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: Curtis Marouelli & Sean Raphael Linesmen: Jeremi Del Campo & Anthony Guzzo

MP. SH. GA. SA.

G A PTS PIM

MP. SH. GA. SA.

G A PTS PIM

1 Christopher Tai (95)33 Jordan Papirny (96)35 Curtis Honey (94)

2 Ryan Pulock (94)5 Colton Waltz (95)6 Ryan Pilon (96)7 Eric Roy (94)8 Jayce Hawryluk (96)9 Rene Hunter (93)10 Kord Pankewicz (96)11 Taylor Green (94)12 Jesse Gabrielle (97)13 Rihard Bukarts (96)15 Peter Quenneville (94)17 John Quenneville (96)18 Richard Neejezchleb (94)20 Chad Robinson (93)21 Tyler Coulter (96)22 Braylon Shmyr (97)23 Tim McGauley (95)24 Jens Meilleur (93)26 Ryley Lindgren (96)27 Brett Kitt (96)28 Quintin Lisoway (95)

General Manager/Head Coach: Kelly McCrimmonAssistant Coach: Darren RitchieAssistant Coach: David AnningAthletic Therapist: Josh Guenther

ICE NOTES VS BRANDONICE CHIPS: The KOOTENAY ICE enter tonight’s action with a 13-11-2-0 record (7-7-0-0 at home, 6-4-2-0 on the road, 0-2 in overtime, 2-0 in shootouts) and in sixth place in the EASTERN CONFERENCE...After tonight’s game the ICE will host BRAN-DON (November 23) and EDMONTON (November 30).

DID YOU KNOW: Lifetime the KOOTENAY franchise has a 27-28-3-1 record against the BRANDON franchise (15-13-2-0 at home, 12-15-1-1 on the road, 1-1-6-1 in overtime)...SAM REINHART (TEAM WHL), JAEDON DESCHENEAU (TEAM WHL), and RINAT VALIEV (TEAM RUSSIA) will be part of the SUBWAY SUPER SERIES (NOVEMBER 27 - RED DEER, NOVEMBER 28 - LETHBRIDGE)…TROY MURRAY has been named to TEAM WEST for the 2014 WORLD U-17 HOCKEY CHALLENGE in CAPE BRETON, NOVA SCOTIA (December 28 – January 5)...MATT ALFARO recorded his first WHL career goal on November 16 in SASKATOON...TIM BOZON recorded his 100th WHL career assist on November 16 against the BLADES…JAEDON DESCHENEAU record his 50th career goal in SASKATOON on November 16...DESCHENEAU, who is tied for fourth in the WHL in goals scored with 18, is seventh in the League in points with 34 (18-16-34)...SAM REIN-HART, who is fifth in the WHL in points with 40 (10-30-40), is fourth in the League in assists with 30...LEVI CABLE played in his 150th WHL career game on November 13 in SWIFT CURRENT...JON MARTIN played in his 150th WHL career game in PRINCE ALBERT on November 15…JEFF HUBIC played in his 150th WHL career game on November 19 against EVERETT...The ICE are fourth in the WHL in overall power play (24.3%)...KOOTENAY is seventh in the LEAGUE in overall penalty kill (81.8%)...SAM REINHART and TANNER FAITH have both been listed in the NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING NORTH AMERI-CAN PLAYERS TO WATCH LIST.

SCORING STREAK (S): SAM REINHART (1-5-6) has recorded at least a point in his last four games…AUSTIN VETTERL (1-2-3) has recorded a point in each of his last three games. INJURIES: Goaltender MACKENZIE SKAPSKI will be out of the KOOTENAY line up day to day with a lower body injury…Forward KYLE O’CONNOR will be out of the ICE line up one week with a lower body injury...Defenseman TANNER FAITH will be out of the KOOTENAY line up two to three weeks with an upper body injury.

