The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) has announced Owen Bambrick of the Creston Valley Thunder Cats as its Rookie of the Week, for the period ending Oct.19.
The Thunder Cats defenceman was an offensive threat collecting a goal and six points – assisting on the winning goal. He helped the Thunder Cats defeat the Rockets 7-4.
“Owen’s got a special talent for the offensive side. I think that was on full display there last weekend,” said Thunder Cats head coach-general manager Geordie Wudrick. “It’s a great performance for him, especially at his age (17). He keeps getting better every day as we practice more and more, and especially as he gets more experienced in games. His ability to open up plays, just with his vision and passing skills, is really nice to watch.”
Wudrick added that Bambrick has a lot of deception on the back end for a defenceman, and that helps their power play. It provides freedom for their shooters to get open and for Bambrick to create space and passing lanes.
Bambrick is third on the Thunder Cats with a goal and 10 points in nine games, which leads all KIJHL rookie defencemen.
