Saturday, November 2, 2013

TC Americans Kick Hurricanes in the Astles - Canes Record Still Rankin Last

http://www.whl.ca/schedule/show/game/65585

Terrible start by the Canes matched only by an equally bad finish.  The Canes only goal was scored by Kolten Olynek (#14) and was bookended by four American goals before and after including 2 by Jesse Astles (#41) to complete the 8-1 drubbing.

Somehow, despite his team getting whipped, captain Josh Derko managed to finish the game with a plus-1, and the two national anthems were sung well.

Despite the lack of success of the team, the coaches are still holding firm to their systems.  Even more disappointing than the Canes start to the year, and contrary to his initial interviews, Head Coach Drake Berehowsky refuses to accept ANY responsibility whatsoever for his team's brutal record.   At any point does not even the most stubborn and arrogant coach ask if they should consider whether they have the right plan for his team of players?  By all early results, it appears that the Lethbridge Hurricanes may have chosen wrong man for the job... yet again.  Only question remaining is whether he figures it out in time and makes some adjustments, or... whether they allow him to pursue a certain franchise and maybe WHL record for the worst year.

Despite some very nice individual efforts across the bench, just plainly a team with the wrong plan and a true lack of intelligent/proactive coaching.  It could not be any more obvious than in this game.

Hey coach!  Here is a thought for your consideration.  When you are down 4-0, and you have a player that scores on a terrific even strength deflection from the high slot.... GIVE HIM SOME OF THAT POWERPLAY TIME that AXEL has done NOTHING to earn!

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Broncos Buck Hurricanes 3-2 in Shoot-out - Bow Boes, but doesn't break - Sheen Shines - Folk Fights - Popeye Prizes First

http://www.whl.ca/schedule/show/game/65567

Halloween fun at the Enmax Centre.

First game for newcomers Riley Sheen and Carter Folk.

I for one, was extremely disappointed in this game.  Not in the effort, so much as the plan...again.  As long as the Drake keeps insisting that his systems are going to stay, so will the 0.200 Win%.

There were only a couple of entertaining moments in this one for me.  A couple of Boes saves early were real good, but then negated by the weak Broncos second period goal.  Kade Jensen made a real nice defensive play late in the third I liked a lot.  Sheen up the right wing and backhand goal along the ice was nice.  Wong to Ramsay, roofed for the second goal was real good.   Duke's (two) rushes; I thought the first SHOULD have ended in a holding penalty against the Broncos, the other he made a great move around the defender, then a last effort spin pass attempt to Axel who wasn't competing very hard for the pass- Boy, is he impressive... DUKE, that is, not Axel.  I also liked Duke, Sheen, Ramsay.

I would love to see way more of Olynek, Laurencelle, and Estephan and way less of Axel.  I sure don't see how Axel is deserving of his enormous minutes.  Are the Jets paying the Drake to play their boy?  He is way too selfish out there for my liking.  Very little physical play, dodging checks and coughing up the puck, and not using his teammates nearly enough for me.  He has only a point or two more than both Estephan and Laurencelle, yet he is getting at LEAST twice as much ice time.  WHY?

It is still the same bad plan to me resulting in most of the play in OUR end.   You can see the opposition forwards positioning themselves to intercept where they know our players are going to play the puck.  Then its giveaway after giveaway, &/or off the glass to centre ice, back in our zone, off the glass to centre ice, back in our zone... and WAY too much "Matador Defence" against players attacking our net.

On the positive side, I liked our aggressive fore check most of the game, and it was pretty much a PERFECT 60 minute execution of the Drake's plan which resulted in being out shot in every period then giving up another lead... to lose to a .500 team ... that has a 3-7 past-10 record... in OUR barn...so whats not to like?

Another date with a .500 club in the Tri City Americans this weekend, then Brandon on Sunday, currently at only 7W-9L, and 3w-7L past-10, but very likely to lose one more in Everett before they get here near the end of their long and unsuccessful road trip to the USA. - TWO more great opportunities for the Canes to figure out how to win with this wonderful "system" they have.

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Next up: Broncos at Hurricanes: Tues, Oct 29, 2013





The Lethbridge Hurricanes will face the Swift Current Broncos this Tuesday, Oct 29th.  Should be a fun and probably surprisingly well attended weekday game (Halloween costumes and energetic fans for "Former Lethbridge Hurricanes" vs "Current-but-maybe-soon-to-be-Former Lethbridge Hurricanes") with at least one additional subplot.

