LOCKERBY CHOSEN BY OIL KINGS

Category: ArticleJune 4, 2007

Brandon, Manitoba — Brandon Wheat Kings’ general manager Kelly McCrimmon announced Tuesday that 19-year old defenceman Brandon Lockerby has been selected by the Edmonton Oil Kings in today’s Western Hockey League Expansion Draft.

The Oil Kings begin play in the upcoming 2007-2008 WHL season.

Lockerby, a 19-year old from Douglas, Manitoba, played 40 games for the Wheat Kings this past season, finishing with a goal, nine points and 16 penalty minutes. As well, he compiled an impressive +14 ranking.

A former seventh round selection (138th overall) of the Wheat Kings in the 2003 WHL bantam draft, Lockerby was a member of the National Midget Champion Wheat Kings in 2004.

“We are sorry to lose Brandon Lockerby,“ says McCrimmon. “I felt he was going to be a strong comtributor to this year’s team. We wish him well in Edmonton.“

In off ice news, the deadline for season ticket holders to renew their tickets for the 2007-08 campaign is Friday, June 15th. Fans can order by calling 726-3535 or by visiting the Wheat Kings’ office during regular business hours.

Following is a complete list of players selected by the Oil Kings:

1987 Born Players (20 year olds)

Bretton Stamler – D – Seattle Thunderbirds – GP-72, G-8, A-24, PTS-32, PIM-135

Mathew Swaby – D – Tri-City Americans – GP-62, G-2, A-18, PTS-20, PIM-90

Michael Hengen – D – Moose Jaw Warriors – GP- 65, G-8, A-25, PTS-33, PIM-66

Karey Pieper – LW – Red Deer Rebels – GP-63, G-4, A-5, PTS-9, PIM-101

1988 Born Players (19 Year olds)

J.P Szaszkiewicz – LW – Spokane Chiefs – GP-63, G-8, A-8, PTS-16, PIM-44

Brandon Lockerby – Defence – Brandon Wheat Kings – GP-40, G-1, A-8, PTS-9, PIM-16

Cameron Cepek – D – Portland Winterhawks – GP-49, G-1, A-8, PTS-9, PIM-87

Robin Figren – LW – Calgary Hitmen – GP-62, G-10, A-7, PTS-17, PIM-54

Kenton Dulle- RW- Saskatoon Blades- GP- 48 G- 4 A- 7 PTS- 11 PIM- 51

1989 Born Players (18 Year olds)

Brett Breitkreuz – LW – Kelowna Rockets – GP-58, G-8, A-6, PTS-14, PIM-67

Lance Redden – D – Prince George Cougars – GP-5, G-2, A-7, PTS-9, PIM-86

Cody Gross- C- Prince Albert Raiders- GP- 55 G-6 A- 5 PTS- 11 PIM-20

1990 Born Players (17 Year Olds)

Brent Henke – C – CDN Athletic Club (Midget AAA Edmonton, AB) – GP- 34, G- 21, A-11, PTS-32, PIMS- 91

* Rights were held by the Kootenay Ice

Braeden Adamyk – LW – Neepiwa Natives (Manitoba Junior League) – GP- 55, G- 8, A- 21, PTS- 29, PIM- 58

Shayne Neigum – LW – Swift Current Midgets (Midget AAA)

Clay Cumiskey – C – William Lake Timberwovles (BCHL- Junior A) – GP- 60, G-13, A-16, PTS- 29, PIM-41

Tyler Hlookoff – D – Quesnell Millionaires – GP-56, G-2, A-13, PTS-13, PIM-79

Previously Acquired Expansion Draft Related Trades

The players listed below were all acquired prior to today in lieu of the pick in today’s Expansion Draft.

Brenden Dowd – LW – Kamloops Blazers

*Acquired From: Kamloops Blazers

GP- 47 G- 5 A- 10 PTS- 15 PIM 24

Brent Raedeke – C – Regina Jr. Pat Canadians

*Acquired From: Regina Pats

GP- 40 G-16 A-20 PTS- 36

Alex Archibald- G- Chilliwack Bruins

*Acquired From: Chilliwack Bruins

GP- 34 W-8 L-15 OTL- 3 SL- 1 SV %.880

Tyler Halliday- F- Merritt Centenials (BCHL)

*Acquired From: Chilliwack Bruins

GP- 46 G-8 A-3 PTS- 11

Cameron Reid- – Vancouver Canadians Midget AAA

*Acquired From Vancouver Giants

“I’m very happy with our picks, and I look forward to seeing these players at camp in late August,” said Bob Green. “We’ve added a good mix of solid veterans and promising younger players”.

LOCKERBY CHOSEN BY OIL KINGS

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