There will be a distinctive local flavour to the Fraser Valley Rush this season.
The B.C. Female Midget AAA Hockey League team announced Richmond Ravens products Katie Chan, Jaden Cherry, Jamie Grinder and Janey Wilson have been named to the roster for the 2017-18 season.
Wilson returns to the Rush after compiling seven points including three goals during the 2016-17 campaign. Chan, Cherry and Grinder have all made the jump from the Richmond Bantam “A” Ravens.
Chan is stepping up to Midget a year ahead of schedule after a dominant season with the Ravens. She managed four points, including three goals, in two call-up games with the Rush a year ago and is shortlisted for the provincial U18 team.
Grinder was also used an affiliate player by the Rush and managed a goal in a pair of games. Cherry compiled five points for the Ravens at last spring’s provincials.
The Rush not only compete in the province’s top Midget rep league but also will travel across the country to be tested. Their tournament schedule includes stops in Calgary, Saskatchewan and Toronto.
The team is coached by Delaney Collins while longtime Richmond coach Al Wozney serves as general manager and an assistant coach. Shannon Butler and Joey Ali round out the coaching staff.
