This past weekend was a chance for young prospects and list players of MJHL teams to show off their stuff as the league held their 2nd Annual Development Camp.
The event held in Winnipeg featured coaches from all 11 teams in the league and young players from each and every system.
Doug Hedley, HC, and GM for the Kings was in attendance, and he's pleased with how it went.
"I think it went very well," said Hedley. "It was really organized. I feel the competition was better than last year, so it's getting better. Our list kids also showed very well, so it was a really good weekend overall."
Alex Cattani, who will suit up for the Kings this season was at the camp and showed everyone just how good he is. In the third game, he scored twice which earned him Player of the Game honours.
"He's a big boy, and he can play middle and left side," said Hedley. "There's always going to be a learning curve for 17-year-olds, but he's a hard worker and has a really good shot."
Kings prospect Nick Jerris was also named a Player of the Game during the weekend.
"Cattani and Jerris obviously showed really well, but I think all six of our guys did," said Hedley.
There's a definite buzz around the Kings organization for the upcoming season, and Hedley feels there should be, but also should be for the future of the Kings.
"We have some very good 2000's coming in, including Carter Sawchuk who was one of the top AAA players in Manitoba," said Hedley. "Then we have a couple guys from Quebec coming in that are said to be Division 1 prospects. We have some good kids on our list, good kids that'll come in this season, and also some good veterans that'll be returning."
"Our goal is to build our long-term depth, and stay competitive every season," he added.
The Kings will hold their Main Camp on the September Long Weekend.
