Spokane Acquires Defenceman Wilson
The Spokane Chiefs have acquired 18-year-old defenseman Michael Wilson from the Prince Albert Raiders for a conditional bantam selection in the 2006 WHL Bantam Draft. Wilson, a former second round selection (34th overall) in the 2002 WHL Bantam Draft, appeared in five games for Prince Albert last season posting one assist and six penalty minutes.
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râMichael is an offensive player from the blueline and was a high draft choice coming into our league,â? Chiefs General Manager Tim Speltz said. âWe’re looking forward to giving him an opportunity this season.â?
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rThe North Vancouver, BC native has played 99 games for the Langley Hornets of the BCHL the last two years and has scored five goals and recorded 29 penalty minutes.
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rThe Chiefs will open the 2005-06 season on the road on September 24th when they travel to play the Kootenay Ice. Spokane will open the home portion of their season on Saturday, October 1st when they take on the Tri-City Americans. Ticket packages are on sale now at the Chiefs ticket office by calling (509) 535-PUCK. Individual tickets will go on sale on Monday, September 12th.
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rSpokane will open training camp with ice sessions on Friday, August 26th in the Spokane Arena.
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