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: Brett Montsion & Kyle Scrivens Linesmen: Tyler Hawthorne & Justin Slimm

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

2 Troy Murray (97)3 Jordan Steenbergen (96)4 Clint Filbrandt (95)5 Jagger Dirk (93)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)

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

33 Nick McBride (97)38 Cole Cheveldave (93)

2 Tyler Dea (95)3 Mackenze Stewart (95)4 Brendan Guhle (97)5 Tomas Andrlik (95)6 MacKenzie Johnston (93)7 Sawyer Lange (94)8 Craig Leverton (95)10 Josh Morrissey (95)14 Dakota Conroy (94)15 Mike Winther (94)16 Tim Vanstone (96)17 Lance Yaremchuk (96)18 Jayden Hart (94)19 Reid Gardiner (96)20 Shane Danyluk (94)21 Matteo Gennaro (97)22 Chance Braid (94)23 Dylan Busenius (93)25 Carson Perreaux (94)27 Darcy Zaharichuk (96)28 Gage Quinney (95)29 Leon Draisaitl (95)

General Manager: Bruno Campese Head Coach: Cory CloustonAssociate Coach: Dave MansonAssistant Coach: Tim LeonardAthletic Trainer: Duane “Puff” Bartley

ICE NOTES VS PRINCE ALBERTICE CHIPS: The KOOTENAY ICE enter tonight’s action with a 4-4-1-0 record (3-2-0-0 at home, 1-2-1-0 on the road, 0-1 in overtime, 1-0 in shootouts) and in fourth place in the CENTRAL DIVISION...After tonight’s game the ICE will host SASKA-TOON (October 18) before traveling to EDMONTON (October 19 and 20).

ROSTER UPDATE: The ICE have 23 players on their roster, including two goalies, seven 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 two 1997 born players...KOOTENAY has 16 returning players from last year and 18 players with WHL experience.

DID YOU KNOW: Lifetime KOOTENAY is 41-19-1-1 against the PRINCE ALBERT franchise (20-10-0-1 at home, 21-9-1-0 on the road, 5-0-2-1 in overtime)...SAM REINHART tied a franchise record for most consecutive games with an assist at eight from September 20 to October 9 (JOHN NEGRIN – November 18 to December 4, 2007)…ZAK ZBOROSKY recorded his first WHL career goal against LETHBRIDGE on October 9...TROY MURRAY recorded his first WHL career point with an assist on October 9 in LETHBRIDGE…JORDAN STEENBERGEN recorded his first WHL career point with an assist against SEATTLE on October 6…JAGGER DIRK played in his 250 WHL career game on October 12 in MEDICINE HAT...REINHART, who played in his 150th WHL career game on October 6 against SEATTLE, needs to record four more assists to reach 100 in his WHL career...LEVI CABLE has played in 137 WHL career games...JON MARTIN has played in 136 WHL career games…JEFF HUBIC has played in 135 WHL career games.

INJURY: Defenseman TANNER FAITH will be out of the ICE line up indefinitely with an upper body injury.

ONE YEAR AGO: After eight games of the 2012-2013 season the ICE were 3-5-0-0, after nine games were 4-5-0-0 and after ten games were 4-6-0-0.

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

TONIGHT’S OFFICIALS: The Referees for tonight’s game are BRETT MONTSION and KYLE SCRIVENS and Linesmen are TYLER HAWTHORNE and JUSTIN SLIMM.

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HEAD TO HEAD

Team Record 4-4-1-0Division Ranking 4th CentralConference Ranking 8th EasternLeague Ranking 15thPast 10 Games 4-4-1-0Streak 0-1-0-0Last Game 3-0 L vs. Medicine HatHome Record 3-2-0-0Away Record 1-2-1-0Goals For 27Goals Against 29PP % 10/39 - 25.6PP Home % 6/22- 27.3PP Away % 4/17 - 23.5PK % 9/40- 77.5PK Home % 5/21 - 76.2PK Away % 4/19 - 78.9Team PIM/GM 12.9/GameLeading After 1st 2-1-1-0Leading After 2nd 4-1-1-0Tied After 1st 2-1-0-0Tied After 2nd 0-2-0-0Trailing After 1st 0-2-0-0Trailing After 2nd 0-1-0-0

Team Record 6-3-1-0Division Ranking 2nd EastConference Ranking 3rd Eastern League Ranking 7thPast 10 Games 6-3-1-0Streak 0-1-1-0Last Game 4-3 L vs. CalgaryHome Record 5-1-0-0Away Record 1-2-1-0Goals For 41Goals Against 40PP % 11/48 - 22.9PP Home % 9/33 - 27.3PP Away % 2/15 - 13.3PK % 10/46 - 78.3PK Home % 5/31 - 83.9PK Away % 5/15 - 66.7Team PIM/GM 16.6/GameLeading After 1st 3-0-0-0Leading After 2nd 4-0-0-0Tied After 1st 2-0-0-0Tied After 2nd 1-0-0-0Trailing After 1st 1-3-1-0Trailing After 2nd 1-3-1-0

