Story: The Kimberley Dynamiters have traded Mitch Traichevich for Cody Call

On Sunday December 4, the Kimberley Dynamiters traded goaltender Mitch Traichevich to the Dawson Creek Jr Canucks (NWJHL) for Cody Call.

"He wasn't himself the past few weeks, and you could tell just by talking to him and watching him in practice." Head coach and general manager Derek Stuart said. "Those two games in Fernie he didn't play like he can. We could tell there were distractions."

For personal reasons, Traichevich returns to his home town to play for the Junior Canucks.

"He needed and wanted to go home for personal reasons. There are things in life more important than hockey. It is best for both sides the way it worked out"

Stuart concluded by saying "We wish Mitch the best of luck. It was a very mature decision on his part, it wasn't an easy one. He made the right decision, it is the right thing for him to do."

Call, from Williams Lake, BC, played in six games for the Junior Canucks before getting injured. In those games, he went 3-2 posting a 2.94 GAA and a .893 SV%.

Stuart is looking for Call to gel with the team immediately.

"I've heard rave reviews about his attitude and his team first mentality. We are hoping that he comes in and pushes Cody Campbell.

"We are looking for Call to come in and be the ultimate teammate that he is. Give it his all and play his best when he gets the opportunity to start."

Moving forward Stuart is comfortable with Campbell as the starter for the Dynamiters, "He has proved that he is an elite gaoltender in the league."

Call is expected to join the team for the road trip to Golden where he will serve as backup to Campbell.