Compton: Represent No More

This post is not about the game Wednesday night. That will come soon. This is about 20-year old forward Seth Compton. Watching him at the game Wednesday he did exactly what I have come to expect from him these past five years. He was never spectacular, or flashy, or even a superstar. He was, as always, rock solid. It has always been a treat to see him on the ice.

On Wednesday night, unknowingly, I was watching him in a Spokane Chiefs jersey for the last time.

Almost immediately after the game it was announced online that the Chiefs traded Seth Compton and a third round pick in 2010 for Kamploops forward Brady Kalla. Kalla was acquired to give the Chiefs another scoring threat as they gear up for the playoffs and make another run at a WHL championship. Seth Compton played in 266 games for Spokane. The West Richland native was even part of the 04-05 team that was the worst in the WHL.

Seth has been a very important part of the team these past five years as Chiefs fans watched their team go from the worst team to the best team in the WHL, and then on to Memorial Cup champions. It has been a privilege to have him here in Spokane and to watch him grow as a player and as a person. I wish him well in Kamploops and all of his future endeavors.

Farewell Seth Compton, and thank you for everything you did as a Spokane Chief. You will be missed.