The last time the Broncos were in Lethbridge, it was Jan 5, 2013... a couple days before "the trade."  Josh Derko did not dress in that game as he was injured.  Merkley had no points, no penalties, and was not in the shootout.  Broncos scored twice on Ty Rimmer in the shootout for the 3-2 victory.  This will be the first meeting of the two teams since the trade.

Derko did not play in Canes most recent game.  Hopefully he is able to make this one.

Derko vs Merkley Trade - A Rich Preston Deal 

Jan 7, 2013 - Josh Derko from Swift Current Broncos (and a 3rd round 2014 Bantam pick) to Lethbridge Hurricanes for Jay Merkley.

Numbers since the trade-

Derko 2012-13:     22GP, 5-4-9 (-5) 51PIM             Derko 2013-14:   14GP, 4-1-5 (-7) 26PIM

Merkley 2012-13:  29GP, 2-6-8 (-1) 8PIM             Merkley 2013-14:  15GP, 3-7-10 (-5) 4PIM

And now their respective playoff points...            

Derko 2012-13:      - Missed playoffs

Merkley 2012-13:  5GP, 1A (-4) 4PIM

This is Derko's final year of eligibility for the WHL.  Merkley is eligible through the 2015-2016 season (two more seasons after this one).


 2013-14 Standings (Broncos and Canes each played 15 games) 

RankEastern ConferenceGPWLOTLSLPTSPCTGFGASTKP10PIM
1* - Calgary Hitmen159312210.70056516-0-1-26-1-1-2246
2* - Prince Albert Raiders148510170.60750491-0-0-04-5-1-0217
3Edmonton Oil Kings158601170.56757443-0-0-06-3-0-1280
4Medicine Hat Tigers127320160.66747340-2-1-05-3-2-0200
5Saskatoon Blades157602160.53353571-0-0-07-1-0-2209
6Moose Jaw Warriors166712150.46941501-0-0-03-4-1-2238
7Brandon Wheat Kings137600140.53844500-1-0-05-5-0-0170
8Regina Pats147700140.50041480-2-0-06-4-0-0270
9Kootenay Ice146620140.50040450-1-1-04-4-2-0152
10Swift Current Broncos156801130.43349490-5-0-03-7-0-0245
11Red Deer Rebels146800120.42940450-4-0-03-7-0-0222
12Lethbridge Hurricanes152111160.20038740-2-1-01-8-1-0287


Friday, October 25, 2013

Lethbridge Hurricanes get Bitten Hard in Third by the Jaw. Lose 4-3 in OT

http://www.whl.ca/schedule/show/game/65547

Before the game, it became known to fans that the trade requested by Hurricane players Jaimen Yakubowski ('94) and Sam Mckechnie ('94) had been made.  Both players to Seattle for left wing forwards Riley Sheen ('94), Carter Folk ('96), and a third round pick in 2015 Bantam draft.

http://www.lethbridgehurricanes.com/article/canes-make-deal-with-seattle

Along with the tremendously poor start to the season, this continues to be the season of unanswered play by the Lethbridge Hurricanes.  Similar to the home game against the Saskatoon Blades, where the Canes scored seven times before allowing the Blades to answer with five unanswered, this game featured three goals by the Canes then four by the visiting Moose Jaw Warriors.

The Hurricanes and the Warriors exchanged scoring opportunities in the first and second periods.  The Canes made the best of theirs and enjoyed a 3-0 lead through forty minutes with shots "even" at 19-20.

The visiting team that was supposed to be "so tired and weary" from their previous night's game and overnight travel absolutely dominated the third period play in shots and in scoring.  A powerplay goal scored in the first minute of the third while Cane forward Axel Blomqvist was serving time for his laziness during a late second period Hurricane powerplay started off the comeback.   Another powerplay goal during a Kade Jensen hooking penalty would make it 3-2 and easily within reach.  Watching the play, it was obvious it was just a matter of time, and as a matter of fact, they scored again with about four and one-half minutes left in the third for a 3-3 score.

The Canes would hold on for a point, but lose in overtime when Moose Jaw's leading point man and defender, Travis Brown, would intercept a Reid Duke clearing attempt to bend the twine for the Jaw's fourth unanswered of the game, and Brown's second of the game.

I have always looked forward to watching Reid Duke play.  He looked particularly frustrated in this game; in the systems, his role, and especially and naturally after his give away that resulted in the Moose Jaw game winning goal.  I wonder how long until his agent and family requests a trade?