ONE YEAR AGO: After 26 games of the 2012-2013 season the ICE were 8-17-1-0 , after 27 games were 8-18-1-0 and after 28 games were 9-18-1-0.DRAFTED PLAYERS: TIM BOZON - Montreal Canadiens (3rd Round, 2012 NHL Draft), MACKENZIE SKAPSKI – New York Rangers (6th Round, 2013 NHL Draft).

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

2 Troy Murray (97)3 Jordan Steenbergen (96)4 Landon Cross (94)5 Jagger Dirk (93)7 Jeff Hubic (94)8 Ryan Chynoweth (95)9 Kyle O’Connor (96)11 Jon Martin (95)12 Luke Philp (95)14 Jaedon Descheneau (95)15 Austin Vetterl (94)16 Hudson Elynuik (97)19 Zach McPhee (93)20 Tim Bozon (94)21 Matt Alfaro (96)22 Zak Zborosky (96)23 Sam Reinhart (95)24 Rinat Valiev (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

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HEAD TO HEAD

Team Record 13-11-2-0Division Ranking 4th CentralConference Ranking 6th EasternLeague Ranking 13thPast 10 Games 5-5-0-0Streak 1-0-0-0Last Game 4-3 W vs Red DeerHome Record 7-7-0-0Away Record 6-4-2-0Goals For 76Goals Against 76PP % 25/103 - 24.3PP Home % 12/53 - 22.6PP Away % 13/50 - 26.0PK % 16/88 - 81.8PK Home % 9/45 - 80.0PK Away % 7/43 - 83.7Team PIM/GM 11.9/GameLeading After 1st 5-1-1-0Leading After 2nd 8-2-1-0Tied After 1st 6-3-1-0Tied After 2nd 3-2-1-0Trailing After 1st 2-7-0-0Trailing After 2nd 2-7-0-0

Team Record 13-11-1-0Division Ranking 3rd EastConference Ranking 7th EasternLeague Ranking 14thPast 10 Games 6-3-1-0Streak 4-0-1-0Last Game 4-3 L vs Medicine HatHome Record 7-4-0-0Away Record 6-7-1-0Goals For 87Goals Against 90PP % 26/113 -29.8PP Home % 17/57 - 29.8PP Away % 9/56 - 16.1PK % 27/100 - 73.0PK Home % 12/48 - 75.0PK Away % 15/52 - 71.2Team PIM/GM 13.4/GameLeading After 1st 7-1-1-0Leading After 2nd 9-0-1-0Tied After 1st 3-2-0-0Tied After 2nd 1-1-0-0Trailing After 1st 3-8-0-0Trailing After 2nd 3-10-0-0

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SCORING

8 Jayce Hawryluk 24 9 15 24 1618 Richard Nejezchleb 24 17 5 22 242 Ryan Pulock 20 8 14 22 617 John Quenneville 25 8 12 20 2613 Rihard Bukarts 25 6 12 18 1923 Tim McGauley 22 6 10 16 27 Eric Roy 23 3 12 15 2020 Chad Robinson 25 3 10 13 119 Rene Hunter 21 1 9 10 3324 Jens Meilleur 25 4 5 9 115 Colton Waltz 25 0 9 9 206 Ryan Pilon 19 3 4 7 2515 Peter Quenneville 7 3 3 6 228 Quintin Lisoway 23 0 6 6 926 Ryley Lindgren 24 4 1 5 412 Jesse Gabrielle 12 2 3 5 1310 Kord Pankewicz 10 0 4 4 1122 Braylon Shmyr 10 2 1 3 027 Brett Kitt 9 1 1 2 1911 Taylor Green 21 0 2 2 2921 Tyler Coulter 9 0 1 1 2