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SCORING

29 Leon Draisaitl 10 6 9 15 418 Jayden Hart 7 3 7 10 2619 Reid Gardiner 10 5 5 10 910 Josh Morrissey 8 3 6 9 87 Sawyer Lange 10 2 5 7 614 Dakota Conroy 8 3 4 7 425 Carson Perreaux 10 6 1 7 98 Craig Leverton 10 4 1 5 815 Mike Winther 4 1 4 5 420 Shane Danyluk 10 0 5 5 85 Tomas Andrlik 9 0 4 4 921 Matteo Gennaro 10 2 2 4 023 Dylan Busenius 10 2 2 4 1517 Lance Yaremchuk 4 1 2 3 028 Gage Quinney 7 2 1 3 04 Brendan Guhle 9 0 2 2 66 MacKenzie Johnston 7 0 2 2 216 Tim Vanstone 10 0 2 2 62 Tyler Dea 3 0 1 1 23 Mackenze Stewart 7 0 0 0 2327 Darcy Zaharicuk 6 0 0 0 022 Chance Braid 10 0 1 -1 17

GP G A PTS PIM

33 Nick McBride 1 40 5 0 30 7.50 .85738 Cole Cheveldave 10 567 35 0 261 3.70 .882

GP MIN GA SO Svs AVE PCT

Prince Albert Raiders Regular Season Scoring

as of October 13 2013

Kootenay ICE Regular Season Scoring

23 Sam Reinhart 9 7 12 19 014 Jaedon Descheneau 9 7 8 15 45 Jagger Dirk 9 2 5 7 1012 Luke Philp 9 2 4 6 426 Levi Cable 9 2 3 5 018 Ryan Chynoweth 10 1 3 4 1828 Landon Peel 6 1 2 3 422 Zak Zborosky 6 1 2 3 211 Jon Martin 9 1 1 2 1919 Zach McPhee 9 1 1 2 615 Austin Vetterl 9 0 2 2 07 Jeff Hubic 9 0 2 2 89 Kyle O’Connor 7 1 0 1 22 Troy Murray 9 0 1 1 210 Collin Shirley 7 0 1 1 221 Matt Alfaro 4 0 1 1 227 Tanner Faith 7 0 1 1 93 Jordan Steenbergen 4 0 1 1 68 Matt Thomas 9 0 0 0 24 Clint Filbrandt 7 0 0 0 416 Hudson Elynuik 6 0 0 0 8

GP G A PTS PIM

GP MIN GA SO Svs AVE PCT29 Mackenzie Skapski 7 426 23 0 200 3.24 .89730 Wyatt Hoflin 2 119 5 0 66 2.52 .930

as of October 13, 2013

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Goals: 1 - Mitch Holmberg Spokane Chiefs 9 11 2 - Oliver Bjorkstrand Portland Winterhawks 8 103 - Mike Aviani Spokane Chiefs 9 94 - Greg Chase Calgary Hitmen 8 85 - Boston Leier Regina Pats 8 86 - Mitchell Moroz Edmonton Oil Kings 9 87 - Cole Sanford Medicine Hat Tigers 9 88 - Robert Lipsbergs Seattle Thunderbirds 10 89 - Brian Williams Tri-City Americans 11 810 - Richard Nejezchleb Brandon Wheat Kings 8 7

Power Play Goals: GP PPG1 - Boston Leier Regina Pats 8 6 2 - Riley Stadel Kelowna Rockets 8 43 -Jaedon Descheneau Kootenay ICE 9 44 - Mitch Holmber Spokane Chiefs 9 45 - Conner Bleackley Red Deer Rebels 11 46 - Logan Nelson Victoria Royals 11 47 - Jake Virtanen Calgary Hitmen 8 38 - Mike Aviani Spokane Chiefs 9 39 - Graham Black Swift Current Broncos 9 3 10 - John Quenneville Brandon Wheat Kings 9 3

Goals Against Average: GP GAA1 - Austin Lotz Everett Silvertips 7 .9342 - Eric Williams Spokane Chiefs 6 .934 3 - Ty Edmonds Prince George Cougars 9 .933 4 - Marek Langhamer Medicine Hat Tigers 5 .919 5 - Daniel Wapple Moose Jaw Warriors 4 .9266 - Landon Bow Swift Current Broncos 3 .9037 - Eetu Laurikainen Swift Current Broncos 7 .9298 - Jordon Cooke Kelowna Rockets 6 .9259 - Eric Comrie Tri-City Americans 10 .92410- Patrik Polivka Victoria Royals 9 .913

