Trail Smoke Eaters spring camp has netted the team a top defenceman from the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL). Ryan Warner, an 18 year old 6′ 3″ 180 lb. defenceman, has committed to the Smoke Eaters for the 2016-17 season. Ryan played for the Peninsula Panthers in 2015-16 and in 45 games had 7 goals and 12 assists for 19 points.
Warner stated, “I’m very happy and excited to join the Smoke Eater family and looking forward to playing in such a historic hockey town and in front of a great community.” “I’m a defence first player that will play tough and make it difficult for opposing forwards to get comfortable in front of our net.”
The Smoke Eaters welcome Ryan and wish him good luck in the upcoming season.
