Intra-Squad Game Results / Notes - Tyler Bennett

Victoria Royals Intra-Squad Game Results

Team White - 5

#	Position	Name	YOB	Goals	Assists	Points
2	D	Brodie Clowes	95	0	0	0
3	D	Kolton Dixon	95	0	2	2
4	D	Jordan Fransoo	93	0	1	1
5	D	Mark Nerland	96	0	0	0
6	C	Steven Hodges	94	0	1	1
7	D	Jesse Zgraggen	93	0	1	1
8	C	Brendon Benson	96	0	0	0
9	F	Sean Davies	95	0	0	0
10	LW	Mitch Deacon	93	2	1	3
11	C	Logan Fisher	95	0	0	0
12	LW	Kaiden Jones	96	0	0	0
13	LW	Taro Hirose	96	1	1	2
14	C	Logan Nelson	93	1	0	1
15	RW	Clay Tait	96	1	0	1
16	RW	Tim Traber	93	0	0	0
17	RW	Ben Walker	93	0	1	1
18	RW	Dakota Conroy	94	0	1	1
?	D	Jack Walker	96	0	0	0

#	Name	YOB	GA
50	Michael Herringer	96	0
51	Jared Rathjen	94	2

Team Black - 2

#	Position	Name	YOB	Goals	Assists	Points
2	D	Brett Cote	94	0	1	1
3	D	Ryan Gagnon	96	0	0	0
4	D	Joe Hicketts	96	0	0	0
5	D	Keegan Kanzig	95	0	0	0
6	D	Kade Pilton	94	1	0	1
7	D	Chazz Reddekopp	97	0	0	0
8	RW	Michael Bell	96	0	0	0
9	LW	Matthew Campese	97	0	0	0
10	RW	Austin Carroll	94	0	1	1
11	LW	Taylor Crunk	95	0	0	0
12	F	Brandon Fushimi	96	1	1	2
13	F	Reid Halabi	95	0	0	0
14	RW	Luke Harrison	95	0	0	0
15	LW	Zane Jones	94	0	0	0
16	C	Regan Nagy	97	0	0	0
17	C	Tyler Soy	97	0	1	1
18	LW	Justin Spagrud	95	0	0	0
19	C	Clay Spencer	95	0	0	0

#	Name	YOB	GA
47	Evan Smith	97	4
48	Coleman Vollrath	95	1

Notables:
White:
Ben Walker - Really improved his work with the puck and is able to use it at full speed.

Steven Hodges - Looked very solid, passing the puck well.

Jordan Fransoo - Really improved his shot, looks a lot more offensive this year.

Mitch Deacon - With 3 points in the game, Mitch played very well all-around. He has a big frame at 6'4 and isn't afraid to throw his weight around either. Coming out of the AJHL, Mitch looks like he could take Soudek's spot in the line-up next year.

Black:
Joe Hicketts - Very explosive, quick feet along with a good breakout pass. His slapshot is also very deadly. His defensive play isn't great, but he paired up well with Brett Cote. I'm expecting Joe to be our 5th/6th man this year.

Brandon Fushimi - Easily the best forward coming out of Rookie Camp, Brandon seems mature for his age. His speed, hands, and overall finish stood out to me. Brandon also has a fairly big frame, so he didn't get knocked around as much. Brandon is contending with Mitch Deacon for that 1 starting line-up spot on the team this year. I could see Brandon also being our 13th forward.

Tyler Soy - Made a great play and showed great patience to pick up an assist on the Kade Pilton goal, but didn't really do much besides that. Got rocked quite a few times, most notably by Logan Nelson early in the game. Tyler always seems in danger of getting crushed and seems scared at times. Hopefully another year of development will give Tyler some more size and confidence.

Coleman Vollrath - Very agile and his post-to-post coverage is top notch, reminds me of Patrik Bartosak from the Red Deer Rebels. Made a huge breakaway stop on Logan Nelson late in the game. In my opinion he was the best goalie tonight.

