2009/2010 Broncos Roster

[CrazyGeorge]

Is it safe to say that the 2009/2010 edition of the Broncos will consist of a variety of questions as in:
- Is Morgan Clarke the answer between the pipes for the season or will a rookie goaltender rise above and surprise us all?
- What will the 20 year old situation look like for the coming season? Out of Negrin, Stickland, Tassone, Molle, Claffey and Doyle, who will stick? Who will get moved (before the season starts are shortly after?)? 4 veteran dman as options, to go with two solid forwards. Could be quite the decision come start of season.
- What possible rookie's could step in to the lineup and make a difference (Reece Scarlett, Allistair Chapman, Austin Smith, Graeme Craig, Adam Lowry, Joshua Derko, Nicco Digiovannantonio, Nathan Zimbaluk, Preston Amundson, Michael Lazo, Clayton Chingee) - these were the 2008 Bantam Picks...anyone to add to this list?

I know who I would like to stick around from our list of 20's, what about you? What are other people hearing and saying about the upcoming season?

[ointhecreek]

Is it safe to say that the 2009/2010 edition of the Broncos will consist of a variety of questions as in:
- Is Morgan Clarke the answer between the pipes for the season or will a rookie goaltender rise above and surprise us all?
- What will the 20 year old situation look like for the coming season? Out of Negrin, Stickland, Tassone, Molle, Claffey and Doyle, who will stick? Who will get moved (before the season starts are shortly after?)? 4 veteran dman as options, to go with two solid forwards. Could be quite the decision come start of season.

I know who I would like to stick around from our list of 20's, what about you? What are other people hearing and saying about the upcoming season?

Clarke is not the answer. He's a back up at best. I'm thinking a trade happening. (I hope anyway) I still think we should have kept Guggs to tutor a rookie.
I believe Negrin will be gone and Molle isn't worth the 20 spot so that leaves Tassone, Stickland, claffey and Doyle. It's a toss up to me between Claffey and Doyle.

[d-man]

Clarke is not the answer. He's a back up at best. I'm thinking a trade happening. (I hope anyway) I still think we should have kept Guggs to tutor a rookie.
I believe Negrin will be gone and Molle isn't worth the 20 spot so that leaves Tassone, Stickland, claffey and Doyle. It's a toss up to me between Claffey and Doyle.

No need for Molle to even come to camp IMO. To me 20s would be Tassone, Stickland & Claffey. Pretty good leadership in those three.

[CrazyGeorge]

Those are the three I was thinking (Tassone, Stickland, Claffey) simply because we'll have to trade someone (most likely a dman) and I think we would have more options trading Doyle than Claffey.

[SectionNDeserter]

Isn't there a distinct possibility that Tassone and or Doyle will be playing in the AHL this season? They seemed like rather dominant players last season.

[d-man]

Isn't there a distinct possibility that Tassone and or Doyle will be playing in the AHL this season? They seemed like rather dominant players last season.
It would be tough for Tassone after surgery on both shoulders to crack a pro lineup. I don't see Dallas extending a contract until he proves his health.

[Goonarsk]

For Matt, it probably depends on how he performs at rookie camp, assuming he gets an invite. Ditto for Doyle... heard some rumours about Washington being interested in him, but I guess we'll have to wait and see. If Doyle does come back I think he'll bring the most in any trade. Not that I want to see him leave, but that's the reality of it. Negrin's not coming back, the Flames will want him in Abbotsford. Right now I'm hoping that Dean either gets a goaltender, or that one of the rookies really shines in camp. What I saw of Clark doesn't give me a whole lot of confidence.

[Scout]

Been a while since i've posted on here and i hope to contribute more in the future but for right now i'm limited to time on a computer.

This is the protected players list of the Broncos courtesy of Allan C.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009
2009-10 prospects: Swift Current
Swift Current now....

Matthew Allen -- Acquired: 2009 6th round bantam pick
Defense, 5'9", 135lb, 09-10 age: 15
GP G A PTS PIM
Kelowna Pursuit of Excellence (KIBIHT) 7 0 4 4 2
Kelowna Pursuit Of Excellence (Nike/Bauer AAA bantam tourn.) 4 1 0 1 0
Kelowna Pursuit of Excellence (St. Albert AAA tourn.) 5 0 3 3 8
Kelowna Pursuit of Excellence (Victoria AAA tourn.) 5 2 3 5 0


Tyler Amburgey -- Acquired: listed player
Defense, 6'1", 214lb, 09-10 age: 18
GP G A PTS PIM
USNTDP Juniors (NAHL Jr A) 20 1 3 4 36
USNTDP Juniors (NAHL Jr A - PLF) 9 0 0 0 2


