BCHL News & Trades:
Bulldogs Sign Zary:
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have made their final roster addition prior to the January 10th trade deadline with the signing of 2001-born forward Josh Zary. Zary joins the Bulldogs from the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League’s Nanaimo Buccaneers, where he led the team in scoring with 21 goals and 17 assists in 28 regular season games. His 21 goals tie him for the league lead while his 38 points are tops amongst VIJHL rookies and rank fifth overall amongst all skaters. “Josh is a highly skilled, intelligent offensive player who has made a seamless transition to junior hockey with the Buccaneers,” says Bulldogs head coach Matt Hughes. “We’re excited to have him join us and continue his development in the BCHL, and we think he has a bright future ahead of him in a Bulldogs uniform.” With the Bulldogs, Zary will be reunited with former North Island Silvertips linemate Ethan Jones. The duo finished in the top-10 in B.C. Major Midget League scoring last season, combining for 111 points. The Bulldogs made one other move prior to the trade deadline, dealing the Junior A rights to 1999-born defenceman Jonathan Smart to the Penticton Vees in return for future considerations. Smart had been listed by the Bulldogs earlier in the season while playing for the Western Hockey League’s Kootenay Ice.
Coquitlam-Surrey Trade:
The Coquitlam Express made a big trade one day prior to the BCHL trade deadline acquiring forwards Ty Westgard and Aaron White in exchange for forward Cole Edgerton and future considerations. Westgard is the marquee name in this trade as a 20 year old veteran and 5th year player in the BCHL. The Surrey native’s production has taken a big jump dating back to last season. In 82 games dating back to last season Westgard has 25 goals and 79 assists for 104 points. This season he has 10 goals and 24 assists for 24 points in 26 games. Those number are still tops on the Surrey Eagles this season. Last season Westgard teamed up with John Wesley for one the more explosive offensive duos in the BCHL. His 55 assists were the second most in the BCHL. His 70 points finished tied for 2nd in BCHL scoring. In 160 career BCHL games all with Surrey, Westgard has 43 goals and 116 assists for 159 points. He also spent time in the WHL with Victoria and Portland with 1 goal and 3 assists in 28 games. Aaron White has split this season with Surrey in the BCHL and Madison and Omaha in the USHL. This season in Surrey the Sylvania, Michigan native had 3 goals in 10 games All three goals coming in a 7-6 loss in Merritt in early September. In the USHL White had 1 goal and 5 assists in 21 games. Last season in Surrey, White scored 13 goals and added 11 assists for 24 points in 43 games. Both Westgard and White are entering the Express room to some familiar faces playing last season with forward Chase Danol. White was also a teammate in the 16-17 season with the Oakland Jr. Grizzlies U18 program with Danol and Josh Wildauer. Edgerton dressed for 30 games with the Express this season with 3 goals and 7 assists.
Alberni Valley-Salmon Arm Trade:
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have completed a trade with the Salmon Arm Silverbacks, acquiring the CJHL playing rights of 2000-born defenceman Ethan McLaughlin and future considerations in return for 1998-born defenceman Darren Rizzolo. McLaughlin is in his first British Columbia Hockey League season and has three assists in 36 regular season appearances. He played his midget hockey with the Okanagan Hockey Academy, netting 37 points in 36 games last season while making his Junior A debut as an affiliate player with the Penticton Vees. “Ethan is a smart, two-way defenceman who moves the puck well and has the mobility to contribute in all three zones,” says Bulldogs head coach Matt Hughes. “He’s transitioned nicely to the level of play in the BCHL and we expect him to step right in and help our group now and in the future.” Veteran defenceman Darren Rizzolo has been moved to Salmon Arm in the deal. In his fourth BCHL season, Rizzolo had one goal and 10 assists in 26 games as well as 22 penalty minutes. In 176 career BCHL games split between Chilliwack, Vernon and Alberni Valley, the Mission, B.C. product has a combined for 10 goals and 38 assists. “Darren has been a key member of our team over the past two and a half seasons and a well-liked individual in our room and in the community,” says Hughes. “We appreciate all his efforts in a Bulldogs uniform and wish him nothing but success in Salmon Arm.” McLaughlin is expected to join the Bulldogs in time for this weekend’s three-game road trip to Wenatchee, West Kelowna and Coquitlam.
