There was fitness testing along with an on ice session. It was an educational and learning experience for the players and a chance to get a taste of what to expect next year coming in.
The group included both first round picks F Tyler Soy (8th overall), D Chaz Reddekopp (13th) and local netminder Markus Daly.
1st Round Pick F Tyler Soy at Draft Camp |
Head Coach Dave Lowry gives his thoughts on Draft Camp
D Chaz Reddekopp 6'2 188lbs |
Draft Camp is free to attend and runs Monday & Tuesday with on-ice sessions scheduled for 10 a.m.
Rookie camp begins Wednesday, Main Camp August 26th with the Intersquad game on August 29th. Admission to the Royals’ Intersquad game is by donation at the doors.
The September 15th pre-season game sees the Royals host the Vancouver Giants with puck drop scheduled for 2:05 p.m. at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. All tickets for this pre-season clash will be $5 with partial proceeds from ticket sales donated back to local charities.
PRE SEASON SCHEDULE:
Thursday 30/08/2012 Victoria @ Kamloops 7:00
Friday 31/08/2012 Kamloops vs Victoria 7:05 in Maple Ridge
Friday 07/09/2012 Kelowna vs Victoria 7:05 Maple Ridge
Saturday 08/09/2012 Victoria @ Kelowna 7:05
Friday 14/09/2012 Victoria @ Vancouver 7:30 Ladner
Saturday 15/09/2012 Vancouver @ Victoria 2:05