Save Percentage: GP SAV%1 - Austin Lotz Everett Silvertips 4 .9302 - Eric Williams Spokane Chiefs 4 .9493 - Ty Edmonds Prince George Cougars 7 .9394 - Eetu Laurikainen Swift Current Broncos 4 .9385 - Daniel Wapple Moose Jaw Warriors 3 .9216 - Jordon Cooke Kelowna Rockets 5 .9297 - Eric Comrie Tri-City Americans 7 .9218 - Patrik Bartosak Red Deer Rebels 9 .9209 - Marek Langhamer Medicine Hat Tigers 5 .91910 - Bolton Pouliot Kamloops Blazers 5 .917

LEAGUE LEADERS

as of October 13, 2013

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TONIGHT’S OPPONENTRAIDER REVIEW: The Raiders suffered a second 4-3 loss on consecutive loss, falling to the Hitmen in Calgary last night. After Calgary jumped out to a 2-0 lead, 17-year-old forward Reid Gardiner and 19-year-old forward Carson Perreaux scored to even the slate. The Hitmen potted goals late in the first and early in the second before 18-year-old winger Craig Leverton added a man-advantage marker to get the Green and Gold within one, but the Raiders could not complete the comeback. 20-year-old goalten-der Cole Cheveldave stopped 22 of 26 shots in a losing effort.

VS.ICE: The Raiders had a 1-1-1-1 record against the Ice last season, scoring their only win in the season series in Cranbrook. Shane Danyluk led Prince Albert with 2 goals and an assist in the four games against Kootenay.

FIRST POINT: 18-year-old defenceman Tyler Dea recorded his first WHL point last night with an assist on a goal by Reid Gar-diner.

PUCKS ON NET: The Raiders are 6-1-1-0 this season when outshooting their opponents, with the first regulation loss when lead-ing the shot clock coming last night in Calgary. They also have a perfect record when scoring 4 or more goals in a game, and are winless when scoring 3 or less.

FAMILIAR SETTING: Raiders head coach Cory Clouston was a coach with the Kootenay Ice from 1999-2007, including acting as a head coach for 5 season, making the playoffs in each year during his tenure behind the bench, posting a 209-110-20(ties)-35 record.

ON THE CHARTS: 18-year-old centre Leon Draisaitl is currently tied for 6th in league scoring, and second among draft eligible players with 15 points. 18-year-old defenceman Josh Morrissey is currently tied for 6th in defenceman points, with 9. 18

IN THE SIN BIN: 18-year-old centre Jayden Hart is tied for 10th in league penalty minutes, with 26 in 7 game splayed.

STREAKING: 19-year-old defenceman Sawyer Lange has points in three consecutive games, recording a goal and 3 assists in the process. 17-year-old forward Reid Gardiner also has points in 3 straight, with 2 goals and 3 assists in that span. 18-year-old centre Jayden Hart has a point in all but one of his 7 games played this season.

WHL STANDINGSEASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OTL SL GF GA Pts PCTMedicine Hat 9 7 1 1 0 39 20 15 .833Swift Current 10 6 3 0 1 39 25 13 .650Prince Albert 10 6 3 1 0 41 40 13 .650 Red Deer 11 6 5 0 0 35 32 12 .545Calgary 8 5 3 0 0 31 31 10 .625Brandon 9 5 4 0 0 33 33 10 .556Moose Jaw 10 4 4 0 2 27 32 10 .500 Kootenay ICE 9 4 4 1 0 27 29 9 .500Saskatoon 10 4 5 0 1 35 39 9 .450Regina 9 4 5 0 0 26 33 8 .444Edmonton 9 4 5 0 0 35 32 8 .444Lethbridge 9 1 7 0 1 21 43 3 .167

WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OTL SL GF GA Pts PCTSeattle 10 8 2 0 0 42 34 16 .800Kelowna 8 5 1 0 2 37 26 12 .750Spokane 9 7 2 0 0 35 21 14 .778Everett 9 6 1 2 0 29 20 14 .778Victoria 11 6 5 0 0 26 29 12 .545Prince George 10 5 4 0 1 23 31 11 .550Portland 8 4 3 0 1 42 36 9 .562Tri-City 11 4 6 0 1 27 28 9 .409 Kamloops 9 2 7 0 0 21 35 4 .222Vancouver 10 1 7 1 1 19 41 4 .200

As of October 13, 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)