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

The UnNatural Virtanen Hat Trick leads Hitmen to 6-3 Victory to end Canes 1-game Win Streak

http://www.whl.ca/schedule/show/game/65537

3 Shots for 3 goals by Virtanen, but separated by Remi Laurencelle's first of the year from his little buddy Tyler, gave the Hitmen a 3-1 lead after one, but made "Natural Hat Trick" the Wong call for former Canes broadcaster Brad Curle, and his not-so-bright homer sidekick, Ken Thrower.

Brassart's first of the game (7) came off of a shot going wide, but directed in by Ryan Pilon's skate.  Three minutes later, a Pilon shot from the point looked to be tipped in by Estephan and after a review, counted for the Canes second of the game.

Separated only by a goal knocked into their own net by Pilon, a goal called off due to Blomqvist interference with Hitmen tender, and a Hitmen empty netter; this one was much closer than the final score suggests.   Canes were outshot 16-3 in the third period, but otherwise a very respectable effort against the conference's first place team.

Blades in LA: Goals Unanswered Dream, Goals Unanswered Nightmare

http://www.whl.ca/schedule/show/game/65529

First Period:  2/2 on the powerplay, marginally outshot, but leading 3-0.

Second Period:  A couple more powerplays and four more unanswered goals later, the Canes were four seconds away from taking a 7-0 lead into the second intermission.

Cue the Blades comeback? Yup.  Beware of giving up a goal in the last minute of a period? Yup.
7-1 after two periods.  Shots almost even with the Blades having the edge by a single shot after 40 minutes (25-24).

Third Period:  The unanswered theme of the game would continue.  Along with the first seven goals by the Canes, they also enjoyed eight minutes of unanswered powerplay time.   Continuing from late in the second, almost as if they looked at the Game Summary, the stripes would create some momentum for the Blades that they couldn't generate themselves.  The Blades would enjoy six unanswered powerplays, and capitalized on four to make it 7-5 with almost five minutes still left in the contest.  

The refs arms remained down for the Canes fans despite Tyler Wong being hit from behind into the boards more than once, and the Blades Scherbak orchestrated much of the impressive comeback before he stalled it by taking an interference penalty with three and a half left in the third.  Wong would get his revenge on the Blades though, and it was on the scoreboard, with his third of the night, and the hats flew to show him the love.  That is how it would finish; 7 by the Canes, 5 by the Blades, and Wong's empty netter to secure the trick and the 8-5 win.  WHEW!  Out-shot 44-33 thanks to a 19-9 Blades/reffing exposition, but two points in the bank.

Pink In The Rink:  Breast Cancer Awareness nigh up next.  Tuesday, Oct 22nd
Opponent:  Defending WHL Champs:  The Logo-stealing, WHL-recruitment-rule-breakers, Portland Winter Hawks.

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Rockets and OGO P OGO symmetrically spoil Canes Culture 6 - 0

http://www.whl.ca/schedule/show/game/65514

62 - 26 shots
2 goals in each period
3/13 on the powerplay

Rockets are a good team that the Canes made look like Stanley Cup contenders in this one.

Another game where I felt very sorry for the Canes players.

Keep firing pucks over the glass, coach... maybe they will stop calling that penalty??

The Drake needs to decide real soon...

Either his SYSTEMS stink,  Or...

the players all do.

Either his SYSTEM is wrong for this team... Or...

ALL the players on this team are too stupid to understand or execute it.

In the pre-game 94.1fm radio interview, when the Drake said that "they were getting better," what exactly was he referring to??  The Blazers just finished handing the Canes their LUNCH to the tune of 7-1 just a couple of nights earlier!

Get OVER your systems, Drake... THEY SUCK!  If you can't tell that they suck, then YOU suck as a coach!

Your systems were so stellar, they earned you a 28-37 losing record in the ECHL with the Orlando Solar Bears.
Start from SCRATCH!
Implement something that at least gives your side a CHANCE!
Or HIRE somebody that KNOWS what the H.E.-"double-hockey-sticks" that they are doing!

We must be getting better, right coach??  We gave up 62 shots,... but we still ONLY lost by 6!

How long does a bad GM keep a bad coach in place to lead a team playing bad?

