3 Players Taste the Upside

Manfredi, Goode and Collins get temporary BCHL call-ups.

Wow. Since our last blog entry and survey regarding who would finish the season in the BCHL or AJHL the team has seen some movement action. Thanks to all the participants, there were 92 responses (see results below this post). And make sure that you help us out with our new one.

As reported on Oct 27, Anthony Manfredi was called to play for the Westside Warriors of the BCHL. He was returned to the Storm Oct 30. The team went 2-0 without him when they travelled to Kimberley and Creston and newcomer Bobby Derkson was asked to take on the #1 role. Manfredi was back between the pipes for the Storm this past weekend posting a 2-1 OT loss to Sicamous and a thrilling 7-6 victory over the Summerland Sting (aka - Okanagan Hockey Academy).

This past weekend Austin Goode had the opportunity to play with the Merritt Centennials on Friday night. Reports were that Austin played well but didn't have any points. The increased tempo that he experienced was more than enough to send him on a tear against Summerland on Saturday as he scored the first 3 goals for Kamloops in their 7-6 good old fashioned shootout win and had numerous opportunities to add to that total.

Anthony Collins was called up for Saturday's game with the Merritt Centennials and other than reading the box scores and that he is back in Kamloops, we haven't heard how he played. We're sure he represented himself well. Anthony has been a steady performer this year. His size and determination will help him move to the next level.

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Here are the results of our 1st Survey

As a development league, the KIJHL is a feeder to the BCHL and AJHL. Who do you think is the most likely player to finish the regular season in the BCHL or AJHL?


Jassi Sanga 18% 17
Jake Young 5% 5
Anthony Manfredi 22% 20
Trevor Torbolm 1% 1
Darren Mann 14% 13
Austin Goode 7% 6
Kody Kightly 5% 5
Lundy Treneman 5% 5
other 1% 1
Other? Enter here... 21% 19

Total: 92 responses