The players of the Detroit Falcons, both rookies and vets alike, gathered in downtown Detroit for a celebration of summer fun, good food, and meet-the-team experiences that were exclusive for season ticket holders! The players hosted an elimination style mini game tournament, that saw the newest rookies pitted against each other in games as tame as foosball and dance dance revolution competitions, and as intense as pool noodle sword fighting and freestyle rap face offs. Many were surprised to see Skao Anazibf crowned the winner of this tournament, and it was a sight to see him already so comfortable in his role as one of the new faces of the Detroit Falcons! After the games, a giant barbecue was started where burgers, corn on the cob and hot dogs were all given out, and Anazibf, Fouquette and Andros took the time to sit and eat with all the fans, meeting some of the kids, signing jerseys, and getting fans pumped up for what is going to be, in their words, “a historical season for the Falcons”. By days end, the heart of downtown Detroit was packed with almost 10,000 people, and even included guest appearances from past legendary Falcons like Vijanupatan Singh. If the season ticket holder party was any indication, the season is sure to be a real treat for Falcons fans!
Gabe-Gooney-Waters Harrak | RW | 231 TPE | Colorado Raptors
Name: Gabe-Gooney-Waters Harrak
Country: Canada
Age: 17
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 170 lbs
Number: 16
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Transactions:
S60 - Drafted 7th overall to the Colorado Raptors
Skao Anazibf | Retired | S48-S60
Name: Skao Anazibf
Country: Russia
Retired Age: 29
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 190 lbs
Number: 12
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SHL Regular Season Stats
HAM GP: 498 | G: 103 | A: 229 | P: 332 | +/-: 224
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SHL Playoff Stats
HAM GP: 135 | G: 20 | A: 43 | P: 63 | +/-: 9
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SMJHL Regular Season Stats
DET GP: 150 | G: 54 | A: 56 | P: 110 | +/-: 35
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SMJHL Playoff Stats
DET GP: 28 | G: 7 | A: 13 | P: 20 | +/-: 1
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IIHF Round Robin Stats
RUS GP: 144 | G: 19 | A: 40 | P: 59 | +/-: -17
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IIHF Medal Round Stats
RUS GP: 3 | G: 1 | A: 3 | P: 4 | +/-: 0
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Transactions:
S48 - Drafted 17th overall to the Detroit Falcons
S48 - Signed $3mil contract with the Detroit Falcons
S49 - Drafted 10th overall to the Hamilton Steelhawks
S49 - Signed $2mil contract with the Hamilton Steelhawks
S50 - Signed $2.5mil contract extension with the Hamilton Steelhawks
S51 - Signed $7mil contract extension with the Hamilton Steelhawks
S51 - Called up to the Hamilton Steelhawks
S52 - Signed $7mil contract extension with the Hamilton Steelhawks
S53 - Signed $4.9mil contract extension with the Hamilton Steelhawks
S54 - Signed $3mil contract extension with the Hamilton Steelhawks (S54-S55)
S56 - Signed $4mil contract extension with the Hamilton Steelhawks (S56-S58)
S59 - Signed $4mil contract extension with the Hamilton Steelhawks (S59)
S60 - Signed $7mil contract extension with the Hamilton Steelhawks (S60)
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Awards:
S51 - Challenge Cup Champion with the Hamilton Steelhawks (SHL)
S53 - Challenge Cup Champion with the Hamilton Steelhawks (SHL)
S55 - Damian Littleton Award for Most Dedicated Nominee (SHL)
S56 - Challenge Cup Champion with the Hamilton Steelhawks (SHL)
S58 - Challenge Cup Champion with the Hamilton Steelhawks (SHL)
Nour Harrak | Retired | S35 - S48
Name: Nour Harrak
Country: Canada
Retired Age: 30
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 180 lbs
Number: 48
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SHL Regular Season Stats
HAM GP: 550 | G: 97 | A: 195 | P: 292 | +/-: -5
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SHL Playoff Stats
HAM GP: 70 | G: 19 | A: 39 | P: 58 | +/-: 1
