As the second week of the preseason in the WHL gets rolling along, teams are starting to trim down their rosters. While a vast majority of players being removed from the rosters, are 15 or 16-year-olds, there will be a few veteran names included.
Chiefs see Hamaliuk and Chenier leave the team
The Chiefs' pre-season roster is down to 27 players after the departure of D Dalton Hamaliuk & F Cedric Chenier. Best of luck to both in the future. #OnceAChief
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— Spokane Chiefs (@spokanechiefs) September 5, 2018
Spokane got down to 27 as they headed into the preseason tournament in Kennewick this weekend. Dalton Hamaliuk, an overage defenseman who played 213 regular season and 13 playoff games with Spokane was released. The reasoning behind this clearly seems to be because of the need to get down to three overage players – per league rules. Spokane appears to be going with forward Riley Woods and defensemen Nolan Reid and Jeff Faith.
Hamaliuk, who stands six-foot-two and weighs 212 pounds scored six goals and added 31 assists in his three-plus seasons with the Chiefs. He was originally a second round pick in the 2013 WHL Bantam Draft.
The other player now off the roster was 2000-born forward Cedric Chenier. In the press release, the Chiefs hinted that this was the Winnipeg native’s decision. He played 37 games with Spokane last year,s coring two goals and adding four assists for six points.
Lets go through Spokane and the other 21 WHL teams and what players are no longer listed on the team rosters.
Keep in mind that there could be some minor errors as rosters are getting updated all the time.
Brandon Wheat Kings (31)
18 Forwards, 10 Defensemen, 3 Goalies.
No players reassisgned. All 31 signed players are in camp still as they started main camp on August 31st.
Calgary Hitmen (28)
15 Forwards, 9 Defensemen, 4 Goalies.
-Zach Funk – 2003 – Forward – 2018 2nd round pick.
-Ethan Hein – 2002 – Goalie – Traded to Calgary as part of the Matteo Gennaro/Beck Malenstyn trade.
-Tyson Galloway – 2003 – Defenseman – 2018 2nd round pick.
Edmonton Oil Kings (31)
18 Forwards, 10 Defensemen, 3 Goalies.
-Camp invites Peter Kope and Josh McNeil were cut.
-Tyler Hostmann – 2002 – Forward – 2017 4th round pick.
-Carson Latimer – 2003 – Forward – 2018 3rd round pick.
-Kobe Verbicky – 2003 – Forward – 2018 2nd round pick.
Dylan Guenther and Keegan Slaney are the only 2003-born players still with the team.
Everett Silvertips (26)
14 Forwards, 10 Defensemen, 2 Goalies.
-Danton Belluk – 2001 – Goalie – 2016 10th round pick.
-Ty Gibson – 2003 – Defense – 2018 3rd round pick.
-Olen Zellweger – 2003 – Defense – 2018 2nd round pick.
Kamloops Blazers (31)
17 Forwards, 10 Defensemen, 4 Goalies.
-Logan Bairos – 2003 – Defense – 2018 2nd round pick.
-Caedan Bankier – 2003 – Forward – 2018 3rd round pick.
-Matthew Seminoff – 2003 – Forward – 2018 5th round pick.
-Logan Stankoven – 2003 – Forward – 2018 1st round pick.
Kelowna Rockets (26)
16 Forwards, 8 Defensemen, 2 Goalies.
-Jackson DeSouza – Defense – 2003 – 2018 4th round pick.
-Cole Tisdale – Goalie – 2002 – 2017 8th round pick.
Kootenay ICE (32)
18 Forwards, 11 Defensemen, 3 Goalies.
-Skyler Bruce – Forward – 2003 – 2018 2nd round pick.
-Michael Milne – Forward – 2002 – 2017 8th round pick.
-Owen Pederson – Forward – 2002 – 2017 5th round pick.
-Karter Prosofsky – Defense – 2003 – 2018 2nd round pick.
-Benjamin Zloty – Defense – 2002 – 2017 6th round pick.
-Gage Alexander – Goalie – 2002 – 2017 7th round pick.
