The Kimberley Dynamiters acquire Bryce McDonald from the Kamloops Storm

The Kimberley Dynamiters acquired forward Bryce McDonald ('98) from the Kamloops Storm.

McDonald is a 5'10" KIJHL journeyman. He has played 75 games for four teams in two-and-a-bit seasons, the Revelstoke Grizzlies, Sicamous Eagles, Golden Rockets, and Kamloops Storm. He scored 25 goals and 22 assists during that time, and he is looking forward to returning.

"I am really excited. I love the league, I love the fan base, I love the small towns." He said.

The Logan Lake, BC native was playing for the Dryden Ice Dogs of the Superior International Junior Hockey League (Junior A) in Ontario. He scored seven goals and seven assists in 14 games.

McDonald described himself as a two-way player with an offensive flair, saying "It is hard to talk about yourself, but I have been known to put the puck in the net."

McDonald said he requested the trade to Kimberley. Days prior to the Nitro's acquiring him, he was traded to the French River Rapids of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (Junior A), and he decided wanted to play hockey closer to home.

He is looking forward to playing in Kimberley, because he has the goal of winning the KIJHL championship, and has heard many great things about Kimberley.

"I have played against Kimberley a few times, and the fan base loves their Dynamiters. It looks like a very welcoming town, and I feel like I will be welcomed there."

Head coach and general manager Derek Stuart is looking forward to having McDonald in the lineup, "He is a guy who can shoot the puck really well. He can help in the goal scoring department because he has the ability to score. He is a big strong player."

McDonald is optimistic to be in the lineup Tuesday, but feels it is more realistic that he will be in the lineup for the weekend.