The Storm lowered their pre-season roster to 28 prior to Friday's contest against the BCHL's Prince George Spruce Kings.
Two defencemen were let go..... local product Scott Nordstrom was sent back to the Ernie's Sports Experts AAA Midget Storm, who are holding tryouts this weekend. And Kitchener, Ontario native Alex Lubczuk was released, and is expected to catch on with a Junior A team in Ontario.
Meanwhile, 16 year old defenceman Kenton Helgeson has left the club to attend camp of the WHL's Calgary Hitmen. Coach Mike Vandekamp says Helgeson could return to the club, if he does not make the defending WHL champs.
Also, forward Tyson Ness has made it through the inagural cuts in Red Deer Rebels WHL camp, and will likely see some pre season action in the coming week.
The moves leave the Storm with 14 forwards and 8 defenceman, which Mike Vandekamp will likely stick with to start the season, barring any trades. Of concern though is that there are still 6 goalies in camp, a number Vandekamp wants to ideally whittle down to 3 for the start of the season.
News and views on the AJHL's Grande Prairie Storm, and other hockey activities in Grande Prairie, through the eyes of Storm Play-by-Play broadcaster Jeff Henson. The opinions expressed are Jeff's own and not necessarily those of the Grande Prairie Storm hockey club or FREE-FM Radio.
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