O'Brien Commits To Clippers For 2019-20 Season:
South Surrey, BC, native Jack O’Brien has committed to play for the Nanaimo Clippers next season. The ‘03 defenceman will also be APing for the Clippers this season. Coach Naylor says Jack is a throwback type D-man who looks after his own end first but is also more than capable of joining in offensively. Jack’s very calm with the puck and doesn’t panic in situations. Jack comes from a great family and is a very mature young man whom I see captaining the Clippers in near future. The Clippers are happy to have Jack commit to them and Clippers’ fans will enjoy him. Jack’s comments on his decision to commit to the Clippers. My name is Jack O’Brien. I’ve been playing hockey for 10 years and have loved every minute of it. I started when I was five playing for the Semiahmoo Minor Hockey Association. I played in that great association until I started high school where I then moved to the Delta Hockey Academy (DHA). The DHA has really made a huge impact on me, not only as a hockey player but as a person in general. The academy puts a huge amount of responsibility on all their athletes. As a 13-year-old this was a very difficult lesson to learn at first. I quickly got the hang of it and before I knew it my hockey journey had begun. I like to think of myself as a smart, puck moving defenceman. I believe I have the ability to see plays before they even happen because of my positioning and knowledge of the game. I play a strong defensive first game with short offensive bursts here and there. I think my patience with the puck allows me to stay calm no matter who the opponent is. This past summer a lot happened. I was invited to Clippers main camp as an under-aged player and was given the opportunity to see how junior hockey worked. From the first day I was there I knew this is what i wanted to do. I am so grateful and excited to get the chance to play with the Clippers in the upcoming season.
Langley-Merritt Trade:
The BCHL’s Langley Rivermen have acquired the junior A rights to F Bronson Sharp, 19, from the Merritt Centennials in exchange for future considerations . . . From Mission, B.C., Sharp has played seven games with the Everett Silvertips this season, but hasn’t been played since Oct. 13 because of a concussion. In 102 regular-season WHL games — 84 with the Portland Winterhawks and 18 with Everett — he has two goals and three assists. . . . Everett acquired Sharp from Portland on Jan. 10, 2018, giving up a fifth-round pick in the 2020 WHL bantam draft in the deal.
Trail-Alberni Valley Trade:
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have completed a trade with the Trail Smoke Eaters, acquiring the CJHL playing rights of 2000-born forward Michael Hodge in return for future considerations. Hodge has five goals and 12 points in 35 regular season games as a British Columbia Hockey League rookie after playing with the Calgary Midget AAA Flames last season. “Michael plays the game fast and has some really good offensive tools, along with a great work ethic,” says Bulldogs head coach Matt Hughes. “We’re familiar with him going back to last season and he performed well at one of our spring camps, so we were excited when the opportunity came up to make this move and add him to our group.” Hodge is expected to join the Bulldogs in time for this weekend’s three-game road trip to Wenatchee, West Kelowna and Coquitlam.
Grizzlies Make Roster Moves At Deadline:
Kyle McGrath didn’t even have time to unpack his suitcase before he was rushed down to The Q Centre on Wednesday to catch the last half of the Victoria Grizzlies practice. And after a long 13-hour travel day from the St. John’s, N.L., no one could blame him for feeling a little sluggish on the ice with his new Grizzlies teammates. Becoming quickly acclimatized to Junior A hockey on the West Coast was important for McGrath, whom the Grizzlies signed this week, ahead of Thursday afternoon’s B.C. Hockey League trade deadline, because the 5-foot-11, 175-pound forward brings some much needed offensive depth to the Grizzlies, who are about to depart on their toughest road trip of the season. “Kyle has been an offensive player his whole life so he gives us some added scoring depth up front,” said Grizzlies GM and head coach Craig Didmon, whose club leaves today for Langley where they’ll begin a three-games-in-three-days road trip tonight against the Rivermen, before venturing down to Wenatchee on Saturday and Trail on Sunday. “We’re approaching a tough part of our schedule, and when you’re playing so many games in a short period of time it’s not always easy