Scout
09-19-2007, 07:27 AM
Keen's Korner
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
This 'n That
- The Broncos after all will have to face one of the most dynamic forwards in the WHL Friday night. The Atlanta Thrashers reassigned 19 year-old Riley Holzapfel back to Moose Jaw Tuesday afternoon. Barring injury, he's expected in the line-up Friday. This is a lot earlier than the folks in MJ thought he would be back. Being a signed player, word was he wouldn't be made available to the Warriors 'till early October. He's back, and he's good.
- I had a great talk with Ryan Molle's dad Bob today. The former Olympic wrestler and Winnipeg Blue Bomber is a smart man and has plenty of insight in the world of sports and what it takes to achieve your goals. His wads of experience can only be a huge benefit to Ryan's development. Bob will be a guest on an upcoming "Homegrown Heroes" 2nd intermission feature. It should be a good one!
- The Broncos voted on their captain and assistant captains today. Head Coach and G.M Dean Chynoweth is expected to announce his letters before Friday's game. Safe to say the team knows by now and there shouldn't be many surprises. The only problem is there may not be enough letters to go around with the amount of 18,19 and 20's on the team.
- Had a good chat with 18 year-old defenseman Eric Doyle today. He is happy to hear Bronco fans are excited about this year's team. The guys hear it or read it and know there is some momentum building. He says it by far beats the alternative - a restless fan base who sometimes can be negative. They hear that too.
- Dean Chynoweth was quick to point out today they haven't accomplished anything yet. Just because people think they could be good doesn't mean anything, the guys still have to take it to the ice. I think it's a point he will be driving home in the next couple days.
- The Prince Albert Raiders obviously weren't set on their goaltending situation. They went out and acquired goaltender Dustin Butler from the Kamloops Blazers for a 6th round bantam draft choice. It likely means David Aime will be waiting in the wings....again.
- The Western Hockey League's coverage is unprecedented. With every game available thru webcast, a new blog from a sports reporter turning up on every corner and SHAW TV's continuing coverage there is a boat load of info out there. Info in the past that has been really tough to come by. The fans win and the league wins too.
Foucault Reassigned, Roster Down to 25
The Swift Current Broncos announced on Tuesday morning that they have reassigned 17-year-old forward Kris Foucault to the Calgary Buffaloes of the Alberta Midget Hockey league.
The Calgary native appeared in 6 pre-season games with the Broncos recording 3 assists in that stretch.
With the move the Broncos roster now sits at 25 players including 15 forwards, 8 defenseman, and 2 goalies.
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Tuesday, September 18, 2007
This 'n That
- The Broncos after all will have to face one of the most dynamic forwards in the WHL Friday night. The Atlanta Thrashers reassigned 19 year-old Riley Holzapfel back to Moose Jaw Tuesday afternoon. Barring injury, he's expected in the line-up Friday. This is a lot earlier than the folks in MJ thought he would be back. Being a signed player, word was he wouldn't be made available to the Warriors 'till early October. He's back, and he's good.
- I had a great talk with Ryan Molle's dad Bob today. The former Olympic wrestler and Winnipeg Blue Bomber is a smart man and has plenty of insight in the world of sports and what it takes to achieve your goals. His wads of experience can only be a huge benefit to Ryan's development. Bob will be a guest on an upcoming "Homegrown Heroes" 2nd intermission feature. It should be a good one!
- The Broncos voted on their captain and assistant captains today. Head Coach and G.M Dean Chynoweth is expected to announce his letters before Friday's game. Safe to say the team knows by now and there shouldn't be many surprises. The only problem is there may not be enough letters to go around with the amount of 18,19 and 20's on the team.
- Had a good chat with 18 year-old defenseman Eric Doyle today. He is happy to hear Bronco fans are excited about this year's team. The guys hear it or read it and know there is some momentum building. He says it by far beats the alternative - a restless fan base who sometimes can be negative. They hear that too.
- Dean Chynoweth was quick to point out today they haven't accomplished anything yet. Just because people think they could be good doesn't mean anything, the guys still have to take it to the ice. I think it's a point he will be driving home in the next couple days.
- The Prince Albert Raiders obviously weren't set on their goaltending situation. They went out and acquired goaltender Dustin Butler from the Kamloops Blazers for a 6th round bantam draft choice. It likely means David Aime will be waiting in the wings....again.
- The Western Hockey League's coverage is unprecedented. With every game available thru webcast, a new blog from a sports reporter turning up on every corner and SHAW TV's continuing coverage there is a boat load of info out there. Info in the past that has been really tough to come by. The fans win and the league wins too.
Foucault Reassigned, Roster Down to 25
The Swift Current Broncos announced on Tuesday morning that they have reassigned 17-year-old forward Kris Foucault to the Calgary Buffaloes of the Alberta Midget Hockey league.
The Calgary native appeared in 6 pre-season games with the Broncos recording 3 assists in that stretch.
With the move the Broncos roster now sits at 25 players including 15 forwards, 8 defenseman, and 2 goalies.
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