Preston Amundson -- Acquired: 2008 7th round bantam pick
Center, 5'11", 165lb, 09-10 age: 16
GP G A PTS PIM
Edmonton CAC (AMHL AAA midget) 33 7 11 18 24
Edmonton CAC (AMHL AAA midget - PLF) 5 1 0 1 8
Edmonton CAC (Macs midget tourn.) 4 0 1 1 14


Andy Blanke -- Acquired: listed player
Center, no ht/wt, 09-10 age: 17
GP G A PTS PIM
Swift Current Legionnaires (SMHL AAA midget) 44 12 27 39 42


Brandon Bruce -- Acquired: listed player
Center, 5'8", 155lb, 09-10 age: 16
GP G A PTS PIM
Kelowna P.O.E. (BCAHA AA midget) stats not available


Colten Cassidy -- Acquired: 2009 8th round bantam pick
Defense, 6'1", 175lb, 09-10 age: 15
GP G A PTS PIM
Leduc Oil Kings (AMBHL AAA bantam) 30 3 12 15 66
Leduc Oil Kings (AMBHL AAA bantam - PLF) 1 0 0 0 2
Edmonton South Bruins (Alberta Cup) 5 1 2 3 10




Allistair Chapman -- Acquired: 2007 5th round bantam pick
Defense, 6'1", 180lb, 09-10 age: 17
GP G A PTS PIM
Drayton Valley Thunder (AJHL Jr A) 13 0 1 1 24


Clayton Chingee -- Acquired: 2008 9th round bantam pick
Right Wing, 5'10", 177lb, 09-10 age: 16
GP G A PTS PIM
Cariboo Cougars (BCMMHL AAA midget) 35 3 5 8 22
Cariboo Cougars (BCMMHL AAA midget - PLF) 5 0 1 1 0



David Civitarese -- Acquired: listed player
Center, 6'2", 202lb, 09-10 age: 20
GP G A PTS PIM
Colorado College Tigers (NCAA) 14 0 3 3 2


Patrick Coady -- Acquired: 2007 7th round bantam pick
Right Wing, 6'3", 198lb, 09-10 age: 17
GP G A PTS PIM
Airdrie Lightning (SCAHL AA midget) 24 8 7 15 92
Airdrie Lightning (SCAHL AA midget - plf) 2 1 0 1 2
UFA Bisons (AMHL AAA midget) 1 0 0 0 4


Graeme Craig -- Acquired: 2008 3rd round bantam pick
Defense, 6'3", 193lb, 09-10 age: 16
GP G A PTS PIM
Red Deer Northstar Chiefs (SAML - midget 15 y.o.) stats not available
Red Deer Optimist Rebels (AMHL AAA midget) 6 0 0 0 6


Rodger Craig -- Acquired: 2006 4th round bantam pick
Left Wing, 6'4", 210lb, 09-10 age: 18
GP G A PTS PIM
Okotoks Oilers (AJHL Jr A) 50 8 10 18 52
Okotoks Oilers (AJHL Jr A - PLF) 9 0 1 1 2


Craig is headed to Cornell in 2010-11


Joshua Derko -- Acquired: 2008 5th round bantam pick
Left Wing, 5'10", 163lb, 09-10 age: 16
GP G A PTS PIM
Sherwood Park Squires (AMMHL AAA midget 15 y.o.) 34 11 17 28 60



Madison Dias -- Acquired: listed player
Left Wing, 6'0", 165lb, 09-10 age: 17
GP G A PTS PIM
Victoria Grizzlies (BCHL Jr A) 51 5 5 10 31
Victoria Grizzlies (BCHL Jr A - PLF) 12 2 2 4 0
Victoria Grizzlies (Royal Bank Cup) 2 0 0 0 0


Nicco Digiovannantonio -- Acquired: 2008 6th rd bantam pick
Center, 5'8", 150lb, 09-10 age: 16
GP G A PTS PIM
Interlake Lightning (MMHL AAA midget) 44 13 22 35 36
Interlake Lightning (MMHL AAA midget - plf) 3 1 2 3 0




Taylor Ernst -- Acquired: 2007 2nd round bantam pick
Defense, 5'10", 179lb, 09-10 age: 17
GP G A PTS PIM
Regina Pat Canadians (SMHL AAA midget) 43 19 15 34 20
Regina Pat Canadians (SMHL AAA midget PLF) 5 5 2 7 2
Swift Current Broncos (WHL) 2 0 0 0 0


