January 25, 2017
Virden, MB - The next player in the Meet the Oil Capitals Series is a 18-year-old forward from La Salle, Manitoba… #20 Ben Dalke. He has played in 44 games with the Oil Capitals this season, registering 34 points (20G, 14A) . Last year he played in 59 games for the Virden Oil Capitals, registering 51 points (29G, 22A) and had 22 PIMS.
Dalke lists winning provincial midget championship as a career highlihgt. Dalke says the best thing about Virden is how close the community is and how great the fan support is. Dalke aspires to get an education while continuing to play hockey.
Quick Facts:
Date of Birth: March 26, 1998
Hometown: La Salle, Manitoba
Billets: Murray and Cheryl Foster
Position: Forward
Parents: Kelly and Sam Dalke
Favourites
Food: Fried egg sandwich
T.V. Show: How I Met Your Mother
Pre-game meal: Pasta
Singer: Dallas Smith
Movie: Deadpool
Athlete: Sidney Crosby
Superstition: Pre game nap
Music: Country
Hobbies: Golf and baseball