to avoid injuries so this gives us some leeway.” McGrath was a big scorer coming out of Midget hockey in St. John’s, which landed him a spot in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League last season with Cape Breton. But an early-season injury limited the 19-year-old to 33 games and four goals and three assists. He started this season in Junior B with his hometown St. John’s Caps where he racked up 14 goals and nine assists in just 13 games. That opened up more opportunities and when his good friend and Grizzlies captain Alex Newhook, also a St. John’s native, suggested a move to the B.C. capital, it was an offer he couldn’t refuse. “Alex raved about it here so I looked into it further and saw the kind of guys they have here, high-end guys, and then a city like this on the West Coast, and it was a bit of a no-brainer,” McGrath said. “I like to think I can bring speed and skill to the team up the middle, but wherever coach Didmon wants me to play, I’ll play. I’m just here to help this team win games.” The Grizzlies, who lead the Island Division at 25-12-0-2, will be looking to extend their three-game winning streak tonight against the Rivermen (18-21-1-0) because the Powell River Kings are hot on their heels just three points back. “I’ve heard it’s a tough trip coming up with three in three, but what better way to get into it then play a lot of hockey,” said McGrath. Didmon spent most of Thursday on the phone and it paid off. The Grizzlies swung a deal with the Penticton Vees for veteran defenceman Kenny Johnson. Going to the Vees in what ended up a four-team transaction was blue-liner Jarrin Sutton and forward Lach Hadley. The Vees then sent Sutton to Grande Prairie of the Alberta Junior Hockey League and Hadley to the Cowichan Valley Capitals. In Johnson, a native of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and the younger brother of Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Jack Johnson, the Grizzlies get a 20-year-old who’s 6-foot-3, 215 pounds and who should bring some much-needed toughness to the Grizzlies’ back end. Johnson, who is headed to the University of Michigan on an NCAA scholarship next fall, has two goals and six assists in 33 games with the Vees this season. Last season, he had a goal and nine assists and 74 penalty minutes in 52 regular season games. He also played 10 playoff games with the Vees last season, scoring one goal and an assist. “Kenny brings experience and he’s won a championship in this league,” said Didmon. “He brings more size and physicality on the back end and gives us another left-handed shot back there.”
Penticton-Alberni Valley Trade:
The Penticton Vees are pleased to announce the acquisition of 1999-born defenceman Jonathan Smart from the Alberni Valley Bulldogs in exchange for future considerations. Smart, from Kelowna, has been playing in the Western Hockey League since the 2015 16 season when he joined the Kelowna Rockets after being their first round pick, 22nd overall, in the 2014 WHL Bantam Draft. Smart has since played for the Rockets, Regina Pats and most recently Kootenay Ice, recording 14 goals and 66 assists in 216 games. Last year he set a career high with six goals and 22 assists as he split the year with the Pats and Ice. “Jonathan decided to leave the Kootenay Ice to be closer to home for personal reasons,” Vees head coach, general manager and president Fred Harbinson commented. “At that point we acquired his rights from Alberni who had listed him a few weeks prior. Jonathan has a smooth skill set and adds experience to our backend with over 200 WHL games under his belt.” Prior to his WHL career, Smart played two years in Penticton at the Okanagan Hockey Academy at the bantam and midget levels. In 2014-15 Smart played with Vees alumni Taylor Ward and Griffen Mendel with OHA Prep White. Smart will wear jersey number 20.
Surrey Eagles Sign Conroy:
The Surrey Eagles made one more move prior to the passing of the January 10th roster deadline, as they have officially signed defenceman Jesse Conroy. Conroy, a Delta, British Columbia native, was playing with the Pacific Junior Hockey League’s Delta Ice Hawks and has already suited up for 7 games with the Eagles as an affiliated player. He has recorded 2 assists in those 7 games. The 2000-born Conroy joins a young Eagles group, including other 18-year-old defencemen Ryan Miley and Cody Schiavon. Known as a hard-nosed defensive player, the 6-foot-0, 170 pound Conroy is a welcome addition to a team that is looking to have a strong finish to the season and move into a playoff position. Welcome to the team, Jesse!
