WHL TRANSACTIONS: OCTOBER 16, 2011
Saskatoon Blades trade F Darian Dziurzynski to the Brandon Wheat Kings for a 2nd-round pick in 2012 WHL Draft, 2nd-round pick in 2013 WHL Draft and a 3rd-round pick in 2014.
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Saskatoon, SK — The Saskatoon Blades have solved their crowded 20 year old situation by trading forward Darian Dziurzynski to the Brandon Wheat Kings.
In return the Saskatoon Blades received a trio of draft picks from Brandon in the form of a 2nd round bantam pick in 2012, a 2nd round bantam pick in 2013, and a 3rd round bantam pick in 2014. Dziurzynski, a prospect of the Phoenix Coyotes, appeared in 243 regular season games with the Blades collecting 65 goals and 53 assists to go along with 399 PIM’s.
Dziurzynski appeared in 4 games for the Blades this season, collecting 3 goals including 2 game winning goals. The Saskatoon Blades would like to wish Darian all the best as he heads to Brandon to finish his WHL Career.
Brandon, MB — Brandon Wheat Kings’ general manager Kelly McCrimmon has completed his second major Western Hockey League trade of the day, announcing the acquisition of overage left-winger Darian Dziurzynski from the Saskatoon Blades Sunday night.
In order to obtain the 20-year old Lloydminster product, who scored a career high 35 goals and 57 points in 72 games for the Eastern Division pennant winning Blades last season, the Wheat Kings sent two second round bantam picks (2012 and 2013) as well as a third round selection in 2014.
In Dziurzynksi, the Wheat Kings are getting one of the WHL’s premier power forwards, who was chosen by the Phoenix Coyotes in the fifth round (141st overall) of the 2011 National Hockey League Entry Draft.
“The Wheat Kings are excited to add Darian to our lineup,” says McCrimmon. “Over his time in Saskatoon, he has developed into a premier player in our league. With the rivalry that we’ve had with the Blades over the past few years, we have a healthy respect for how hard he plays the game.”
In giving up three WHL bantam picks to get him, McCrimmon added “while we recognize the price is high, we feel that this is a great addition to our club.”
In four games with the Blades this season, the 6’1″ 205 lb forward has three goals and two minor penalties. During his 4-year WHL career, Dziurzynski has scored 65 goals, 118 points and accumulated 395 penalty minutes in 243 games. In 24 playoff games, he has six goals, 16 points and 33 minutes in penalties.
The acquisition of Dziurzynski gives the Wheat Kings the league limit of three 20-year olds on their roster. The others are veteran center Paul Ciarelli and defenceman Brodie Melnychuk.
Brandon hopes to have the former Blade in the lineup Tuesday night when the Wheat Kings play game four of their current 7-game western road swing in Seattle against the Thunderbirds.
Earlier today, the Wheat Kings picked up 19-year old goalkeeper Brandon Anderson as well as two bantam draft picks from the Lethbridge Hurricanes, in exchange for netminder Liam Liston and defenceman Spencer Galbraith.
A native of Langley, B.C., Anderson has spent his entire career in Lethbridge and was signed to an Entry Level Contract by the NHL’s Washington Capitals in September 2010.
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Brandon Wheat Kings trade G Liam Liston and D Spencer Galbraith to the Lethbridge Hurricanes for G Brandon Anderson and TBD WHL Draft picks.
Brandon, MB — The Brandon Wheat Kings have announced the acquisition of veteran netminder Brandon Anderson and two bantam draft picks from the Lethbridge Hurricanes.
In exchange for the 19-year old Langley, B.C. product, who was signed to a National Hockey League Entry Level Contract as a free agent in 2010 by the Washington Capitals, the ‘Canes receive 18-year old netminder Liam Liston and 18-year old defenceman Spencer Galbraith.
In addition to the 6’1″ 176 lb goaltender, who is currently in his third full season in the Western Hockey League, the Wheat Kings get the Canes’ third and sixth round picks in the 2012 WHL Bantam Draft.
“This deal enables us to add a proven starting goalkeeper to the organization,” says Wheat Kings’ general manager Kelly McCrimmon. “We feel that in tandem with Corbin Boes, we have upgraded our goaltending significantly.”
A former third round draft choice (50th overall) by the Hurricanes in 2007, Anderson has appeared in six games this season, posting a 3.78 goals against average, an .894 save percentage and a record of 2-3-1.
In 107 career games in Lethbridge, he has compiled a 31-49-15 record, a goals against average of 3.63 as well as an .890 save percentage.
“We believe that this trade will also provide new opportunities for Liam and Spencer and we wish them the best in Lethbridge,” McCrimmon went to say.
Like Anderson, Liston was also a third round bantam draft choice – going to the Wheat Kings in 2008. In three appearances this season, the St. Albert product was 2-1-0 with a 4.77 goals against average and an .864 save percentage. During the 2010-11 campaign, he appeared in 41 games, posting a 3.77 goals against average and a record of 20-16-0-1.