- Tyler Bennett

Royals Black vs White Intersquad Game Review - Jeff McCarthy

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SECOND CUTS:

#8 - Jorden Rooke - D - Team Blue - Signed WHL Contract

#5 - Brayden Park - D - Team Orange - Drafted 2011

#6 - Brendan Grier - D - Team Orange - Drafted 2012

#7 - Devon Brooks - D - Team Orange - Drafted 2012

#13 - Nolan Yaremchuk - RW - Team Orange - Signed WHL Contract

#18 - Matt Dykstra - C - Team Orange - Drafted 2012

#4 - Kye McKinney - D - Team Blue

#6 - Sean Buchanan - D - Team Blue

#7 - Chase Torontow - D - Team Blue

#11 - Gage Rapitta - LW - Team White

#13 - Brandon Halbgewachs - F - Team White

#18 - Andrew Marshall - F - Team White

#18 - Quinn Lenihan - F - Team Blue

#21 - Austin Parmiter - F - Team Blue

#11 - Matti Jmaeff - F - Team Orange

#12 - Corey Renwick - F - Team Orange

 

 

BLACK & WHITE INTERSQUAD GAME REVIEW:

VICTORIA ROYALS - WHITE

Jack Walker was supposed to play, but I guess was stratched last minute or something.
 
GOALTENDERS:
#50 - Michael Herringer - 96 - 6'1 - 163 lbs - North Island Silvertips (BCMML)

#51 - Jared Rathjen - 94 - 6'2 - 180 lbs - Victoria Royals (WHL)

DEFENSEMAN:

#2 - Brodie Clowes - 95 - 6'2 - 185 lbs - Olds Grizzlys (AJHL)

#3 - Kolton Dixon - 95 - 6'5 - 180 lbs - Red Deer (AMHL)

#4 - Jordan Fransoo - 93 - 6'3 - 190 lbs - Victoria/Brandon (WHL)
#5 - Mark Nerland - 96 - 6'0 - 170 lbs - Okotoks Oilers (SCAHL)

#7 - Jesse Zgraggen - 93 - 6'2 - 215 lbs - Victoria Royals (WHL)

FORWARD:

#6 - Steven Hodges - 94 - 5'11 - 175 lbs - Victoria Royals (WHL)
#8 - Brendon Benson - 96 - 5'10 - 155 lbs - Lethbridge (AMHL)
#9 - Sean Davies - 95 - 6'0 - 185 lbs - Olds Grizzlys (AJHL)
#10 - Mitch Deacon - 93 - 6'4 - 195 lbs - Lloydminister Bobcats (AJHL)
#11 - Logan Fisher - 95 - 6'2 - 185 lbs - Red Deer (AMHL)
#12 - Kaiden Jones - 96 - 6'0 - 160 lbs - Regina Wild (SSMAA)
#13 - Tiro Hirose - 96 - 5'8 - 140 lbs - Edge Maroon (NAMHL)
#14 - Logan Nelson - 93 - 6'2 - 185 lbs - Victoria Royals (WHL)
#15 - Clay Tait - 96 - 5'11 - 177 lbs - Interlake (MMHL)
#16 - Tim Traber - 93 - 6'2 - 200 lbs - Victoria Royals (WHL)
#17 - Ben Walker - 93 - 5'11 - 175 lbs - Victoria Royals (WHL)
#18 - Dakota Conroy - 94 - 6'1 - 190 lbs - Victoria/Brandon (WHL)

VICTORIA ROYALS - WHITE

GOALTENDERS:

#47 - Evan Smith - 97 - 6'5 - 165 lbs - Colorado Thunderbirds (T1MajB)

#48 - Coleman Vollrath - 95 - 6'0 - 165 lbs - Calgary Buffaloes (AMHL)

DEFENSEMAN:

#2 - Brett Cote - 94 - 6'0 - 195 lbs - Victoria Royals (WHL)

#3 - Ryan Gagnon - 96 - 6'0 - 165 lbs - Cariboo Cougars (BCMML)

#4 - Joe Hicketts - 96 - 5'8 - 170 lbs - Okanogan Hockey Academy (CSSHL)

#5 - Keegan Kanzig - 95 - 6'5 - 235 lbs - Victoria Royals (WHL)

#6 - Kade Pilton - 94 - 6'5 - 210 lbs - Victoria Royals (WHL)

