The Leamington Flyers had the best goalie tandem in the Ontario Junior Hockey League. Marcus Vandenberg leads the league in a 1.32 goals against average. In third is Tre Altiman with a 1.72 GAA. Vandenberg.
With only three starts in Leamington's last ten games Altiman was traded to the King Rebellion.
"We're happy for Tre. He's been great for us all season," said Flyers general manager Justin Solcz. "He's proven he can be a starter in this league and moving to King is going to give him the opportunity to be a starter."
The Chatham, Ontario native takes over for Carter Bickle who had seven wins in 25 games with a 2.96 GAA for King this season. Erik Powers suited up for eight games in net for the Rebellion. "We discussed it as a group with him, his family and our coaching staff and I think we all agree it's a good opportunity for him." Solcz told Powerplay Sports.
A 20-year old from Montreal, Quebec, Kane comes to Leamington with 8 goals and 22 points in 29 games this season.
"He's a veteran player. He's had success in the league. He came from a good program in Trenton and King and he adds some grit to our lineup which is something that will really help us in the playoff stretch here."
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