Following the 2010 Midget Entry Draft the Rutland Riders traded first overall pick Tyler Eurchuk to the Kelowna Warriors in exchange for second overall pick Brandon Bruce and future considerations.  For more information contact Raiders head coach Travis Wray at tray81@hotmail.com

The Rutland Raiders and Kelowna Warriors recently completed the Entry Draft for graduating midget players from Kelowna Minor lacrosse:

1. Raiders - Tyler Eurchuk

2. Warriors - Brandon Bruce

3. Raiders - Greg Simpson

4. Warriors - Ryan Renz

5. Raiders - Kody Krenn

6. Warriors - Josh Buchacher

7. Raiders - Colton Cheney

8. Warriors - Nick Smith

9. Raiders - Michael Woods

10. Warriors - Curyn Procter

11. Raiders - David Saunders

12. Warriors - Connor Yarmak

13. Raiders - Cody Van Nice

14. Warriors - Chris Hoggard

15. Raiders - Paul Swansburg

16. Warriors - Kim Teichroeb

Erik Sage was drafted in the second round of the recent NLL draft by the Washington Stealth. The former Raider went 23rd overall after picking up 16 points in 21 games this past season with the Victoria Junior A Shamrocks. Erik played with the Raiders during the 2005 season, while his younger brother Ryan (also with Shamrocks) played with the Raiders in 2007. Erik becomes the highest ex-TOJLL player drafted into the NLL after the Stealth took former Kamloops Rattler Alex Turner 32nd overall in 2008. The Raiders would like to congratulate Erik on his lacrosse sucess!

Any free-agents interested in attending the Rutland Raiders 2009 Training Camp are urged to contact General Manager Dan Wray at (250)765-7204 or contact the club at rutlax@telus.net

Players who were signed with a Junior A or B team last season will need to acquire their release from their previous club. All out of town players are urged to contact Dan Wray with questions regarding accommodation and/or work possibilities.

Camp will be opening the first week of March at the Capital News Centre in Kelowna.

The Raiders dropped their 2008 Season Opener
12-9 to the visiting Kamloops Rattlers. For more
info visit www.tojll.com.

Next action for your Raiders is this coming Saturday
May 3rd as the Raiders head home to the Rutland
Arena to entertain the visiting Armstrong Shamrocks

Be sure to get to the arena early for the pre-game
introductions and ceremonies.

Doors and Beer Garden open at 7:00pm, opening faceoff
at 7:30pm sharp!
Tickets available at the door, or by calling 868-2761.

RUTLAND RAIDERS 2008 SEASON OPENER

APRIL 26, vs KAMLOOPS RATTLERS

7:30PM, KELOWNA MEMORIAL ARENA

TICKETS AVILABLE AT THE DOOR

SEASON TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE BY

CONTACTING DAN AT 469-4884.

The Rutland Raiders have announced some changes as we approach the 2008 season. Governor/Assistant Coach Jamie Klarenbeek has relocated to Prince George, leaving his two positions with the club. He will remain on board as a Director and Consultant.

The Raiders are pleased to announce that Jacob Illichmann has been named the new Assistant Coach. Illichmann played two seasons with the Raiders leading them to a Provincial Silver Medal in 2007. Illichmann has coached in Kelowna’s Midget ranks for the past three seasons and will bring his knowledge of the game and upcoming prospects to the Raiders club. Head Coach Travis Wray will take over the Governor role from the departed Klarenbeek.

The Raiders continue their pre-season preparations as the TOJLL Exhibition Schedule begins April 11, 12 & 13 in Armstrong.

April 12 - 11:00am Rutland vs South Okanagan

April 13 - 11:00am Rutland vs Prince George

Both games will be played at the NEW ARENA in Armstrong.

2008 Regular Season Schedule has now online!

The Rutland Raiders are pleased to announce the re-signing of two players as well as the signing of two free-agents.

 2007 TOJLL Leading scorer Doug Langlois has re-signed with the Raiders for the 2008 season. Langlois scored 69 points in 15 games last season, was also named to the BC Junior B Provincial All-Star team.

Also re-signing with the Raiders is four year veteran Brody Daft. Daft had 26 points in 13 regular season games last year while playing a transitional role with the club. Daft has played in the TOJLL league championship the past 4 seasons and will bring valuable leadership to the Raiders dressing room.

Free-agent Taylor Grant has officially signed with the Raiders for the 2008 season. Grant joins the Raiders after previously playing with the Vernon Tigers and Kelowna Warriors before taking last season off. Grant is a big strong left handed shooter who will bring a scoring touch and much needed toughness to the Raiders squad. One of the most sought after free-agents in the Okanagan Valley, the 20 year old will play an integral part of the Raiders future sucess.

Former Victoria Intermediate ‘A’ Shamrock Cal Jackson has also signed with the Rutland Raiders. Jackson is an 18 year old left handed shooter who brings A-ball experience into the Raiders organization. Jackson will be expected to play big roles at both ends of the floor and help provide positive leadership with the club.

The Raiders continue their 2008 Training Camp Sunday evenings at the Capital News Centre, Intra-Squad games will be held March 2nd, 9th and 16th. All sessions start at 9:00pm sharp and are open to the public.

Rutland Raiders are pleased to announce a blockbuster trade with the cross-town rival Kelowna Warriors. The Raiders have acquired Ryan Phillips and Jordan Lazic from the Warriors in exchange for the Raiders First and Second Round selections in the 2009 Midget Entry Draft and future considerations. Phillips and Lazic have joined the Raiders immediately as Training Camp continues Sunday nights at the Capital News Centre.