Grizzlies sign former Vernon Vipers’ Captain Kevin Kraus

The Revelstoke Grizzlies have signed former Vernon Vipers Captain Kevin Kraus as an Assistant Coach.

A statement from Head Coach Randy Quackenbush said Kraus will join him and Associate Coach Darren Komonoski in developing a first-class team for the upcoming season.

“Kevin was a hard-working player who has won two National Championships with the Vernon Vipers,” Quakenbush said in a brief announcement on Tuesday. “Kevin was the Vipers Team Captain in the 2009-2010 Season. We are extremely excited to have Kevin with our organization”

Here is a thumbnail history of Kraus’ career:

Drafted by the Kamloops Blazers in 2004.

2006-2007 Kamloops Blazers ,WHL

2007-2008 Tri City Americans, WHL

2007-2008 Vernon Vipers BCHL

2008-2009 Vernon Vipers BCHL

2009-2010 Vernon Vipers (Captain) BCHL

2010-2011  CHL & SPHL Pro Hockey