A 12th round bantam selection of the Wheat Kings in 2008, Galbraith had 12 penalty minutes in seven games this season and during his WHL career, the 5’10” 180 lb blueliner had two goals, 9 points and 99 minutes in penalties in 49 games.
Lethbridge, AB – With three goalies on the roster, Lethbridge Hurricanes General Manager/Head Coach, Rich Preston, announced today the team has traded 19-year old Goalie Brandon Anderson as well as their 3rd and 6th round picks in the 2012 Bantam Draft to the Brandon Wheat Kings in exchange for Goalie Liam Liston and Defenceman Spencer Galbraith.
Anderson has a record of 2-3-0-and-1 this season where he’s allowed 23 goals in the 217 shots he’s faced. The Langley, BC native and draft pick of the Washington Capitals leaves the Canes with a 3.78 GAA and an .894 save percentage this season. Overall, Anderson has a 3.68 Goals Against and an .890 save percentage in his career.
The 18-year old Liston stands 6’2 and 195 pounds and has played 3 games for the Wheat Kings in 2011-2012 with a 2-1 record, a 4.77 GAA and an .864 save percentage. Over his career he’s 22-17-0-1 with a 3.83 save percentage. As for Galbraith, he’s a 5’10, 180 pound blueliner who’s yet to register a point this season. He’s a minus 3 plus/minus rating with 12 PIM’s.
Both players are expected to join the team sometime on Monday.
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Lethbridge Hurricanes trade D Derek Ryckman to Tri-City Americans for a 4th-round pick in the 2012 WHL Draft.
KENNEWICK, WA – Tri-City Americans Governor/General Manager Bob Tory announced today that the team has acquired 19-year-old defenseman Derek Ryckman from the Lethbridge Hurricanes in exchange for a 4th round pick in the 2012 bantam draft.
Ryckman, listed at 6’4 and 205 pounds, has spent his entire WHL career with the Hurricanes, totaling six goals, 29 points and 211 penalty minutes in 164 career games. The Red Deer, Alberta native had a career-best five goals and 18 points last season and comes to Tri-City with two points in 11 games with the ‘Canes this season. Ryckman, who Lethbridge originally selected with their 6th round (119th overall) pick in 2007, currently serves as one of the team’s alternate captains.
“Derek is an experienced, stay-at-home defenseman who adds a physical dimension to our club,” exclaimed Tory. “He brings size, depth and leadership to our club and we are excited to add him to our line-up.”
Lethbridge, AB – Lethbridge Hurricanes General Manager/Head Coach Rich Preston announced today the Canes have traded 19-year old defenseman Derek Ryckman to the Tri-City Americans in exchange for a 4th round WHL Bantam Draft pick in 2012. Ryckman, a native of Red Deer, AB is also one of the team’s Assistant Captains this season. So far in 2011-2012, the 19-year old has registered 1G, 1A, a minus 7 plus/minus rating and has 21 PIM’s in 11 games. Ryckman has played his entire WHL career with the Lethbridge Hurricanes and in that time has played 164 games with 29 points (6G, 23A), he’s a minus 8 plus/minus rating and has 211 career penalty minutes.
On the trade, Preston said “Derek Ryckman has been a real good competitor for the Lethbridge Hurricanes since his 16-year old season. We wish him the best of luck in his career with the Tri-City Americans.”
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Prince George Cougars trade F Nick Buonassis to the Lethbridge Hurricanes for D Reid Jackson and a 5th-round pick in the 2012 WHL Draft.
Prince George, B.C. – The Prince George Cougars have traded 19-year-old forward Nick Buonassisi (Coquitlam, B.C.) to the Lethbridge Hurricanes in exchange for 18-year-old defenceman Reid Jackson (Weyburn, SK) and a fifth-round pick in the 2012 WHL Bantam Draft.
Last season Jackson played in 50 games for the Lethbridge Hurricanes and tallied three goals and 20 points along with 64 penalty minutes. So far this season Jackson has played in seven games and has managed one assist and 10 penalty minutes.
Buonassisi has spent his entire junior career with the Prince George Cougars and has two goals and two assists through 10 games this season.
The Prince George Cougars are back in action Friday night at home against the Tri City Americans.
Lethbridge, AB – Lethbridge Hurricanes General Manager/Head Coach, Rich Preston, announced today the team has traded 18-year old Defenceman Reid Jackson to the Prince George Cougars in exchange for 1992-born Forward Nick Buonassisi.
Jackson played 7 games with the Canes this season, registering 1 assist, while having a minus 5 plus/minus rating to go along with 10 PIM’s. In his three years in a Hurricanes uniform, Jackson tallied 28 points (7G, 21A) with a minus 39 plus/minus rating and 126 penalty minutes.
In getting Buonassisi, the Canes get a 5’10, 173 pound Centre from Coquitlam, BC who has played 211 career WHL games. In that time, he has 92 points (36G, 56A), he’s a minus 57 plus/minus rating with 162 PIM’s. This year in 10 games with the Cougars, Buonassisi has 4 points, a plus one rating with 16 PIM’s. Preston says “he’s a good skilled forward that can help us offensively.” Buonassisi is expected to join the team on Wednesday for practice.
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