Royals Acquire D Jordan Wharrie

ROYALS ACQUIRE JORDAN WHARRIE

Victoria trades for 1997-born defenceman from Everett.

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

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Victoria, BC- The Victoria Royals are pleased to announce that the club has acquired defenceman Jordan Wharrie (1997) from the Everett Silvertips in exchange for the rights to unsigned defenceman Carter Stephenson (1998).

A native of Port Moody, BC, Wharrie comes to Victoria after recording four points (2g-2a) and 39 penalty minutes in 50 games for the Silvertips last season. Wharrie has played in 57 WHL regular season games with Everett and has notched two goals and two assists for four points to go along with 41 minutes in penalties.

The 6-2, 180 lb defender skated in 11 playoff contests last season for the Silvertips and registered two points (1g-1a) and eight penalty minutes.

Wharrie was selected in the fifth round, 98^th overall by Everett in the 2012 WHL Bantam Draft.

Stephenson, a product of Vancouver, BC was drafted by the Royals in the 2013 WHL Bantam Draft in the ninth round, 188^th overall.

Victoria continues their pre-season schedule with a match-up against the Vancouver Giants on Saturday, September 12^th at the Ladner Leisure Centre in Delta, BC at 4:00 p.m.

The Royals’ lone home contest of the pre-season is set for Sunday, September 13^th when they host the Vancouver Giants. Puck drop is set for 2:05 p.m. at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. 

Be a part of the action this year and guarantee the best seats available by purchasing a season ticket or a mini-pack. Call 250-220-7889 or visit the Select Your Tickets Box-Office to pick your seats today.