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The Alberni Valley Bulldogs are excited to announce the addition of 2005 born Forward Kye Benoche and 2006 born Forward Patrick Vogl, effective immediately.
The 20 year old Benoche is 5’10 170 pounds and is from Campbell River. In 62 games played last season with the SJHL’s Humboldt Broncos, he scored 23 goals and added 34 assists, good for 57 points. He began this season with the Nanaimo Clippers, and in seven games played scored once and added two assists for three points. Previously, he played 20 games with the Coquitlam Express and scored twice while adding an assist.
The 19 year old Vogl is 6’0 and 187 pounds and is from St. Louis, Missouri. In 34 games played last season with the NAHL’s Chippewa Steel, he scored eight times and added fifteen assists for twenty-three points.
Bulldogs Head Coach and G.M Joe Martin commented on the additions: “Im excited to add these experienced players to our lineup. Both are slotting into the centre position for us and that should help our group.”
Benoche will wear number 21 and Vogl will wear 27. Both will make their debuts tonight when the Bulldogs host the Cowichan Valley Capitals.
Local Youth 18 and under receive free admission when accompanied by an Adult, thanks to the Tseshaht First Nation.
