Blazers Acquire Gage Quinney from Rockets, Harrison on Waivers
October 14, 2015 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kamloops Blazers News Release
Forward Gage Quinney with the Kelowna Rockets
(Kamloops Blazers)
Kamloops, BC - The Kamloops Blazers have acquired 20-year-old forward Gage Quinney from the Kelowna Rockets in exchange for a third round WHL Bantam pick in 2016.
Quinney, who stands at 5'11" and 200lbs, has seven points in five games with the Rockets this season.
In 38 regular season games with the Rockets last season, Quinney had 10 goals and 31 points. In 15 playoff games, he recorded six goals and 13 points and in five Memorial Cup games, he scored four goals and had five points.
"We feel that Gage can play amongst our top six forwards and will help some of our young forwards," said General Manager, Stu MacGregor. "He is a skilled player, and was a key player the Rockets added last season to help them win the WHL Championship."
The Blazers also announced that they have put 20-year-old forward Luke Harrison on WHL waivers. Harrison played in 89 career games with the Blazers and had 24 points.
"We'd like to thank Luke for his contributions to our hockey club," commented Head Coach, Don Hay. "We wish him the best with his future endeavours."
The Blazers roster now sits at 25 players including four 20-year-olds. The deadline to declare three 20-year-olds is on Thursday, October 15th at 9:00am Pacific Time.
For ticketing information, please contact Ticketing & Promotions Coordinator, Missy Cederholm by phone at 778-471-8068 or by email at mcederholm@blazerhockey.com.
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 Forward Gage Quinney with the Kelowna Rockets |
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