The Kimberley Dynamiters Camp is in full swing, and I will be updating this post as I get information and attend sessions.
As I noted on the camp roster post, there are several returning players and that leaves a couple regular and AP spots open.
The most notable vacancy is a goalie to backup Brouwer - which is a great opportunity to mentor under the KIJHL's best goalie - but also a position of concern, because this goalie will most likely be considered the starter for the next season.
Saturday AM Scrimmage
First Period saw Team Black up 3-1 over Team Red. The Penticton Native, Buckley, continues to impress and his offensive flair showed up. Richter was all smiles. While recently signed Bertioa from Taber was making his size felt on the ice, but also joined the rush. There were a couple of moments of players jockeying for position; most notably Pagura, who missed all of last season due to injury, was making himself known.
Second Period. Amazing how a couple of line juggles changes the whole feel. This was a grinding period. A lot more hitting, and digging for the puck. It was a draw 1-1. Recently signed Moser showed off his abilities to get open, work himself to an open spot, and also his epic beard. Van Tetering from Red Deer and Ricky Bateman from Ft. St. John
There was a Third Period, but I missed out on it....
Saturday PM Scrimmage
First Period. Sound defensively by Team Black as they went 2-0. Really enjoying the chemistry between Trevor van Steinburg, Chabot and Wallace. Meier making his presence noticed with his physical energy and puck possession. Van Tetering with some bad luck on break and his stick got stuck in the boards. Marchi and Moser on Team Red had flashes of speed and stickhandling.
Second Period. Another close period. Team Red got the only goal. Farmer, Richter, and Campanella had chemistry. Bertioa on Team Black has a target on his back being the tallest player on the ice. The first and second penalties were called in this period as checking sticks got caught in skates.
Third Period. No scoring, but the veterans increased intensity as the period wore on. Campanella took being hit by Bertioa seriously, and sought revenge. Buckley lined up a defender. Pagura showed off his puck control skills in the corners to escape attackers on the defense and defenders while on the attack.
Saturday Summary
I wouldn't want to be the coaching staff, they have a lot of hard decisions to make as they fill roster spaces, and wait to learn which players on tryouts at Jr A, the WHL, and elsewhere make those teams or are returning.
Sunday Summary
Here is the list of players remaining after the completion of camp:
Tyson Brouwer G
Cody Call G
Jack Page G
Austyn Moser F
Marco Campanella F
Jared Marchi F
James Farmer F
Jason Richter F
Eric Buckley F
Jesse Wallace F
Justin Van Tetering F
James Rota F
Trevor Vansteinburg F
Korbyn Chabot F
Jordan Busch D
Tristan Pagura D
Lucas Purdy D
Justin Meier D
Tyler Vansteinburg D
George Bertioa D
AP's
Cal MacLeod G
Adam Anderson G
Rylan D'Etheverrey F
Chase Leroux D
Notice that this is not a complete roster (close to it though), the team is still waiting to see what the influx is like after Jr. A and WHL teams finish their tryouts.
Saturday, 5 September 2015
Friday, 4 September 2015
2015 Kimberley Dynamiter Camp Rosters
Here are the two teams for the upcoming camp:
Reminder that the following signed players are on tryouts on other teams:
There are 30 players at camp. Eleven are returning players (or have spent some sort of time with the Nitros that were not recently signed). Four are recently signed players (Rota, van Steinburg, Moser, Bertioa). While the remaining 15 are battling for the remaining roster spots.
Now if you did the math like me, that's 11 returning + 3 on tryouts + 4 recently signed = 18 spots filled, when 20 are needed for a game night. That's a lot of competition for two spots. Now, as GM Mike Reid has said all summer: players, even returning players, have to earn their spot in the lineup.
See you at the camp!
Reminder that the following signed players are on tryouts on other teams:
F Sawyer Hunt (97) & D Jonas Gordon (96) at Canmore Eagles camp. F Keenan Haase (96) invited to Weyburn Red Wings camp. #KIJHL
— Taylor Rocca (@taylorrocca) September 1, 2015
There are 30 players at camp. Eleven are returning players (or have spent some sort of time with the Nitros that were not recently signed). Four are recently signed players (Rota, van Steinburg, Moser, Bertioa). While the remaining 15 are battling for the remaining roster spots.
