From Winnipeg Jets draft choice Michael Spacek to Regina Pats prized prospect Jake Leschyshyn, there’s no shortage of highly regarded rookies entering their Western Hockey League careers this season. The top two picks of the 2014 WHL bantam draft – Brandon Wheat Kings winger Stelio Mattheos and Lethbridge Hurricanes centre Jordan Bellerive – are expected
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Välimäki making an impression at Tri-City Americans camp
R/P Annie Fowler Tri-City Herald Selecting a player in the Canadian Hockey League Import Draft is a crapshoot at best, but Tri-City Americans general manager Bob Tory had his eyes on a certain player for a couple of years. He was confident Juuso Välimäki would be a solid choice. He was right. The Americans picked