MESSAGES

There are many reasons to be excited about the arrival of another WHL season. As the premier juniorhockey league in the world, we all take great interest in watching the remarkable progress our topprospects make during the course of the WHL season. From the established WHL veterans alreadydrafted by NHL Clubs, to the top rated prospects for the upcoming NHL Entry Draft, to the new crop ofhighly touted rookies entering the WHL, these young stars will excite fans in all of our WHL markets.The WHL provides an ideal environment for players to develop as they continue to pursue their dreamof playing in the NHL or representing their country in a major international competition. Many of thesetop draft eligible prospects for the 2014 NHL Draft will have the opportunity to showcase their skills asthe WHL hosts the CHL / NHL Top Prospects game, January 15, in Calgary.The WHL also takes great pride in offering our players the best academic and hockey opportunitiespossible, as we award over 325 WHL Scholarships to graduate players each season, while more than 20percent of all NHL players got their start in the WHL.As you cheer on your favorite WHL team in their quest to capture the Ed Chynoweth Cup and a berth inthe MasterCard Memorial Cup, I am sure you will enjoy watching the world’s finest young prospects inaction throughout the WHL.

Ron RobisonCommissionerWestern Hockey League

Greetings from the WHL

A Welcome from the President

Welcome back to another exciting year of Kootenay ICE Hockey. With the way the Hockey Club finished last year the 2013-2014 season has the potential to be very special. Mirrored in last place at Christmas, the Club posted the fifth best record in the WHL in the second half of the season and made the playoffs for a 15th straight year, while finishing with a .500 or better record for a 14th consecutive season (which are both the longest active streaks in the WHL).

Our organization has been very fortunate since moving to Cranbrook to enjoy an unparalleled amount of on ice success. This year for the first time in franchise history one of our players has the potential to be the first overall selection in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. With that comes added pressure to perform, but with reigning WHL Coach of the Year, Ryan McGill leading our team, Sam Reinhart and the rest of the players will receive the necessary guidance and leadership in achieving all of their goals.

With the invaluable experience our team gained last season, we expect our returning players along with our new prospects to once again battle for contention in the very competitive Eastern Conference. Our expectations of success both on and off the ice will not change. Our fans have come to expect a team that is hard working on the ice and ambassadors for Cranbrook and the entire East Kootenay region off the ice.

On behalf of the entire organization, welcome back and I hope you enjoy the game.

Jeff Chynoweth, President & Governor

A Welcome from the President

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Referees: Shaun Harris & Brett Iverson Linesmen: Sean Donnelly & Cory Lundquist

29 Mackenzie Skapski (94)30 Wyatt Hoflin (95)

2 Troy Murray (97)3 Jordan Steenbergen (96)4 Clint Filbrandt (95)5 Jagger Dirk (93)6 Dylan Overdyk (97)7 Jeff Hubic (94)8 Matt Thomas (95)9 Kyle O’Connor (96)10 Collin Shirley (96)11 Jon Martin (95)12 Luke Philp (95)14 Jaedon Descheneau (95)15 Austin Vetterl (94)16 Hudson Elynuik (97)18 Ryan Chynoweth (95)19 Zach McPhee (93)21 Matt Alfaro (96)22 ZaK Zborosky (96)23 Sam Reinhart (95)26 Levi Cable (94)27 Tanner Faith (95)28 Landon Peel (94)

President / General Manager: Jeff ChynowethHead Coach: Ryan McGillAssistant Coach: Jay HendersonAthletic Therapist: Cory Cameron

MP. SH. GA. SA.

G A PTS PIM

MP. SH. GA. SA.

G A PTS PIM

1 Corbin Boes (93)33 Johnny Hogue (96)31 Christopher Tai (95)

4 Ryan Pilon (96)5 Tyler Wong (96)6 Macoy Erkamps (95)7 Russell Maxwell (94)8 Bryton Sayers (96)9 Joel Topping (95)10 Adam Henry (94)11 Sam McKechnie (94)12 Brady Ramsay (93)14 Kolten Olynek (96)16 Reid Duke (96)17 Jamal Watson (95)19 Jaimen Yakubowski (94)20 Remi Laurencelle (95)21 Axel Blomqvist (95)22 Lenny Hackman (95)23 Kade Jensen (97)24 Spencer Meyer (96)25 Carter Amson (96)26 Reid Nemeth (96)28 Joshua Derko (93)29 Giorgio Estephan (97)

General Manager: Brad RobsonHead Coach: Drake BerehowskyAssistant Coach: Brad LukowichAssistant Coach: Mike CraigAthletic Therapist: Carolyn Glover

ICE NOTES VS LETHBRIDGEICE CHIPS: The KOOTENAY ICE enter tonight’s action with a 0-2-0-0 record (0-1-0-0 at home, 0-1-0-0 on the road, 0-0-0 in overtime) and tied for fourth place in the CENTRAL DIVISION...The ICE finished the 2012-2013 regular season with a .500 or better record for the 14th consecutive season, which is the longest active streak in the WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE...After tonight’s’ game KOOTENAY will host REGINA (September 28) before traveling to CALGARY (October 4).

