Ice Trade Benning to Tri-City
Published on August 10, 2011 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kootenay Ice News Release
Cranbrook, BC - Jeff Chynoweth, General Manager of the Kootenay ICE Hockey Club, today announced the club has traded 17-year-old Defense prospect Matt Benning (May 25, 1994) to the Tri-City Americans in exchange for a conditional 3rd and 6th round pick in the 2012 WHL Bantam Draft.
"While we are disappointed Matt did not commit to our program. We felt it was best for both the player and the organization to have a fresh start , " added Chynoweth.
Matt Benning was drafted in the second round (35th overall) of the 2009 WHL Bantam Draft. He played last season with the Spruce Grove Saints of the AJHL (43-0-7-7-65).
Regular priced Season Tickets are still available for the upcoming season at the Kootenay ICE Office or by calling 250-417-0322.
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