Raiders Ink Tyson Laventure
May 30, 2018 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince Albert Raiders News Release
Prince Albert, SK - The Prince Albert Raiders are pleased to announce the signing of right winger Tyson Laventure to a WHL Standard Players Agreement.
Laventure was selected 31st overall in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft on May 3. The Lloydminster, AB product suited up in 30 games for OHA Edmonton Bantam Prep, scoring 25 goals and adding 19 assists. He also contributed two goals and five assists in five playoff games.
Recently, Laventure was named to Team Alberta's provincial camp for the 2019 Canada Winter Games.
"Tyson is a good-sized right winger who possesses a good shot and good skating ability," said Raiders Director of Player Personnel Ron Gunville. "He comes from a strong program at OHA Edmonton and is a proven winner."
Laventure joins third-overall pick Nolan Allan as the first two members of the Raiders' 2018 draft class to sign their players agreement.
Prince Albert Raiders season tickets for the 2018-19 campaign are available for purchase. The Early Bird Deadline is on Friday, June 15. Visit the Raider Office, call 306-764-5348, or head to raiderhockey.com/season-tickets for more information.
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