ROSTER UPDATE: The ICE have 24 players on their roster, including two goalies, eight defensemen and 14 forwards…Of those players, there are two 1993 born players, five 1994 born players, nine 1995 born players, five 1996 born players and three 1997 born players...KOOTENAY begins the 2013-2014 season with 16 returning players from last year.

DID YOU KNOW: Lifetime the KOOTENAY franchise is 63-38-14-3 against LETHBRIDGE (39-15-6-1 at home, 27-22-8-2 on the road, 6-1-14-3 in overtime)...MATT ALFARO recorded his first WHL career assist on September 21 in RED DEER...COLIN SHIRLEY, SAM REINHART and TANNER FAITH have all been listed in the CENTRAL SCOUTING SERVICE PRELIMI-NARY 2014 NORTH AMERICAN RANKINGS.

TRANSACTIONS: KOOTENAY has acquired 18-year-old Forward RYAN CHYNOWETH from the TRI-CITY AMERICANS in exchange for a first round draft pick in either the 2014 or 2015 WHL BANTAM DRAFT (September 25)....The ICE have reas-signed JORDYN BOYD to a to be determined Junior A team (September 24).

ONE YEAR AGO: After one game of the 2012-2013 season the ICE were 0-1-0-0, after two games 0-2-0-0 and after three games were 1-2-0-0.

DRAFTED PLAYER: MACKENZIE SKAPSKI – New York Rangers (6th Round, 2013 NHL Draft).

TONIGHT’S OFFICIALS: The Referees for tonight’s game are SHAUN HARRIS and BRETT IVERSON and Linesmen are SEAN DONNELLY and CORY LUNDQUIST.

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HEAD TO HEAD

Team Record 0-2-0-0Division Ranking 5th CentralConference Ranking 9th EasternLeague Ranking 19thPast 10 Games 0-2-0-0Streak 0-2-0-0Last Game 6-3 L @ Red DeerHome Record 0-1-0-0Away Record 0-1-0-0Goals For 5Goals Against 10PP % 1/7- 14.3PP Home % 0/3- 00.0PP Away % 1/4- 25.0PK % 2/9- 77.8PK Home % 1/5- 80.0PK Away % 1/4- 75.0Team PIM/GM 11.0/GameLeading After 1st 0-1-0-0Leading After 2nd 0-1-0-0Tied After 1st 0-1-0-0Tied After 2nd 0-1-0-0Trailing After 1st 0-0-0-0Trailing After 2nd 0-0-0-0

Team Record 0-2-0-0Division Ranking 6th CentralConference Ranking 10th EasternLeague Ranking 20thPast 10 Games 0-2-0-0Streak 0-2-0-0Last Game 6-2 L @ Medicine HatHome Record 0-1-0-0Away Record 0-1-0-0Goals For 3Goals Against 12PP % 0/9- 00.0PP Home % 0/3- 00.0PP Away % 0/6- 00.0PK % 3/11- 72.7PK Home % 1/6- 83.3PK Away % 2/5- 60.0Team PIM/GM 18.0/gameLeading After 1st 0-0-0-0Leading After 2nd 0-0-0-0Tied After 1st 0-1-0-0Tied After 2nd 0-0-0-0Trailing After 1st 0-1-0-0Trailing After 2nd 0-2-0-0

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SCORING

28 Rhyse Dieno 2 1 1 217 Turner Elson 2 1 0 129 Mathew Dumba 2 1 0 15 Tyson Ness 2 0 1 110 Brooks Maxwell 2 0 1 125 Joel Hamilton 2 0 1 120 Matt Bellerive 2 0 1 116 Brady Gaudet 1 0 0 011 Wyatt Johnson 2 0 0 07 Cory Millette 2 0 0 012 Haydn Fleury 2 0 0 09 Conner Bleackley 2 0 0 019 Dominik Volek 2 0 0 06 Devan Fafard 1 0 0 022 Christian Stockl 2 0 0 04 Brandon Underwood 2 0 0 021 Jordan DePape 1 0 0 08 Scott Feser 1 0 0 014 Kayle Doetzel 1 0 0 023 Cody Thiel 2 0 0 024 Kevin Pochuk 1 0 0 026 Riley Boomgaarden 0 0 0 0

