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Busy Killer Bees in the off season

June 9, 2023

It’s been a busy few weeks for the Alvinston Killer Bees of the Western Ontario Super Hockey League.

The Bees have re-signed goaltender Nolan DeKoning along with forwards Matt Stevens, Carson Perry and Dawson Winchester and defenceman Bayly Fryfogle.

They’ve also acquired Ethan Scott in a trade with Woodstock and signed Rylan Bowers, who played last season with the GOJHL’s London Nationals.

The team has also announced that captain Scott Case has retired from playing and will transition to the team’s coaching staff.

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