By Pete McIntyre/Vipers Staff

Vipers sign power forward

Aug 1, 2019 | 11:39 AM

With training camp just three weeks away (really?), the Vernon Vipers have announced the signing of a new forward.

Ryan Shostak considers himself “a power forward with good hockey sense and a high level of compete,” as well as a character guy and leader.

Coach and GM Jason McKee agrees with that assessment.

“Ryan is a strong player in all areas of the game with a winning pedigree. We expect him to be a very positive addition to our forward group,” said McKee.

Shostak, a Calgary native who will turn 18 in early September, is looking forward to playing in Vernon.

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“I am so excited that I will play for the Vernon Vipers. I want to help the Vipers win a championship and to also land a scholarship and I believe Vernon is the best place to achieve both of those goals.”

Last year his team, the Calgary Buffaloes, won the Alberta AAA midget title and played very well at the Telus Cup.

In seven games at that national tournament, Shostak had seven assists, four of them on the power play and one short handed.

“Ryan has the size to play a physical, grinding game,” said the Vipers website. “The Elite Prospects website listed him at 6 feet and 181 pounds last year, and he’s still developing physically. His stats consistently support the profile of a power winger. Last year, in addition to the 7 assists at the Telus Cup, he had 17 goals and 20 assists in 34 regular season games and he contributed 5 goals and 4 assists in 11 playoff games.”

His size and playing style have caught the attention of Junior A teams.

Two years ago, he suited up twice for the Canmore Eagles and last year he played two games with the Calgary Mustangs.

Viper fans will get their first look at the new forward when training camp opens in three weeks.

by Pete McIntyre/Vipers Staff

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