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

10 games into the 2013-14 Lethbridge Hurricanes season of "Culture Change"

2013-14 Regular Season - Conference
 
RankEastern ConferenceGPWLOTLSLPTSPCTGFGASTKP10PIM
1* - Medicine Hat Tigers97110150.83339205-0-1-07-1-1-0159
2* - Swift Current Broncos106301130.65039251-0-0-06-3-0-1185
3Prince Albert Raiders116410130.59141420-2-1-05-4-1-0166
4Red Deer Rebels116500120.54535320-1-0-05-5-0-0184
5Calgary Hitmen95301110.61133342-0-0-15-3-0-1174
6Kootenay Ice105410110.55029291-0-0-05-4-1-0116
7Saskatoon Blades115501110.50037405-0-0-15-4-0-1169
8Regina Pats105500100.50031344-0-0-05-5-0-0201
9Brandon Wheat Kings105500100.50034380-2-0-05-5-0-0129
10Moose Jaw Warriors114502100.45528340-2-0-24-4-0-2171
11Edmonton Oil Kings9450080.44435321-0-0-04-5-0-0185
12Lethbridge Hurricanes10180130.15022500-6-0-01-8-0-1188
RankWestern ConferenceGPWLOTLSLPTSPCTGFGASTKP10PIM
1* - Seattle Thunderbirds108200160.80042345-0-0-08-2-0-0182
2* - Victoria Royals127500140.58329294-0-0-06-4-0-0214
3Spokane Chiefs108200160.80038232-0-0-08-2-0-0181
4Everett Silvertips96120140.77829204-0-2-06-1-2-0111
5Kelowna Rockets85102120.75037260-1-0-15-1-0-2128
6Prince George Cougars115501110.50023340-1-0-05-4-0-1219
7Portland Winterhawks8430190.56242361-0-0-04-3-0-1170
8Tri-City Americans11460190.40927280-1-0-04-5-0-1139
9Kamloops Blazers10370060.30028361-0-0-03-7-0-0188
10Vancouver Giants10171140.20019410-6-1-11-7-1-1163

10 games into the highly anticipated, heavily marketed, "Change Everything" 2013-2014 WHL season, the Canes, their GM Robson, and their new coach, the Drake,  together share the WHL's:

Lowest point total (3)
Worst Win percentage (0.15)
Worst Goals Against Total (50)
Worst Streak (0-6-0-0)
Worst Last 10 Streak (1-8-0-1)
Second Worst Goals For (22; Vancouver Giants have only 19 in 10 games)

How do you like our new "culture" so far?

Is this the really the BEST you can do, COACH?

Are you sure your system is the best for THESE players in THIS league?

How many rounds of golf scoring over 200 LEFT handed before you would try it from the RIGHT side?

How many days in a row do you show up for work an hour late before the boss asks you to leave for work an hour earlier?

How many times do you allow your vehicle to run out of fuel before you fill er up BEFORE you are stranded on the side of the road with the gauge showing EMPTY?

How many excellent young players are we going to lose because of our inflexible  team leaders?

It sure doesn't look like ANY player is having any fun out there.

If there is little to no improvement by the time we are 20 games in.... Time to make a better, more achievable plan!



 

Monday, October 14, 2013

Blazers saddle Canes with 7-1 whipping. Cane Fans Thankful Wasn't Worse. Would You Care For Some Turkey with That Order?

I feel SO sorry for these Cane players. What a disaster. The road trip that was supposed to be "just what the doctor ordered," may be the road trip that ends up sending them all to the couch of doctor that they didn't want to see.


Worse yet,  the Canes player who helped set up the only Cane goal, and who appeared to be creating the most effective offensive chances seemed to be benched (...again...) when the Canes needed him most (Reid Duke).  I am very concerned that he might be the next of a growing list of players who want OFF this team.

Then again, why would anyone be that surprised with the results so far this year?

If you hire a coach that has only ever had one year of head coach experience, and that year earned him a losing record, there is a good chance that when you give him another job, you are going to see him continue his losing streak.

Yes, the Drake's Orlando Solar Bears of the ECHL were one of three expansion teams in the league last year, so a losing record was probable (after all, the other two teams also had losing records), though the Drake did manage to coach his team to thee WORST last 10 game record of all teams completing the 2012-2013 year in the ECHL.

It sounds like the Drake is a man with a plan, and his plan may be clearly communicated and his intentions may be great, but from all early signs, Canes fans may be watching the WRONG plan... again.

Like his predecessor, the Canes have hired another coach that is finding his way as a head coach.

I saw a lot of mistakes in this game which directly resulted in 5-alarm scoring chances for the Blazers.... Most of which ended up in the Cane net. Not necessarily always or solely on the individual Cane players, but maybe just as heavily or more to blame are the coaches new "systems."

In the pre-season games, and early in the season, I was very encouraged by all the in game talk between the Drake and the players.... with the assumption that it was "good" information being supplied by the coach.

I was encouraged by the coaches talk about "conditioning" and about "implementing systems", and about "coaching" and "teaching"... again, with the assumption that the information being supplied was good information, and it was going to improve their chance for success.