GP G A PTS PIM

1 Corbin Boes 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A33 Johnny Hogue 1 60 6 0 32 6.00 0.84231 Christopher Tai 1 60 6 0 29 6.00 0.829

GP MIN GA SO Svs AVE PCT

Lethbridge Hurricanes Regular Season Scoring

as of September 27, 2013

Kootenay ICE Regular Season Scoring

23 Sam Reinhart 2 2 2 4 012 Luke Philp 2 1 1 2 014 Jaedon Descheneau 2 0 2 2 228 Landon Peel 2 0 2 2 45 Jagger Dirk 2 1 0 1 69 Kyle O'Connor 2 1 0 1 226 Levi Cable 2 0 1 1 010 Collin Shirley 2 0 1 1 021 Matthew Alfaro 1 0 1 1 018 Ryan Chynoweth 3 0 1 1 42 Troy Murray 2 0 0 0 03 Jordan Steenbergen 1 0 0 0 08 Matt Thomas 2 0 0 0 04 Clint Filbrandt 0 0 0 0 06 Dylan Overdyk 1 0 0 0 07 Jeff Hubic 2 0 0 0 011 Jon Martin 2 0 0 0 615 Austin Vetterl 2 0 0 0 016 Hudson Elynuik 1 0 0 0 019 Zach McPhee 2 0 0 0 022 Zachary Zborosky 1 0 0 0 027 Tanner Faith 2 0 0 0 0

GP G A PTS PIM

GP MIN GA SO Svs AVE PCT29 Mackenzie Skapski 2 119 9 0 73 4.55 .89030 Wyatt Hoflin 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A

as of September 27, 2013

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Goals: GP G1 -Mitch Holmberg Spokane Chiefs 3 6 2 - Mike Aviani Spokane Chiefs 3 53 -Taylor Cooper Brandon Wheat Kings 2 44 - Joshua Winquist Everett Silvertips 1 35 - Cole Sanford Medicine Hat Tigers 2 36 - Colin Valcourt Saskatoon Blades 2 37 - Chase De Leo Portland Winterhawks 3 38 - Brian Williams Tri-City Americans 3 39 - Klarc Wilson Prince George Cougars 3 310 - Austin Carroll Victoria Royals 4 3

Power Play Goals: GP PPG1 - Mike Aviani Spokane Chiefs 3 3 2 - Mitch Holmberg Spokane Chiefs 3 33 - Dylan Bredo Medicine Hat Tigers 2 24 -Lukas Sutter Red Deer Rebels 2 25 -Collin Valcourt Saskatoon Blades 2 2 6 - Troy Bourke Prince George Cougars 3 27 -Graham Black Swift Current Broncos 1 18 - Manraj Hayer Everett Silvertips 1 19 - Dawson Leedahl Everett Silvertips 1 1

10 -Tyler Sandhu Everett Silvertips 1 1

Goals Against Average: GP GAA1 - Danny Mumaugh Seattle Thunderbirds 1 0.002 - Garret Hughson Spokane Chiefs 1 1.00 3 - Merek Langhamer Medicine Hat Tigers 1 1.00 4 - Landon Bow Swift Current Broncos 2 2.00 5 - Curtis Honey Brandon Wheat Kings 2 2.006 - Eric William Spokane Chiefs 2 2.007 - Daniel Wapple Moose Jaw Warriors 1 2.00 8 - Jordon Cooke Kelowna Rockets 2 2.009 - Patrik Bartosak Red Deer Rebels 2 2.50 10 - Justin Myles Seattle Thunderbirds 1 2.77

Save Percentage: GP SAV%1 - Danny Mumaugh Seattle Thunderbirds 1 1.0002 - Garret Hughson Spokane Chiefs 1 .9663 - Marek Langhamer Medicine Hat Tigers 1 .955 4 - Curtis Honey Brandon Wheat Kings 2 .9505 - Justin Myles Seattle Thunderbirds 1 .9296 - Jordon Cooke Kelowna Rockets 2 .9277 - Patrik Bartosak Red Deer Rebels 2 .9248 - Eric Williams Spokane Chiefs 2 .9239 - Daniel Wapple Moose Jaw Warriors 1 .92010 - Landon Bow Swift Current Broncos 2 .915

LEAGUE LEADERS

as of September 27, 2013

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TONIGHT’S OPPONENTKootenay: The Lethbridge Hurricanes and Kootenay Ice are playing their first of six games against each other for the 2013-14 season tonight. After opening the season with back-to-back losses to the Medicine Hat Tigers, the Hurricanes are looking to bounce back against the Ice. Kootenay is also looking to bounce back after they dropped their first two games of the season (to Red Deer) and both teams currently sitting in 5th and 6th place in the Central Division.