Kings Hold Pat On Deadline Day:
The Powell River Kings held pat on the January 10th Trade Deadline Day, electing instead to get out ahead of the deadline with a pair of moves last week. Powell River added a pair of players at the deadline, made possible by a pair of long term injuries to Liam Lytton and Matt Fawcett and Kyle Kawamura electing not to return following the Christmas break. The first addition was 6’6, 220lb defenceman Kyle Pow who made his re-debut with the Kings on Friday against Wenatchee after affiliating with the team during the 2016/17 season. Pow joins the Kings from the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League. “He’s a big strong guy, we like his passion, his work ethic and he really wanted to be a King,” said Kings Head Coach Tyler Kuntz. “We bought him in to take a look at him, he’s a big guy who can do good things at both ends of the rink and he’s a good add to our team.” The second move Powell River made was adding 2001-born forward Nolan Krogfoss from the Valley West Giants. Krogfoss has played 7 games with the Kings as an affiliate, registering his first BCHL point on Sunday afternoon against Cowichan Valley. Krogfoss scored 8 goals and 10 assists in 12 games with the Giants this year, following up on a stellar rookie campaign where he had 32-38-70 in 34. Krogfoss had also affiliated with Trail, Surrey and Langley before joining Powell River. “Nolan’s had a crazy year”, added Kuntz. “He played in Langley for Bobby Henderson, then goes back to Valley West and has Kyle Spencer as a coach, then they make a coaching change and now he has me as a coach…so that’s four coaches in a short space of time and I think he’s looking forward to some stability for the forseeable future.” Kuntz also said that he’s excited to see Krogfoss’ development this season ahead of his 18-year-old season next year. “We like his skating, he works hard, he can play wing or centre and has a history of scoring goals,” said Kuntz. “I wouldn’t expect him on the scoresheet every night right now, coming into the league next year he should be looking to make a difference. But right now it’s about his speed, strength and smarts. With the 3:00pm deadline now come and gone, Kuntz can turn 100% of his attention to coaching this group of players…something he hasn’t had the luxury of until now. “People might know or may have forgotten, we’ve made a lot of moves beginning in the summer,” said Kuntz. “We added Jayden Lee in the summer, that was a big one. Then we add Lytton in camp, Brushett right before the first game, then Pouliot, Glasman, Missler, Martini, Byrne and now Krogfoss and Pow. I’m tired, we’ve done a lot and I think we as a team have done a great job welcoming new players and wishing players on their way out well.” Kuntz did say that while the roster deadline has past, the Kings do have one more addition to make before playoffs. “Ben Berard will be our deadline acquisition, getting him back, getting Wozney back and Jack Long back, plus Liam Lytton in on an AP card. We get through now with plenty coming in the next few weeks. We just keep going.
Trail Signs Gallagher:
The Trail Smoke Eaters Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club is pleased to announce the addition of defenseman Luke Gallagher (’00) from the Spokane Chiefs of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Gallagher, 18, has played the last two seasons with the Chiefs, including getting into 10 games in the 2016/17 season as an affiliate player. The 5’8”, 165-pound defender has tallied a goal and six assists for seven points in 66 career Western Hockey League games including a pair of assists this season in 22 contests. The Mead, Washington native collected 13 goals and 37 points in 45 games with the Spokane Braves of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) before his time with the Chiefs. Gallagher has ties to the Smoke Eaters as he finished fourth in team scoring that season with current Smoke Eaters forward Carter Jones leading the Braves in scoring during the 2016/17 campaign. In a corresponding move, the Smoke Eaters have placed defenseman Trevor Isaksson (’00) on the injured reserve list.
Bulldogs Sign Hurst:
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have signed 2001-born defenceman Hayden Hurst and announced that 1998-born forward Julian Benner will miss the remainder of the season due to injury. Hurst joins on from the PJHL’s Richmond Sockeyes, where he scored four goals and totaled 13 points in 24 regular season games. He has also suited up in four games with the Bulldogs as an affiliate player. “Hayden stepped into our lineup last weekend for two games in Powell River and looked very comfortable,” says Bulldogs head coach Matt Hughes. “He’s a skilled, mobile kid who moves the puck on the tape. We feel that he’s ready to step into a full-time role and we’re excited to have him.” The Bulldogs have also announced that Julian Benner will miss the remainder of the season due to injury. Benner sustained a concussion at the BCHL Showcase in September has been out of the line-up since. “It’s difficult to see a player who cares about the game as much as Julian have his season and junior career come to an end this way,” says Hughes. “We’re going to miss his presence on and off the ice, but ultimately his health is what’s most important and we support his decision 100%.” Hurst will be in the lineup tonight when the Bulldogs travel to Duncan to face the Cowichan Valley Capitals at 6:00 PM.
