Smith heads to Spokane
The Medicine Hat Tigers would like to thank Assistant Coach Ryan Smith for his contributions over the previous two seasons with the Orange & Black!
We wish you all the best in your future endeavors! pic.twitter.com/QcVlS4KQie
— Medicine Hat Tigers (@tigershockey) September 28, 2020
? | We are extremely pleased to announce that Ryan Smith has been hired as the Chiefs' new Associate Coach.
Welcome to #Spokane, Ryan!
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— Spokane Chiefs (@spokanechiefs) September 28, 2020
Medicine Hat Tigers Assistant Coach Ryan Smith has moved onto become an Associate Coach with the Spokane Chiefs. Smith will be joining his third WHL team following stints with the Swift Current Broncos and aforementioned Tigers. The Winnipeg, MB native also played in the WHL, scoring one goal and adding two assists in seven games as a member of the Seattle Thunderbirds.
Turgeon earns extension with Red Wings
The #RedWings today signed center Dominic Turgeon to a one-year contract extension.
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— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) September 28, 2020
Dominic Turgeon (259GP, 67G, 85A with Portland ’11-’16) has signed a one-year contract to remain in the Detroit Red Wings organization. Last season with the Grand Rapids Griffins, Turgeon played 63 games, where he scored 10 goals and added 13 assists. It will be his fifth season with the organization that drafted him in the third round in 2014. Turgeon was a member of the 2012-13 team that won the ED Chynoweth Cup, as well as a 2016 Calder Cup (AHL) Champion.
Gurney signs with BCHL’s Smoke Eaters
He's been here for a few weeks but today we make it official! Welcome to Trail Justyn Gurney
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Remember the Smoke Eaters play their first exhibition game THIS Saturday against the Cranbrook Bucks at 7pm!#WeAreSmokeEaters pic.twitter.com/9UyfYPBcl2
— Trail Smoke Eaters (@BCHLSmokeEaters) September 28, 2020
Justyn Gurney (175GP, 10G, 21A with Calgary, Regina, and Everett ’16-’20) has signed for his overage season with the Trail Smoke Eaters. Last season Gurney spent with the Everett Silvertips and played in 60 games, scoring six goals and adding 12 assists.
Kirkland re-signs with Flames
The #Flames have re-signed forward Justin Kirkland to a one-year two-way contract. https://t.co/nlO5cN3vzD
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) September 28, 2020
Justin Kirkland (199GP, 71G, 98A with Kelowna ’11-’16) has re-signed with the Calgary Flames for one year. Last season Kirkland played for the Stockton Heat (AHL) and scored six times while adding 22 assists over 53 games. Kirkland won the Ed Chynoweth Cup with the 2014-15 Rockets following being drafted by the Nashville Predators in the third round in 2014.