GP G A PTS PIM

35 Curtis Honey 12 710 44 0 380 3.72 .89633 Jordan Papirny 14 797 42 0 363 3.16 .896

1 Christopher Tai 8 323 29 0 162 5.39 .848

GP MIN GA SO Svs AVE PCT

Brandon Wheat Kings Regular Season Scoring

as of November 22, 2013

Kootenay ICE Regular Season Scoring

23 Sam Reinhart 26 10 30 40 214 Jaedon Descheneau 25 18 16 34 1812 Luke Philp 26 8 14 22 820 Tim Bozon 26 7 12 19 215 Jagger Dirk 26 3 13 16 2015 Austin Vetterl 26 5 6 11 826 Levi Cable 26 4 7 11 211 Jon Martin 26 5 2 7 388 Ryan Chynoweth 25 3 4 7 4922 Zak Zborosky 22 3 4 7 428 Landon Peel 23 2 5 7 127 Jeff Hubic 25 1 5 6 1724 Rinat Valiev 15 1 5 6 114 Landon Cross 26 1 3 4 2821 Matt Alfaro 19 1 3 4 89 Kyle O’Connor 19 2 1 3 219 Zach McPhee 19 1 2 3 132 Troy Murray 26 0 3 3 63 Jordan Steenbergen 12 0 2 2 2616 Hudson Elynuik 19 1 0 1 1427 Tanner Faith 7 0 1 1 9

GP G A PTS PIM

GP MIN GA SO Svs AVE PCT30 Wyatt Hoflin 14 723 32 0 339 2.66 .91429 Mackenzie Skapski 14 810 41 1 370 3.04 .900

as of November 22, 2013

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Goals: GP G 1 - Mitch Holmberg Spokane Chiefs 24 26 2 - Mike Aviani Spokane Chiefs 24 213 - Brian Williams Tri-City Americans 26 194 - Oliver Bjorkstrand Portland Winterhawks 24 185 - Jaedon Descheneau Kootenay ICE 25 186 - Joshua Winquist Everett Silvertips 25 187 - Chase De Leo Portland Winterhawks 24 178 - Taylor Leier Portland Winterhawks 24 179 - Richard Nejezchleb Brandon Wheat Kings 24 1710 - Curtis Lazar Edmonton Oil Kings 19 15

Power Play Goals: GP PPG1 - Mike Aviani Spokane Chiefs 24 132 - Jaedon Descheneau Kootenay ICE 25 93 - Riley Stadel Kelowna Rockets 17 8 4 - Boston Leier Regina Pats 23 85 - Mitch Holmberg Spokane Chiefs 24 86 - Chase Souto Kamloops Blazers 24 87 - Ryan Pulock Brandon Wheat Kings 20 78 - Joshua Winquist Everett Silvertips 25 7 9 - Dalton Thrower Vancouver Giants 20 610 - Josh Morrissey Prince Albert Raiders 22 6

Goals Against Average: GP GAA1 - Coleman Vollrath Victoria Royals 10 2.062 - Tristan Jarry Edmonton Oil Kings 21 2.08 3 - Jordon Cooke Kelowna Rockets 15 2.224 - Austin Lotz Everett Silvertips 16 2.275 - Eric Williams Spokane Chiefs 18 2.436 - Eric Comrie Tri-City Americans 22 2.457 - Patrik Polivka Victoria Royals 18 2.508 - Marek Langhamer Medicine Hat Tigers 13 2.599 - Landon Bow Swift Current Broncos 11 2.6410 - Wyatt Hoflin Kootenay ICE 14 2.66

Save Percentage: GP SAV%1 - Coleman Vollrath Victoria Royals 10 .9392 - Eric Comrie Tri-City Americans 22 .9263 - Jordon Cooke Kelowna Rockets 15 .9244 - Tristan Jarry Edmonton Oil Kings 21 .9215 - Daniel Wapple Moose Jaw Warriors 11 .9206 - Eetu Laurikainen Swift Current Broncos 19 .9197 - Danny Mumaugh Seattle Thunderbirds 15 .9168 - Partik Polivka Victoria Royals 18 .9169 - Patrik Bartosak Red Deer Rebels 21 .91510 - Eric Williams Spokane Chiefs 18 .914

