The Kelowna Rockets announced their new Head Scout on Thursday, two days after long-time employee Lorne Frey said goodbye as the team’s deputy general manager and chief scout.
Frey had been on the team for 29 years, with scouting being his main role, but announced his retirement on Tuesday. During his tenure, Frey Kelowna’s roster added many blue-chip prospects, including Shea Weber.
Frey was also legendary for standing up – hockey speaking when boy scouts, former players, media and the like gather before games to discuss the latest news, players, prospects, or just shoot the breeze.
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Terry McFaul, who has been named Kelowna’s new Head Scout, is also highly talented in these areas.
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McFaul from Calgary has spent the past 29 years as a scout with the Rockets. The team says he played a key role in the drafting of players like Tyler Myers, Cody Almond and Dillon Dube.
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“With Lorne, I think it’s important that we have some continuity,” said Bruce Hamilton, President and General Manager of Rockets.
“Terry has been with us from the start and knows exactly what kind of players we like. He was involved in many designs and traveled with Lorne. We don’t think there will be much adjustment.
“I think it will be a smooth transition and Lorne will be available as an advisor to help when needed.”
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McFaul said he would do his best and was grateful for the opportunity.
“There are big shoes to fill, but the chance is huge,” said McFaul, whose game days included parts of two seasons with the Calgary Canucks of the Alberta Junior Hockey League.
“Replacing Lorne will never happen. He’s the best that has ever been and will ever be. I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to work with him as closely as I have over the past few years. “
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