After seeing all the home and away games (some multiple times), and watching the "systems" or rather lack thereof, and watching the deterioration of player reactions and increase in negative body language, the pathetic power play, the GRUESOME 5 on 3 play, the consistent poor positioning and player movement on the PK, and last but not least, the ...off the glass.. off the glass...off the glass...off the glass.. (almost without exception) LOUSY break-out, I am now wondering if it is just smoke and mirrors and window dressing from these coaches.
All suit, hair gel, and highlights with little substance?  How many games/years will it take to find out this time??  Are we going to give this team four years of rebuilding before we decide to go another direction?


I hope I am wrong about the head coach, but I would have much preferred the Canes had hired a head coach from the Bantam or Midget leagues that has shown he can win consistently rather a former NHLer that has a single or multiple losing seasons as a head coach.   Just because you are a good student, it doesn't imply you are going to be a good teacher, leader, or coach.

Sunday, September 29, 2013

(Under) A Minute to Win it in Edmonton

5-3 Hurricanes over Edmonton Oil Kings

http://www.whl.ca/schedule/show/game/65442

This is definitely not the same Edmonton Oil Kings team that came to Lethbridge in early 2012 that made the Canes look like a girl's bantam hockey club.

They looked much slower, much less organized, and even a bit disinterested.  Despite this, they were still clearly the better hockey team for most of this hockey game.

A strong first period performance by Corbin Boes gave the Lethbridge Hurricanes a chance in this one.  Out played for the majority of the game, the Canes caught a break and capitalized first when Watson netted the first goal and despite being outshot 20 to 7 after 20 minutes, they enjoyed a 1-0 lead.

Seemingly inspired by a early third period Tyler Wong goal, Ramsay and Blomqvist would make great shots to notch their first goals of the season.  All three would count and have them at centre ice again in less than a minute, and to the surprize of the Oil Kings and themselves, they then owned a 4-2 lead.

Henrik-I'll-hit-you-everytime-from-behind-Samuelsson was up to his usual cowardess in this one.  Such a talented player, and yet an absolutely despicable and ruthless one.  No question, for me he is easily in the Top-5 of the dirtiest and most cowardly players I've ever watched in the WHL.

He accidentally on purpose threw his stick into the face of Russ Maxwell to earn the games' first sin-bin-sit almost half way through the first.  After throwing a few elbows into the faces of oncoming Hurricanes without consequence, he finally got caught again for his second two minute infraction of the game when he made his usual and customary hit from behind.  Then, for an encore, and since, for some reason unknown to me, no Hurricane would hit this pussy coward, he ran his elbow into an unsuspecting Blomqvist in the neutral zone to send him to the showers (or hospital?) 7 minutes into the third.  Its the same thing every time with this kid.  Good thing his old man has such persuasive power over the WHL discipline office.  Any other player would have been thrown out of the league for the malicious play he has gotten away with.

I was hoping that Yakubowski or Derko would show Samuelssen what a clean hit looked like after this, but apparently revenge wasn't on the list today... just the victory.

Samuelssen is only the second player I've watched play in the WHL (Former Medicine Hat Tiger Derek Dorsett being the first) that makes me want to see a player leave the ice crying with a bleeding and broken nose from an opposition teams fist.  We do meet them five more times this year; there is always next game.

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Hurricanes 2 at Tigers 6 - Revenge is a dish best left unserved?

http://www.whl.ca/schedule/show/game/65413

No blatant incident(s) of officiating problems in this one (Just the usual and customary inconsistency and incompetence that WHL fans expect).   This was a decent practice/scrimmage for the Tigers against a less than mediocre opponent.

Canes showed little to no resolve to make amends for previous evening embarrassment at their season and home opener in Lethbridge.  Tigers remained more determined to start their season 2 and 0, and to send their faithfuls home with a good feeling about the year to come.   The real test for the Tigers is coming up next week against the Oil Kings.

Token fight of the night featured Spencer vs Spenser.  No real victor in this one, though SpenCer (Lethbridge) gets a point for being on the upside after the throw-down.

Canes 0/9 for the weekend (season totals) power play, while Tigers managed 3/11.

Next up:  Lethbridge in Kootenay to battle the Ice, Friday, Sept 27, 2013

2013-2014 Season Series record in opposing each other:  Tigers 2/2, Canes 0/2 (8 matches)     

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Medicine Hat Tigers 6 at Lethbridge Hurricanes 1

   Sept. 20/13 - Tigers (6), Hurricanes (1)
http://www.whl.ca/video/index/id/1379788371

All the hype from the local media and new coaching staff about the Canes early season high level of conditioning was sure not evident in this one.... unless the Tigers have started calling themselves "Canes."

