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 Iverson & Trevor Shively Linesmen: Mike Boisvert & Jim Maniago

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

2 Troy Murray (97)3 Jordan Steenbergen (96)4 Clint Filbrandt (95)5 Jagger Dirk (93)6 Dylan Overdyk (97)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

31 Dawson MacAuley (94)33 Teagan Sacher (94)

2 Tye Hand (95)3 Stephen Hak (94)4 Kyle Burroughs (95)5 Colby Williams (95)6 Dmitry Sinitsyn (94)10 Adam Brooks (96)11 Marc McCoy (94)15 Carter Hansen (95)18 Morgan Klimchuk (95)19 Geordie Maguire (95)21 Maximilian Kammerer (96)22 Chandler Stephenson (94)23 Braden Christoffer (94)24 Rylee Zimmer (97)25 Patrick D’Amico (94)26 Dyson Stevenson (93)27 Austin Wagner (97)28 Carson Samoridny (94)29 Dryden Hunt (95)32 Connor Gay (95)34 Griffin Mumby (96)36 Chase Harrison (96)41 Dexter Bricker (95)55 Brady Reagan (97)

Senior VP & GM: Chad LangHead Coach: Malcolm CameronAssistant Coach: Josh DixonAssistant Coach: Bill McGuigan Athletic Therapist: Greg Mayer

ICE NOTES VS REGINAICE CHIPS: The KOOTENAY ICE enter tonight’s action with a 1-2-0-0 record (1-1-0-0 at home, 0-1-0-0 on the road, 1-0-0 in overtime) and fourth place in the CENTRAL DIVISION...The ICE finished the 2012-2013 regular season with a .500 or better re-cord for the 14th consecutive season, which is the longest active streak in the WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE...After tonight’s’ game KOOTENAY will travel to CALGARY (October 4) before returning home to host CALGARY (October 5) and SEATTLE (October 6).

ROSTER UPDATE: The ICE have 24 players on their roster, including two goalies, eight 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 three 1997 born players...KOOTENAY begins the 2013-2014 season with 16 returning players from last year.

DID YOU KNOW: Lifetime the KOOTENAY franchise is 31-22-4-2 against the PATS (17-8-2-2 at home, 14-14-2-0 on the road, 2-3-4-2 in overtime)...LANDON PEEL recorded his first WHL career goal on September 27 against LETHBRIDGE...RYAN MCGILL set a franchise record for the most wins by an ICE Head Coach with 210 against the HURRICANES on September 27 (CORY CLOUSTON - 209)...MATT ALFARO recorded his first WHL career assist on September 21 in RED DEER...COLIN SHIRLEY, SAM REINHART and TANNER FAITH have all been listed in the CENTRAL SCOUTING SERVICE PRELIMI-NARY 2014 NORTH AMERICAN RANKINGS.

SCORING STREAKS: SAM REINHART (3-4-7), JAEDON DESCHENEAU (0-5-5), and LANDON PEEL (1-2-3) have each recorded at least a point in their last three games.

TRANSACTIONS: KOOTENAY has acquired 18-year-old Forward RYAN CHYNOWETH from the TRI-CITY AMERICANS in exchange for a first round draft pick in either the 2014 or 2015 WHL BANTAM DRAFT (September 25)....The ICE have reas-signed JORDYN BOYD to a to be determined Junior A team (September 24).

ONE YEAR AGO: After two games of the 2012-2013 season the ICE were 0-2-0-0, after three games were 1-2-0-0 and after four games were 1-3-0-0.

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

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HEAD TO HEAD

Team Record 1-2-0-0Division Ranking 4th CentralConference Ranking 7th EasternLeague Ranking 14thPast 10 Games 1-2-0-0Streak 1-0-0-0Last Game 4-3 W vs. LethbridgeHome Record 1-1-0-0Away Record 0-1-0-0Goals For 9Goals Against 13PP % 2/14- 14.3PP Home % 1/10- 10.0PP Away % 1/4- 25.0PK % 5/13- 61.5PK Home % 4/9- 55.6PK Away % 1/4 - 75.0Team PIM/GM 13.3/GameLeading After 1st 0-1-0-0Leading After 2nd 1-1-0-0Tied After 1st 1-1-0-0Tied After 2nd 0-1-0-0Trailing After 1st 0-0-0-0Trailing After 2nd 0-0-0-0

Team Record 1-3-0-0Division Ranking 5th EastConference Ranking 9th EasternLeague Ranking 17thPast 10 Games 1-3-0-0Streak 0-1-0-0Last Game 4-1 L vs. Red DeerHome Record 0-1-0-0Away Record 1-2-0-0Goals For 11Goals Against 14PP % 3/19- 15.8PP Home % 1/9 - 11.1PP Away % 2/10 - 20.0PK % 6/21 - 71.4PK Home % 2/4 - 50.0PK Away % 4/17 76.5Team PIM/GM 27.0/GameLeading After 1st 1-0-0-0Leading After 2nd 1-1-0-0Tied After 1st 0-1-0-0Tied After 2nd 0-0-0-0Trailing After 1st 0-2-0-0Trailing After 2nd 0-2-0-0

