WHL names Jarvis player of the week
With five goals in three games, @Canes prospect @jarvy44 of the @pdxwinterhawks is WHL Player of the Week presented by Journie Rewards! #JourniePlayer
DETAILS ? | https://t.co/SfFVsGmBEF pic.twitter.com/mTXlaXqOxd
— The WHL (@TheWHL) May 10, 2021
Portland Winterhawks forward Seth Jarvis was named WHL player of the week for the week ending May 9, 2021. The Carolina Hurricanes first-round pick in 2020 had seven points in three games last week including a hat trick against the Tri-City Americans. Jarvis now has 15 goals and 10 assists through 23 games this season.
WHL names Gauthier goaltender of the week
With a 1.01 GAA & .963 SV%, @tgoats_35 of the @PGCougars is WHL Goaltender of the Week for the second consecutive week!
DETAILS ? | https://t.co/zQSDFegRN6 pic.twitter.com/1w0lS7KYt9
— The WHL (@TheWHL) May 10, 2021
Prince George Cougars goaltender Taylor Gauthier was named WHL goaltender of the week for the week ending May 9, 2021. Gauthier, a native of Calgary, Alta., posted a record of 2-1-0-0 with a 1.01 goals-against average and a .963 save percentage. The highlight of the week was a 26 save shutout of the Vancouver Giants on May 5th. Gauthier is now 7-7-0-0 with a 2.65 GAA and .917 SV% this season.
Levis earns first WHL hat trick
HATTY ? ??@levis_connor ???
8-2! pic.twitter.com/hAi4WA6qOI— Kamloops Blazers (@blazerhockey) May 11, 2021
2004-born Kamloops Blazers forward Connor Levis collected himself a hat trick in last night’s 10-2 win over the Kelowna Rockets. He also had two assists to pile up five points on the night. The 2019 first-round pick of the Blazers now has nine goals and five assists on the season.
Gricius commits to U of Calgary Dinos
Our first recruit of 2021 is Jake Gricius, who joins the program after four seasons with the @pdxwinterhawks and a stint earlier this year with the @AllenAmericans.
In his final two @TheWHL seasons, he compiled 122 points.
Welcome to the family, Jake!#GoDinos pic.twitter.com/qKkClGyy3U
— UCalgary Dinos Men's Hockey ? (@DinosMHKY) May 10, 2021
Forward Jake Gricius (271GP, 71G, 89A with Portland ’16-’20) has committed to the University of Calgary Dinos for the 2021-22 season. Gricius played six games with the Allen Americans of the ECHL in 2020-21.
Scarlett signs extension with Dinamo Riga
Kanādiešu aizsargs Reece Scarlett paliek DINAMO RIGA ?
Канадский защитник Рис Скарлетт остается в ДИНАМО РИГА ?
Canadian defenseman Reece Scarlett stays in DINAMO RIGA ?https://t.co/8lEbUfgzNy
— Dinamo Riga (@hcDINAMORIGA) May 10, 2021
Defenseman Reece Scarlett (276 GP, 25 G, 108 A with the Swift Current) was signed to a contract extension by Dinamo Riga following the 2020-21 campaign. In 47 games, Scarlett scored twice and added 15 assists. Scarlett was a sixth-round 2011 NHL Draft pick of the New Jersey Devils.
Foucault departs Eisbaren Berlin, Boychuk earns extension
Leider gehört es auch zum Geschäft, dass man sich immer auch von Spielern verabscheiden muss. Wir bedanken uns bei Fabian Dietz, Thomas Reichel, John Ramage und Kris Foucault… pic.twitter.com/XqZCjlYJYO
— Eisbären Berlin (@Eisbaeren_B) May 10, 2021
Forward Kris Foucault (195GP, 56G, 55A with Swift Current, Kootenay, and Calgary) has departed Eisbaren Berlin following one season with the team. Through 35 games, Foucault scored 18 goals and added 12 assists. In nine playoff games, he added one goal and four assists. Foucault won a WHL Championship with the Hitmen in 2009-10 and was a 2009 fourth-round NHL draft pick of the Minnesota Wild and managed to play one game with the NHL club. He also played for their AHL affiliate in Houston/Iowa.
