Olson headed to AHL Americans
We have assigned forward Arttu Ruotsalainen to Ilves (Liiga) and have assigned 14 players to @AmerksHockey.
Details: https://t.co/XDYQslCWuZ pic.twitter.com/gk2xfHTv1p
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) September 22, 2019
Despite not being drafted or signed by the Buffalo Sabres, Tri-City Americans forward Kyle Olson has earned a spot on the training camp roster of the AHL’s Rochester Americans. If Olson does not return to Tri-City, that would be a blow to the organization who named him captain this past July.
Leason off to Hershey
The following players have been sent to Hershey: Kristofers Bindulis, Tobias Geisser, Connor Hobbs, Axel Jonsson-Fjallby, Brett Leason, Philippe Maillet, Bobby Nardella, Garrett Pilon and Joe Snively. Updated training camp roster: https://t.co/uAbCvd4HWt
— CapitalsPR (@CapitalsPR) September 22, 2019
1999-born Brett Leason is off to the AHL’s Hershey Bears after being cut from the Washington Capitals training camp roster. Although Leason is still eligible to return to the Prince Albert Raiders this season, it is expected he will stick in Washington’s farm system.
Foote returned to Kelowna
We have reduced our #BoltsCamp roster by nine players.
Our roster now stands at 33. https://t.co/TCTcjmiVU1
— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) September 22, 2019
The Kelowna Rockets are now at full-strength for their Memorial Cup run as Nolan Foote has been returned to the team after attending training camp with the Tampa Bay Lightning, who selected him in the first round of last June’s NHL Entry Draft.
Seppala scores first WHL goal
It's the first WHL goal for @JesseSeppala & the @EdmOilKings lead by two! #WHLOpeningWeek pic.twitter.com/VXTVIgqTM3
— The WHL (@TheWHL) September 22, 2019
He suited up for his first WHL game on Saturday night, and now Edmonton Oil Kings forward Jesse Seppala can add another “first” to his resume as he recorded his first WHL goal against the Red Deer Rebels on Sunday afternoon. With the goal, Seppala became the first Finnish-born player to score for the Oil Kings.
Gricius notches 100th career point
?100 Points?
With the assist on Dureau’s goal, that was Jakes 100th career point!
Congrats, Jake! ? pic.twitter.com/WquBprJM7w
— Portland Winterhawks (@pdxwinterhawks) September 23, 2019
Portland Winterhawks forward Jake Gricius notched his 100th (and 101st and 102nd) points in a 4-3 win for his Portland Winterhawks over the Kamloops Blazers.
Gilliss plays 200th career game
?MILESTONE?
Tonight, Lane Gilliss played in his 200th WHL game!
Congrats, Gilly! pic.twitter.com/KHPT3wmfuo
— Portland Winterhawks (@pdxwinterhawks) September 23, 2019
In that same game, Lane Gilliss suited up for the 200th WHL game of his career. In his time in the WHL, which has been spent entirely with the Winterhawks, he has 28 goals and 40 assists.
Blazers announce leadership group
2019-20 ?Leadership Group
A – @ConnorZary
A – @11_bstuart
C – @zaner19
A – @MontanaOny2
A – @ryleyappelt_ pic.twitter.com/qfQvBv5rGe— Kamloops Blazers (@blazerhockey) September 22, 2019
The Kamloops Blazers have announced their leadership group for the 2019-20 season. 1999-born Zane Franklin will be the team’s captain while Montana Onyebuchi, Brodi Stuart and Connor Zary will be his assistant captains.
Terriers acquire Zawatsky
TRADE NEWS – The Yorkton Terriers have acquired Alec Zawatsky from the Notre Dame Hounds in exchange for a PDF. Alec spent tine in the WHL with Saskatoon, Swift Current and Moose Jaw. Alec is the son of former Terrier head coach Ed Zawatsky! #SJHL pic.twitter.com/dVY9N6MMqW
— Yorkton Terriers (@SJHLTerriers) September 22, 2019
After an unsuccessful try-out with the Kamloops Blazers, Alec Zawatsky is headed to the SJHL’s Yorkton Terriers as they acquired him from the SJHL’s Notre Dame Hounds on Sunday. In 107 WHL games with the Saskatoon Blades, Swift Current Broncos and Moose Jaw Warriors, Zawatsky has recorded 17 goals and 19 assists.
Gavlas’ CJHL rights traded to Drumheller
⚠️Dragons Complete Trade with the Kindersley Klippers ⚠️
The Dragons have moved D/F Dylan Wenzel to Kindersley for the CJHL rights to Parker Gavlas. Full story here >>> https://t.co/snZt6EEXnR pic.twitter.com/mZcLySVL0C
— Drumheller Dragons (@drumdragons) September 22, 2019
The Drumheller Dragons of the AJHL have acquired the CJHL rights of 1999-born Parker Gavlas from the Kindersley Klippers of the SJHL. Gavlas is currently with the Medicine Hat Tigers after being acquired in a trade with the Edmonton Oil Kings. In two games this season, he has been held pointless with five penalty minutes and three shots on goal. The Tigers currently have four overage players on their roster so it is possible the Tigers cut Gavlas before the October 10th deadline and he ends up in Drumheller.
Upshall released from PTO with Stars
We’ve reduced our training camp roster down to 34 players.
Among the moves, Noesen and Upshall released from PTOs; Bayreuther and Felhaber loaned to AHL Texas. #GoStars https://t.co/4rxKulsYMy
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) September 22, 2019
The Dallas Stars have released Scottie Upshall (173 GP, 99 G, 127 A with the Kamloops Blazers) from their training camp roster. The 35-year-old Fort McMurray, Alberta native last played professional hockey in the 2017-18 season with the NHL’s St. Louis Blues.
Koch signs in Germany
Davis Koch (Edmonton, Vancouver, 2013-2019) signed one-year contract with Heilbronn (Germany, DEL2). Last season with Vancouver Giants (WHL) 67 GP, 28+50. Led team in goals, assists, points. Dual German-Canadian citizen.
— MacBeth Report (@MacBethReport) September 22, 2019
Davis Koch (319 GP, 91 G, 164 A with the Edmonton Oil Kings and Vancouver Giants) has signed his first professional contract in Germany’s second-tier professional league. The 21-year old forward is a dual German-Canadian citizen and graduated from the WHL last season.
Thompson released from professional try-out contract
Tayler Thompson (Prince George, 2010-2012) released by Piráti Chomutov (Czech Republic, 1. Liga) from try-out contract by mutual agreement. 4 GP, 1+0. Try-out contract was to run through end of October.
— MacBeth Report (@MacBethReport) September 22, 2019
Tayler Thompson (66 GP, 5 G, 6 A with the Prince George Cougars) has been granted an early release from a professional try-out contract that was set to run through October.
Three Stars of the Night
First Star: Portland Winterhawks forward Jake Gricius had a goal and two assists.
Second Star: Edmonton Oil Kings forward Riley Sawchuk tallied two goals
Third Star: Kamloops Blazers forward Logan Stankoven had a goal and an assist.
Honourable Mentions:
Edmonton Oil Kings goaltender Todd Scott made 20 saves on 21 shots, Portland Winterhawks forward Jaydon Dureau had a goal and an assist