Now if you did the math like me, that's 11 returning + 3 on tryouts + 4 recently signed = 18 spots filled, when 20 are needed for a game night. That's a lot of competition for two spots. Now, as GM Mike Reid has said all summer: players, even returning players, have to earn their spot in the lineup.
See you at the camp!
Tuesday, 1 September 2015
Kimberley Dynamiters 2015 Off-Season Moves (ongoing)
September 1, 2015
The Dynamiters have traded Lincoln Lane to the Langley Knights (PJHL).
The Dynamiters signed Lethbridge Hurricanes Minor Midget defenseman George Bertoia, he was currently at camp with Drumheller Dragons.
August 19, 2015
The Dynamiters have traded Alex Rosolowsky to the Campbell River Storm for future considerations. (story here)
August 10, 2015
The Dynamiters add Byron Garrels as fourth assistant coach. (story here)
June 12, 2015
GM Mike Reid reports that Brady Revie, Tyler Kinnon, and Charlie Dagostin will be attending College/University next season.
June 10, 2015
The Dynamiters trade goaltender Brody Nelson to the Revelstoke Grizzlies for future considerations. (story here)
June 2, 2015
AP forward James Rota (98) signed with the team. Standing 6-feet tall, Rota has played eight games with the Nitro's, five this past season scoring one goal and adding an assist. He played 35 games for the Cranbrook Knights scoring 21 points (8G 13A). (story here)
The 6-foot AP defenceman Tyler van Steingburg (98) signed with the team, joining his brother Trevor. Tyler has played five KIJHL games, three with Nelson (13-14) and two with Kimberley (14-15). In his two games with Kimberley Tyler had two assists. (story here)
Taber Golden Suns forward Austyn Moser (97) signed with the team. The 5-10 forward had 55 points in 35 games (26G 29A). (story here)
May 21, 2015
Forward Coy Prevost follows teammate Saretsky and signs with Canmore Eagles (story here)
May 12, 2015
General Manager duties split. Mike Reid to become General Manager, Director of Player Personnel; while former GM Dave Smith becomes Assistant General Manager, Director of Hockey Operations. (story here)
May 10, 2015
Forward Braden Saretsky signs with Canmore Eagles (story here)
The Dynamiters have traded Lincoln Lane to the Langley Knights (PJHL).
The Dynamiters signed Lethbridge Hurricanes Minor Midget defenseman George Bertoia, he was currently at camp with Drumheller Dragons.
August 19, 2015
The Dynamiters have traded Alex Rosolowsky to the Campbell River Storm for future considerations. (story here)
August 10, 2015
The Dynamiters add Byron Garrels as fourth assistant coach. (story here)
June 12, 2015
GM Mike Reid reports that Brady Revie, Tyler Kinnon, and Charlie Dagostin will be attending College/University next season.
June 10, 2015
The Dynamiters trade goaltender Brody Nelson to the Revelstoke Grizzlies for future considerations. (story here)
June 2, 2015
AP forward James Rota (98) signed with the team. Standing 6-feet tall, Rota has played eight games with the Nitro's, five this past season scoring one goal and adding an assist. He played 35 games for the Cranbrook Knights scoring 21 points (8G 13A). (story here)
The 6-foot AP defenceman Tyler van Steingburg (98) signed with the team, joining his brother Trevor. Tyler has played five KIJHL games, three with Nelson (13-14) and two with Kimberley (14-15). In his two games with Kimberley Tyler had two assists. (story here)
Taber Golden Suns forward Austyn Moser (97) signed with the team. The 5-10 forward had 55 points in 35 games (26G 29A). (story here)
May 21, 2015
Forward Coy Prevost follows teammate Saretsky and signs with Canmore Eagles (story here)
May 12, 2015
General Manager duties split. Mike Reid to become General Manager, Director of Player Personnel; while former GM Dave Smith becomes Assistant General Manager, Director of Hockey Operations. (story here)
May 10, 2015
Forward Braden Saretsky signs with Canmore Eagles (story here)
Thursday, 20 August 2015
Kimberley Dynamiters Main Camp Schedule (Tentative)
The following is the tentative schedule for the upcoming main camp for the Kimberley Dynamiters. GM Mike Reid notes that times may change depending on number of participants.