#7 - Chaz Reddekopp - 97 - 6'2 - 190 lbs - Pursuit Of Excellence (OM-BT1)

FORWARDS: 

#8 - Michael Bell - 96 - 6'2 - 192 lbs - Cariboo Cougars (BCMML)

#9 - Matthew Campese - 97 - 5'10 - 170 lbs - PA Raiders (SBAAHL)

#10 - Austin Carroll - 94 - 6'3 - 204 lbs - Victoria Royals (WHL)

#11 - Taylor Crunk - 95 - 5'11 - 182 lbs - Victoria Royals (WHL)

#12 - Brandon Fushimi - 96 - 5'11 - 161 lbs - CM Roughriders (EHL)

#13 - Reid Halabi - 95 - 6'0 - 208 lbs - CAC (AMHL)

#14 - Luke Harrison - 95 - 6'1 - 205 lbs - Victoria Royals (WHL)

#15 - Zane Jones - 94 - 6'3 - 205 lbs - Victoria Royals (WHL)

#16 - Regan Nagy - 97 - 6'0 - 155 lbs - Weyburn Wings (SBAAHL)

#17 - Tyler Soy - 97 - 5'11 - 160 lbs - Cloverdale Bantam (PCBHL)

#18 - Justin Spagrud - 95 - 6'0 - 175 lbs - Swift Current (SMHL)

#19 - Clay Spencer - 95 - 6'1 - 170 lbs - Lethbridge (AMHL) 

Main Camp Review - Tuesday, August 28th

Jeff McCarthy
WHL/BCHL Regional Scout
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The team narrowed the groups from five groups to three groups. You can see the cuts here. Otherwise, here are the rosters for the three teams.

VICTORIA ROYALS (2011-2012):

GOALTENDERS:

#45 - Keith Hamilton (OA) - GK - Team White

#46 - Jared Rathjen - GK - Team Orange

DEFENSEMAN:

#2 - Jordan Fransoo - D - Team White

#4 - Brett Cote - D - Team White

#6 - Tyler Stahl (OA) - D - Team White

#2 - Jesse Zgraggen - D - Team Blue

#3 - Kade Pilton - D - Team Blue

#2 - Keenan Kanzig - D - Team Orange

FORWARD:

#9 - Ben Walker - C - Team White

#10 - Brandon Magee - C/RW - Team White

#14 - Taylor Crunk - LW - Team White

#19 - Luke Harrison - RW - Team White

#9 - Mike Forsyth (OA) - C - Team Blue

#10 - Austin Carroll - RW - Team Blue

#14 - Jamie Crooks (OA) - LW - Team Blue

#15 - Tim Traber - RW - Team Blue

#9 - Steven Hodges - C - Team Orange

#10 - Zane Jones - LW - Team Orange

#14 - Dakota Conroy - RW - Team Orange

#15 - Logan Nelson - C - Team Orange

SIGNED/DRAFTED/PROTECTED WHL PLAYERS:

GOALTENDERS:

