TIGERS PRESS RELEASE SEPTEMBER 11, 2016
Press Release
Two hard days of skating and drills made for an interesting Intersquad game on Sunday at the Vermilion stadium. Newly onboarded head coach Ryan Earl, was beyond impressed with the intensity shown on the ice during the game. Earl noted that several players continued to impress as the camp wore on and he is excited to see what is in store as the club prepares to open their exhibition schedule.
The game featured a total of 7 goals and five disagreements were settled Gordie Howe style. Returning players Rylan Mauws and Lucas Dennill scored goals but it was the rookies who impressed on the scoresheet. Pierre-Olivier Parent notched 2 goals for Team White and Dawson Konieczny also had two markers for Team Black. Rounding out the scoring was Hayden Protsch as Team Black won a tightly contested affair 4-3.
The Tigers have a great mix of returning veterans including leading point producer Lucas Dennill, top goal scorer Ryan VanGenderen and MVP and Rookie of the Year goaltender Danton Brooks. The club begins their weekly practices this week and welcome in the Ft. St. John Huskies who compete in the North West Junior B Hockey League.
The games are at 8pm on Saturday and noon on Sunday at the stadium. The Tigers then head to Kerrobert, Saskatchewan to face the West Central Rage as they continue to audition the remaining players in camp.
News and Notes: The Blair family is continuing to provide talented hockey players into the fold as Maguire Blair, the younger brother of former captain Nolan is in camp. Blair played last year for the Prince Albert Mintos of the Saskatchewan AAA Midget League.
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