Conditioning
Camp
Monday August 31st 1:15-215pm
Tuesday September 1st 3:30-4:30pm
Wednesday September 2nd 3:30-4:30pm
Thursday September 3rd OFF ICE (TBA)
Main
Camp (Friday)
Registration 4:30-5:00pm
Session 1 Team
A 6:00-7:30
(practice)
Session 2 Team
B 7:45-9:15pm
(practice)
Scrimmages
Saturday
Team A vs Team B 9am – 10:15
OFF ICE 10:45
LUNCH 11:30
Team A vs Team B 12:30 – 2pm
OFF ICE TBA
Scrimmages
Sunday
Team A vs Team B 9am -10:15
Team A vs team B 12:30 – 2pm
Exit Interviews 2:30
OFF ICE TBA
Wednesday, 19 August 2015
The Kimberley Dynamiters Collection of '95 Players (Ongoing Status)
There has been some chatter about WHL teams facing a '95 crunch, but so are the Dynamiters. At the conclusion of the 2014-15 season season the Dynamiters had nine players born in 1995. My understanding is you are only allowed to carry five 20 year-olds. So here is the ongoing, continuously being updated, post of what's going on with these '95 born players.
- Tyson Brouwer
- Reported as returning, posted new pads on twitter.
- Eric Buckley
- Reported as returning.
- Jordan Busch
- Reported as returning.
- Charles Dagostin
- Attending College/University.
- Tyler Kinnon
- Attending College/University.
- Jared Marchi
- Reported as returning.
- Justin Meier
- Reported as returning.
- Brody Nelson
- Traded to the Revelstoke Grizzlies.
- Alex Rosolowsky
- Traded to the Campbell River Storm.
*These are subject to change as players make decisions about their future, and therefore are only accurate as to the date they are posted (date above), and as I get information from GM Mike Reid.
Wednesday, 12 August 2015
KIJHL Presence on University of Central Oklahoma Championship Team
The University of Central Oklahoma won the ACHA National Championship (Div. 1), and their lineup was dotted with KIJHL players (including a couple of Dynamiters). Congratulations to the following KIJHL Alumni on their championship:
- Cole Buckley - G - 2009-2012 - Revelstoke - Kimberley - Castlegar - Grand Forks - Osoyoos
- Tory Caldwell - G - 2006-2011 - Kamloops - Fernie - Kimberley - Revelstoke
- Brett Patchett - G - 2009-2011 - Princeton
- Andrew Hodder - D - 2011-2014 - Creston Valley
- Kurtis Johnson - D - 2011-2014 - Chase
- Trevor LeBland - D - 2009-2013 - Creston Valley
- Darren Martin - D - 2011-2014 - Osoyoos - Kimberley
- Rylan Duley - F - 2010-2012 - Kimberley
- Brandon Formosa - F - 2010-2014 - Sicamous - Creston Valley
- Travis Wellman - F - 2012-2014 - Castlegar - Nelson
Monday, 10 August 2015
Kimberley Dynamiters Season Tickets Now Available!
Season Tickets are On Sale!
Are you a Dynamiters Fan? Do you already know that you're going to be going to every home game to cheer on the team? Now is the time to buy your Season Tickets!
$185.00 per Adult (19-64)
$145.00 per Senior (65+) or Student (13-18)
$95.00 per Child (5-12)
Bring the whole family and save!
Our "Family of 4" tickets are a great bargain for a family of Two adults and two children (5-12). At $465.00, it's like getting the fourth for free; a $95.00 savings.
Season Tickets can be purchased at the gate during Dynamiter home games, or by contacting Melanie Holloway (melanie.holloway(at)gmail.com or 250-520-0196).
Thank you to Sprout Grocery and to Kimberley City Bakery for supporting our season ticket sales this summer!
Are you a Dynamiters Fan? Do you already know that you're going to be going to every home game to cheer on the team? Now is the time to buy your Season Tickets!
$185.00 per Adult (19-64)
$145.00 per Senior (65+) or Student (13-18)
$95.00 per Child (5-12)
Bring the whole family and save!
Our "Family of 4" tickets are a great bargain for a family of Two adults and two children (5-12). At $465.00, it's like getting the fourth for free; a $95.00 savings.
Season Tickets can be purchased at the gate during Dynamiter home games, or by contacting Melanie Holloway (melanie.holloway(at)gmail.com or 250-520-0196).
Thank you to Sprout Grocery and to Kimberley City Bakery for supporting our season ticket sales this summer!
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