Michael Fredrick -- Acquired: 2009 8th round bantam pick
Goaltender, 5'7", 145lb, 09-10 age: 15
GP GAA W L T/OTL SV%
Lethbridge Golden Hawks (AMBHL AAA bantam) n/a 2.87 9 6 7 0.915
Lethbridge Golden Hawks (AMBHL AAA bantam - PLF) n/a 2.79 3 2 0 0.925
Lethbridge Golden Hawks (Edmonton AAA tourn.) n/a 2.33 0 1 2 0.928



Troy Gedny -- Acquired: listed player
Defense, no ht/wt, 09-10 age: 16
GP G A PTS PIM
Medicine Hat Hounds (SAML - midget 15 y.o.) stats not available


Arthur Gordon -- Acquired: 2009 6th round bantam pick
Left Wing, 5'11", 160lb, 09-10 age: 15
GP G A PTS PIM
Edmonton SSAC (AMBHL AAA bantam) 33 12 23 35 20
Edmonton SSAC (AMBHL AAA bantam - PLF) 11 7 6 13 2
Edmonton SSAC (St. Albert AAA tourn.) 7 2 10 12 0
Edmonton South Bruins (Alberta Cup) 5 0 3 3 2


Zach Habscheid -- Acquired: 2007 9th round bantam pick
Defense, 6'4", 193lb, 09-10 age: 17
GP G A PTS PIM
Swift Current Legionnaires (SMHL AAA midget) 42 5 13 18 166


Habscheid is the son of former NHLer and Chilliwack coach Marc Habscheid


Michael Hay -- Acquired: 2007 4th round bantam pick
Center, 5'10", 165lb, 09-10 age: 17
GP G A PTS PIM
Winnipeg Thrashers (MMHL AAA midget) 43 34 27 61 41
Winnipeg Thrashers (MMHL AAA midget - plf) 11 2 6 8 8
Winnipeg Thrashers (Telus Cup) 7 5 7 12 4
Swift Current Broncos (WHL) 2 0 0 0 0


Shea Howorko -- Acquired: 2009 2nd round bantam pick
Left Wing, 5'11", 172lb, 09-10 age: 15
GP G A PTS PIM
Notre Dame Hounds (KIBIHT) 7 3 3 6 2
Notre Dame Hounds (Nike/Bauer AAA bantam tourn.) 7 5 6 11 0
Notre Dame Hounds (St. Albert AAA tourn.) 6 6 4 10 6
Notre Dame Hounds (SMHL AAA midget) 3 0 0 0 12


Andrew Hunt -- Acquired: listed player
Goaltender, no ht/wt, 09-10 age: 17
GP GAA W L T/OTL SV%
Greater Vancouver Canadians (BCMMHL AAA midget) 23 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Greater Vancouver Canadians (BCMMHL AAA midget - PLF) 3 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Greater Vancouver Canadians (Macs midget tourn.) 2 3.00 1 1 0 0.927




Chad Ketting -- Acquired: listed player
Goaltender, 5'11", 165lb, 09-10 age: 18
GP GAA W L T/OTL SV%
Sicamous Eagles (KIJHL Jr B) 7 3.93 3 4 0 0.862
Sicamous Eagles (KIJHL Jr B - PLF) 8 2.88 3 3 1 0.918
Salmon Arm Silverbacks (BCHL Jr A) 12 4.01 4 6 1 0.847


Nicholas Kobelka -- Acquired: listed player
Center, 5'9", 138lb, 09-10 age: 15
GP G A PTS PIM
Northern Knights (MB AA bantam) stats not available
Eastman (Director's Cup) 4 2 2 4 2


Jonathan Lashyn -- Acquired: listed player
Defense, 5'10", 155lb, 09-10 age: 17
GP G A PTS PIM
Saskatoon Contacts (SMHL AAA midget) 44 6 21 27 14
Saskatoon Contacts (SMHL AAA midget PLF) 10 2 8 10 4
Saskatoon Contacts (Macs midget tourn.) 4 0 0 0 2



Michael Lazo -- Acquired: 2008 8th round bantam pick
Left Wing, 5'6", 140lb, 09-10 age: 16
GP G A PTS PIM
Winnipeg Thrashers (MMHL AAA midget) 24 6 10 16 36
Winnipeg Thrashers (MMHL AAA midget - plf) 11 1 2 3 6
Winnipeg Thrashers (Telus Cup) 7 0 1 1 6


Lazo is the brother of Americans forward Johnny Lazo


Adam Lowry -- Acquired: 2008 4th round bantam pick
Center, 5'9", 154lb, 09-10 age: 16
GP G A PTS PIM
Calgary Rangers (CMHA AA midget) 2 0 0 0 0
Calgary Rangers (SAML - midget 15 y.o.) stats not available


