Salmon Kings Secure Sibling Snipers

Published on June 21, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Victoria Salmon Kings News Release


Victoria, BC- The Victoria Salmon Kings, affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks and Manitoba Moose, announced today that the team has agreed to terms with 2006-07 Salmon Kings leading scorer Wes Goldie, and his brother and 2006-07 Long Beach Ice Dogs leading scorer, Ash Goldie.

"The tandem of Wes and Ash is a fantastic addition to our club," said Dan Belisle, Vice-President of Hockey Operations and General Manager. "It supports our organization's goals of becoming a prime location for skilled players and a competitive team in our continued quest for the Kelly Cup."

Wes Goldie, 28, set the Salmon Kings single season record for goals (41) and points (74) last season. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound Right Winger is a six year veteran of the ECHL, and has amassed 272 points (155 goals, 117 assists) in 339 regular season games, and 30 points (21 goals, 9 assists) in 36 playoff games. He received a nomination for the Professional Hockey Players' Association's (PHPA) Ironman Award, and placed 13th in ECHL regular season scoring last season.

Ash Goldie, 26, followed closely behind having placed 14th in ECHL regular season scoring last season with 74 points (39 goals, 35 assists). The 5-foot-10, 170-pound Center will enter his third pro year and posted 111 points (61 goals, 50 assists) over two seasons (113 games) with the Ice Dogs. Long Beach will not carry a team for the 2007-08 season, and as a result all Long Beach players were deemed unrestricted free agents, as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the PHPA.

The natives of London, ON chose different routes to their pro careers. Wes played four seasons with the Owen Sound Platers of the Ontario Hockey League and tallied 248 points (131 goals, 117 assists) in 259 regular season games, and 21 points (15 goals, 6 assists) in 28 playoff games. Ash tallied 93 points in four seasons with the Michigan State University Spartans (NCAA) before joining the Ice Dogs in 2005.

"Both Wes and Ash have proven themselves as talented goal scorers, and their experience in the ECHL will be an asset to our team," said Mark Morrison, Salmon Kings Head Coach. "I am looking forward to working with them both."

The Salmon Kings will kick off their fourth season in the ECHL in Idaho on Oct 19, 2007, and will host the Las Vegas Wranglers for the Home Opener Series on Oct 26 and 27. Reserve your seat to exhilarating pro hockey today! Call 220-7889. Don't miss out on the NEW season ticket package for children 12 years and under - only $180 for 36 games!

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