DUB News
Pats/Raiders postponed, Pats host Wheat Kings instead
Due to a late scheduling change, the @bdnwheatkings are now set to face the @WHLPats on this Friday's #CHLonTSN national broadcast.
Catch the action Friday at 7 p.m. CT on TSN 4/5.
DETAILS 📺 | https://t.co/wpBsz2D73N pic.twitter.com/kb13slX5X1
— The WHL (@TheWHL) January 28, 2022
The Regina Pats scheduled opponent Prince Albert Raiders were shelved on Friday due to injuries and five players bring placed on the COVID-19 List. The Pats will now play host to the Brandon Wheat Kings at 7 PM in a game that will be aired on TSN 4/5. This game is a make-up game for a game originally scheduled for January 21st.
Carter to step down as Chiefs GM at end of season
GM Scott Carter will step down following the 2021-22 season for health and family reasons. He will assist the organization in the search for a new GM.
We thank Scott for his tremendous hard work and dedication to our club.
📰 | https://t.co/1f1uYylUfo#GoChiefsGo pic.twitter.com/xiEEXVORmH
— Spokane Chiefs (@spokanechiefs) January 27, 2022
Spokane Chiefs general manager Scott Carter is stepping down at the end of the 2021-22 season due to health and family reasons. We wish Scott all the best in his future.
DUB Alumni
Kane joins the Oilers
Official ✍️
The #Oilers have agreed to terms with forward Evander Kane on a one-year contract. #LetsGoOilers
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) January 28, 2022
Evander Kane (Vancouver 2006-09) has joined the Edmonton Oilers after penning a one-year deal with the NHL club. After being placed on unconditional waivers by the Sharks the forward joined the AHL’s Barracuda where he had eight points (2G-6A) in five games before being released outright. Kane was cleared he signed with the Oilers earlier today. The veteran forward has 264 goals and 242 assists in 769 NHL games over 13 seasons in the NHL (Atlanta/Winnipeg, Buffalo, San Jose).
In his short DUB tenure with his hometown Giants, the forward had 138 points (73G-65A) in 134 games on the west coast.
Harty joins the Mariners
Player signing by @MarinersOfMaine: D Jonathan Harty/@JHarty40 (1G & 1A in 10 GP w/ @3Lhockey in the @NordLigue this season). His first pro experience was with the @KalamazooWings in 2012. pic.twitter.com/fWdaXnWIyj
— ECHL Week (@ECHLWeek) January 27, 2022
Jonathan Harty (Everett 2004-08) was loaned to the Maine Mariners of the ECHL by the Rivière-du-Loup 3L of the LNAH. In 10 games with the LNAH club, he had a pair of points (1G-1A).
In his four-year WHL stint, the defenseman played his whole career with the Silvertips. He had 90 points (21G-69A) in 246 games.
Broda released from Villacher SV
Joel Broda (F) from Villacher SV https://t.co/8AFKNvEQ7H #Transfers #eliteprospectscom
— dagens-hockey.se (@trans_rumor) January 27, 2022
Joel Broda (Tri-City, Moose Jaw, Calgary 2004-10) was released by the Villacher SV on Thursday after only half a season with the ICEHL club. The 32-year-old had 23 points (7G-16A) in 33 games for the club prior to his release.
The Yorkton, SK product played 330 DUB games starting with the Americans before moving on to the Warriors before ending his career with the Hitmen. The forward scored 141 goals and added 121 assists for 262 points in his career.
Smith joins EHC Olten
Confirmed: Colin Smith (F) | Black Wings Linz -> Olten | https://t.co/lxw501YL9C #SL
— EP Transfers (@ep_transfers) January 27, 2022
28-year-old Colin Smith (2008-13) has joined EHC Olten of the Swiss League after signing with the club for the rest of the season. He was released by mutual agreement from the Black Wings Linz (ICEHL) where he played 16 games notching 14 points (5G-9A). Smith started the season with Södertälje SK (HockeyAllsvenskan) where he suited up for 15 games picking up 10 points (5G-5A).
The Edmonton product played 272 games with the Blazers where he averaged just under a point-per-game with 271 points (102G-169A). Smith played in all 72 games in each of his final three seasons with the Blazers.
Pickard back with the Red Wings
UPDATE: The Red Wings on Wednesday reassigned goaltender Kaden Fulcher to the Griffins from their taxi squad and recalled netminder Calvin Pickard from the Griffins.
Details >> https://t.co/sAntDdhTJ2 pic.twitter.com/d3hDc4ZF6a
— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) January 26, 2022
Calvin Pickard (Seattle 2008-12) was recalled by the Detroit Red Wings from the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL. Pickard has been recalled and reassigned a few times this season already. So far this season, Pickard has played in one game with the Red Wings picking up a 4.74 goals against average and .857 save percentage. With the Griffins, he has played in 27 games going 13-8-6 with a 2.40 GAA and .927 SV%.
The four-year WHLer tended goal his entire 241 game career with the Thunderbirds. He had a career 91-120-27 record with 12 shutouts, a 3.29 GAA, and a .909 SV%.
Holden signs extension with the Senators
"If we can continue to play this way, continue to grow, we're developing into a team that can win any night and beat any team."
Nick Holden is excited to remain with the #Sens ⬇️
📝 https://t.co/gK6nom6JCt pic.twitter.com/jA8FDfnkwW
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) January 27, 2022
Nick Holden (Chilliwack 2006-08) signed a one-year extension with the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. Holden is in his first season with the Senators after spending the previous three with the Vegas Golden Knights. So far this season, the big defenseman has four points (1G-3A) in 30 games in Canada’s capital.
The St. Albert, AB product played two seasons in the DUB, both with the Bruins. In 137 games with the Bruins, he had 91 points (30G-61A).
Brook sent to the Rocket
Le défenseur Josh Brook a été réactivé de la liste des blessés, puis cédé au Rocket de Laval. Le gardien Michael McNiven a été affecté à l'escouade de réserve.
Brook was activated off IR, and then reassigned to Laval. McNiven has been reassigned to the taxi squad.
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) January 26, 2022
Josh Brook (Moose Jaw 2014-19) was activated off of the injury reserve list and was assigned to the AHL’s Laval Rocket. He has yet to play this season. In 2020-21 the defenseman played 33 games for the Rocket picking up 15 points (2G-13A).
The Roblin, MB product played his entire DUB career with the Warriors where the offensive-minded defenseman had 157 points (31G-126A) in 204 games with 75 points in his final season in the Jaw.