#34 - Coleman Vollrath - GK - Team White - Signed WHL Contract

#47 - Patrik Polivka - GK - Team Blue - Drafted CHL Import Draft 2012

#50 - Michael Herringer - GK - Team Orange - Drafted 2011

DEFENSEMAN:
#3 - Kolton Dixon - D - Team White -Protected List

#5 - Chaz Reddekopp - D - Team White - Drafted 2012

#7 - Jack Walker - D - Team White - Signed to WHL Contract

#8 - Joe Hicketts - D - Team White - Signed WHL Contract / Drafted 2011

#5 - Ryan Gagnon - D - Team Blue - Drafted 2011

#8 - Jorden Rooke - D - Team Blue - Signed WHL Contract

#5 - Brayden Park - D - Team Orange - Drafted 2011

#6 - Brendan Grier - D - Team Orange - Drafted 2012

#7 - Devon Brooks - D - Team Orange - Drafted 2012

#21 - Brodie Clowes - D - Team Orange - Signed WHL Contract

FORWARDS:
#12 - Justin Spagrud - F - Team White - Signed WHL Contract

#15 - Clay Spencer - F - Team White - Signed WHL Contract / Drafted 2010

#16 - Brandon Fushimi - RW - Team White - Signed WHL Contract

#17 - Matthew Campese - F - Team White - Drafted 2012 

#11 - Logan Fisher - C - Team Blue - Protected List

#12 - Reid Halabi - LW - Team Blue - Signed WHL Contract

#16 - Clayton Tait - RW - Team Blue - Protected List

#17 - Regan Nagy - C - Team Blue - Drafted 2012

#13 - Nolan Yaremchuk - RW - Team Orange - Signed WHL Contract

#16 - Michael Bell - RW - Team Orange - Drafted 2011

#17 - Tyler Soy - C - Team Orange - Drafted 2012

#18 - Matt Dykstra - C - Team Orange - Drafted 2012

#20 - Brendon Benson - C - Team Orange Drafted 2011

INVITES:

GOALTENDERS:

#35 - Evan Smith - GK - Team Blue

DEFENSEMAN:

#4 - Kye McKinney - D - Team Blue

#6 - Sean Buchanan - D - Team Blue

#7 - Chase Torontow - D - Team Blue

#20 - Mark Nerland - D - Team Blue

#3 - Jakub Lavoie - D - Team Orange

#4 - Austin Yaremchuk - D - Team Orange

FORWARDS:

#11 - Gage Rapitta - LW - Team White

#13 - Brandon Halbgewachs - F - Team White

#18 - Andrew Marshall - F - Team White

#20 - Sean Davies - F - Team White

#13 - Mitch Deacon - F - Team Blue

#18 - Quinn Lenihan - F - Team Blue

#19 - Kaiden Jones - F - Team Blue

#21 - Austin Parmiter - F - Team Blue

#11 - Matti Jmaeff - F - Team Orange

#12 - Corey Renwick - F - Team Orange

#19 - Taro Hirose - F - Team Orange



SOME NOTES:

• Forward Zane Jones has changed his number to #26, probably for Jack Walker, who wore number #14 in Minnesota for Edina High School. 
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• Most of the former Royals looked great out there, the only concern I have is for backup goaltender Jared Rathjen, as I feel he could be beaten out of his job by Import pick Patrik Polivka, who in my opinon could beat Rathjen for the backup spot.
  
• Patrik showed a lot of promise, he is very quick on his feet and his lateral movement is superb. He plays lower to the ground, which can allow him to make those excellent desperation saves.
• My only concern is consistency, let's say Hamilton gets injured and Polivka goes in between the pipes. He played amazing in his first main camp game. Followed by a sub-par performance the next game. My only concern for a very talented kid.
• For 2013 eligible draftees. Keegan Kanzig, Kade Pilton and Taylor Crunk all came into camp with their games improving drastically.
•  Keegan Kanzig is getting bigger, believe it or not, I would have him at 6'6" - 6'7". His foot speed has improved and his puck handling skills have as well, NHL teams are going to have a long hard look at this kid in this year's draft.
•  Kade Pilton looked great too, showing off his offensive potential, which is needed for our d-man this season with the depature of Rintoul, a big kid, physical kid too so he will also get plenty of looks.
• Taylor Crunk looked quicker and much more bigger, I could see his role on the Royals improve as he could move onto the second/third line. Layed out some big hits on the forecheck.

• Jack Walker and Joe Hicketts both looked great out there against the bigger guys at main camp. Walker stood out more in the hitting department, definitely much stronger then he looks, but Hicketts played a much more defensive game. Which will help coaches realize that both these guys are not only skilled offensively, but they can be defensive liabilities. Two guys along with Kanzig, Pilton and 2012 draftee Chaz Reddekopp could cornerstone the Royals defense for years to come.

Royals Make First Wave Of Cuts

Jeff McCarthy
WHL/BCHL Regional Scout
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The Victoria Royals narrowed their five teams from Training Camp, into three teams on Tuesday.

