Devils Return Quenneville To Wheat Kings
September 25, 2014 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Brandon Wheat Kings News Release
Brandon, MB. -- The New Jersey Devils have returned six prospects to their junior clubs, including 18-year old center John Quenneville of the Western Hockey League's Brandon Wheat Kings.
The Devils' first round pick (30th overall) in last June's National Hockey League Draft, Quenneville is expected to arrive in Brandon later today and could be in the Wheat Kings lineup on Friday when they play host to the visiting Saskatoon Blades at Westman Place.
In 61 games with the Wheat Kings last season, the 6'1" 205 lb Quenneville scored 25 goals and 58 points.
Quenneville's return leaves the Wheat Kings with only two players left at NHL Training Camps - Jayce Hawryluk and Richard Nejezchleb. A second round pick in June's draft, Hawryluk continues to skate with the Florida Panthers while the 20-year old Nejezchleb is with the New York Rangers' American Hockey League affiliate in Hartford.
The Wheat Kings, who swept the Regina Pats in last weekend's season opening home and home series, were 6-2-0 against Saskatoon during the 2013-14 campaign. Brandon will close out the weekend with a game against the Broncos in Swift Current on Saturday.
Tickets to Friday's game are on sale now at the Keystone Centre box office, by calling 726-3555 or online at keystonecentre.com.
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