IceDogs Acquire Vandenberg From The Rangers
NIAGARA, ON – The Niagara IceDogs have completed a trade with the Kitchener Rangers, involving two players and two draft picks. Full trade is as follows:
Niagara Receives:
- Marcus Vandenberg (G)
Kitchener Receives:
- Gabe Runco (D)
- 2nd round pick (ER) 2024
- 5th round pick (NIA) 2027
The 2004 born goalie, Vandenberg, is a product of Dorchester, ON and stands in at 5’11 165lbs. He began his OHL career during the 2021-2022 season with the Kitchener Rangers, appearing in 6 games while also playing for the Stratford Warriors in the GOJHL. With the Warriors Vandenberg posted an impressive .927 save percentage and a 2.15 GAA in 24 games played.
Vandenberg would then make the full-time jump to the OHL this past season with the Kitchener Rangers. As the backup to OHL champion Marco Costantini, Vandenberg appeared in 23 games posting a save percentage of .898 and a GAA of 3.31.
Interim GM, Wes Consorti, on the addition of Vandenberg, “We are happy to welcome Marcus to the IceDog family, he will be an integral part to our success.”
Runco, a 2005 born defenceman from Ancaster, On, appeared in 23 games this past season for the IceDogs after being acquired from the Peterborough Petes prior to the 2022-2023 OHL season.
We would like to thank Gabe for his dedication and service in Niagara and we wish him all the best in his future endeavours.
