Four undrafted WHLers attending Maple Leafs Development Camp
The 2019 @MapleLeafs Development Camp roster has been announced.
DETAILS >> https://t.co/QP8LR4WQid pic.twitter.com/vrfpKf8KiY
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) June 24, 2019
The Toronto Maple Leafs have four undrafted WHLers attending their development camp:
- Import forward Vladimir Alistrov (62 GP, 12 G, 26 A last season with the Edmonton Oil Kings)
- Overage forward James Hamblin (67 GP, 33 G, 44 A last season with the Medicine Hat Tigers)
- Graduating forward Riley Woods (230 GP, 75 G, 105 A in his WHL Career with the Regina Pats and Spokane Chiefs)
- Overage import defenseman Sergei Sapego (58 GP, 10 G, 33 A with the Prince Albert Raiders last season)
Avalanche to have four WHL players attend development camp
Development Camp squad ?#GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/mPYKphsDs7
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) June 24, 2019
The Colorado Avalanche have invited four WHL players to their development camp:
- Forward Logan Barlage (68 GP, 15 G, 24 A with the Lethbridge Hurricanes last season)
- Overage forward Bryce Kindopp (67 GP, 39 G, 34 A with the Everett Silvertips last season)
- Overage defenseman Nolan Kneen (55 GP, 6 G, 39 A split between the Saskatoon Blades and Kamloops Blazers last season)
- Defenseman Wyatt McLeod (66 GP, 4 G, 15 A with the Edmonton Oil Kings last season)
Jets development camp roster features three WHL players
#NHLJets announce 2019 Development Camp roster:
— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) June 24, 2019
Three WHL players will be attending Winnipeg Jets Development Camp:
- Forward Luke Toporowski (67 GP, 21 G, 28 A with the Spokane Chiefs last season)
- Graduating forward Noah Philp (259 GP, 54 G, 112 A with the Kootenay ICE and Seattle Thunderbirds in his career)
- Overage defenseman Scott Walford (62 GP, 9 G, 38 A with the Victoria Royals last season)
Lee and Gricius in San Jose development camp
28 forwards, 13 defensemen, and 5 goaltenders will be taking the ice for #SharksDevCamp this week. https://t.co/Xz1IppBfgZ
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) June 24, 2019
Kelowna Rockets defenseman Jake Lee (67 GP, 3 G, 21 A with the Seattle Thunderbirds last season) and Portland Winterhawks overage forward Jake Gricius (68 GP, 27 G, 34 A with Portland last season) will be on the ice with the San Jose Sharks at their development camp.
Two WHL defensemen in camp with Ottawa
News Release: #Sens to hold annual development camp, presented by Sport Chek, from June 25 to June 30: https://t.co/WD5KlbVUhZ
Communiqué : Les Sénateurs tiendront leur camp annuel de perfectionnement, présenté par Sport Chek, du 25 au 30 juin : https://t.co/aEpdkObsuf pic.twitter.com/B0xsUpykQc
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) June 24, 2019
The Ottawa Senators have defenseman Clay Hanus (68 GP, 8 G, 19 A with the Portland Winterhawks last season) and overage defenseman Conner McDonald (68 GP, 19 G, 31 A with the Edmonton Oil Kings last season) attending their development camp.
Graduating MacPherson and Dureau in Florida
#FlaPanthers announce 2019 Development Camp roster.
More » https://t.co/cLuhX0BQGZ pic.twitter.com/yO41ffhUbe
— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) June 24, 2019
The Florida Panthers will have graduating defenseman Dylan MacPherson (181 GP, 6 G, 37 A with the Medicine Hat Tigers in his career) and forward Jaydon Dureau (67 GP, 12 G, 17 A with the Portland Winterhawks last season) at their development camp.
Williams off to Pittsburgh Penguins Camp
The Penguins have invited 41 players to this year's development camp, which will occur June 26-28 at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex.