Nice tilt less than a minute in featuring Tigers #5 Lewington and Canes captain #28 Derko.  Derko surprised Lewington with a solid right and Derko finished on top with the take-down.  Decision to Derko in this one.

Cheater-Clouston trains his boy, Cox, to accidentally on purpose run over the Canes rookie tender, Hogue, early in the scoreless first.  The Tigers were only charged two for what should have been a 5-minute major penalty on Cox.  Small price to pay for the momentum it generated.

Wong has several logos from the Enmax boards now transferred to the front of his helmet, thanks to the Tiger defenders.  I can't help but wonder if those companies will have to now pay extra for the extra advertising space.  No penalties called on any of these hits from behind, in case you were wondering.

Insult to injury.  If the Canes had any hopes of mounting a third period comeback, the two blind mice made sure that was not going to happen in this season opener.   #10 Broadhead has already been suspended for cheating this pre-season, so he decided to conceal his cheating a bit better.  Recognizing he was the middle attack man on a Tiger 3 on 1 and that he has pretty much zero offensive talent, Broadhead ignored the puck and ran straight into the Cane defender resulting in a easy 2 on 0 goal for the remaining Tiger attackers.  What any minor league official would have recognized as interference, was somehow not seen by the idiots calling this game.   The goal should have been waived off and a 2 minute powerplay awarded to the Canes.  At 4-1 with plenty of time left in the third, it would have been nice to see the game play out with the Canes chance at 4-2.  Instead the goal stood and it was 5-1 at center ice.

Next up:  The Canes in Medicine Hat Saturday, Sept 21, for the Tigers Home Opener.  It always smells like rats in that arena, but this year with the flooding, its going to smell like wet rats.  Good luck getting a fair shake in that barn.  Looks like an 0-2 start for the Canes may is imminent.

Thursday, June 13, 2013

The newest Lethbridge Hurricane Logo is revealed


Despite the relevance of "wind" to Lethbridge,  I would have liked to have seen the continued emphasis on the hawker hurricane airplane instead of the connection to a severe wind and weather feature initiating over oceans.

Certainly no obvious connection to the High Level Bridge which Lethbridge is also "famous" for.

Is the top of the "H" supposed to look like something?

Other than the streak of black (to represent a puck), certainly no obvious connection to hockey.

Pretty disappointing effort overall, in my opinion.  I would give the logo a 2 out of 10.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Spencer Galbraith coming back to the WHL's Canes?

A few tweets by various Lethbridge Hurricane fans are suggesting that Spencer Galbraith may be returning to the Lethbridge Hurricanes.  True or Rumor?

Lethbridge Hurricanes game photo

Because its what I do here, I will conclude from what I have seen, that Galbraith is planning to report to camp this fall for the 2013-14 season.  Why?

Change of Heart?
Change of personal circumstance?
Change of GM/Coach?

Whatever the reason... I for one, would love to see him back on the team, so I hope there is some truth in this story.

Anyone have additional insight?

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

2013 WHL Bantam Draft

What does 6th overall Bantam pick get on May 2, 2013?  Check out the various bantam leagues, and make your pick!

AMBHL Top Scorers (AAA Bantam)

