Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Former Viper Hambrook Traded To Woodstock:

The Prince George Spruce Kings have traded former Vernon Vipers defenceman, Bennett Hambrook to the Woodstock Slammers of the Maritime Junior Hockey League. Hambrook started the season with the Vernon Vipers last year (2010-11) before being traded to Prince George September, 20th 2010 for future considerations, after playing in just three games with the Vipers.


This is posted on the Slammers website:

Slammers acquire Beairsto and Hambrook

Sun. Jul. 17, 2011

The Woodstock Slammers have acquired Dustin Beairsto and Bennett Hambrook from the Prince George Spruce Kings and future considerations. The Spruce Kings receive the rights to Nick Huard and future considerations.

The Slammers receive a physical player in Dustin Beairsto who recorded 5 goals and 3 assists and 32 minutes in penalties in15 games for the Spruce Kings. Prior to the Spruce Kings Dustin recorded 4 goals and 3 assists and 137 minutes in penalties in 37 games for the Grande Prairie Storm of the Alberta Junior Hockey League.


"Dustin will play with some sand paper and we had a few holes to fill and we feel we've filled one with Dustin. Dustin plays the game hard and plays with heart and we're happy to acquire his rights. Dustin has the ability to contribute offensively and he will have that opportunity to do so. We've been extremely happy with the performance of the western kids that have played for us and we expect no different with Dustin" commented Head Coach Jason Tatarnic. The Slammers also receive defenseman Bennett Hambrook from the Spruce Kings. Hambrook recorded 1 goal and 12 assists and 242 minutes in penalties witht he Nelson Leafs of the KIJHL and recorded 1 goal and 1 assist and 39 minutes in penalties for the Prince George Spruce Kings. "Bennet is a stay at home defenseman that battles very hard. We look forward to seeing his competitiveness and his attention to detail in the defensive zone this season. Bennett is another player that will add more depth to the backend" added Tatarnic.

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