Meet the Captains
We would like to introduce you to the 2014-15 Captains of the Princeton Posse Junior Hockey Club. Last season started out with Jon Thompson, Braydon Horcoff, Kurtis Klinger and Justin Moltzahn. The building season saw many changes in this area, that as a result of player movement, the Posse had finally found thier leadership foursome of Kurtis Klinger, Eric Kubis, Eric Schmidt and Bryan Kromm. With the retirement of Kubis and Schmidt, there would be some changes for this upcoming year. We are proud to bring back Kurtis Klinger as captain and Bryan Kromm as an alternate captain. Joining the returnees are 2014 Defensive Player of the Year Estevan Hale and newly acquired forward Connor Sloan.
Captain, Kurtis Klinger, Centre
D.O.B.: May 13, 1994
Birthplace: Santa Rosa, California, USA
The longest running Posse is entering his third year in Princeton, and second as captain. Kurtis Klinger hails from Northern California and is known for his all around play which includes blocking shots and big hits along with being among the Posse point leaders. Prior to the Posse, Klinger played for the elite Los Angeles Junior Kings U18 program.
Year |
Team |
GP |
G |
A |
TP |
PIM |
2012-13 |
Princeton Posse |
46 |
12 |
11 |
23 |
94 |
2013-14 |
Princeton Posse |
47 |
20 |
30 |
50 |
108 |
Alternate Captain, Bryan Kromm, Centre/Wing
D.O.B.: March 14, 1995
Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Bryan Kromm enters his second season with the Posse. Kromm spent the 2012-13 Season with the Indiana Ice U18 in the NAPHL and was with the Okanagan Hockey Academy prior to that. Kromm is known for his hard nosed play, uncanny ability to block shots and his smart defensive play.
Year |
Team |
GP |
G |
A |
TP |
PIM |
2012-13 |
Indiana Ice U18 |
17 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
25 |
2013-14 |
Princeton Posse |
50 |
3 |
3 |
6 |
52 |
Alternate Captain, Estevan Hale, Defense
D.O.B.: February 24, 1995
Hometown: Calgary, Alberta
Estevan was acquired by Princeton in a trade in late 2013 from the Fernie Ghostriders for then captain Jon Thompson. Estevan quickly made his presence felt by being one of the most reliable players of the 2013-14 roster. One of the best defensive defenseman in the league, Estevan rose as one of the main leaders and characters of the blue line in addition to winning Defensive Player fo the Year for the Princeton Posse. Estevan was rewarded for his leadership and will be officially wearing an "A" for this upcoming season.
Year |
Team |
GP |
G |
A |
TP |
PIM |
2012-13 |
Calgary Northstars Major Midget |
33 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
33 |
2013-14 |
Princeton Posse / Fernie |
50 |
1 |
7 |
8 |
49 |
Alternate Captain, Connor Sloan, Forward
D.O.B.: February 8, 1995
Hometown: Kelowna, British Columbia
Connor was acquired this offseason from the 100 Mile House Wranglers after being on of thier scoring leaders the season before. In the short camp and pre season, Connor emerged as not only a dependable producer, but a strong consistant player who gets his points from going to the tough areas of the ice. In addition to his play, Connor is an uplifting and an integal piece to the Posse dressing room.
Year |
Team |
GP |
G |
A |
TP |
PIM |
2013-14 |
100 Mile House Wranglers |
50 |
19 |
22 |
41 |
14 |