Here's a list of the first group of cuts:

RW - Keith Anderson - 97 - Phoenix Firebirds U14 - 2012 Royals Draft Pick

F - Sam Barker - 96 - Penticton Midget AAA

C - Teal Burns - 92 - Powell River Kings/Everett Silvertips

LW - Robert Cahill - 95 - N/A

RW - Levi De Waal - 94 - Abbosford Jr. B 

LW - Alex Elliott - 93 - Saskatoon Blades/Melevile Millionaires

F - Matthew Hermary - 97 - Airdie Xtreme Bantam AAA

LW - Daniel Huculak - 95 - St. Albert Raiders Midget AAA

RW - Liam Kroeker - 96 - Winnipeg Monarchs Midget AAA

C - Matthew Krusky - 96 - Red Deer IROC Chiefs Midget AAA

LW - Kyfer Magnus - 96 - Chiliwack Jr. Bruins Midget AA 

RW - Cody McKinnon - 94 - Swift Current Legionaires Midget AAA

F - Braeden Pearce - 96 - Victoria Racquet Club Bantam AA

LW - Cory Plett - 97 - Eastman City Midget AAA

C - Eric Saleski - 94 - Swift Current Legionaires Midget AAA

LW - Kristian St. Onge - 96 - Saskatoon Spartans Midget AA

RW - Scott Ternes - 96 - IROC Chiefs Midget AAA

C -  Adam Ternes - 96 - IROC Chiefs Midget AAA

C/LW - Jordan Townsend - 95 - Northwest Regulators Minor Midget

LD - Nathan Bizeau - 97 - Spruce Grove PAC Saints Bantam AAA

LD - Jaydon Gilding - 96 - Abbostford Hawks Bantam AAA

LD - Ryan Lisowsky - 94 - Mission City Outlaws Jr B

LD - Bryce Lugt - 95 - Lumsden Lions Midget AA

RD - Austin Shick - 94 - RM Roughriders Major Midget

RD - Daniel Stone - 96 - Calgary Royals Midget AAA

LD - Grayson Vickers - 93 - Pennisula Panthers Jr. B

GK - Xavier Burghardt - 97 - Medicine Hat Bantam AAA

GK - Owen Carlson - 95 - Alaska Wolves Midget U18 AAA

GK - Travis Pelletier - 94 - Regina Midget AAA

Victoria Royals Main Camp Rosters

I have the complete list of players attending main camp. VICTORIA ROYALS MAIN CAMP COMPLETE ROSTERS
I'll get some information for you guys on some standouts ASAP, it may be up by tomorrow or later tonight. Also a look at the Royals this up and coming season. Cheers! Jeff McCarthy WHL/BCHL Regional Scout Future Considerations // Contact Me

Victoria Royals Rookie Camp - Main Camp Invitees

After a very, very long 3 days at the rink. I've seen my fair share of talent throughout the weekend. Some players have already received and invite to main camp, which I will be attending on Monday and Tuesday, the Intersquad game on Wednesday.

Reports will be up in a bit.

PLAYERS CONFIRMED FOR MAIN CAMP:
Chazz Reddekopp - Team Green
Michael Bell - Team Green
Tyler Soy - C - Team Black

Brandon Fushimi - RW - Team Black
Jack Walker - D - Team Black

Xavier Burghardt - G - Team Black

Matthew Campese - LW/C - Team Orange

Sam Barker - F - Team Orange

Quinn Lenihan - LW - Team Orange

Matt Hermary - LW - Team Blue

Matt Dykstra - C - Team Blue

Nathan Bizeau - D - Team Blue

Ben Campbell - LW - Team Grey

Devon Brooks - D - Team Grey
Keith Anderson - RW - Team Gold
Joe Hicketts - D - Team Gold

PLAYERS NOT CONFIRMED FOR CAMP (That I feel should be):
Regan Nagy - C - Team White
Brayden Park - D - Team White
Jeffrey Baum - D - Team Black
Michael Buchamer - LW - Team Black
Brock Thompson - G - Team Black
Michael Herringer - G - Team Blue 
Sean Buchanan - D - Team Orange
Clayton Tait - RW - Team Grey
Brendan Grier - D - Team Burgandy
Ryan Gagnon - D - Team Burgandy
Markus Daly - G - Team Burgandy
Chase Bell - C - Team Gold
Evan Smith - G - Team Gold
Guy Butlin - D - Team Green
Cole Davis - LW - Team Green
Dylan Rehman - D - Team Green

- Jeff McCarthy

Bennett's Overview At Rookie Camp

 Now I've only seen a couple of scrimmages at the 2012 Victoria Royals rookie camp, But I did manage to see the main talents attending the camp. I closely watched a couple of players in particular and have some insight on their game.