Vees Make Roster Moves At Trade Deadline:
The Penticton Vees have announced a pair of roster moves ahead of the CJHL trade deadline. The moves are the acquisition of 2000-born defenceman Evan McIntyre from the USHL’s Cedar Rapids Roughriders in exchange for future considerations and acquiring 1998-born forward Ty Pochipinski from the Cowichan Valley Capitals in a four-team deal that sees 1998-born defenceman Kenny Johnson moved to the Victoria Grizzlies. To acquire Pochipinski, the Vees swung a four-team trade that breaks down as follows. Penticton traded Johnson to Victoria in exchange for forward Lach Hadley and defenceman Jarrin Sutton. Sutton was then moved to the AJHL’s Grand Prairie Storm in exchange for forward Cruz Cote. Cote and Hadley were then traded to Cowichan for Pochipinski. McIntyre, from Oakville, Ontario, has been with the Roughriders since the beginning of the season scoring twice and adding five assists in 23 games played. Prior to making the jump to junior hockey, McIntyre spent two years at the prestigious St. Andrews College in Aurora, Ontario, where he was teammates with Vees alum Ryan O’Connell during the 2016-17 season. “Evan is an elite skater with strong vision and play making ability,” Vees head coach, general manager and president Fred Harbinson said. “He has a strong track record of producing points over his career.” McIntyre comes to Penticton with an NCAA Division I scholarship to Merrimack College. He will make his Vees debut Friday when the Powell River Kings visit the South Okanagan Events Centre. Pochipinski, from Colorado Springs, Colorado, spent two seasons with the Capitals leading them with 21 goals and finishing with 38 points in 58 games last year. In his BCHL career, he’s missed just one game and has 27 goals and 22 assists in 115 games with the Capitals. He has spent the first half of the season at Colorado College, appearing in four games and scoring once. “Ty is a strong two-way centre who will be a great fit into our locker room and will bolster the depth of our lineup, which will be essential for a long playoff run,” Harbinson said. Pochipinski’s dad, Trevor, was a member of the Penticton Knights in the 1985-86 season recording 30 points in 42 games and helping the Knights win the National Championship. Ty is expected to be in the lineup for Friday’s game. “With the loss of two forwards for the remainder of the season, which would have left us with just 11 forwards when completely healthy, we had no choice but to move a defenceman,” Harbinson explained. “The fact that Kenny is a 20-year-old created a situation where he was the odd man out. This was by far the most difficult trade in my 12 years in Penticton, but it was a hockey trade that needed to be made. Kenny fortunately will land in a great spot in Victoria as he finishes his junior career.” Johnson had spent the past two and a half seasons with the Vees, playing in 134 games recording five goals and 23 assists. He was a member of the 2017 Fred Page Cup team, but didn’t play in the playoffs due to injury.
Spruce Kings Make Roster Moves:
The Prince George Spruce Kings have made a pair of moves to bolster their roster at the trade deadline. In the first deal, the Spruce Kings acquired the CJHL Playing Rights to Goaltender Shane Farkas (99) and Future Considerations from the West Kelowna Warriors in exchange for Forward Garrett Worth (99). The Spruce Kings then moved the CJHL Playing Rights to Goaltender Shane Farkas (99) to the Cowichan Valley Capitals in exchange for Forward Lucas Vanroboys (99). In 27 games this season, Vanroboys put up 7 goals and 7 assists for 14 points. He had 14 goals and 10 assists in 51 games for the Nanaimo Clippers last season. In a separate signing, the Spruce Kings added forward Nick Wilson (99) from the Richmond Sockeyes of the PJHL. In 12 games this season, the 5’7” Surrey, BC native had 7 goals and 6 assists for 13 points. Prior to playing for the Sockeyes, Nick spent time in the BCHL over 3 seasons, scoring 15 goals and adding 16 assists for 31 points in 126 BCHL games. Spruce Kings General Manager Mike Hawes “Going in to the deadline I was hoping to add two forwards to our roster. After a few busy days we were able to accomplish that. Lucas is a player that has been on our radar for a while. He is big strong player who plays up the middle and is good in both ends of the ice. He will complement our forward group very well. Nick is a player with experience in our league and a player that will help to provide more depth to our forward group. Having a lot of depth up front is vital to having success, especially in the playoffs as we learned last season.”
Eagles Name Smith Captain For Remainder Of Season:
The Surrey Eagles Hockey Club is proud to announce their leadership group for the remainder of the 2018-19 season. Defenceman Jeremy Smith has been named captain, with Cody Schiavon, Riley Hayles, and Dawson McKay serving as assistants.
“I’m very honoured by what the coaches have said about me, and how much trust they’ve put in me,” Smith said about the announcement. “What we have here is a special group of guys and I think we have the potential to surprise everybody. I’m really happy to be part of this group.” Smith and Hayles are both 1998-born defencemen and are in their final years of junior eligibility. Both players are also first-year Eagles, as Smith was acquired earlier this season from the Trail Smoke Eaters in the trade that saw former assistant captain Chase Stevenson go the other way and Hayles came to the Eagles in a trade with the Powell River Kings. Smith had been previously wearing an ‘A’ for the team before this announcement. Cody Schiavon is a 2000-born defenceman in his second season with the team and has retained his assistant captain status throughout the course of the season. Dawson McKay was recently signed and has made an immediate impact both off and on the ice. He has recorded two goals and one assist in his first six games with the team, and has proven to be a vocal leader in the dressing room. “With the buzz in the dressing room, you can feel that we’re turning a corner,” said the newly-appointed captain Smith. “We’re all fired up to play our next game. We know we’re a handful of points out of playoff position, but we’re definitely going to push for that last spot.”