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IIHF Round Robin Stats
CAN GP: 72 | G: 10 | A: 21 | P: 31 | +/-: -9
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IIHF Medal Round Stats
CAN GP: 6 | G: 4 | A: 2 | P: 6 | +/-: 0
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SMJHL Regular Season Stats
KEL/STL GP: 150 | G: 34 | A: 44 | P: 78 | +/-: 2
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SMJHL Playoff Stats
KEL/STL GP: 21 | G: 7 | A: 9 | P: 16 | +/-: 9
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Transactions:
S35 - Drafted 14th overall to the Kelowna Knights
S35 - Signed $2mil contract with the Kelowna Knights
S36 - Drafted 2nd overall to the Hamilton Steelhawks
S36 - Signed $3mil contract with the Hamilton Steelhawks (S36-S38)
S37 - Traded to the St. Louis Scarecrows
S38 - Signed $3mil extension with the Hamilton Steelhawks (S39-S41)
S38 - Called up to the Hamilton Steelhawks
S41 - Signed $4mil extension with the Hamilton Steelhawks (S42)
S42 - Signed $4.5mil extension with the Hamilton Steelhawks (S43-S47)
S47 - Signed $4,000,001.84 extension with the Hamilton Steelhawks (S48)
S48 - Announced retirement (S35-S48)
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Awards:
S35 - Ron Bolt Award for Sportsmanship Winner (SMJHL)
S35 - Zach Miller Award for Dedication Winner (SMJHL)
S35 - John McBride Playoff MVP Award Winner (Kelowna)
S36 - Mikka Granlund Award for Leadership Winner (Kelowna)
S37 - Ron Bolt Award for Sportsmanship Winner (SMJHL)
S42 - Silver Medal with Team Canada (IIHF)
Joey Wheeler | GM | Retired
SMJHL Regular Season Stats
S37 - KEL GP: 50 | W: 17 | L: 25 | OTL: 8 | P: 42 (Finished 7th)
S38 - KEL GP: 50 | W: 27 | L: 16 | OTL: 7 | P: 61 (Finished 3rd)
S39 - KEL GP: 50 | W: 24 | L: 21 | OTL: 5 | P: 53 (Finished 6th)
S40 - KEL GP: 50 | W: 34 | L: 16 | OTL: 0 | P: 68 (Finished 1st)
S41 - KEL GP: 50 | W: 25 | L: 16 | OTL: 9 | P: 59 (Finished 4th)
S42 - KEL GP: 50 | W: 35 | L: 13 | OTL: 2 | P: 72 (Finished 2nd)
S43 - KEL GP: 50 | W: 26 | L: 21 | OTL: 3 | P: 55 (Finished 4th)
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S47 - DET GP: 50 | W: 22 | L: 24 | OTL: 4 | P: 48 (Finished 8th)
S48 - DET GP: 50 | W: 29 | L: 17 | OTL: 4 | P: 62 (Finished 3rd)
S48 - DET GP: 50 | W: 31 | L: 13 | OTL: 6 | P: 68 (Finished 1st)
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SMJHL Playoff History
Kelowna Knights
S37 - Missed Playoffs
S38 - Eliminated in the Quarterfinals by Montreal (2-4)
S39 - Eliminated in the Quarterfinals by Vancouver (0-4)
S40 - Four Star Cup Win against Detroit (4-0)
S41 - Four Star Cup Win against Montreal (4-3)
S42 - Four Star Cup Win against Vancouver (4-2)
S43 - Eliminated in the Quarterfinals by Detroit (2-4)
Detroit Falcons
S47 - Eliminated in the Quarterfinals by St. Louis (2-4)
S48 - Eliminated in the Quarterfinals by Anchorage (3-4)
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IIHF History
Team Canada
S39 - Gold Medal Win against Finland (6-5)
S40 - Eliminated in the Quarterfinals by Germany (2-3 L)
S41 - Eliminated in the Quarterfinals by United Kingdom (5-6 L)
S42 - Silver Medal against Ireland (2-3)
S43 - Eliminated in the Quarterfinals by Russia (1-2)
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Achievements:
S36 - Hired as Kelowna Knights co-GM (09/18/2017)
S38 - Hired as Kelowna Knights Head GM (01/12/2018)
S39 - Hired as Team Canada co-GM (02/27/2018)
S39 - IIHF Gold Medal as Team Canada GM (03/21/2018)
S40 - Hired as Team Canada Head GM (04/24/2018)
S40 - Laurifer Trophy Winner (04/19/2018)
S40 - Occasus Trophy Winner (04/28/2018)
S40 - SMJHL Four Star Cup Championship (05/02/2018)
S40 - Mathias Chouinard Winner (05/14/2018)
S41 - Occasus Trophy Winner (06/16/2018)
S41 - SMJHL Four Star Cup Championship (06/20/2018)
S41 - Mathias Chouinard Nominee (07/07/2018)
S42 - SMJHL Four Star Cup Championship (08/22/2018)
S42 - IIHF Silver Medal as Team Canada GM (09/02/2018)
S42 - Mathias Chouinard Nominee (09/07/2018)
S43 - Mathias Chouinard Nominee (10/29/2018)
S47 - Hired as Detroit Falcons co-GM (04/27/2019)
S47 - Hired as Team Canada Interim co-GM (05/29/2019)
**First GM in SMJHL history to win 3 Four Star Cups back-to-back-to-back**