Team White

D Brayden Park - Very explosive and likes to jump in on the rush, always looks for big hits. He does occasionally put himself out of position looking for the hit and gives up 2 on 1's. Had very good D-to-D passes with Kyle Macdonald.

D Kyle Macdonald - Very reliable defensively, never caught pinching or behind the play. Didn't see any offensive plays by him, but his shutdown game was impressive.

Team Gold

D Joe Hicketts - Another very explosive defenseman who loves to rush the puck and create offensive chances for both himself and his teammates. Joe seems very composed in his play and never seems very rattled or overwhelmed. His shot is also very good, he scored a beauty with a slapshot from the circle that the goalie didn't even see beat him over the left shoulder and off the crossbar and in. Overall, Hicketts was the best defenseman there and he would be my pick to make the team this year. The only thing he could work on is his size and his work in the corner.

F Keith Anderson - A very big body, but doesn't use it to his advantage much. He has good speed through the neutral zone and good enough hands, but I didn't really see him use his shot much and he didn't have much vision of his teammates. If he could improve his vision, use his body and be physical, and shoot the puck a bit more he could be a good power forward in the WHL in his prime.

F Brayden Larkin - Really uses his size to his advantage and is very physical, but picks his spots and makes sure he doesn't draw a penalty. He is also pretty good at getting under the other team's skin. Larkin rocked Tyler Soy a couple of times and really threw him off his game. Brayden had 1 or 2 good chances, but couldn't buy a goal. I feel if Larkin could improve his skating and his offensive awareness, he would be a very versatile 3rd-4th liner.

Team Black

D Jeffrey Baum - Very smooth skater, his transitions are extremely fluent and he is very good in the corners. Never gets caught behind the play or pinching. Always makes the smart play and rarely coughs the puck up. Only flaw I see in his game is his lack of physicality and his shot from the point.

D Jack Walker - One of the best skating defensemen I've ever seen. Easily the fastest kid out there, Walker loves to rush up for a scoring chance and is very dynamic in the offensive end. His style is similar to Joe Hicketts, but Jack doesn't quite have the confidence that Hicketts has when rushing the puck and making plays. If Jack improves on the defensive side of his game, I could see him and Hicketts make the Royals this year.

F Tyler Soy - Great vision, always has his head up and is alert. Backchecks fairly well, but doesn't go too deep into his own zone. Tyler did get thrown around quite a bit and it did seem to affect him a bit, but he was always deadly when he was on the ice. His shot was also one of the best I saw, but he seems to like to pass more often than shoot. His best asset was his vision though. Tyler finished with a -1 against Team Gold. If Tyler can improve his size and physicallity, he could be a Ryan Kesler like player down the road.

F Kristian St. Onge - A big body with a good shot and finish. Had plenty of scoring chances in front of the net using his big body and ended up with a goal and an assist against Team Gold. Kristian was also not afraid to get physical. If Kristian can work on his skating and his vision, he could be a very intimidating power forward.

F Brandon Fushimi - Great speed through the neutral zone and has a very explosive stride. Also has a nice set of hands along with a strong snapshot and wasn't afraid to get physical. Brandon also seemed to be able to get under the other team's skin, moving the target from Soy over to himself, which he handled very well. Brandon scored a goal and had numerous chances by deking around the defenders and getting a shot on net. Very impressed with this kid, I'd say he's the best forward there and has a shot to make the team full time as a 3rd or 4th line guy.

 Overall, I was extremely impressed with Hicketts, Walker and Fushimi. All 3 of them have a legitimate chance to contend for a spot on the Royals next season and I expect them to make Main Camp and hold their own. The rest of the players need at least another year to develop and improve to be considerated a chance to make the squad. Jeff has been at the rink all week and will also add on to my observations and give insight as well. I'm also hoping to be able to make it down to the Barn on Blanshard at least one more time to see either team gold or team black compete again. Until then, have a good one.

- Tyler Bennett