ICE Acquire Veteran Forward Jackson Leppard from Prince George
October 19, 2019 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Winnipeg Ice News Release
Winnipeg, MB - The Winnipeg ICE Hockey Club announced on Saturday the acquisition of 2000-born forward, Jackson Leppard from the Prince George Cougars. In exchange, the ICE send 2000-born Defenceman, Marco Creta, 2001-born Forward, Holden Kodak, a 2021 third round draft pick (WPG), 2022 third round draft pick (Red Deer) and a conditional 2020 fifth round draft pick (WPG).
Leppard, who hails from North Vancouver British Columbia, was the 8th overall pick in the 2015 WHL Bantam Draft. The 6'2, 200 pound winger enters his 4th full year in the Western Hockey League. Leppard has played 177 career WHL games, scoring 28 goals and adding 42 assists for a total of 70 points.
Last season, Leppard accumulated 10 goals, 19 assists for a total of 29 points in 67 games.
Prior to the 2018-2019 season, Leppard attended training camp with the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning. In 2016-17, Leppard was selected to represent his country at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge as a member of Team Canada White.
"Holden and Marco have been great teammates and competitors, we wish them well in Prince George." said Matt Cockell, President and General Manager. "The addition of Jackson Leppard provides experience and depth to our forward group."
Winnipeg ICE Flex Packs are now available for purchase. If you purchase a flex pack on or before Sunday, October 20th you will receive a free ticket to the Winnipeg ICE Sunday Funday game that evening as well as a $25.00 ICE Shop Gift Card.
The Winnipeg ICE are in action tonight (Saturday) and Sunday at 7:30 at Wayne Fleming Arena, both games are against the Saskatoon Blades.
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