Royals Sign Keith Anderson

Keith Anderson

ROYALS SIGN KEITH ANDERSON

Victoria inks 2012 WHL Bantam Draft pick.

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, November 25, 2013

Victoria, BC – The Victoria Royals are pleased to announce that the club has signed 1997-born forward Keith Anderson to a Western Hockey League (WHL) Standard Player Agreement.

The Hermiston, OR native currently plays in the Canadian Sports School Hockey League (CSSHL) for Compete Hockey Academy. In 13 games played this season, Anderson leads his team in scoring with 23 points (13g-10a) to go along with 10 minutes in penalties.  

Keith Anderson in blue

“We are very happy to have Keith sign a WHL contract with us, and look forward to him wearing a Royals’ jersey in the future,” Royals’ General Manager Cameron Hope said. “He is having a great season, using his skill and size to make a difference on his current team. He's the kind of player who we expect can make an impact in the WHL in the coming years.”

Keith Anderson (with cage)

Last season, Anderson helped  the Arizona Bobcats Tier-1 Under-16 team to a state championship. The 6-4, 208 lb forward was selected by the Royals with the club’s sixth round, 115^th overall, pick in the 2012 WHL Bantam Draft.

The Royals return to Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre on Tuesday, December 3^rd when Victoria hosts projected 2014 first overall NHL Draft pick Sam Reinhart and the Kootenay Ice! Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 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.