2012 - 2013

No.PosPlayerTeamGPGAPTSGWGGTGPPGSHGENGPIM
17FBenson, TylerSSAC Southgate Lions3357891467282252
9FSteel , SamSherwood Park United Cycle Flyers31525210431105016
11FAucoin, ParkerCalgary Northstar Sabres3363248791133045
19FJevne, RyanMLAC Scott Pump325631874061038
15FShaw, Mason Lloydminster Universal Heat312066861052066
8FPhillips, MatthewCalgary Bisons33403777308208
10DClague , Kale Lloydminster Universal Heat333542772081044
20FVolcan, NolanMLAC Scott Pump324036761042166
20FPaterson, JoshSSAC Southgate Lions333043736011000
5DQuenneville, DavidSSAC Southgate Lions323438724081177
14FTaupert, JordanSoutheast Hockey Hounds332151720080026
22FJohnson , Cole Lloydminster Universal Heat33403171101010174
19FYaremko, NolanSSAC Southgate Lions332841695060016
22FGregor, NoahLeduc Allen's Transport Oil Kings304325682091064
9FSteenbergen, Tyler Red Deer Rebels White323928671372020
18FDoneff, MichaelSoutheast Hockey Hounds333730671052134
10FReadman, TyMLAC Scott Pump32175067002004
11FRotundo, AlexKnights of Columbus Squires334323664042156
11FBiro , BrandonSherwood Park United Cycle Flyers302836641190030
7FClarke, MichaelSoutheast Hockey Hounds322933621030065
7FAshton, JakeCalgary Bisons332734615080034
12FOlson, KyleCalgary Bisons272034542041028
14FDunn, BraydenCalgary Northstar Sabres33242953304018
16FMcConnell, JordanAirdrie Xtreme3332185010100028
15FMontgomery, SeanCalgary Royals332921503070018
12FZablocki, LaneLeduc Allen's Transport Oil Kings332421451010032
3FFranklin, ZaneLloydminster Universal Heat281727441031022
20FSmith, LucSpruce Grove PAC Saints292419431050099
4FConstable, GraysonLethbridge Val Matteoti Golden Hawks332121421060024
11Fde Wit, JeffreyRed Deer Rebels Black261824420040030
11FWilliamson, DylanCalgary Bisons302318411130054
8FHagel, BrandonFort Saskatchewan Winners Way Rangers332219411050034
4FGable, KoleFort Saskatchewan Winners Way Rangers332120411050062
20FColeman, LukeRed Deer Rebels Black321724411030075
12FLawrence, StevenCalgary Flames33231740202012
18FTomaras, PeterSSAC Southgate Lions332119401020018
19FMcKenzie , SkylerSherwood Park United Cycle Flyers191822400011053
15FThompson, TyrSoutheast Hockey Hounds331920392050060
5DCzaikowski, CarterCalgary Flames321128391010065
10FRichmond, BryceCalgary Royals331523381050020
9FPaziuk, BrandonKnights of Columbus Squires301424380000074
11FKurylo, NolanCalgary Flames311226380040024
5FGoulet , BraydenLloydminster Universal Heat312215372270020
12FAnderson, TylerLethbridge Val Matteoti Golden Hawks331423370050018
19FKendall, ConnorCalgary Royals332016361040022
16FFraulin, LucasCalgary Royals291917361041068
9FHawkins, ChaseSpruce Grove PAC Saints311917360031026
8FTisdale, AdamAirdrie Xtreme331224361010010
5DMckinstry, RyelyCalgary Bisons29927360041060
19FCox, RyanSt Albert Gregg Distributors Sabres301718351190033


Season
Game Type

Players


#LastFirstTeamGPGAPTSPPGSHGGWGPIM
115EskraLandonThunderstars Bantams 1926154162256
24CassidyQuadeStettler Bantam A 2024143801211
318EdwardsColeSylvan Lake Bantam A Lakers 2022123442522
47BardwellBrendonStettler Bantam A 1816153130118
510SylvesterMattStettler Bantam A 181516312028
611PickeringAaron Sylvan Lake Bantam A Lakers 2014152911218
717PottsTyroneMaskwacis Bantams (1) 1812162800126
822WolfeTrentinMaskwacis Bantams (1) 18198270116
98GarnickKeeferSylvan Lake Bantam A Lakers 201962521012
1012LeeJordanStettler Bantam A 1711142510120
1119McGregorAustinSylvan Lake Bantam A Lakers 198172530142
1210RauchDylanRocky Riverside Fuels Raiders 2013112400016
133DavisBraydanThunderstars Bantams 2012122440334
1415GuthrieWalkerRocky Riverside Fuels Raiders 171392210055
1521BuffaloLiamMaskwacis Bantams (1) 1811112200016
1620SylvesterTrystenSylvan Lake Bantam A Lakers 197152200014
1717BengertMarkStettler Bantam A 195162101044
1818TernesJeffStettler Bantam A 20516211004







Bantam Tier 3 - Leaders

Season  
Game Type

Players


#LastFirstTeamGPGAPTSPPGSHGGWGPIM
117DaychiefCharlesRocky Doran Stewart Oilfield Bantam Blades 2050196925432
26WigginsJordanBlackfalds Bantam Bulldogs 204084830337
314MuskegShaeden Rocky Doran Stewart Oilfield Bantam Blades 2024184204049
47SaddlebackLarenzeMaskwacis Bantams (2) 1824153930122
58RichardsJadenStettler Bantam C 192953410242
67NewshamTannerWest Country Kings 2420143420252
714GallantKaysonInnisfail A&W Bantam Flyers 241618342116
814ConwayCarterWest Country Kings 22248324106
910StrawberryDariasRocky Doran Stewart Oilfield Bantam Blades 1512172910149
1016ConwayGradyWest Country Kings 201792621146
119HaverstockJesse Innisfail A&W Bantam Flyers 2313132611043
1211RoastingJadeMaskwacis Bantams (2) 12205251024
138StrawberryLoganRocky Doran Stewart Oilfield Bantam Blades 2014112521048
1411PolsJayceInnisfail A&W Bantam Flyers 2213112420212
159StreatchKayleRocky Doran Stewart Oilfield Bantam Blades 2011132400260
166DavisDarianInnisfail A&W Bantam Flyers 2491423110106

