Hitmen Acquire Luke Coleman and a Draft Pick From the Prince Albert Raiders
January 10, 2017 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen Hockey Club today announced they have acquired 18-year-old left wing Luke Coleman and a fourth-round pick in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft from the Prince Albert Raiders in exchange for 19-year-old centre Jordy Stallard and a seventh-round selection in 2017.
"Luke is a power forward that will bring a presence to our team," said Mike Moore, Hitmen General Manager and Vice President of Business Operations. "He is a key addition who is tough to play against with good skating ability, hockey sense, offensive upside and leadership. Prince Albert demanded a critical piece in return and while it is difficult to part with Jordy, acquiring a younger player with Luke's ability was important to us."
Coleman earned an invite to Detroit Red Wings Development Camp this past summer and returned for Red Wings Training Camp in the fall. He played both AAA Bantam and Midget in Red Deer, Alberta, skating in 132 games. He scored 52 times while adding 64 assists for 116 points. Coleman also added three points (2g, 1a) in five games at the 2013 ATB Alberta Cup, an annual tournament featuring the top bantam players in the province.
In parts of three WHL seasons, all with the Raiders, Coleman has scored 21 goals and added 21 assists for 42 points.
LUKE COLEMAN - LEFT WING
HOMETOWN: Red Deer, AB DOB: Sept. 9, 1998HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 201 lbs.
SHOOTS: Left
DID YOU KNOW: Coleman was originally selected in the fifth round, 104th overall, by the Prince Albert Raiders in the 2013 WHL Bantam Draft.
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