Tuesday . . .

The Kamloop Blazers have designated LW Matt Wray, who turns 19 on Nov. 22, for assignment. Wray had been a healthy scratch for the club’s last two games and expressed disappointment with the lack of playing time. He joined the Blazers a year ago after being cut by the Prince George Cougars and had four points and 147 penalty minutes in 43 games. The Blazers now are carrying 23 players – including eight defencemen and 13 forwards. . . . G Kraymer Barnstable, who left the Vancouver Giants last week after losing his backup spot to Jamie Tucker, has joined the BCHL’s Vernon Vipers. Barnstable 18, backed up Tyson Sexsmith last season. . . . F Brent Raedeke of the Edmonton Oil Kings has signed a three-year contract with the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings. Raedeke, 18, attended Detroit’s camp as an undrafted free agent and earned a contract. . . . D Tyler Myers has been returned to the Kelowna Rockets by the Buffalo Sabres. Myers, 18, was a first-round selection by the Sabres in the NHL's 2008 draft. He is expected to play Wednesday against the visiting Everett Silvertips. . . . The Rockets will be without D Kyle Verdino, who suffered a knee sprain in Saturday's 5-4 victory over the visiting Kamloops Blazers. Verdino, who turns 17 on Oct. 27, was injured when he was hit by D Nick Ross, who drew a major for interference and a game misconduct following what was an attempted hip-check. Ross was later suspended by the WHL for two games. Ross won't play tonight against the visiting Spokane Chiefs or Friday in Edmonton. Verdino could return on the weekend when the Rockets also are touring Alberta.