ROYALS INK TRIO OF PLAYERS
Victoria signs forwards Landon Welykholowa, Matt Dykstra and Jared
Dmytriw.
For Immediate Release
Friday, August 30, 2013
Victoria, BC – The Victoria
Royals Hockey Club is proud to announce that the club has signed forwards
Landon Welykholowa (WELL-uh-call-oh-ah), Matt Dykstra (DYKE-struh) and Jared
Dmytriw (duh-MEE-true) to Western Hockey League (WHL) Standard Players’
Agreements.
Landon Welykholowa
The Calgary, AB native signs with Victoria after being
invited to participate in the Royals’ 2013 Training Camp. Welykholowa was
originally selected by the Prince Albert Raiders in the third round, 58th
overall, of the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft.
Welykholowa spent the 2012-13 hockey season as a
member of the Calgary Buffaloes of the Alberta Midget Hockey League. With the
Buffaloes, the 5-11, 165 lb winger appeared in 34 games and registered 26
points (12g-14a) along with 78 minutes in penalties. Welykholowa also skated in
three games for the Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Brooks Bandits.
“Landon had a very good camp this week,” Royals’
General Manager Cameron Hope said. “He has earned this contract and we look
forward to seeing Landon in a Royals’ uniform.”
Matt Dykstra
Dykstra, a resident of Edmonton, AB was selected by
the Royals in the 2012 WHL Bantam Draft with the 71st overall pick
in the fourth round.
Last year, the 6-2, 180 lb centre played with the
Canadian Athletic Club (CAC) United Cycle of the Alberta Minor Midget AAA
Hockey League. Dykstra scored 47 points (25g-22a) along with 22 penalty minutes
in 27 games played. With CAC’s Bantam
AAA team in 2011-12 season, he collected 34 points (16g-18a) and 86 penalty
minutes over 33 contests in the Alberta Major Bantam Hockey League.
“Matt developed well over the course of last season,”
Hope said. “He has worked hard to improve his strength and abilities and we are
excited to have Matt as a part of our future.”
Jared Dmytriw
The Royals selected Jared Dmytriw in the 2013 WHL
Bantam Draft with the 83rd overall pick in the fourth round. The
5-8, 150 lb right winger is scheduled to play the 2013-14 season with the Moose
Jaw Generals of the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League.
The Craven, SK native suited up for the Prairie Storm
of the Saskatchewan Bantam AA League last year where he served as the team’s
captain. In 27 appearances, Dmytriw scored 49 points (29g-20a) and logged 44
penalty minutes.
“We were very happy that Jared was available to us at
the draft last May,” Hope said. “Jared plays a 200-foot game and can contribute
offensively with his speed and skill.”
The Royals will travel south of the border today to
begin their 2013 WHL Pre-Season schedule. Victoria will head down to Everett,
WA to play three games this weekend against the Everett Silvertips, Seattle
Thunderbirds and Tri-City Americans. The Royals’ only home pre-season contest
will come Saturday, September 14th when the club welcomes the
Vancouver Giants to Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. An afternoon puck drop is
slated for 1:35 p.m.
We are Royal Blue, are you? 2013-14 season ticket
packages starting from $414 are on sale now! To guarantee yourself the best
seats at the best prices call 250-220-7889, visit www.victoriaroyals.com, or head down
to the Victoria Royals Ticketing Office located at Save-On-Foods Memorial
Centre.
