Chiefs Acquire Goaltender
Published on August 28, 2008 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Spokane Chiefs News Release
The Spokane Chiefs have acquired 18-year-old goaltender Alex Wright from the Prince George Cougars in exchange for a conditional draft pick. Wright is now one of three goaltenders on the Chiefs roster, including 19-year-old Dustin Tokarski and 18-year-old rookie James Reid.
"With Dustin going to pro camp with Tampa Bay and also a candidate for Canada's World Junior Team we definitely will have a need for a third goaltender," Chiefs General Manager Tim Speltz said. "Alex had a great year last year and we feel we will have an opportunity for him this season."
Wright helped his Midget team, the Cariboo Cougars, win the BC provincial championship last season.
The Chiefs have also reassigned two players, 17-year-old forwards Taylor Fraser and Steve Wall, to their junior A team in St. Albert, Alberta.
The moves leave Spokane with 32 players on the roster going into this weekend's pre-season tournament in Everett. The Chiefs are currently carrying 18 forwards, 11 defensemen and three goaltenders.
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