The CanElson Drilling Estevan Bruins continue to make some tough decisions as they try and get their roster to at least 25 players.
Late last night the Bruins traded away veteran Ben Johnstone to the Virden Oil Capitals of the MJHL in exchange of future considerations.
Last year Johnstone had 8 goals and 8 assists including a memorable hat trick in his home town of Carlyle. Johnstone was the top rookie in the SJHL for the month of November. Johnstone will be joining his former teammate in Estevan, Eric Baldwin in Virden.
I always enjoyed watching Johnstone play with the Bruins, it seemed like every shift he would play with a lot of energy. Even though he was only listed at 5 "7, Johnstone played much bigger than that as he was looking for a hit every time he stepped on the ice. Johnstone was a point per game player in AAA Midget and definitely has the capabilities to help out the Oil Capitals on the scoresheet this season.
The Bruins still have 29 players in camp with 16 forwards, 11 defenceman and 2 goalies.
The Bruins also had defenceman Sean Whelan reassigned to the team after he was sent down by the Regina Pats.
Last year with the Moose Jaw Generals of the Sask AAA Midget League he had 12 goals 14 assists in 39 games.
The Bruins finish the preseason tonight against Notre Dame at 7:30 at Spectra Place.
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