-Will Gurski – Goalie – 2002 – 2017 4th round pick.
Lethbridge Hurricanes (28)
15 Forwards, 10 Defensemen, 3 Goalies.
-Jacob Bloucher – Forward – 2003 – 2018 2nd round pick.
-Nick Dorrington – Forward – 2002 – Listed and signed.
-Drew Englot – Forward – 2002 – 2017 4th round pick.
-Jett Jones – Forward – 2002 – Listed and signed.
-Brendan Stafford – Forward – 2000 – Listed and signed.
-Zack Stringer – Forward – 2003 – 2018 1st round pick.
-Joe Arntsen – Defense – 2003 – 2018 2nd round pick.
-Jonah Regier – Defense – 2002 – 2017 2nd round pick.
-Bryan Thomson – Goalie – 2002 – 2017 2nd round pick.
Medicine Hat Tigers (31)
18 Forwards, 9 Defensemen, 4 Goalies.
-Kadyn Chabot – Forward – 2002 – 2017 6th round pick.
-Ashton Ferster – Forward – 2003 – 2018 4th round pick.
-Caleb Willms – Forward – 2002 – Listed ans Signed.
-Damon Agyeman – Defense -2002 – Listed and Signed.
-Brayden Kapty – Defense – 2002 – 2017 9th round pick.
-Dru Krebs – Defense – 2003 – 2018 2nd round pick.
-Rhett Parsons – Defense – 2003 – 2018 5th round pick.
-Ryan Watson – Defense – 2002 – 2017 3rd round pick.
Moose Jaw Warriors (37)
19 Forwards, 14 Defensemen, 4 Goalies.
-No signed players have been cut yet.
Portland Winterhawks (31)
18 Forwards, 10 Defensemen, 3 Goalies.
-Gabe Klassen – Forward – 2003 – 2018 1st round pick.
-Tyson Kozak – Forward – 2002 – 2017 6th round pick.
-Lochlan Gordon – Goalie – 2018 3rd round pick.
Prince Albert Raiders (28)
15 Forwards, 9 Defensemen, 4 Goalies.
Donovan Buskey – Goalie – 2000 – Trade with Spokane last Friday. He is not listed on the preseason roster yet. He did play in tonight’s preseason game though.
-Tyson Laventure -Forward – 2003 – 2018 2nd round pick.
-Nolan Allan – Defense – 2003 – 2018 1st round pick.
Prince George Cougars (27)
16 Forwards, 8 Defensemen, 3 Goalies.
Also released was camp invitee Arjun Atwal.
-Chance Adrian – Forward – 1999 – Listed and Signed.
-Ben Coppinger – Forward – 2000 – 2016 2nd round pick.
-Keegan Craik – Forward – 2001 – 2016 5th round pick.
-Edge Lambert – Forward – 2001 – 2016 7th round pick.
-Boston Maxwell – Forward – 2002 – 2017 4th round pick.
-Cole Beamin – Defense – 2001 – 2016 2nd round pick.
-Jack Michell – Defense – 2001 – 2016 3rd round pick.
Red Deer Rebels (28)
17 Forwards, 9 Defensemen, 2 Goalies.
Dallon Wilton (2001) a right wing who was a 3rd round pick of the Kelowna Rockets is on the roster. He played two games with Kelowna last year.
-Josh Medernach – Forward – 2003 – 2018 3rd round pick.
-Jayden Grubbe – Forward – 2003 – 2018 1st round pick.
-Jace Isley – Defense – 2002 – 2017 5th round pick.
-Nicholas Draffin – Defense – 2001 – 2016 3rd round pick.
-Kyle Masters – Defense – 2003 – 2018 1st round pick.
-Trey Patterson – Defense – 2003 – 2018 2nd round pick.
Regina Pats (31)
16 Forwards, 11 Defensemen, 4 Goalies.
All signed players are still in camp.
Makai Mitchell recently signed but not listed on the roster yet due to injury.
