By Jaryn Vecchio
MOB Goaltender Evan Fradette // Photo via Fort McMurray Oil Barons
A new 50/50 draw is being launched to support the Alberta Junior Hockey League.
The provincial government, in partnership with the AJHL, is putting on the draw to help offset the revenue lost by the 15 teams, including the Fort McMurray Oil Barons, since the COVID-19 pandemic started.
The five Albertan teams in the Western Hockey League – Calgary Hitmen, Edmonton Oil Kings, Red Deer Rebels, Lethbridge Hurricanes, and Medicine Hat Tigers – will also benefit from the fundraiser.
“Although the challenges over the past year were new and unfamiliar, the community support and passion for our teams has been unwavering and we are excited to capture that passion through this initiative,” said Ryan Bartoshyk, AJHL Commissioner.
FUTURE WATCH: Savoie scores ninth goal of freshman season
Oilers 2020 fourth-round pick leads University of Denver in scoring, tied for first in goals among NCHC rookies by Ryan Frankson / EdmontonOilers.com
EDMONTON, AB - Carter Savoie isn t scoring literally every night like he did for the first five games of his NCAA career, but he s still among the top freshmen in the NCAA.
The Oilers 2020 fourth-round (100th overall) draft pick tallied his ninth of the season on Saturday as his University of Denver Pioneers beat the University of Nebraska Omaha Mavericks 4-1.
The 19-year-old from St. Albert is tied for the National Collegiate Hockey Conference lead in goals among freshmen with Veeti Miettinen of the St. Cloud State University Huskies. Matthew Kopperud of the Arizona State University Sun Devils leads all NCAA rookies with 12 goals.
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WELLINGTON, ON - NOVEMBER 11: at the Wellington and District Community Centre on November 11, 2020 in Ontario, Canada Ben Woodhouse #26 of the Wellington Dukes battles along the board with Julien Jacob #44 of the Trenton Golden Hawks during the second period
The Trenton Golden Hawks have parted ways with defencemen Julien Jacob and Brannon Butler.
Jacob and Butler are the latest players to be traded as the uncertainty around the start of the Ontario Junior Hockey League season continues.
Jacob will be headed to the Maritime Junior Hockey League to represent Grand Falls, New Brunswick. He finished off last season with 19 points and had four points during exhibition games before the holiday break.