Scott gets national honours
The @VaughnHockey #CHL Goaltender of the Week is @MapleLeafs prospect @IceScott99 of @TheWHL’s first place @PARaidersHockey who posted three straight shutout victories: https://t.co/DRarrm0vQ7 pic.twitter.com/bBiYCFzW2c
— CanadianHockeyLeague (@CHLHockey) March 12, 2019
After being named WHL Goaltender of the Week yesterday, Prince Albert Raiders goalie Ian Scott was named goalie of the week for the CHL after going 3-0-0-0 with three shutouts, all against Swift Current. The Toronto Maple Leafs prospect leads the WHL with eight shutouts this season and is second in wins, save percentage and goals-against-average. Scott has a 37-7-1-2 record with a 1.82 GAA and a .932 save percentage to go with the eight shutouts.
Cougars prospect chooses NCAA
I am very proud and honoured to announce my commitment to Play NCAA Div 1 hockey at the University of Nebraska Omaha!
I’d like to thank my family and coaches who have helped me get to this point in my hockey career.#EveryoneForOmaha #NCHC #UNO @OmahaHKY @omavs @Mavpuck pic.twitter.com/ZnNp4DYbwZ
— Ty Mueller (@tymueller14) March 12, 2019
One day after 2018 Swift Current Broncos third round pick, Finlay Williams announced his commitment to the University of Michigan, Prince George Cougars prospect Ty Mueller announced via Twitter that he has committed to the University of Nebraska Omaha. The Cougars selected Mueller six spots after Williams in the third round (60th overall) in last year’s bantam draft and has been playing this season with the Airdrie CFR Bisons of the AMHL, compiling 34 points (10G, 24A) in 34 games as well as one goal in two games with the Okotoks Oilers of the AJHL.
Rebels add prospect to roster
ICYMI – @Rebelshockey have added Ethan Rowland, their 1st round bantam pick in 2017, to their roster. The 16 y/o forward had 15 points in 42 games in the AJHL this season with the Calgary Canucks #RDR #WHL
— Troy Gillard (@Troy_Gillard) March 12, 2019
The Red Deer Rebels have added 2017 first round pick Ethan Rowland to their roster. The Rebels selected the Calgary native 22nd overall two years ago and got him into three WHL games in 2017/18 where he went pointless. The 2002-born forward has spent this season with the Calgary Canucks of the AJHL where he has 15 points (5G, 10A) in 42 games.
Chiefs recall prospect
Can confirm. G Campbell Arnold has been added as an AP. #GoChiefsGo https://t.co/Z7hYZEXToG
— Spokane Chiefs (@spokanechiefs) March 13, 2019
The Spokane Chiefs have added 2002-born goaltender Campbell Arnold to their roster as an affiliate player. The native of Nanaimo, BC was selected in the second round (28th overall) of the 2017 bantam draft and has appeared in two WHL games so far. He spent this season in Junior B with the Spokane Braves of the KIJHL, posting a 12-15-0 record with a 3.24 GAA and a .913 save percentage with one shutout.
Plouffe gets 100th point
With his goal tonight, Giants defenceman @Dplouffe_61 recorded his 100th career @TheWHL point! Congratulations Dylan! pic.twitter.com/RFYJWY45HD
— xy – Vancouver Giants (@WHLGiants) March 13, 2019
Vancouver Giants defenceman Dylan Plouffe notched his 100th career point with a goal in a 5-1 win over Seattle. The 19-year-old is in his fourth full season with the Giants after being drafted by the team 29th overall in the second round of the 2014 bantam draft and has 34 points (7G, 27A) in 62 games this season. In 243 WHL games, the Sherwood Park, AB native has 22 goals and 78 assists.
Three Stars of the Night
1st Star: Kamloops’ Orrin Centazzo had two goals and an assist in a 5-1 win over Spokane.
2nd Star: Portland’s Joel Hofer had 36 saves in a 4-1 win over Everett.
3rd Star: Vancouver’s Lukas Svejkovsky had a pair of goals in a 5-1 win over Seattle.
Honourable Mentions
Kamloops’ Connor Zary had two goals in their win over the Chiefs….Portland’s Joachim Blichfeld had two assists in their win over the Silvertips….Edmonton’s Matthew Robertson had two assists in a 3-2 win over the Rebels….Vancouver’s David Tendeck had 38 saves in a win over the Thunderbirds….