Forward Zach Boychuk (237GP, 110G, 161A with Lethbridge ’05-’09) has signed an extension with the Eisbaren Berlin of the DEL. In 2020-21 Boychuk scored 12 goals and added 13 assists through 26 games. In eight playoff games, he had three goals and five assists. Boychuk has two gold medals at the IIHF World Junior Championships with Team Canada, two Spengler Cup Championships, and an NL Championship. Boychuk was the 14th overall selection at the 2008 NHL Draft by the Carolina Hurricanes. He is a veteran of 127 NHL games.
Thurkauf signs with HC Lugano
Benvenuto a Lvgano, Calvin Thürkauf! ⚪️⚫️#LVGA #NonMollareMai pic.twitter.com/D98U2VL2dd
— Hockey Club Lugano (@OfficialHCL) May 10, 2021
Forward Calvin Thurkauf (121GP, 51G, 64A with Kelowna) has signed with HC Lugano. Last season Thurkauf played in 22 games with EV Zug, scoring three goals and adding two assists. He was a seventh-round pick of the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2016. Thurkauf was the 59th overall pick at the 2015 CHL Import Draft.
Hrbas signs with HC Litvinov
Vedení klubu se povedlo ulovit zajímavou posilu do obranných řad. Osmadvacetiletý Marek Hrbas podepsal v Litvínově roční kontrakt. Více ➡️ https://t.co/cNvFji1X1Y pic.twitter.com/JdR2ZL7U73
— HC VERVA Litvínov (@hcverva) May 10, 2021
Defenseman Marek Hrbas (196GP, 14G, 52A with Edmonton and Kamloops ’10-’13) has signed with HC Litvinov of the Czech League following two seasons with BK Mlada Boleslav. In 2020-21 Hrbas played 20 games and had three assists. He also added two assists in six playoff games. Hrbas was the 14th overall pick at the 2010 CHL Import Draft by the Oil Kings.
Broda signs with Villacher SV
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Forward Joel Broda (330GP, 141G, 121A with Tri-City, Moose Jaw, and Calgary ’04-’10) has been signed by Villacher SV of ICEHL. In his only season with Graz99ers of the ICEHL in 2020-21, Broda scored 10 goals and added 14 assists through 46 games. Broda was a fifth-round pick of the Washington Capitals at the 2008 NHL Draft. He won an Ed Chynoweth Cup with the Hitmen in 2009-10.
Dumba nominated for NHL’s Masterton Trophy
Congratulations @matt_dumba! ?
The Twin Cities chapter of the PHWA today announced the nomination of #mnwild defenseman Matt Dumba for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.
More ? » https://t.co/150Ejhjswu pic.twitter.com/yYB0cJQvgv
— x – Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) May 10, 2021
Defenseman Matt Dumba (225GP, 59G, 92A with Red Deer and Portland ’09-’14) has been nominated for the NHL’s Bill Masterton Trophy, as awarded annually to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey. Dumba has played parts of eight seasons with the Minnesota Wild and is one of the founders of the Hockey Diversity Alliance.
Priestner family purchases Saskatchewan Rush
BREAKING: SASKATCHEWAN RUSH ACQUIRED BY THE PRIESTNER SPORTS CORPORATION
"We're so excited to have the Rush and the Blades remain cornerstones of the City of Saskatoon for decades to come" Rush President/Governor @colinpriestner
Full read: https://t.co/HpIbOTuWqG pic.twitter.com/91wyQFLaQp
— Saskatchewan Rush (@SaskRushLAX) May 10, 2021
Preistner Sports Corporation, which owns the Saskatoon Blades, has announced the purchase of the NLL (National Lacrosse League) franchise known as the Saskatchewan Rush. It is believed the acquisition was made to have cross-promotion between the two franchises and to help facilitate the building of a new downtown arena in Saskatoon.