter.com/cfPpDlYidR
— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) July 30, 2021
Forward Turner Elson (72 goals, 79 assists in 253 games with Red Deer from 2009-13) signed a one-year extension with the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL for 2021-22.
The 28-year-old from New Westminster, BC spent the last four seasons with Grand Rapids and compiled 40 goals and 99 points. He’s played 396 career AHL games since 2012.
Burzan re-ups with AHL Colorado on a one-year deal
ROSTER ALERT: We have re-signed Luka Burzan to a one-year deal.#EaglesCountry
— Colorado Eagles (@ColoradoEagles) July 30, 2021
Forward Luka Burzan (104 goals, 103 assists in 270 games with Moose Jaw and Brandon from 2016-20) has signed a one-year contract with the Colorado Eagles of the AHL.
The 21-year-old from Surrey, BC had three goals and an assist in 14 games with the Eagles during the 2020-21 season.
Jeannot signs a two-year deal in Smashville
Two more years! JEANNOT IT ?
>> https://t.co/rjhl7IwVuj pic.twitter.com/OCLYLdSFTm
— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) July 30, 2021
Twenty-four year old forward Tanner Jeannot (77 goals, 93 assists in 267 games with Moose Jaw from 2014-18) inked a two-year pact with the Nashville Predators that works out to $800,000 per season.
The native of Oxbow, SK split the 2020-21 season between the Predators, the AHL’s Chicago Wolves, and the Florida Everblades of the ECHL.
He finished the season with seven points in 15 NHL games, 21 points in 13 AHL games, and six points in five ECHL games.
Cougars bring on Achtymichuk as equipment manager
We're happy to announce Kory Achtymichuk as our new Equipment Manager.#NorthernUprising | #WHL
DETAILS ? https://t.co/0VsKD59ZCU pic.twitter.com/vuAcvRDa12
— PG Cougars (@PGCougars) July 30, 2021
The Prince George Cougars unveiled the hiring of Kory Achtymichuk as equipment manager on Friday.
Achtymichuk was with the Regina Pats as an assistant equipment manager for the last four seasons. The Wadena, SK takes over in PG from Ramandeep Dhanjal, who left to join the Abbotsford Canucks of the AHL.