A few things to get to in this post, but first off the Kindersley Klippers have traded Ryan Elliot (92) to the Swan Valley Stampeders for Beau Stewart (93).
Ryan was brought in by Rockie Zinger last season and had a solid rookie campaign in the SJHL. This season he has been battling injury problems and has had trouble finding consistency to his game. A change of scenery may be just was Elliot needs to get back on track. He returns to his home province of Manitoba and I wish him the best of luck moving forward in his hockey career.
In terms of Beau Stewart the Klippers get a guy who is familiar with the SJHL and will add a bit more grit and size to the lineup. He is listed at 6'1" and suited up for 48 games with the Flin Flon Bombers last season. It is my understanding he had requested a deal out of Flon Flon earlier this year and was dealt to Swan Valley but now returns back to the SJHL.
I had a brief chat with Rockie this afternoon about the deal and he mentions the main focus on this deal was getting bigger up front. I will have more during tomorrows broadcast.
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Kindersley also sent 18 year old defenseman Morgan Eaton back home. Morgan was a great kid who had improved alot since training camp. I'm sure it was hard on the organization to have to part ways with him as he worked hard and did everything he was asked of, but in the end he wasn't ready to be a regular in the SJHL. I do believe he can get their, he has the strength and size but just needs to work on his quickness and speed.
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Also a big congrats to Klippers rookie forward Justin Lund as he was selected to play in the CJHL Prospects Game in Langley, BC. This is a pretty big honor for the youngster as it means that he is on NHL Central Scouting's radar. The top 40 NHL draft eligible players in the Canadian Jr A ranks are split into 2 teams, East and West. Lund will represent team West. He is 1 of 4 SJHL players selected. Lund will play tomorrow against Yorkton before playing to B.C. He will miss the weekend games but return in time for Tuesdays game on the road in Battlefords.
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I should also note that yes the Klippers will be wearing pink jerseys during tomorrow nights game against Yorkton in support of breast cancer research. The jerseys will then be sold to the highest bidder in a silent auction.
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