Warriors Make Roster Moves At Deadline Day:
The West Kelowna Warriors Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club is pleased to announce the addition of F Quinton Waitzner (‘00) to the team’s roster after his release from the Swift Current Broncos of the Western Hockey League (WHL). In a separate move the West Kelowna Warriors are pleased to announce the acquisition of F Garrett Worth (’99) from the Prince George Spruce Kings. Waitzner, 18, is a veteran of 82 WHL games; he played all 82 as part of the Swift Current Broncos in parts of 3 seasons. In a total of 34 games played this season, he collected 2 assists. The Victoria, British Columbia native brings an element of size and strength to the Warriors lineup coming in at 6’4 and 204 lbs. The Warriors were not done on the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) trade deadline day. As they would connect with the Prince George Spruce Kings acquiring forward Garrett Worth in exchange for future considerations. Worth, 19, is an Arizona State University commit. Last season he was the captain for his high school team at Duluth East High in United States High School- Minnesota (USHS-MN) where he would amass 38 goals and 19 assists for 57 points in 25 games played. “The addition of both Quinton and Garrett adds to our already deep group of forwards,” stated Warriors Head Coach and General Manager Geoff Grimwood “Both acquisitions help in making our group deeper from one to thirteen up front and gives us more options with the lineup going forward.” continued Grimwood, “We like Quinton for the size and strength he brings as well as a strong background in being a top penalty killer. Garrett is someone who possesses a ton of skill and he sees the game very well. We expect both of these players to be major factors leading up to and in our playoff push this season.” The Warriors would like to welcome Quinton and Garrett as well as their families to the City of West Kelowna and the Warriors organization.
Smoke Eaters Sign Buskey:
The Trail Smoke Eaters Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club is pleased to announce the addition of goaltender Donovan Buskey (’00) after his release from the Western Hockey League (WHL). Buskey, 18, comes to the Smoke Eaters after two seasons in the WHL split between the Spokane Chiefs and, most recently, the Prince Albert Raiders. The 6’2”, 203-pound netminder played in 11 games and amassing a 9-1 record to go along with a 3.14 goals against average and a .870 save percentage. The North Vancouver, BC native has played in 37 career Major Junior games, collecting a record of 19-13-0-1 while holding a 3.48 GAA and a .870 SV% as well as one shutout between Spokane and Prince Albert. Prior to his time in the Western Hockey League, Buskey played with the Vancouver North West Giants of the BC Major Midget League (BCMML) during the 2016/17 season, posting a 3.32 GAA in 19 games. Buskey is no stranger to the West Kootenays with his father Brad being born and raised in Trail before moving to the Lower Mainland. In a corresponding move, the Smoke Eaters have returned goaltender Chad Cromar (’99) to the Aldergrove Kodiaks of the PIJHL and will be used as an affiliate player for the remainder of the season. The Smoke Eaters would like to welcome Donovan to the Smoke Eaters and the City of Trail as well as thank Chad for his time and contributions with the club.
DeKorte Returns To Wild:
When Morgan DeKorte left the Wenatchee Wild office in 2014, she left to pursue an education that might one day lead her to her dream job. That pursuit has brought her right back to the Wenatchee Wild, and she couldn’t be happier. Morgan has enjoyed living in Wenatchee for over 10 years. She’s a graduate of Eastmont High School, and Wenatchee Valley College. She also holds a Bachelors Degree in Sport Management from Washington State University. She has a history that includes time with the Wenatchee Applesox baseball team, WSU athletics, and her initial part-time job with the Wild from 2012-14. She has always been active in the community through her church, and truly enjoys interacting with people. With her experience and degree in hand, Morgan has returned to the Wild organization that launched her passion for working in the game. She had elected to work toward her degree so that she might one day land her “dream job”, and for Morgan, working for the Wild in her hometown reaches that goal. As a full-time Account Executive, she is passionate about making fans’ experience the best it can be and is committed to serving all Wild fans in that regard. Morgan can easily be found around the arena on game days or in the office during the week. Away from the rink, she enjoys hiking, sledding, playing summer softball, and being out on the water. She has a genuine love for all four beautiful seasons that Wenatchee offers.
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