W'Kings acquire Klinkhammer
Brandon, Manitoba -- The Western Hockey League Trade Deadline has come and gone with the Brandon Wheat Kings completing one deal, obtaining an overage goal scoring left-winger from the Portland Winter Hawks.
Wheat Kings' general manager and head coach Kelly McCrimmon has announced the acquisition of 6'3” 215 lb left-winger Robert Klinkhammer from the Hawks in excange for captain Teegan Moore and a second round pick in the 2007 WHL bantam draft.
A 4-year Western Hockey League veteran, Klinkhammer is enjoying a career year with Portland, having scored 23 goals and 42 points in 38 games. A 20 year old native of Lethbridge, Klinkhammer is currently seventh in the league in goals.
In a season split between Seattle and Lethbridge last winter, he had eight goals, 20 points and 52 minutes in penalties. During his WHL career, Klinkhammer has 47 goals, 93 points and 224 penalty minutes in 202 games.
The 48th captain in franchise history, Moore was in his fifth season with Brandon, having played 299 games (8th in franchise history) and had four goals, 14 points and 24 penalty minutes in 36 games this season. A Thompson product, Moore had 40 goals and 102 points during his Western Hockey League career.
For a complete list of trades made before Wednesday's deadline, be sure to visit www.whl.ca
Western Manitoba hockey fans will get their first opportunity to see their newest Wheat King on Saturday night when Brandon plays host to the Seattle Thunderbirds.
Tickets to Saturday's game are on sale now at the Keystone Centre box office, by calling 726-3555 or online at ticketmaster.ca
I know I'am happy with the deal and pumped to see Klinkhammer help light it up for the Kings.Welcome to the team Robert.
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