Victoria opens season Friday night against Tri-City
The start of the Western Hockey League season coincides with many of the best older players from the league concurrently in NHL training camps. Even though that annually dilutes the start of WHL seasons, it’s a good thing overall for the league because it shows the trajectory its players are on.
“I had great success last season in Moose Jaw but I’m super- excited to come to Victoria,” said Wilson. Wilson’s Warriors were just that in beating Watterodt and the Blades last spring in the Eastern Conference final. Now they are teammates in common cause with the Royals. Missing this weekend will be the Royals’ blue-line anchors, Justin Kipkie and Nate Misskey, NHL drafted players skating in the camps of Utah HC and San Jose Sharks, respectively. Fourth-year Royals forward Reggie Newman is a free-agent invite in Utah HC camp.
“Yesterday was a bit weird walking in here ,” said Zemlak, before the Americans took to the ice for a practice Thursday. “Trades are emotional at the junior level. It’s the worst part of the job. Austin is one of the best character players I’ve been around,” said Royals bench-boss Patrick.
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