Wenatchee Wild Stories – #6 Dane Westen

The Wenatchee Wild is a Junior A hockey team who play in the British Columbia Hockey League.

The BCHL is a great league to earn a full ride scholarship at Universities across North America. 

The Wild play in the 4,300 seat Town Toyota Center. “The Wolves Den” has provided loud support during their play in the NAHL (North American Hockey League) from 2008 - 2015 and recently in the BCHL (from 2015 to present).

The Wenatchee Wild are led by Head Coach Chris Clark.

Our next edition of this season's Wenatchee Wild Stories - Features defenseman #6 Dane Westen.  He is a 19 year old who is playing his first season with the Wenatchee Wild. Dane was traded by the Vernon Vipers to the Wild, earlier this season. He is product of the Rocky Mountain Roughriders youth hockey program, based in Superior, Colorado (located between Denver and Boulder).

Connor: Dane, thanks for taking time to visit. Where is home for you?

Dane Westen: Castle Rock, Colorado (near Denver)

C: What is your favorite NHL team? 

DW: The Colorado Avalanche.

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C: Who is your favorite NHL player and why? 

DW: Nathan MacKinnon (center for Colorado) – I’ve been a fan of him ever since he was drafted by the Avs.

C: What is your earliest memory of hockey? 

DW: Probably winning the Silver Sticks (tournament) as a squirt. 

C: Who inspired you to want to play hockey at a higher level? 

DW: I’m actually the first in my family to play hockey, so I’ve seen it through along the way, and I’m happy with that.

C: What do you like about Wenatchee? 

DW: I love the guys, and I love the scenery and the mountain views.

C: What are your favorite places to eat in Wenatchee and what do you order? 

DW: Olive Garden’s my #1 – I get the Tour of Italy, and fried mozzarella to start.

C: What is your favorite opposing arena to play at and why? 

DW: Probably Vernon, because it brings back some old memories.

C: What is something Coach Clarky has taught you since you joined the Wenatchee Wild? 

Dane Westen: I think discipline – discipline has been big, and just being there for your teammates.

Connor: Dane, thanks for chatting with us and thank you for playing your junior hockey here in Wenatchee!

The Wild are back in the Wolves Den this coming weekend! Come get loud and support the team, Friday & Saturday (March 17th and March 18th)

Friday night March 17th

Merritt @ Wenatchee Wild

Its St. Hattricks Night!

7:05pm puck drop

Town Toyota Center - Wenatchee, WA

Radio: Newsradio 560 KPQ (and on the free KPQ app for ANY device)

Streaming online: HOCKEYTV 

Saturday night March 18th

Cranbrook @ Wenatchee Wild

Its Pucks & Paws Night (and its Walt’s birthday!!!)

6:05pm puck drop

Town Toyota Center - Wenatchee, WA

Radio: Newsradio 560 KPQ (and on the free KPQ app for ANY device)

Streaming online: HOCKEYTV 

Single game - Partial and Full Season TICKET INFO:

Team, ticket, billet and sponsorship info: WenatcheeWildHockey.com