Wenatchee Wild Stories - #29 Travis Bohnet

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.

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Our next edition of this season's Wenatchee Wild Stories - Features defenseman #29, Travis Bohnet. Travis, a 20 year old junior hockey veteran, is playing his second and final season with the squad. He was acquired in a trade with the Drumheller Dragons of the Alberta Junior Hockey League. Travis is the only Canadian on the Wild roster.

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Connor: Travis, thanks for taking time to visit with us. Where is home base?

Travis Bohnet: Airdrie, Alberta (near Calgary).

C: What is your favorite NHL team?

TB: The Pittsburgh Penguins.

C: Who is your favorite NHL player and why?

TB: Thomas Chabot (defenseman and alternate captain for the Ottawa Senators) – I watched him play in the World Juniors for Team Canada and thought he was pretty awesome, so I’ve been following him ever since.

C: What is your earliest memory of hockey?

TB: I remember playing on an outdoor rink with my brother and my dad, passing the puck around and trying to flip it top-shelf.

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

TB: Honestly, it was just being around my friends that were competitive, being around my brother and my dad, always pushing me to be a competitive spirit and play at the highest level possible for my age group.

C: What do you like about Wenatchee?

TB: I love the outdoorsy stuff – I’m a fisherman myself, so I love to go outside and go to the rivers. It’s a great town with great fans – I have nothing bad to say about it.

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

TB: El Rinconsito – I get the chorizo breakfast burrito.

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

TB: I like playing in West Kelowna – I don’t like those guys and they don’t like me, so it creates a fun atmosphere.

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

Travis Bohnet: Just to stay positive through the highs and lows. Obviously, it’s a long season, so if you show up every day and act like a pro, practice like a pro, you eventually create those habits that make you successful.

Connor: Travis, thanks for taking time with us! You can follow the Wenatchee Wild's #29, Travis Bohnet on Twitter: @TravisBohnet

The Wild will head North for yet another road trip, the weekend of February 25th & 26th. Stay connected and listen to every minute of action with the voice of the Wenatchee Wild - Austin Draude, on Newsradio 560 KPQ.

Their next home game in the Wolves Den is Saturday March 4th vs. the Chilliwack Chiefs

Friday night February 25th

Wenatchee Wild @ Penticton Vees

7pm puck drop

South Okanagan Events Centre - Penticton, BC

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

Streaming online: HOCKEYTV

Saturday night February 26th

Wenatchee Wild @ Merritt Centennials

7pm puck drop

Nicola Valley Memorial Arena - Merritt, BC

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