Last week's camp featured around 85 players including a few returning KIJHL'ers to help increase the overall level of competition.
In other words, see how the new players stack up against guys who you know can play in the league. Sometimes it’s hard to tell exactly how good the new players are when your camp is filled with only rookies.
Anyway, Wagner was impressed with the experience: “This weekend was a great opportunity to see what Northern Alberta has to offer with regards to prospects for the Junior level. Players came out and put together a competitive camp that was high paced, physical and creative.”
Wagner adds “There were definitely some guys that separated themselves from the rest of the group. With this camp and our camp coming up in Calgary, I expect that our Main Camp will push the envelope for our returning players and players trying to make the Ghostriders come September.”
Anyway, Wagner was impressed with the experience: “This weekend was a great opportunity to see what Northern Alberta has to offer with regards to prospects for the Junior level. Players came out and put together a competitive camp that was high paced, physical and creative.”
Wagner adds “There were definitely some guys that separated themselves from the rest of the group. With this camp and our camp coming up in Calgary, I expect that our Main Camp will push the envelope for our returning players and players trying to make the Ghostriders come September.”
Translation... last year’s players better be ready.
Also the Main Camp could have 3 or 4 teams. The location of Main is still up in the air as the Fernie arena may not open until September 1st. When I know you’ll know.
The Ghostriders Calgary Spring Camp begins Friday, May 18th.
The Ghostriders Calgary Spring Camp begins Friday, May 18th.
GM Jeff Wagner has picked up David Sanchez (listed at 5’10”180) from the Nelson Leafs for a development fee. Wagner says "David adds a lot of speed to our roster up front. He's a player who has the offensive tools to make an immediate impact for us and he also brings key qualities that make him affective away from the puck. He's a guy you hate playing against but love having on your side of the ice and we're very excited to have him."
In Other News
BC Hockey says they are going to track concussions this season and they want all teams to report them or something. There are questions about just who wants the information. We will have more on this development in the next few weeks.
What I can tell you is that the Ghostriders Athletic Therapists Heather Lewis and Kayla Neufeld are the ones who decide if a player can play after a concussion, not the Coaches.
All players are tested when they start with the Riders, they have to do quick hand eye coordination moves like open a beer in .2 seconds or light a cig... oh wait a minute that was the writer's test, I got 98% .
Anyway, all players have to do their tests at the pre-concussion levels before they get back on the ice. They are well looked after here in Fernie so do we need BC Hockey to stick their noses in it, or do they just want to suspend players like like they do after a few fights?
And Finally
The Ghostrider’s AGM is Thursday at 7:00 in the Community Centre . We will have a report on that Friday sometime along with the always popular to no one Round’ the League featuring crossover Ken Law ? huh the prospects of a no Christmas break, media time outs, $cholarshipz
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