Posse rookie defenceman Kieran Friesen will be making his whl regular season debut tonite in Edmonton. Adding a touch of excitement around Princeton is the fact that the game against the Vancouver Giants is televised on Shaw Cable. Star Choice users can watch the game on Channel 407 starting at 6:00 pm local time.
Good luck Kieran, we will all be watching.
Just 13 games into the season and two Posse players have been called up to the WHL.
Dylen McKinlay, a 2007 Bantam draft pick of the Chilliwack Bruins, has been called up to the big club for three games this week. Dylen is expected to make his WHL regular season debut with the Bruins as they host the Kelowna Rockets followed by a return game in Kelowna, and finishing at home against the Kamloops Blazers.
Rookie defenceman Kieran Friesen is flying out to Edmonton today to catch up with the Oil Kings as they prepare for the Vancouver Giants. Kieran was listed by the Edmonton Oil Kings during Duner’s prospect camp in Prince George this past May. Kieran will be with the WHL club through the weekend and will stay with the club during an eastern road trip.
The call up will certain impact the Posse as they face two tough teams this weekend (Beaver Valley and Revelstoke), however this will also allow others Posse players the opportunity for a larger role.
Former Princeton Posse players are making news around the hockey world. Brenden Stephan was released earlier this week by the Everett Silvertips of the WHL. Brenden saw ice time last season as an affiliate player, however, after 9 games was unable to to crack the line up. Brendan will suit up for the Quesnel Millionaires of the BCHL.
07/08 Posse scoring leader, Brad Goss, has been seeing regular ice time with the Langley Chiefs of the BCHL. After 13 games, Brad is 5th on the team is scoring and earned 3rd star of the game last night in a 6-3 win over Burnaby Express.
Andrew Walsh is pushing the BCHL goaltending leaders with a strong start to the season. Andrew is in the top 10 in most catagories for the BCHL goalies. Andrew is 4th in the BCHL with a 6-4 record, and appearing in 11 games for the Langley Chiefs this year.
07/08 team captain Dan Hillman is a regular this season for the Lloydminster Bobcats of the Alberta Junior Hockey League. In 14 games Dan has 2 goals and 3 assists and is 2nd on the team for rookie scoring. Last night Dan was selected as the game star for Lloydminster.
Saturday September 27, saw the Posse travel to Chase to face the early season division leaders. The Art Holdings Memorial Arena has not treated the Posse well and the boys were eager to change their luck.
The game started off in typical Posse fashion with Dale’s crew establishing a strong forecheck and strong cycle game. After a number of strong shifts Wade Masch openned the scoring by getting a shot through the 5 hole on the Chiefs goaltender. The first period ended as it had started with the Posse dictating the play. Evan Weaver scored his second goal of the year on a breakaway early in the second on a stretch pass from Kieran Friesen. Chase made the game tight by scoring late in the second with a shot deflecting past goalie Tanner Sheridan.
The third period was a defensive struggle with Princeton killing three minor penalties. Billy Marshall secured a two lead with a wrist shot from the point past the Chief goalie.
The Posse continued to work the cycle for most of the remaining time keeping the Chief’s off the scoresheet. Nick Cecconi continued his strong play with a huge hit on Chase captain Patterson. The result of the hit saw the Chief’s take a late penalty. Late in the game the Chief’s pulled the goalie and Wade Masch added his second goal of the game with an empty netter from his side of center.
Adding assists where Brooks Christensen (2), Derrick Delisser (2), Kieran Friesen (1), Billy Marshall (1) and Brody Brewster (1).
Final score Princeton 4 – Chase 1.
Three stars.. 1-Wade Masch, 2-Brooks Christensen, 3-Jordan Bytelaar (chief’s goalie)
Posse 5 – Rockies 2
The Posse faced the Columbia Valley Rockies last night. The evening was hilited by the return of goaltender Tanner Sheridan and the first game for rookie defenseman Kieran Friesen. The two new players were strong contributers to the Posse 5-2 victory.
The return of Sheridan immediately paid dividends, as Tanner stopped 31 of 33 shots. Included in Tanners performance were two key saves early in the second period. Shorthanded the Posse were pressured by the Rockies offense, Sheridan closed the door with numerous big saves to keep the Posse down by a single goal.
Teams at even strength, Kyle L’Arrivee, forced a turn over in the neutral zone, picked up the loose puck and scored on the breakaway. For the second game in a row the Posse power play was able to capitalize, scoring the next two goals. Defenseman Jared Hidber scored his first goal of the season with a wrist shot from the point. Derrick Delisser added one more by knocking in his own rebound to give the Posse a 3=1 lead going into the third period.
The third period saw the Posse continue to pressure the Rockie defense, Jason Alessio notched his first goal of the season by finishing a little play from line mate Brody Brewster. Spencer Brooks finished the posse scoring with a hard wrist shot past Rockies netminder Brandon Anderson.
Three Stars: 1-Spencer Brooks 2- Tanner Sheridan 3 – Wade Masch
The Princeton Posse are proud to announce the return of goalie Tanner Sheridan. Princeton completed a trade with the Kimberly Dynamiters to re-aquire his KIJHL playing rights. Tanner spent the last couple of weeks in Fort Francis of the Superior International Junior A hockey League (SIJHL). The Fort Francis Sabres are a second year team and also feature former Posse defenseman Riley Ferster. To make room unfortunately the Posse had to release goalie Zack Blain. We thank Zack for his hard work and wish him the best for his future endeavors.
Player development and movement to hockey’s next levels has always been a priority for the Princeton Posse organization and this season has certainly proved to be no different than the past few seasons.
Team leading scorer, MVP, division rookie of the year and division all-star Brad Goss has signed with the Langley Chiefs of the BCHL. Joining Brad in Langley will be division all-star goalie Andrew Walsh. KIJHL prospects game participant, Logan Johnston has signed on to play with his hometown Penticton Vees. Team captain, league all-star and graduating 20-year-old defenseman, Brett Van Riper will further his hockey career with the Portage College Voyageurs in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference. Riley Ferster will move east to the Superior International Junior Hockey League to play for the Jr. A Fort Francis Sabers. Micah Anderson and Jeremy Wagner are Europe bound to play pro hockey in Germany.
The past 07/08 hockey season also saw the NHL attend KIJHL games with the focus being on 6’7” Posse defender, Brenden Stephen. Affiliate games played by Stephen with the WHL’s Everett Silvertips sparked interest in his potential as a draftable player. Although passed by in this season’s NHL draft, Stephen will remain in their sights this season in a Silvertips’ uniform. Princeton Posse pride in player development also occurred mid season when defenseman Scott Ramsay moved on to play with the Chilliwack Bruins in January of the 07/08 season. Even our board of directors saw movement to the next level with team GM and president, Blair Noel, moving on to become the business manager of the BCHL’s Alberni Valley Bulldogs.
Of note we still have many players vying for Jr. A spots across western Canada and we hope to update this strong list of player movement which we feel is a credit to our program and certainly a credit to the strength and progressiveness of our Kootenay International Junior Hockey League!
