HITMEN AND ROYALS COMPLETE TRADE

Press Release

Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen Hockey Club announced today that they have acquired left wing Zane Jones and a conditional sixth round pick in the 2013 WHL Bantam Draft from the Victoria Royals in exchange for left wing Alex Gogolev and a fourth round pick in the 2013 WHL Bantam Draft.

“Zane adds size to our group of forwards and improves our 18-year-old depth,” commented Hitmen Executive Vice President, Alternate Governor and General Manager Kelly Kisio. “We would like to thank Alex for his time in Calgary and wish him success in Victoria.”

Jones, a native of Olds, Alberta, recorded 32 points, including 14 goals, and 64 penalty minutes over 68 games as a member of the Royals in 2011-12. During the 2012 post-season, the 6-2, 192-pound, forward suited up for four playoff contests where he tallied one goal along with four penalty minutes.

Selected by the Chilliwack Bruins in the fifth round, 91st overall, in the 2009 WHL Bantam Draft, Jones has two points (1 goal, 1 assist) in four pre-season games this year.

(Nathan can be reached at nathanfournier@mainehockeyjournal.com)