The Nitro's have lost Connor Kendall ('98) to a season ending injury.
"He reinjured the same shoulder that he injured last season and in the first game that he played with us, in the third period against Columbia Valley this past Saturday." Stuart reported. "It's too damaging physically and mentally, he is just not going to be able to play again this year.
"Its really too bad. He's a great kid, he's a great teammate. It sucks, but it is what had to be done.
"We are sad to see Connor Kendall leave. We want to thank him for all his hard work and being so mature about his decision. The boys are going to miss him, he was a great player when he was here."
Kendall collected two goals and three assists in six games with the Dynamiters this season.
Stuart then added two forwards to his roster Nic Herringer ('98) and Joe Karpyshyn ('98) both products from Calgary Alberta.
Herringer, at 6-feet and 180-pounds, joins the team after starting the season with the Calgary Canucks (AJHL). In 13 games with the Canucks, Herringer scored two goals and five assists.
"He's a very smart hockey player, he works extremely hard." Stuart said. "I've coached him in spring hockey for the last three years in Calgary; his skill level has gotten better every year. His numbers with the Canucks show that.
"He works really hard. He is very smart on the penalty kill and power play. He's got a tremendous upside to his skill."
Karpyshyn, stands at 5-foot-9 and clocks in at 170 pounds. He played the entire 2015-16 season with the Okotoks Oilers (AJHL) as an underage player scoring three goals and 12 assists in 42 games, while sitting for 108 minutes in the box. He went pointless in eight games this season with the Olds Grizzlys (AJHL).
"I coached last year in the AJHL. He played as an underage player last year. He wants to play hockey and see where his career goes from there." Stuart said.
"He's very gritty. He has a lot of speed and skill. His compete level is high. He is a bit of an agititator, he is not fun to play against."
Stuart said that, "both players were heavily sought after by many top teams in our league, and we are happy they chose to play in Kimberley."
Stuart said that, "both players were heavily sought after by many top teams in our league, and we are happy they chose to play in Kimberley."
Herringer and Karpyshyn are expected to make their debuts in Dynamiters colours this weekend, when the Nitro's host the Creston Valley Thunder Cats tonight, and the Columbia Valley Rockies on Saturday.
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