Lowry is the son of former NHLer and Hitmen coach Dave Lowry


Brody Luhning -- Acquired: 2007 8th round bantam pick
Defense, 6'0", 171lb, 09-10 age: 17
GP G A PTS PIM
Regina Pat Canadians (SMHL AAA midget) 40 1 10 11 51
Regina Pat Canadians (SMHL AAA midget PLF) 5 0 0 0 2


Ashton McLeod -- Acquired: 2009 7th round bantam pick
Defense, 5'9", 140lb, 09-10 age: 15
GP G A PTS PIM
Lethbridge Golden Hawks (AMBHL AAA bantam) 31 1 10 11 55
Lethbridge Golden Hawks (AMBHL AAA bantam - PLF) 5 0 1 1 4
Lethbridge Golden Hawks (Edmonton AAA tourn.) 5 0 2 2 0
South Senators (Alberta Cup) 5 0 1 1 4
Lethbridge Hurricanes (SAML - midget 15 y.o.) stats not available


Dylan Moore -- Acquired: listed player
Defense, 5'11", 183lb, 09-10 age: 16
GP G A PTS PIM
North Island Silvertips (BCMMHL AAA midget) 30 1 8 9 16



Dane Muench -- Acquired: 2007 4th round bantam pick
Left Wing, 5'6", 140lb, 09-10 age: 17
GP G A PTS PIM
Battlefords North Stars (SJHL Jr A) 50 24 10 34 39
Battlefords North Stars (SJHL Jr A - PLF) 8 5 1 6 22


Riley Nash -- Acquired: 2004 4th round bantam pick
Center, 6'1", 173lb, 09-10 age: 20
GP G A PTS PIM
Cornell Big Red (NCAA) 36 13 22 35 34




Sutton Olson -- Acquired: 2009 4th round bantam pick
Center, 5'10", 155lb, 09-10 age: 15
GP G A PTS PIM
Deloraine (Westman H.S.) 18 7 7 14 n/a
Westman South (Director's Cup) 4 3 1 4 2



Evan Richardson -- Acquired: 2009 1st round bantam pick
Center, 5'6", 135lb, 09-10 age: 15
GP G A PTS PIM
Kelowna Pursuit of Excellence (KIBIHT) 7 7 3 10 18
Kelowna Pursuit Of Excellence (Nike/Bauer AAA bantam tourn.) 4 2 1 3 0
Kelowna Pursuit of Excellence (St. Albert AAA tourn.) 5 4 4 8 25
Kelowna Pursuit of Excellence (Victoria AAA tourn.) 5 6 4 10 2




Reece Scarlett -- Acquired: 2008 1st round bantam pick
Defense, 6'0", 155lb, 09-10 age: 16
GP G A PTS PIM
Sherwood Park Kings (AMHL AAA midget) 34 4 13 17 60
Sherwood Park Kings (AMHL AAA midget - PLF) 11 2 6 8 4
Sherwood Park Kings (Macs midget tourn.) 4 1 3 4 4
Swift Current Broncos (WHL) 1 0 0 0 0



Alexandre Sirad -- Acquired: listed player
Goaltender, 5'11", 160lb, 09-10 age: 18
GP GAA W L T/OTL SV%
UFA Bisons (AMHL AAA midget) n/a 3.15 9 7 3 0.899
UFA Bisons (AMHL AAA midget - PLF) n/a 2.59 1 1 0 0.910
UFA Bisons (Macs midget tourn.) 4 2.62 3 1 0 0.914
Swift Current Broncos (WHL) 1 0.00 1 0 0 1.000



Austin Smith -- Acquired: 2008 2nd round bantam pick
Goaltender, 6'0", 176lb, 09-10 age: 16
GP GAA W L T/OTL SV%
Calgary Royals Gold (SAML - midget 15 y.o.) stats not available


Andrew Sullivan -- Acquired: 2007 7th round bantam pick
Center, 6'3", 182lb, 09-10 age: 17
GP G A PTS PIM
Calgary Northstars (AMHL AAA midget) 32 11 13 24 28
Calgary Northstars (Macs midget tourn.) 4 0 0 0 6


Nathan Zimbaluk -- Acquired: 2008 6th round bantam pick
Defense, 6'2", 185lb, 09-10 age: 16
GP G A PTS PIM
Regina Avalanche (SSMHL AA midget) 35 4 9 13 54
Regina Avalanche (SSMHL AA midget - PLF) 2 0 0 0 2
Regina Pat Canadians (SMHL AAA midget) 1 0 0 0 2

Scout

[Toswammi]