Schedule and full roster: https://t.co/ppa0qMyJJT pic.twitter.com/8SOgtuFLrb
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) June 24, 2019
Edmonton Oil Kings forward Josh Williams is one of 41 players who will be attending Pittsburgh Penguins development camp. Williams split last season between the Oil Kings and Medicine Hat Tigers after a mid-season trade saw him go to Edmonton for forward Brett Kemp. In 66 games split between the two teams, Williams had 14 goals and 19 assists.
McCartney receives invite to Philadelphia Flyers development camp
Good luck to #BWK forward Ben McCartney who will attend @NHLFlyers Development Camp that begins tomorrow! Show 'em what you got Ben! #Carts #bdnmb pic.twitter.com/pojUG21bTE
— Brandon Wheat Kings (@bdnwheatkings) June 24, 2019
Brandon Wheat Kings forward Ben McCartney will be joining the Philadelphia Flyers at their development camp. Last season with Brandon, he broke the 20-goal plateau for the first time in his career and added 20 assists in 67 games.
Zummack heads to Tampa Bay
⚡ | Forward @Eli_Zummack invited to @TBLightning Development Camp.
? | https://t.co/aB3C6NzUT2#GoChiefsGo pic.twitter.com/QPyXK6ec9S
— Spokane Chiefs (@spokanechiefs) June 24, 2019
Spokane Chiefs forward Eli Zummack will be taking his talents to Tampa Bay at their development camp. Zummack is coming off a career year in which he had 15 goals and 53 assists in 61 games with the Chiefs.
Americans goaltender Warm in Washington D.C. for development camp
The Washington Capitals will host their 2019 Prospect Development Camp from June 25 to June 29, 2019 at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. All on-ice sessions are free and open to the public.#ALLCAPS | #CapsDevCamp https://t.co/eV096kKp7O
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) June 25, 2019
Tri-City Americans overage goaltender Beck Warm is at Washington Capitals Development Camp. Last season with Tri-City, he suited up for 61 games with a 2.94 GAA and a .916 Save Percentage.
Graduating Koch receives Kings development camp invite
Giants alumnus @DKoch17 is in LA and will take to the ice with the Kings at their Development Camp! Good luck Davis! That's awesome news. https://t.co/VNU64Durl3
— Vancouver Giants (@WHLGiants) June 24, 2019
Graduating forward Davis Koch (319 GP, 91 G, 164 A with the Edmonton Oil Kings and Vancouver Giants) will look to keep his hockey career going when he hits the ice with the Los Angeles Kings at their development camp.
Valenti going back to Germany
After a year with the @WHLGiants, import forward Yannik Valenti is heading back to Germany after being on loan to Vancouver. Expected to split time between the DEL & DEL2. Contract runs through 2022. Had a hard time finding his game on a good team but had moments in playoffs #WHL https://t.co/9r8jSvaCWb
— Stephen Hawco (@stephenhawco7) June 24, 2019
After a challenging year with the Vancouver Giants, Yannick Valenti is packing up his bags and going back to Germany after being assigned to Heilbronner Falken of the DEL2 by Adler Mannheim of the DEL. He played 52 games for the Giants but had just four goals and five assists.
Thompson joins MJHL’s Dauphin Kings
The Dauphin Kings are very excited and happy to announce that forward Baron Thompson (99) has joined the club for the 2019-20 #MJHL Season!
Listen to an interview with Thompson, Kings Head Coach & GM Doug Hedley and more here: https://t.co/Vlm3txt8ED#ForTheCrown ?
— Dauphin Kings (@dauphinkings) June 24, 2019
After three seasons in the WHL with the Brandon Wheat Kings, forward Baron Thompson is joining the Dauphin Kings of the MJHL for his overage season of junior hockey. Thompson had a career 50 points in 172 games with Brandon, tallying 24 goals and 26 assists. The move leaves the Wheat Kings with four overage players for next season but that includes NHL prospects Stelio Mattheos (Carolina Hurricanes) and Jiri Patera (Vegas Golden Knights), who could both turn pro next season.
