Chance Creger Fight Minot Minotauros vs. Wenatchee Wild

Chance Creger Called Up to the NAHL Minot Minotauros

Minot, ND
by: Ken Oda, minotauroshockey.com

The Minotauros have brought in defenseman Chance Creger to add some size and strength the the blue line. Creger, last played for the Dauphin Kings of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. An NAHL veteran Creger played in 31 games for Corpus Christi in the 2010/11 season posting a goal and a pair of assists

http://minotauroshockey.pointstreaksites.com/view/minotauroshockey/news/news_55726

Chance Creger Makes Appearance in Local Band's Video

Thoughts in the Remaining Weeks Before the Season

Time is winding down before my next journey begins in Dauphin this season! This year is by far the one I have looked forward to most since I began playing competitive hockey. The importance of this year is beyond what I can express. With two years of junior eligibility left it is time to shine and perform as the impact player I know I can be. My long time dream of playing D1 hockey is completely obtainable and is within reach. I cannot thank my coaches enough for getting me to this point. Brent Cullaton as my coach for the Junior Bison, gave me a place to play when I had no where to turn especially after a serious injury and above all put his name on the line as he recommended my call up to Corpus Chriti. Matt Huckins as my minor AA coach, taught me to read the ice and develop my mental side of the game and gave me the confidence I needed in our national championship run. Doug Smail taught me the skating skills to help me make the jump from Bantam A to Minor AA. Paul DePuydt although never coached me recommended me for the Dauphin Kings and has taught me how to be a leader. Last but certainly not least Pierre Deschene as my current trainer is giving me the edge I need to be bigger faster and stronger for this upcoming season.

I am forever grateful to all of you for all your help and I will make you all proud this next season.

My last thank you goes out to my family who has supported me throughout this journey and continues to do so. Behind every person their is a family to support them and I definitely have been blessed with mine.

I depart the 29th of August for Manitoba!

Chance Creger Acquired by the Dauphin Kings

"The Dauphin Kings have bulked up their blue line by adding 19 year old defenseman Chance Creger.  Creger, a Colorado native, brings size and grit to the blue line.  The 6’4 205 lbs right handed defenseman makes a very good first pass and has a canon of a shot. “There is no secret we want to get bigger on our back end.  Chance is very similar to Hills (Who was recruited a month ago by the Kings. Hills is 6’4 220 lbs) He is a very driven individual who is in the gym all the time.  His work ethic and dedication is excellent.” explains Murray."

Featured Article

Chance Creger CCHL Pembrooke Lumber Kings Tryout

This last weekend was an exciting one to say the least! My most anticipated tryout of the summer took place this weekend in Arnprior, Ontario for the Pembroke Lumberkings of the CCHL. It was by far my best tryout thus far! The first game came right after an hour long warm-up practice to start the weekend off. It was fast pace game with a lot more finesse than physical play which I tried to bring out as much as possible. I had a goal and 2 assists in the second game and added another assist in the third. I implemented a lot deception with the puck into my game this weekend which proved to be a great asset. My evaluation with Coach Keefe went well, he along with the rest of the coaching staff like what I brought to the table with my shot, physical play and passing. However, with only two Import roster spots available they are going to review their options and let me know their decision in two weeks.

Kenai River Brown Bears Tryout

The weekend of June 10th I attended the Kenai River Tryouts in Littleton, Colorado. The camp was a success; I had a beautiful goal on a rush in the first game and two fights on the second day. There was a great turnout for the camp with lots of competition and talent which made for a good experience and practice for the upcoming season. I was invited to their main camp after the All-star game on Sunday morning. Ironically my evaluator ended up being the Idaho Steelheads Assistant Coach whom I played against in the WSHL playoffs. He had good things to say about my physical play and confidence with the puck being the reason I made the cut. The Main Camp for Kenai River is on the weekend of July 20th in Inver Grove Heights Minnesota.