Daily Dose of the DUB: WHL alumni signing overseas and more

 

Lockhart signs extension with Kunlun Red Star

Luke Lockhart (345GP, 75G, 90A with Seattle ’07-’13) has signed an extension with the Kunlun Red Star of the KHL. It will be the defenseman’s fourth season with the organization. Last season the Burnaby, BC native scored 13 goals and added three assists in 60 games.

Polivka returns to the Czech Republic

Do prvního kola s posilamiDnes nás čeká první soutěžní zápas, ke kterému zajíždíme na led HC Kobra Praha. Mužstvo je po…

Posted by SHC Klatovy on Saturday, September 19, 2020

Following a season in North America with the Carolina Thunderbirds of the FPHL, Patrik Polivka (96GP, 56-28-7, 2.92 GAA, .904sv% with Victoria ’12-’14) has returned to the Czech Republic, signing with SHC Klatovy of the Czech3 league.

Bettauer returns to Germany

Guten Abend zusammen, wir haben vor dem Wochenende noch personelle News für Euch. Die Ravensburg Towerstars präsentieren…

Posted by Ravensburg Towerstars on Friday, September 18, 2020

James Bettauer (212GP, 27G, 61A with Chilliwack, Prince Albert, and Medicine Hat ’08-’12) has returned to Germany after signing with the Ravensburg Towerstars of the DEL2. Last season Bettauer played for the Sheffield Steelers of the EIHL scoring four goals and adding three assists in 27 contests.

Hopponen earns contract following tryout

SOPIMUSUUTISIA!Try outilla ollut hyökkääjä Waltteri Hopponen on solminut koko kauden kattavan sopimuksen TUTO Hockeyn…

Posted by TUTO Hockey on Saturday, September 19, 2020

Waltteri Hopponen (1GP, 0G, 0A with Everett ’13-’14) earned a contract with TUTO Hockey of Finland’s Mestis league. TUTO will be his third team in the Mestis league following stints with LeKi, Espoo United, and Peliiat. Last season Hopponen played for Kiekko-Espoo of the Suomi-Sarja league in Finland but managed just three games. He scored once and added six assists for Kiekko-Espoo.

Kjemhus signs with Vernon Vipers of the BCHL

Following a season in which he had two assists in 31 games with the Saskatoon Blades, Kjell Kjemhus (110GP, 5G, 7A with Regina, Prince George, Moose Jaw and Saskatoon ’16-’20) has signed with the Vipers to play in the BCHL this season.