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Daily Dose of the Dub: Makaj leaves ICE for personal reasons, Winterhawks sign Tallman, Silvertips sign Hunchak and more

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Makaj leaves ICE

According to Winnipeg Free Press reporter Mike Sawatzky, goaltender Jesse Makaj has left the Winnipeg ICE organization for personal reasons. In 20 games this season, he posted a 3.84 GAA, .864 Save Percentage and 10-10-0-0 record. He had only suited up four times in the last two months as the ICE brought in overage netminder Liam Hughes.

Winterhawks sign Tallman

The Portland Winterhawks have signed 2018 eighth-round pick Brody Tallman to a WHL Education Contract. Our Josh Critzer has the full story here.

Silvertips sign Hunchak

The Everett Silvertips have signed listed prospect Brendan Hunchak to a WHL Education Contract. The seventeen-year-old forward is playing with the BCMML’s Thompson Blazers where he has five goals and 11 assists in 32 games this year. Hunchak is the son of former WHL Coach Dave Hunchak who recently appeared on the WHLUnfiltered Podcast.

ICE recall Raeside from Blues

The Winnipeg ICE have recalled Rhys Raeside from the MJHL’s Winnipeg Blues. The 2003-born forward has played five games with the ICE this season and has been held pointless.

Pats recall Weigel from Blazers

The Regina Pats recalled defenseman Daylan Weigel from the SMHL’s Saskatoon Blazers. In 35 games in the SMHL this season, Weigel has four goals and 18 assists.

Englot returns to Pats, Wytinck still out with illness

Drew Englot has returned to the Regina Pats lineup after missing the last six games with appendicitis while Zach Wytinck was still sidelined by an illness despite being listed on the weekly report as returning from illness.

Sanders returns to Blades

Defenseman Matt Sanders was back in the lineup for the Saskatoon Blades on Wednesday after being out since January 11th with a lower-body injury.

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Svejkovsky late scratch vs. Prince Albert

Medicine Hat Tigers forward Lukas Svejkovsky was a late scratch on Wednesday against the Prince Albert Raiders. Our Glen Erickson has the scoop on why he was out of the lineup in his post-game report here.

Kisio sits atop Hurricanes all-time wins list

With a 7-6 win over the Red Deer Rebels on Wednesday, Brent Kisio earned his 188th win as Lethbridge Hurricanes head coach putting him in a tie with Bryan Maxwell who coached the squad from 1995-2003. Kisio will look to break the record on Saturday against Prince Albert.

Weekly Rankings

In the latest edition of the CHL Top 10, the Portland Winterhawks have fallen to the third spot and the Kamloops Blazers have fallen to the 10th spot. Edmonton (#5), Everett (#7) and Lethbridge (HM) did not see any movement in the rankings.

Milestones

  • Lethbridge’s Dylan Cozens notched his 200th WHL point.
  • Prince Albert’s Aliaksei Protas recorded his 100th WHL point while Max Paddock posted his 50th career victory.
  • Regina’s Daylan Weigel made his WHL debut.
  • Seattle’s Simon Kubicek played in his 100th WHL game.
  • Winnipeg’s Jackson Leppard tallied his 100th WHL point.

Etem named Head Coach and General Manager of NA3HL’s Bruins

Emerson Etem (202 GP, 143 G, 109 A with the Medicine Hat Tigers from 2009-12) has been named the Head Coach and General Manager of the NA3HL’s Missoula Jr. Bruins.

Three Stars

First Star: Winnipeg’s Jackson Leppard recorded a hat-trick

Second Star: Lethbridge’s Brett Davis had two goals and an assist

Third Star: Prince Albert’s Aliaksei Protas put up two goals.

Honourable Mentions

Prince George’s Taylor Gauthier made 34 saves on 35 shots in a 2-1 win over the Seattle Thunderbirds. Winnipeg’s Isaac Johnson had a goal and three assists.

Troubling Moment

Lethbridge Hurricanes defenseman Trevor Thurston was given a five-minute major and game misconduct for this hit on Red Deer’s Cam Hausinger.