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Daily Dose of the Dub: Tracey suspended, Smith missing from Chiefs lineup and more

Written by Ben Dooley on

Tracey suspended for a check to the head

Moose Jaw Warriors forward Brayden Tracey has been suspended for an undetermined length of time for a check to the head against the Swift Current Broncos on November 16th.

Smith missing from Chiefs lineup

Spokane Chiefs defenseman Ty Smith did not play against the Everett Silvertips on Sunday night. It’s the third straight game he’s missed after not suiting up for the Chiefs against the Portland Winterhawks or the Tri-City Americans. Smith did suit up for both Team WHL games against Russia which meant he had to miss either the Portland or Tri-City game as the WHL does not allow players to play on four consecutive nights. The Chiefs have not disclosed a reason for Smith’s further absence.

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Milestones

  • Edmonton Oil Kings defenseman Loeden Schaufler scored his first WHL goal
  • Lethbridge Hurricanes defenseman Koletrane Wilson played in his 150th game in the WHL
  • Prince Albert Raiders forward Brayden Watts scored his 50th WHL goal
  • Saskatoon Blades goaltender Koen MacInnes recorded his first WHL shutout

Pogge signs in Sweden

Justin Pogge (151 GP with the Prince George Cougars and Calgary Hitmen from 2003-06) has signed with Södertälje in Sweden for the rest of this season. The 33-year-old netminder is a former third-round pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs and spent last season with Rögle Ängelholm in Sweden where he posted an 18-15-2 record with a 2.55 GAA and .911 Save Percentage with one shutout in 37 games.

Shmyr claimed off ECHL Waivers

Braylon Shmyr (300 GP, 111 G, 129 A with the Brandon Wheat Kings from 2012-18) has been claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville IceMen of the ECHL. Shmyr had been playing for the Norfolk Admirals of the ECHL where he notched three assists in 11 games.

Versteeg released from AHL Contract

Kris Versteeg (264 GP, 62 G, 105 A with the Lethbridge Hurricanes, Kamloops Blazers and Red Deer Rebels) has received his release from the Rockford IceHogs after playing in just six games this season.

Three Stars of the Night

First Star: Brandon Wheat Kings forward Cole Reinhardt had two goals and one assist

Second Star: Portland Winterhawks forward Reece Newkirk had a goal and two assists.

Third Star: Everett Silvertips goaltender Dustin Wolf made 22 saves for a shutout over the Spokane Chiefs

Honourable Mentions

Saskatoon Blades goaltender Koen MacInnes made 20 saves in a 4-0 shutout and Lethbridge Hurricanes netminder Carl Tetachuk made 17 saves in a 6-0 shutout.