This is posted on the Morning Star website:Kevin Mitchell
Wed Sep 6th, 2017
Offseason recruit Quinton Ong was dealt to the Alberta League Bonnyville Pontiacs for future considerations (cash) and the rights to 19-year-old defenceman Jake Gresh.
Ong, a 5-foot-6, 126-pounder, racked up 28 goals and 58 points with the Major Midget Saskatoon Contacts last season.
Ferner called the Ong deal a “risk and reward” situation since Gresh is currently at the USHL Dubuque Fighting Saints camp. The Avon, Conn. product was nominated for Rookie of the Year in the AJHL after posting eight goals and 33 points. He has a scholarship with the University of Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks.
Gresh, because he is American, would have to agree to be traded to the Vipers.
Gresh commits to Alaska Fairbanks,
https://lakelandconnect.net/2016/12/30/gresh-commits-university-alaska-fairbanks/
Quinton Ong's Player Profile:
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=201560
Jake Gresh's Player Profile:
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=301126
Disapointed in seeing Quinton Ong traded today. I thought was very impressive during training camp-exhibition games. Not the biggest kid, but very quick, has some wheels, can really open up the ice in a hurry. Generated/created several opportunities in a Viper jersey. I was hoping to see the young kid make the 23 man roster. Too bad.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if will see Jake Gresh in a Vipers jersey? Don't know anything about him. Guess will have to wait and see.
Mark Ferner and the Vipers had some very touch decisions to make putting together this years team-roster. Lots of skill, talent, speed and good young hockey players at this years training camp, not everyone can make the team.
I wonder if will see anymore roster moves-trades before Friday's game?
Yes I agree with vipersdiehardfan Ong is an elite tallent, problem with the trade was that Ferner didnt have the right to trade Ong, he had not signed a card. Hockey Canada stepped in and voided the trade, Ong is reporting to Canmore of the AJHL
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