Tuesday, January 10, was the trade deadline for the CHA, which includes the AJHL. The Drumheller Dragons made two deals at the deadline. One brings in imposing defenseman Darian Henry and the other sends Dragons top scorer Mitch Owsley to the rival Olds Grizzlys. Henry is originally from Strathmore, Alberta, but is coming to Drumheller after playing for the Everett Silvertips of the Western Hockey League. At a colossal 6’4, Henry will bring his size and formidable presence to help bolster the Dragons defense. “He’s a big kid, 6’4", so he adds size. He’s a steady, stay at home guy, moves the puck solidly, and wins his one on one battles. He gives another component to make us more stable in the back end,” said head coach Barry Wolff. Henry was drafted by the Silvertips in the seventh round of the 2009 WHL Bantam draft. From there, Henry played for the Keystone Raiders of the Alberta AAA Minor Midget League and won the club’s Best Defenseman Award. In the 2010-2011 season Henry played for the UFA Bisons AAA Midget team. Henry was brought on to the Silvertips for the 2011-2012 season. The other deal sent Owsley to the Grizzlys. Owsley, a forward, has played 40 games with the Dragons and is their top scorer, with 12 goals and 10 assists. In exchange, the Dragons received future considerations. “We felt that he’s a top six forward and wouldn’t be happy in the role we had for him. He’s a good player, he needs to be in the top six, and Olds had that opportunity. Down the road he’s going to be a really good player and this was the best thing for him.” Owsley will play his first game for the Grizzlys on Friday, January 13, and will play against his former teamm