Goaltending could be a five person battle with Morgan Clark coming back, the rest looks like Andrew Hunt, Chad Ketting, Alexandre Sirad, and Austin Smith battling for spots. Ketting and Sirad are likely in a do or die point in their career as they are both 18 now I think. Smith will be 16, and Hunt will be 17 (I think). Personally I believe that Clark will be given every chance to win the starting spot, and barring a trade I think that he will be around. After that you got four guys competing for one spot. It should be a good battle. We all know the team is high on Smith, (but personally I don’t think that having a 16 yr old goalie back up in the WHL is more beneficial than playing every day.) Then there is Ketting, we all know what he brings, Sirad has a WHL win (against Regina last year), and Hunt was named the BC Major Midget Player of the month in December. Needless to say I am confident that one of these guys can step up and stick around.

The back end will take a hit this year. It looks to me that we will have Rogers, Evans, and Hewitt as guaranteed returnees. Then there are the three OA’s in Doyle, Claffey, and Molle. It wouldn’t surprise me if both Doyle and Claff stick around (assuming Doyle doesn’t sign pro), and Molle will need a lot of help to make this team as a OA. With that said I think we can move him, as being a former NHL draft pick might boost his value a touch. As for the new kids… Well Reece Scarlett was a first round pick, and I could see him sticking around next year. Also guys like Taylor Ernst, Allistar Chapman, Zack Habscheid, Jonathan Lashyn, etc that will compete for spots.

Forwards we will be strong. I could see Tassone signing pro still, (if he didn’t have the two shoulder problems I wouldn’t expect him back period.) If he signs, Stickland will be back for sure. After that we still have Dowling, Brown, Peddle, Darragh (he may be in tough to make the team), Wudrick, Vause, Hoban, Eakin, Dalecky and Wagner. That is a possible 12 forwards returning. I could see us moving one or two to help out the other spots on the team (especially one of the 20’s). I would think that barring a bad camp Michael Hay has a roster spot waiting for him. I have also heard some good things about Dane Muench and Josh Derko in the past too. I think this could be one of those years were we won’t have a 16 yr old forward on the team, because there just may not be a lot of room. However I am eager to catch Adam Lowry, Nicco DiGiovanantonio and Evan Richardson (our first round pick from the last draft) during camp.

Let’s not forget there could be a listed surprise or two like Evans was going into camp last year. An undrafted guy like Andy Blanke (played for the Legionaries last year), or Madison Dias could storm into camp and force the hand of Dean. You never know.

[witness]

Taylor Ernest play wing last year for his midget team.
I was under the assumption that the Broncos wanted to look at him as a forward. He had a not bad year, stat wise.

[Toswammi]

Taylor Ernest play wing last year for his midget team.
I was under the assumption that the Broncos wanted to look at him as a forward. He had a not bad year, stat wise.

Oh yeah, i completely forgot hearing that myself, just remembered that he was drafted at D. My mistake

[patsrock83]

Is there any posibility at taylor making the team, I used to coach him in bantam and he was our best player by miles, i seen him in a game here in the vag playing forward but didnt really play too much what are your thoughts?

[Toswammi]

Is there any posibility at taylor making the team, I used to coach him in bantam and he was our best player by miles, i seen him in a game here in the vag playing forward but didnt really play too much what are your thoughts?

Of course he would have to have a good camp, but i liked what i saw out of him at camp last year, add in he was a call up for a game or two this last year and i would say he has as good a shot as anyone else.

[FIVE FOR FIGHTING]

Heard the other day that Tassone might not be back until October due to complications with his shoulder surgeries. Has anyone else heard this?

[Toswammi]

Scratch Zach Habsheid off of any list. As expected he was traded to Chilliwak. Got some good value for him i suppose in a 4th round pick though.

[Goonarsk]

Scratch Zach Habsheid off of any list. As expected he was traded to Chilliwak. Got some good value for him i suppose in a 4th round pick though.

Heh... go figure...

[Big Ern]

Heard the other day that Tassone might not be back until October due to complications with his shoulder surgeries. Has anyone else heard this?

Just a comment on the statement made there:

You're right about Tassone not hitting the ice until mid to late October.

HOWEVER this is not due to "complications." The protocol that Matt is undergoing requires him to take a break and recovery period which will carry over into the season. I would not describe it as a complication. The healing process is in fact going very well.

[CrazyGeorge]

I wonder perhaps if Big Ern will have a shot at a possible coach or GM position if it comes available.

[FIVE FOR FIGHTING]

Ern, thanks for the clarification.

[CrazyGeorge]

We will still be able to pick up one more European player too if we so desire.

[Toswammi]

We will still be able to pick up one more European player too if we so desire.

Wild guess, but a defensman this year