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SCORING

18 Morgan Klimchuk 4 2 3 5 022 Chandler Stephenson 3 3 1 4 019 Geordie Maguire 4 2 1 3 26 Dmitry Sinitsyn 4 1 2 3 626 Dyson Stevenson 4 1 2 3 711 Marc McCoy 4 1 1 2 1210 Adam Brooks 4 0 2 2 44 Kyle Burroughs 4 0 2 2 428 Carson Samoridny 3 1 0 1 53 Stephen Hak 2 0 1 1 225 Patrick D’Amico 4 0 1 1 45 Colby Williams 4 0 1 1 241 Dexter Bricker 1 0 0 0 723 Braden Christoffer 1 0 0 0 1132 Connor Gay 1 0 0 0 027 Austin Wagner 2 0 0 0 024 Rylee Zimmer 2 0 0 0 015 Carter Hansen 3 0 0 0 021 Maximillian Kammerer 3 0 0 0 02 Tye Hand 4 0 0 0 2536 Chase Harrison 4 0 0 0 029 Dryden Hunt 4 0 0 0 11

GP G A PTS PIM

31 Dawson MacAuley 4 160 9 1 70 3.37 .88633 Teagan Sacher 2 79 5 0 33 3.80 .868

GP MIN GA SO Svs AVE PCT

Regina Pats Regular Season Scoring

as of September 28, 2013

Kootenay ICE Regular Season Scoring

23 Sam Reinhart 3 3 4 7 014 Jaedon Descheneau 3 0 5 5 428 Landon Peel 3 1 2 3 426 Levi Cable 3 1 2 3 012 Luke Philip 3 1 1 2 25 Jagger Dirk 3 1 0 1 69 Kyle O’Connor 3 1 0 1 210 Collin Shirley 3 0 1 1 021 Matt Alfaro 1 0 1 1 018 Ryan Chynoweth 4 0 1 1 98 Matt Thomas 3 0 0 0 02 Troy Murray 3 0 0 0 03 Jordan Steenbergen 1 0 0 0 04 Clint Filbrandt 1 0 0 0 06 Dylan Overdyk 1 0 0 0 07 Jeff Hubic 3 0 0 0 011 Jon Martin 3 0 0 0 815 Austin Vetterl 3 0 0 0 016 Hudson Elynuik 1 0 0 0 019 Zach McPhee 3 0 0 0 022 Zak Zborosky 2 0 0 0 027 Tanner Faith 3 0 0 0 7

GP G A PTS PIM

GP MIN GA SO Svs AVE PCT29 Mackenzie Skapski 3 184 12 0 102 3.92 .89530 Wyatt Hoflin 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A

as of September 28, 2013

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Goals: GP G1 -Mitch Holmberg Spokane Chiefs 3 6 2 - Mike Aviani Spokane Chiefs 3 53 - Brian Williams Tri-City Americans 4 54 - Joshua Winquist Everett Silvertips 2 45 - Taylor Cooper Brandon Wheat Kings 3 46 - Cody Corbett Edmonton Oil Kings 3 47 - Cole Sanford Medicine Hat Tigers 3 48 - Manraj Hayer Everett Silvertips 2 39 - Collin Vancourt Saskatoon Blades 2 310 - Chase De Leo Portland Winterhawks 3 3

Power Play Goals: GP PPG1 - Mike Aviani Spokane Chiefs 3 3 2 - Mitch Holmberg Spokane Chiefs 3 33 - Josh Morrissey Prince Albert Raiders 1 24 - Graham Black Swift Current Broncos 2 25 - Collin Vancourt Saskatoon Blades 2 26 - Dylan Bredo Medicine Hat Tigers 3 27 - Brayden Point Moose Jaw Warriors 3 28 - Henrik Samuelsson Edmonton Oil Kings 3 29 - Lukas Sutter Red Deer Rebels 3 2 10 - Cole Ully Kamloops Blazers 3 2

Goals Against Average: GP GAA1 - Danny Mumaugh Seattle Thunderbirds 1 0.002 - Taz Burman Red Deer Rebels 1 1.00 3 - Daniel Cotton Everett Silvertips 1 1.004 - Garret Hughson Spokane Chiefs 1 1.005 - Eetu Laurikainen Swift Current Broncos 1 1.856 - Landon Bow Swift Current Broncos 2 2.007 - Eric Williams Spokane Chiefs 2 2.008 - Daniel Wapple Moose Jaw Warriors 1 2.009 - Jordon Cooke Kelowna Rockets 2 2.0010 - Patrik Bartosak Red Deer Rebels 2 2.50