Alberta Bantam - Leaders

Season  
Game Type

Players


#LastFirstTeamGPGAPTSPPGSHGGWGPIM
12ChambersRyanSylvan Lake Lakers 30412667752156
214GordonKyleBow Valley Timberwolves 3128326081256
312BainbridgeJaredAirdrie Lightning 3234205461642
415SiegleLandonSylvan Lake Lakers 3228214973153
510GetteJoshInnisfail Flyers 3222264854254
69RomeJamieBow Valley Timberwolves 2920254532231
718YeeTravisOkotoks Oilers 3220214180050
811HobsonJasonBadlands Longhorns 3123163970149
920LukocsCarsonSylvan Lake Lakers 32201939213100
1020FISCHERMasonMedicine Hat "Finning" Venom 3124143870184
1114WirachowskyBradyBadlands Longhorns 3022163862171
1211LaycraftTateOkotoks Oilers 3119193840622
1319PochapskyNolanInnisfail Flyers 3123143780618
1415BertschiDarinLethbridge Raiders 3022153743121

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PLAYER#PTEAMGPGAPTSP/GPPGPPASHGSHAGWPIM
1Jared Legien 10-Prairie Storm264026662.581100055
2Caleb Griffin 7FRegina Silver Foxes263725622.44910038
3Riley Woods 17-Regina Pat Blues272535602.261022014
4Caleb Riess 19FMelville Millionaires252630562.214800014
5Garrett Pilon 4-West Central Wheat Kings272428521.971100016
6Jared Dmytriw 15-Prairie Storm272920491.89601044
7Brandon Lesko 14-Battlefords Barons262623491.941020032
8Dawson Davidson 8DMelville Millionaires252029492.071500062
9Drew Warkentine 17-Prince Albert Venice House Raiders272919481.86710069
10Kole Lind 13-Swift Current Kabos Raiders202224462.36500030
11Marshall Wilton 7-Prairie Storm251234461.821000016
12Jordan Borstmayer 9CNorth East Wolfpack271727441.621000036
13Marial Beny 14FMelville Millionaires251529441.8180006
14Chaseton Sare 10-Regina Pat Blues251825431.75800072
15Braydon Buziak 10-West Central Wheat Kings272022421.66900031
16Kolby Johnson 15-West Central Wheat Kings272022421.67600064
17Keelan Saworski 14-Regina Pat Blues272417411.58410032
18Tanner Nagel 17-Swift Current Kabos Raiders271922411.56700044
19Damien Bentz 11-Prairie Storm271525401.53630036
20Dryden Kaczmar 19FRegina Silver Foxes262315381.510510039



Manitoba AAA Bantam 1 Leaders

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#NameTeamGPGoalsAssistsPTSPPGSHGENGPIM
19PatrickNolanHawks1933427541114
6ThiessenDylanMonarchs30502474102010
9LoschiavoVinceHawks2829336231038
10LabossiereNicholasWarriors3032286080024
13LoewenJermaineInterlake3131245571226
12McCorristerLindenHawks2822335500024
8BarleyConnorHawks2819335230042
10BrakelChaseHawks301733502004
13DalkeBenPembina Valley3030184801054
19CurtisJoshMonarchs3018294730012
10YoungJordanSharks3020214111030
7KoopWilliamSharks3012284021014
19BelisleBradleyThunder Bay2922173961040
12GillisBrendanThunder Bay2919193821330
18MartinDawsonMonarchs2511273820014
11ChristensenLoganPembina Valley2721163702018
17LibbrechtNolanMonarchs3018183612062
7JakischKevinMonarchs3011253601010
4SiauAveryThunder Bay2914213540034
9SokoloskiRyanSharks3015203540032
5GeekieMorganYellowhead3016173321040
19MattsonLeifInterlake3016153140012
15HoranskiMilanHawks3011203121010
3HalvorsenNateWarriors3020113150046
14BearWyattInterlake3211193001010
17BezeckiBlazeHawks3017133020016
19WallNathanCentral Plains3020103041024
5KuklicaGarrettSharks3010203050172
8GutenbergConnerBrandon2710192910016
16BullardMatthewHawks3013132610020