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Ladner goalie leaves Giants' crowded crease for BCHL

Braedy Euerby signs with Powell River Kings
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Ladner's Braedy Euerby in action last month during a pre-season game against Kamloops at the Langley Events Centre.

Braedy Euerby has left the Vancouver Giants’ crowded goal crease to sign with the B.C. Hockey League’s Powell River Kings.

The 17-year-old from Ladner remains property of the Western Hockey League club that selected him in the fifth round of the 2017 Bantam Draft. The Giants have two NHL prospect goaltenders in David Tendeck, 19, and Trent Miner, 18, leaving Euerby without any playing time, resulting in this move to further his development.

“For the Giants, it’s a great spot to be in because they have two drafted goalies that are unreal kids and great goalies,” said Kings Head Coach Tyler Kuntz. “It’s tough for Braedy because he’s behind those two guys, but he’s young and he’s going to come here to get some experience and play. 

Kings overage goaltender Matteo Paler-Chow has had to make 11-straight starts since the injury to back-up goalie Alex Rolfe. During that time, the Kings have used five different back-up options.

“He’s (Braedy Euerby) going to add a support system for Matteo Paler-Chow,” added Kuntz on his new tandem. “They’re going to be a tandem because he (Paler-Chow) has been alone for too long. Goalies need support, so he’s going to bring that, and he’s a young hard working goalie with a lot of potential.”

Euerby said he’s excited to get started with the Kings after gaining valuable experience with the Giants.

“I’ve worked with both of them (David Tendeck & Trent Miner) for the last couple years, and I learned a lot about how they play the game, how they think and what they do before and after the game,” said Euerby on working with two NHL prospect goaltenders.

Euerby had previously played with Nic Porchetta, Nolan Krogfoss and Jacob Slipec at the Delta Hockey Academy, and said he knows most of the Kings roster.

“As soon as I stepped in the dressing room, I knew I was at home,” he smiled. “I know half of the team just through playing against them, playing with them, or just from another academy.”

Last season, Euerby went 16-8 with a 3.12 GAA and .893 save percentage with the DHA Midget Prep Team. He made two starts for the Giants in the WHL pre-season going 1-1 with a 3.50 GAA and .885 save percentage.