In one pre-season game against Kootenay, the Hurricanes knocked off the Ice 4-1. The game was played at the “Thunder Chal-lenge” tournament in the Crowsnest Pass on September 13th. In the game, ‘Canes goaltender Jonny Hogue came up with a 35 goal-save performance for the win.

In 2012-2013 season, Lethbridge and Kootenay split their series 3-3 (Sept. 29th: 4-2 win, Dec. 8th: 6-1 win, Feb. 2nd: 3-0 loss, Feb 24th: 2-0 loss, Mar. 12th: 3-1 loss, Mar. 13th: 4-2 win) with Russell Maxwell leading in points in the series with 7 points in 6 games (3G, 4A).

Accomplishments/ Awards:-The leaders: The Lethbridge Hurricanes were proud to announce overage forward Josh Derko as the 23rd Captain in franchise history. He follows in the footsteps of Graham Hood (2012-2013), Brody Sutter, Cam Braes (2011-2012). Assistant Captains were also named this week and include fellow overage forward Brady Ramsay, last season’s goals leader Jaimen Yakubowski, and 16-year-old defenceman Ryan Pilon. -Central Scouting: Two Hurricanes players were listed on Central Scouting’s preliminary list on September 23rd. Centreman Reid Duke and listed Hurricanes player Chase Phelps were listed as “C” North American skaters to watch. In 57 games with the ‘Canes last season, Duke had 24 points (8G, 16A). -NHL Camps: Several Hurricanes players also attended NHL rookie and development camps over the summer and include: Jaimen Yakubowski - Detroit Red Wings Development Camp Macoy Erkamps - Ottawa Senators Development Camp Josh Derko - San Jose Rookie Camp Adam Henry - Chicago Blackhawks Development and Rookie Camp Axel Blomqvist - Winnipeg Jets Development and Rookie Camp

WHL STANDINGSEASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OTL SL GF GA Pts PCTBrandon Wheat 2 2 0 0 0 9 4 4 1.000Medicine Hat 2 2 1 0 0 12 3 4 1.000Prince Albert 2 2 0 0 0 12 6 4 1.000Red Deer 2 2 0 0 0 10 5 4 1.000Swift Current 2 2 0 0 0 10 4 4 1.000Edmonton 2 1 1 0 0 7 9 2 0.500Regina 3 1 2 0 0 10 10 2 0.333Calgary 1 0 1 0 0 3 7 0 0.000KOOTENAY ICE 2 0 2 0 0 5 10 0 0.000Lethbridge 2 0 2 0 0 3 12 0 0.000Moose Jaw 2 0 2 0 0 4 9 0 0.000Saskatoon 2 0 2 0 0 6 12 0 0.000

WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OTL SL GF GA Pts PCTSpokane 3 3 0 0 0 18 5 6 1.000Kelowna 2 2 0 0 0 10 4 4 1.000Seattle 2 2 0 0 0 10 3 4 1.000Portland 3 1 1 0 1 14 12 3 0.500Everett 1 1 0 0 0 8 3 2 1.000Prince George 3 1 2 0 0 7 18 2 0.333Tri-City 3 1 2 0 0 9 10 2 0.333Vancouver 3 1 2 0 0 4 11 2 0.333 Victoria 4 1 3 0 0 8 16 2 0.250Kamloops 2 0 2 0 0 4 10 0 0.000

As of September 27, 2013

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NHL DRAFTED ICE PLAYERS1997 53. Graham Belak – Colorado Avalanche 114. David Darguzas – Vancouver Canucks 166. Kris Knoblauch – New York Islanders 246. Jay Henderson – Boston Bruins

1998 None

1999 23. Steve McCarthy – Chicago Blackhawks 89. Kyle Wanvig – Boston Bruins

2000 46. Jarret Stoll – Calgary Flames

2001 10. Dan Blackburn – New York Rangers 227. Marek Svatos – Colorado Avalanche

2002 36. Jarret Stoll – Edmonton Oilers 162. Gerard Dicaire – Tampa Bay Lightning 224. Adam Taylor – Carolina Hurricanes

2003 149. Nigel Dawes – New York Rangers

2004 89. Jeff Glass – Ottawa Senators 279. Adam Cracknell – Calgary Flames

2005 140. Taylor Dakers – San Jose Sharks 179. Brett Sutter – Calgary Flames 211. Ryan Russell – New York Rangers

