Portland ships Kolle to Lethbridge
The #WHLCanes have acquired 2000-born forward Ty Kolle from the Portland Winterhawks in exchange for a 2019 fifth round draft pick! #CaneTrain #FueledByPassion #YQL
RELEASE: https://t.co/7SCl5M990E pic.twitter.com/B5YTsT2Sno
— Lethbridge Hurricanes (@WHLHurricanes) October 4, 2018
The Lethbridge Hurricanes sent a fifth-round draft pick to Portland on Thursday in exchange for forward Ty Kolle. The 18-year old registered a career-high 14 points last season, and will function as a depth piece for the Central Division favourites.
Habs sign Fleury to ELC
The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with defenseman Cale Fleury.
DETAILS -> https://t.co/TRKHSNB2PP #GoHabsGo
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) October 4, 2018
The Montreal Canadiens have inked Regina Pats’ defenseman Cale Fleury to a three-year entry-level contract. The signing effectively ends Fleury’s time in the WHL, as the Habs are expected to assign their 2017 third-rounder to their AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket who he was already attending a try out with. The move will settle Regina’s 20-year-olds situation, where they’ll go forward with defensemen Aaron Hyman, Brady Pouteau and Liam Schioler. They also placed 20-year-old forward Bryce Platt on waivers earlier in the day.
ICE part ways with Kohler
The ICE have released forward Gilian Kohler.#OurICE
— Kootenay ICE (@WHLKootenayICE) October 4, 2018
The Kootenay ICE released Swiss forward Gillian Kohler on Thursday. In his lone WHL season, he potted eight goals and 11 assists in 2017-18. The ICE will keep defensemen Martin Bodak and Valtteri Kakkonen as their two import players for this season. Bodak is also an overage player.
Lethbridge places Schmid on waivers
The @WHLHurricanes have figured out their import situation placing goaltender Akira Schmid on waivers. That leaves them with Defensemen @Merezhko_11 and Danila Palivko. Canes host the Raiders Friday. #yql pic.twitter.com/HXdAhzE5qb
— CTV Lethbridge (@CTVLethbridge) October 2, 2018
The ICE weren’t the only team trimming their import players on Thursday. Joining them were the Lethbridge Hurricanes, who placed Swiss goalie Akira Schmid on waivers. In his lone WHL appearance, he allowed an ugly seven goals on 27 shots in a game against Brandon last week.
Hitmen reassign pair
Roster Moves: #WHLHitmen have reassigned 18-year-old forward Orca Wiesblatt and 19-year-old goaltender Matthew Armitage to a team and league to be determined. pic.twitter.com/PLdQjD7qvW
— Calgary Hitmen (@WHLHitmen) October 4, 2018
The Calgary Hitmen cut down their roster on Thursday, reassigning Orca Wiesblatt and goalie Matthew Armitage. Armitage, 19, was the backup netminder last season and posted a 4-7 record in 19 games to go with an .890 save percentage and 3.55 GAA.