Save Percentage: GP SAV%1 - Danny Murmaugh Seattle Thunderbirds 1 1.002 - Garret Hughson Spokane Chiefs 1 .966 3 - Daniel Cotton Everett Silvertips 1 .9624 - Eetu Laurikainen Swift Current Broncos 1 .946 5 - Taz Burman Red Deer Rebels 1 .941 6 - Corbin Boes Lethbridge Hurricanes 1 .9367 - Jordon Cooke Kelowna Rockets 2 .9278 - Patrik Bartosak Red Deer Rebels 2 .9249 - Eric Williams Spokane Chiefs 2 .923 10 - Daniel Wapple Moose Jaw Warriors 1 .920

LEAGUE LEADERS

as of September 28, 2013

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TONIGHT’S OPPONENTHead-to-Head:The Regina Pats (1-3-0-0) and Kootenay Ice (1-2-0-0) meet for the first time in 2013-14 season. The Ice won three of four games against the Pats in 2012-13, splitting the contests in Kootenay and winning both games in Regina. Kyle Burroughs led return-ing Pats with two points (both assists) against the Ice last season. 2014 NHL Draft Prospect Sam Reinhart led the Ice with six points (3G, 3A) in four games. Heading into tonight’s game, the Pats are 1-1 on their current road swing after a loss in Red Deer. Meanwhile, Kootenay picked up its first win of the season with a shootout victory over the Lethbridge Hurricanes yesterday evening. Tonight’s game can be heard on 620 CKRM starting at 6:35 p.m.Lead Up:Pats Drop 4-1 Decision to RebelsComing off a successful night in Edmonton, the Pats offence struggled to gain traction in Red Deer. The Rebels got goals from Conner Bleackley and Rhyse Dieno in the first and that would be all they needed for the win. Chandler Stephenson scored the Pats’ lone goal while Matt Bellerive and Grayson Pawlenchuk added markers of their own for the Rebels. Rookie goaltender Taz Burman stopped 16 of 17 shots for the win while Dawson MacAuley made 23 saves in the loss.Shorthanded Turnaround:Through the Pats first two games of the season, the penalty kill sat at an unimpressive 50%. Over the next two games, the pen-alty kill made a quick turnaround, killing off 10/11 opportunities (90.9%) and scoring two shorthanded goals. The Pats overall percentage on the penalty kill sits at 71.4%.Top Line Clicking:The Pats’ top line (Klimchuk, Stephenson, Stevenson) was united in the second game of the season against Swift Current. Since then, the line has combined for six goals in three games with all three players on three game point streaks.Scoring First:The Blue and White make a habit of scoring the first goal of the game. Last night’s game in Red Deer marked the first night the Pats haven’t scored the game’s opening marker after three straight games of leading off the offence.Streaks:4 – Tye Hand has a four game streak of registering at least four penalty minutes in a game3 – Chandler Stephenson is on a three game point/goal streak with four points (3G, 1A) 3 – Morgan Klimchuk is on a three game point streak with five points (2G, 3A) 3 – Dyson Stevenson is on a three game point streak with three points (1G, 2A)

WHL STANDINGSEASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OTL SL GF GA Pts PCTPrince Albert 3 3 0 0 0 20 12 6 1.000Red Deer 3 3 0 0 0 14 6 6 1.000Swift Current 3 2 0 0 1 12 7 5 .833Brandon 3 2 1 0 0 15 12 4 .667Edmonton 3 2 1 0 0 11 12 4 .667Medicine Hat 3 2 1 0 0 15 7 4 .667KOOTENAY ICE 3 1 2 0 0 9 13 2 .333 Moose Jaw 3 1 2 0 0 7 11 2 .333Regina 4 1 3 0 0 11 14 2 .250Lethbridge 3 0 2 0 1 6 16 1 .167Calgary 1 0 1 0 0 3 7 0 .000Saskatoon 2 0 2 0 0 6 12 0 .000

WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OTL SL GF GA Pts PCTSeattle 3 3 0 0 0 15 7 6 1.000Kelowna 2 2 0 0 0 10 4 4 1.000Spokane 3 3 0 0 0 18 5 6 1.000Everett 2 2 0 0 0 12 4 4 1.000Portland 3 1 1 0 1 14 12 3 .500Tri-City 4 1 2 0 1 13 15 3 .375Kamloops 3 1 2 0 0 9 12 2 .333Prince George 4 1 3 0 0 9 23 2 .250 Vancouver 4 1 3 0 0 5 15 2 .250Victoria 4 1 3 0 0 8 16 2 .250

As of September 28, 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)