2006 49. Ben Maxwell – Montreal Canadiens

2007 70. John Negrin – Calgary Flames 207. Ryan Molle – New Jersey Devils

2008 None

2009 66. Brayden McNabb – Buffalo Sabres

2010 64. Max Reinhart – Calgary Flames 73. Joey Leach – Calgary Flames 166. Drew Czerwonka – Edmonton Oilers

2011 167. Nathan Lieuwen - Buffalo Sabres

2012 None

2013 170. Mackenzie Skapski - New York Rangers

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LEAGUE DIRECTORYWestern Conference

EVERETT SILVERTIPSGeneral Manager: Garry DavidsonHead Coach: Kevin Constantine2012-2013 Record: 25-40-3-4 (8th Place)

KAMLOOPS BLAZERSGeneral Manager: Craig BonnerHead Coach: Dave Hunchak2012-2013 Record: 47-20-2-3 (3rd Place) KELOWNA ROCKETSGeneral Manager: Bruce HamiltonHead Coach: Ryan Huska2012-2013 Record: 52-16-3-1 (2nd Place) PORTLAND WINTERHAWKSGeneral Manager / Head Coach: Mike JohnstonAssistant Coach: Kyle Gustafson2012-2013 Record: 57-12-1-2 (1st Place)2013 WHL Regular Season Champions2013 Ed Chynoweth Cup Champions

PRINCE GEORGE COUGARSGeneral Manager: Dallas ThompsonHead Coach: Mark Holick2012-2013 Record: 21-43-2-6 (9th Place) SEATTLE THUNDERBIRDSGeneral Manager: Russ FarwellHead Coach: Steve Konowalchuk2012-2013 Record: 24-38-7-3 (7th Place)

SPOKANE CHIEFSGeneral Manager: Tim SpeltzHead Coach: Don Nachbaur2012-2013 Record: 44-26-2-0 (4th Place)

TRI-CITY AMERICANSGeneral Manager: Bob ToryHead Coach: Jim Hiller2012-2013 Record: 40-27-2-3 (5th Place)

VANCOUVER GIANTSGeneral Manager: Scott BonnerHead Coach: Don Hay2012-2013 Record: 21-49-2-0 (10th Place)

VICTORIA ROYALSGeneral Manager: Cameron HopeHead Coach: Dave Lowry2012-2013 Record: 35-30-2-5 (6th Place)

Eastern ConferenceBRANDON WHEAT KINGSGeneral Manager / Head Coach: Kelly McCrimmonAssistant Coach: Darren Ritchie2012-2013 Record: 24-40-4-4 (12th Place) 

CALGARY HITMENGeneral Manager: Kelly KisioHead Coach: Mike Williamson2012-2013 Record: 46-21-1-4 (3rd Place) 

EDMONTON OIL KINGSGeneral Manager: Randy HanschHead Coach: Derek Laxdal2012-2013 Record: 51-15-2-4 (1st Place)

KOOTENAY ICEGeneral Manager: Jeff ChynowethHead Coach: Ryan McGill2012-2013 Record: 35-35-2-0 (8th Place) LETHBRIDGE HURRICANESGeneral Manager: Brad RobsonHead Coach: Drake Berehowsky2012-2013 Record: 28--34-3-7 (9th Place) MEDICINE HAT TIGERSGeneral Manager / Head Coach: Shaun CloustonAssociate Coach: Darren Kruger2012-2013 Record: 36-33-2-1 (7th Place) MOOSE JAW WARRIORSGeneral Manager: Alan MillarHead Coach: Mike Stothers2012-2013 Record: 25-36-4-7 (10th Place) 

PRINCE ALBERT RAIDERSGeneral Manager: Bruno CampeseHead Coach: Cory Clouston2012-2013 Record: 37-28-3-4 (5th Place)

RED DEER REBELSGeneral Manager / Head Coach: Brent Sutter Associate Coach: Jeff Truitt2012-2013 Record: 39-26-5-2 (4th Place) REGINA PATSGeneral Manager: Chad LangHead Coach: Malcolm Cameron2012-2013 Record: 25-38-4-5 (11th Place)

SASKATOON BLADESGeneral Manager: Lorne MollekenHead Coach: Dave Struch2012-2013 Record: 44-22-2-4 (2nd Place)

SWIFT CURRENT BRONCOSGeneral Manager / Head Coach: Mark LambAssistant Coach: Darren Evjen2012-2013 Record: 36-29-3-4 (6th Place)