Rockets to pick twice in CHL Import Draft
Off-season has been busy for Kelowna Rockets
? | Glen Erickson (@glenerickson51)
? | https://t.co/5bcQBbSyVd #DUBNetwork #WHL #BCDivision #Insight #Interviews pic.twitter.com/xqLNykGlHI— DUBNetwork (@dub_network) June 25, 2019
With Lassi Thomson being selected in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft by the Ottawa Senators, the Kelowna Rockets will be allotted two picks in this year’s CHL Import Draft. As a first round pick, Thomson was placed on a special list which allows teams to exceed the import quota. The Red Deer Rebels (Alexander Alexeyev) and Portland Winterhawks (Henri Jokiharju) are two recent examples of teams being allowed to exceed the import limit because of this rule. You can read all about the Rockets’ busy off-season here.
Ludvig headed for sunglasses and sunscreen
Johnny Ludvig: A future bright enough for sunscreen and sunglasses
? | Joshua Critzer (@jjcritzer)
? | https://t.co/neuJcpXS2z #DUBNetwork #WHL #NHLDraft #USDivision pic.twitter.com/EhCTlzOFhH— DUBNetwork (@dub_network) June 25, 2019
Portland Winterhawks defenseman John Ludvig has a great story about how he got drafted. Ludvig watched the draft from his sister’s house on a stream that was around five minutes behind what was actually going on in Vancouver. When his name was called, Ludvig was bombarded with texts from friends and family, but nobody told him where he had been drafted. The only thing that he knew was that he was going to need sunglasses and sunscreen. You can read the full story and more from his sit-down with Josh Critzer here.
Loschiavo to play pro hockey in Italy
Today in WHL news – Vince Loschiavo's going to play in Italy next yearhttps://t.co/eGhL3DlGhR
— Lucas Punkari (@lpunkari) June 24, 2019
Fresh off graduating from the WHL, Vince Loschiavo is headed to Italy to play pro hockey with Asiago. Loschiavo split his WHL career between the Kootenay ICE, Moose Jaw Warriors, and Edmonton Oil Kings. His WHL career stat line will forever read 318 games played, 95 goals, and 79 assists.
WHL announces home openers for all 22 WHL clubs
Earlier today, all 22 home openers for the 2019-20 WHL Regular Season were revealed.
DETAILS ? | https://t.co/T2dORCy1ff pic.twitter.com/2EOBXRJM4u
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 24, 2019
The WHL has announced the home openers for all 22 WHL clubs for the 2019-20 season. Highlights include the Winnipeg ICE playing a home-and-home with the Brandon Wheat Kings on September 20th and 21st and the Prince Albert Raiders taking on the Saskatoon Blades at home on September 20th.
Beauchemin joins Broncos as the play by play broadcaster
MEDIA RELEASE: Craig Beauchemin new #SCB play by play host of Living Sky Casino Broncos Hockey. Welcome @craig_beauch to the Bronco family! https://t.co/itqE1U00Jy pic.twitter.com/MGZH7LaDlI
— SC Broncos (@SCBroncos) June 24, 2019
The Swift Current Broncos have hired Craig Beauchemin to be the team’s new play by play broadcaster and manager of community relations. Beauchemin joins the Broncos from the BCHL’s Penticton Vees where he had spent the last two years as the Director of Communications and Broadcasting. Swift Current will broadcast their games over the internet next season after failing to come to terms on an agreement with a local radio station.
Hitmen unveil new logo for 25th anniversary season
Mark your calendar! We're back at the 'Dome for our home opener on Sept. 27 against the Edmonton Oil Kings! ➡️ https://t.co/VqcznLB49D
Full schedule announcement this Wednesday for our silver anniversary season! ? pic.twitter.com/OZoFejH58t
— Calgary Hitmen (@WHLHitmen) June 24, 2019
The Calgary Hitmen have unveiled a new logo for their 25th anniversary season, featured above. They also announced their home opener, which is set for September 27th against the Edmonton Oil Kings.
