Silvertips acquire Fonstad from Prince Albert
TRADE // Tips acquire center, 2019 WHL champion Cole Fonstad from the Prince Albert Raiders
Full details: https://t.co/Dyocv2FLPF pic.twitter.com/ltXPw0ydTQ
— Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) October 13, 2019
In the first blockbuster trade of the season, the Everett Silvertips have acquired 2000-born forward Cole Fonstad from the Prince Albert Raiders in exchange for 2001-born Reece Vitelli, a second and fourth-round pick in the 2021 WHL Bantam Draft and a conditional third-round pick in the 2022 WHL Bantam Draft. The condition on the pick has to do with whether or not Vitelli plays in his overage season.
Fonstad is a fifth-round pick of the Montreal Canadiens who is coming off a season in which his Raiders won the WHL Championship. He’s been a point-per-game player this season with two goals and seven assists with Prince Albert. He’s expected to join the Silvertips on Wednesday when they battle the Brandon Wheat Kings. Vitelli has posted three assists in eight games with the Silvertips this year. Fonstad and Vitelli will battle each other next Saturday when the Raiders head to Everett in what will be Vitelli’s first game with his new team.
Myskiw heading to OHL?
Former Edmonton Oil Kings netminder Dylan Myskiw is currently working out with the OHL’s London Knights. The Knights currently have a full allotment of 20-year-olds.
I’m still amazed another WHL club didn’t sign him.
— Guy Flaming (@TPS_Guy) October 13, 2019
According to our Guy Flaming, Dylan Myskiw is working out with the OHL’s London Knights after being released by the Edmonton Oil Kings this week. The 1999-born netminder has not yet signed with the Knights but it’s something to watch in the next little while. He only played one game with the Oil Kings this season before being released, posting a 2.00 GAA and .931 save percentage.
Alexander and Seppala nicked up in Edmonton
Lineups.
Cossa makes his home debut, Alexander and Seppala nicked up, Horstmann and Slaney draw in.#EDMvsPOR #WHL pic.twitter.com/7NlXTYsmOT
— Andrew Peard (@AndrewPeard) October 13, 2019
Jacson Alexander and Jesse Seppala both missed Sunday’s game against the Portland Winterhawks with injuries. Alexander was injured on a hit by Calgary Hitmen forward Adam Kydd who is now facing a suspension but there’s no word on what happened to Seppala.
Milestones
- Lethbridge Hurricanes forward Logan Barlage suited up for his 150th WHL game.
- Regina Pats goaltender Matthew Kieper made his WHL debut in a 5-4 loss to the Lethbridge Hurricanes.
Three Stars of the Night
First Star: Oliver Okuliar had two goals and an assist for the Lethbridge Hurricanes against the Regina Pats
Second Star: Joel Hofer allowed one goal on 40 shots in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Edmonton Oil Kings
Third Star: In the other net, Sebastian Cossa made 31 saves on 32 Portland shots in the win.
Honourable Mentions:
Regina Pats forward Cole Dubinsky had a goal and an assist. Pats forward Riley Krane and Lethbridge Hurricanes forward Logan Barlage each had two assists.
Of Note:
-Both Calgary’s Adam Kydd and Kamloops’ Ryley Appelt were given “TBD” suspensions for their hits on Saturday night.