LEAGUE LEADERS

as of November 22, 2013

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TONIGHT’S OPPONENTGAME PREVIEWThe Brandon Wheat Kings continue a four-game road trip Friday night when they visit the Kootenay Ice (7:30 p.m., 880 CKLQ). Brandon has collected three of a possible four points so far on the trip, downing Swift Current 3-2 in a shootout Tuesday and fall-ing 4-3 in overtime Wednesday night in Medicine Hat. Friday’s game is the first of four between the Ice and Brandon this season. The Wheat Kings are 9-6-1-4 against Kootenay over the last five seasons including a 5-4-0-1 record in Cranbrook.

TEAM NOTESWin Streak EndsThe Wheat Kings had a season-high four-game winning streak end with Wednesday’s 4-3 overtime loss in Medicine Hat. Bran-don did earn a single point by taking the game to extra time, giving them a nine of a possible ten points in their last five games.November to Remember so FarBrandon is 6-2-1-0 in nine games so far this month including a 4-0-1-0 record in five road games. Jayce Hawryluk (13 pts), Ryan Pulock (12 pts) and Richard Nejezchleb (11 pts) are leading the way offensively for Brandon this month while Jordan Papirny has played all nine games, posting a 2.97 GAA and .903 SPCT. The Wheat Kings have scored first in seven of nine games this month, going 5-1-1-0.Three the Magic NumberThe Wheat Kings key to success so far this season has been allowing three or fewer goals. When Brandon gives up three or less, they have a 13-1-0-0 record this year. Conversely, Brandon is 0-10-1-0 when allowed four or more goals against.

PLAYER NOTESWheat Kings Acquire PilonRyan Pilon joined Brandon on Monday after being acquired in a five-player trade with Lethbridge last weekend. The 17-year old defenceman joined Brandon along with the rights to 16-year old forward Colt Conrad, with Brandon surrendering blueliner Nick Walters, forward Taylor Cooper and prospect Tanner Browne. Pilon is pointless and has a -1 rating in his first two games with the Wheat Kings this week.Tai Joins BrandonBrandon made their second trade in six days with Lethbridge on Thursday, acquiring G Christopher Tai, 18, for a conditional 8th round pick in the 2015 WHL Bantam Draft. Tai gives Brandon some goaltending depth as Curtis Honey remains out of the lineup with an upper body injury. In 20 career games with Lethbridge after the past two seasons, Tai had a 5-6-0 record with a 4.44 GAA and .871 SPCT.

WHL STANDINGSEASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OTL SL GF GA Pts PCTMedicine Hat 24 16 5 3 0 93 66 35 .729Swift Current 28 15 10 0 3 99 81 33 .589Calgary 23 13 6 1 3 75 73 30 .652 Prince Albert 24 14 8 2 0 80 74 30 .625Edmonton 23 14 8 0 1 85 55 29 .630Kootenay ICE 26 13 11 2 0 76 76 28 .538Brandon 25 13 11 1 0 87 90 27 .540Regina 24 13 11 0 0 73 81 26 .542Red Deer 24 11 12 0 1 67 75 23 .479Saskatoon 26 9 14 1 2 85 108 21 .404Moose Jaw 27 7 16 2 2 65 96 18 .333Lethbridge 25 3 18 2 2 63 121 10 .200

WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OTL SL GF GA Pts PCTEverett 25 17 4 4 0 84 65 38 .760Kelowna 21 16 3 0 2 86 53 34 .810Portland 24 17 5 1 1 118 74 36 .750Spokane 24 16 7 0 1 94 65 33 .688Victoria 26 15 10 0 1 63 63 31 .596Tri-City 26 14 10 0 2 74 68 30 .577Seattle 24 12 8 1 3 81 90 28 .583Vancouver 26 10 11 4 1 78 85 25 .481Prince George 27 9 14 1 3 72 105 22 .407Kamloops 24 6 15 2 1 64 91 15 .312

As of November 19, 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)