Gropp ready to leave WHL roots behind
KAMLOOPS — Ryan Gropp had himself quite the 19-year-old season in Seattle last year — likely his last in the Western Hockey League.
The Kamloops native scored 34 goals during the regular season and another six in the playoffs, leading the Thunderbirds to the league final.
“For us to go that far was a pretty good time for us and exciting for all of our careers,” says Gropp. “I think we really took a step forward for the organization, and I think it’s going to be a competitive organization for years to come.”