The Pats have signed American defenceman Makai Mitchell (16) to a Standard WHL Player Agreement. Was listed during last season and was very impressive at camp this year. #WHL
— Phil Andrews (@Phil_Andrews_) September 7, 2018
Saskatoon Blades (29)
17 Forwards, 9 Defensemen, 3 Goalies.
-Sammy May – Forward – 2003 – 2018 11th round pick.
-Colton Dach – Forward – 2003 – 2018 1st round pick.
-Marek Schneider – Defense – 2003 – 2018 2nd round pick.
-Charlie Wright – Defense – 2003 – 2018 4th round pick.
Seattle Thunderbirds (28)
16 Forwards, 9 Defensemen, 3 Goalies.
-Reid Schaefer – Forward – 2003 – 2018 8th round pick.
-Lucas Ciona – Forward – 2003 – 2018 2nd round pick.
-Sam Popowich – Forward – 2003 – 2018 5th round pick.
-Conner Roulette – Forward – 2003 – 2018 2nd round pick.
-Mekai Sanders – Forward – 2003 – 2018 9th round pick.
-Kai Uchacz – Forward – 2003 – 2018 1st round pick.
-Thomas Milic – Goalie – 2003 – 2018 3rd round pick.
Spokane Chiefs (28)
15 Forwards, 9 Defensemen, 3 Goalies.
-Chenier and Hamaliuk. Gabruch might have been added but is not listed yet.
?️ | Chiefs sign forward Connor Gabruch (@CGabruch_) to #WHL Standard Player Agreement. Welcome to Spokane, Connor! #GoChiefsGo
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— Spokane Chiefs (@spokanechiefs) September 6, 2018
Swift Current Broncos (28)
16 Forwards, 9 Defensemen, 3 Goalies.
-Nolan Corrado – Forward – 2001 – 2016 4th round pick.
-Erik Miler – Forward – 1999 – Trade with Kamloops.
-Greyson Stewart – Forward – 2001 – Listed and Signed.
-Mitch Vallant – Forward – 2000 – Listed and Signed.
Tri-City Americans (30)
16 Forwards, 12 Defensemen, 2 Goalies.
-Parker Bell – Forward – 2003 – 2018 5th round pick.
-Tyson Greenway – Forward – 2003 – 2018 4th round pick.
Vancouver Giants (31)
17 Forwards, 10 Defensemen, 4 Goalies.
All signed players still in camp.
Victoria Royals (26)
13 Forwards, 9 Defensemen, 4 Goalies.
-Trentyn Crane – Forward – 2003 – 2018 5th round pick.
-Matthew Hodson – Forward – 2003 – 2018 3rd round pick.
-Cage Newans – Forward – 2003 – 2018 7th round pick.
-Keegan Maddocks – Goalie – 2003 – 2018 8th round pick.
-Connor Martin – Goalie – 2002 – Listed and Signed.
Buchberger and Brown get league’s attention
Penalties:
TC
Newell – unsports., fight, game mis
Brown – fight, game mis
Bruce – instigator, fight, game mis
Clayton – fight, game misVAN
Dhaliwal – charge, fight, game mis
Hardy – fight, game mis
Koch – fight, game mis
Bulych – fight, game mis
Sourdif – cross check— Tri-City Americans (@TCAmericans) September 2, 2018
Tri-City Head Coach Kelly Buchberger was suspended one-game and the team was fined $500 for a “multiple fight situation,” against the Vancouver Giants at the Everett preseason tournament last Saturday.
Defenseman Mitchell Brown was also suspended one-game for the team’s fourth fight of the game.
Links and notes:
Former @BreckAthletics F Keegan Iverson (Minneapolis, MN) has committed to Mount Royal University in Calgary. He will redshirt in 2018-19. Iverson spent 5 seasons with the WHL's Portland Winterhawks and played 2017-18 split between the AHL & ECHL.
— Let's Play Hockey (@LetsPlay_Hockey) September 7, 2018
Grant Fuhr in the VMC. 1981. @Pucklandia @dub_network @victoriacougars #greatpodcast #yesitookthisphoto pic.twitter.com/kRrk1DD1hy
— GZ Expat (@gzbhow) September 7, 2018
