Warriors/Blazers Trade

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It's expected to be announced today that the Kamloops Blazers have traded Blazers 19 year-old D-Man Keaton Ellerby to Moose Jaw for 19 year-old forward Brady Calla.


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[wardog fan]

wow lang , nice move

Warriors Acquire 1st Round NHL Draft Pick

The Moose Jaw Warriors announced today the acquisition of Defenseman Keaton Ellerby from the Kamloops Blazers in exchange for Warriors right winger Brady Calla.

The native of Strathmore, AB was the 1st Round (10th overall) draft pick of the Florida Panthers in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. His tough physical play certainly was noticed by Hockey Canada as he earned himself a World Junior summer evaluation camp this past off-season. Ellerby will also join new teammate Riley Holzapfel to showcase his talent at the ADT Canada Russia Challenge later this month as a member of Team WHL.

“Keaton Ellerby is a playmaking offensive defenseman that also finishes his checks well,” stated Warriors General Manager Chad Lang. "He stands 6’4 and weighs 190 pounds and is a good skater with great mobility. He handles the puck well and uses his long reach effectively.”

Ellerby will join the Tribe in Calgary as they get set to take on the Calgary Hitmen Friday Night at the
Pengrowth Saddledome.

Name: Keaton Ellerby
Position: D
Shoots: L
Height: 6’4
Weight: 190lbs
Birthdate: 1988-11-05
Hometown: Strathmore, AB




Accomplishments
Florida 1st Round Pick, 10th Overall in 2007
Attended Canada’s National Junior Team Summer Evaluation Camp (2006-07)
Member of Canada’s Under 18 Team (2005-06)
Member of Pacific Under 17-team ( 2004-05)
ATD Challenge (07-08)
Hardest shot winner at the 2007 CHL Top Prospects Game (95.6 mph)