Silvertips announce Hawes and Parsons will return for 2019-20
NEWS // Billet coordinator Janet Hawes, education coordinator Darren Parsons returning for 2019-20 #SilvertipCountry
More: https://t.co/UPpnWjhYhZ pic.twitter.com/XoITUfYltr
— Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) June 25, 2019
The Everett Silvertips have announced Billet Coordinator Janet Hawes and Education Coordinator Darren Parsons will be returning to the club for the 2019-20 season. Hawes will be in her fourth season with the club, while Parson is entering his ninth season.
Blazers prospect Rizzo traded in BCHL
TRADE: Coquitlam, meet Massimo. Burnaby native, @UNDmhockey commit and @NHLCanes draft pick @MassimoRizzo28 has been acquired from the @PentictonVees to complete our previous trade of Alex DiPaolo to PEN.
Full story: https://t.co/K7RoNPluCZ#AllAboard pic.twitter.com/tP5jtWzPna— Coquitlam Express Jr. A Hockey Club (@BCHLExpress) June 24, 2019
The Coquitlam Express of the BCHL have acquired forward Massimo Rizzo from the Penticton Vees to complete an earlier transaction. Rizzo was originally drafted by the Kamloops Blazers in the first round of the 2016 WHL Bantam Draft, but has not suited up for the team as he has committed to the University of North Dakota in the NCAA. Rizzo faced an injury-plagued season last year, which limited him to just 37 games with 11 goals and 29 assists.
Sanheim signs two-year contract extension with Philadelphia
It’s official! ✌️ more years for @Sanheim17! https://t.co/amyieAtfPA
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) June 24, 2019
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defenseman Travis Sanheim to a two-year contract extension. Sanheim spent his entire WHL career with the Calgary Hitmen, scoring 35 goals and 127 assists in 186 games. Last season with the Flyers, he played all 82 games, potting nine goals and 26 assists.
Flyers also acquire Pitlick from Stars
BREAKING: We’ve acquired Tyler Pitlick from Dallas in exchange for Ryan Hartman.
Details: https://t.co/7k8PLdi3GI pic.twitter.com/x86tNRIl4c
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) June 24, 2019
Meanwhile, the Flyers have also acquired forward Tyler Pitlick from the Dallas Stars for forward Ryan Hartman. Pitlick played 56 games in the WHL with the Medicine Hat Tigers, and recorded 27 goals and 35 assists. He was originally drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the second round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
Blues place Musil on unconditional waivers
Adam Musil (STL) is on unconditional waivers. WHL Red Deer alum who played at AHL San Antonio
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) June 24, 2019
The St. Louis Blues have placed forward Adam Musil on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination. Musil played 251 games in the WHL with 65 goals and 97 assists. He was originally drafted by the Blues in the fourth round of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. Musil spent last season with the AHL’s San Antonio Rampage, playing 68 games and scoring six goals and eight assists.
Harrison signs in Italy
Former Pats defenceman Chase Harrison is headed to Italy! https://t.co/a2yz447Kse
— Regina Pats (@WHLPats) June 24, 2019
Former Regina Pats defenseman Chase Harrison has signed with ASC Corona Brasov in Italy. In 240 GP with Regina, he scored 17 goals and registered 94 assists. He split last season between the Norfolk Admirals and South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL, playing 60 games, and scoring one goal with 13 assists.
Teubert to coach youth hockey in Washington State
Excited to join the Bellingham Blazers and Whatcom sports and recreation as the new hockey director and head coach! #letsgo #pnw #hockey #nhlseattle pic.twitter.com/ipaTTZ1W7g
— Colten Teubert (@tubes33) June 25, 2019
Colten Teubert (263 GP, 32 G, 81 A with the Regina Pats) is joining the Bellingham Blazers and Whatcom Sports and Recreation as the new hockey director and head coach.