Swift Current Broncos (3) at Brandon Wheat Kings (7)
Swift Current (15-5-1-0) // Brandon (14-6-0-1)
Eight different skaters had multi-point efforts, led by a pair of goals and three point from Stelio Mattheos (Carolina Hurricanes), as the Brandon Wheat Kings’ offence exploded against the Swift Current Broncos in their fifth-straight victory.
Logan Thompson held things together on the backend, making 38 saves on 41 shots.Cole Reinhardt added a goal and two assists, while Ty Lewis (Colorado Avalanche), Connor Gutenberg and Zach Wytinck each contributed a goal and an assist.
Kale Clague (Los Angeles Kings), Gunnar Wegleitner and Schael Higson each had a pair of assists.
The Wheat Kings jumped out to a 2-0 lead before the Broncos reeled off three straight goals, tying up the game after 20 minutes and then going ahead early in the second period.
Captain Glenn Gawdin (Calgary Flames), Conner Chaulk and Tyler Steenbergen (Arizona Coyotes) helped put the team ahead with WHL points leader Aleksi Heponiemi (Florida Panthers) recording a pair of assists to maintain his one-point advantage over Steenbergen, who finished with a goal and an assist.
From there on out, it was all Wheat Kings. Wytinck scored his first career WHL goal, followed goals from Mattheos and Evan Weinger to give Brandon the lead after 40 minutes.
In the third, Reinhardt and Mattheos scored to round out the beatdown.
Logan Flodell had a rare off-game, stopping 29 of 36 shots for just his fourth regulation loss of the season.
Regina Pats (2) at Everett Silvertips (1)
Regina (13-9-2-0) // Everett (10-12-1-1)
The Regina Pats scored a much-needed victory Sunday in Everett against the Silvertips as they continued their road trip through the Pacific Northwest.
Tyler Brown stopped 38 shots, Josh Mahura (Anaheim Ducks) had a pair of assists and Jake Leschyshyn (Vegas Golden Knights) scored the game-winner tow minutes into the third period to top the Tips Sunday.
Robbie Holmes scored his fifth of the season 11:47 into the game, which ended up being the only goal after 40 minutes. Leschyshyn scored his fifth of the season 2:19 into the third while Patrick Bajkov scored late to make things interesting.
Sam Steel (Anaheim Ducks) picked up an assist while the birthday boy Cale Fleury (Montreal Canadiens) recorded his second point with his new club.
Kevin Davis and Jake Christiansen assisted on Everett’s lone goal of the game.
Carter Hart (Philadelphia Flyers) did well to limit the Pats to two goals, making 48 saves in the game.
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Monday, November 20, 2017
Monday, November 6, 2017
Oilers send Yamamoto to WHL, recall Malone from AHL Bakersfield
The Edmonton Oilers have assigned 19-year-old forward Kailer Yamamoto to the Spokane Chiefs of the WHL.
Yamamoto, the 22nd overall pick in tge 2017 NHL Draft, recorded three assists in nine games this season.
The Oilers have also recalled forward Brad Malone from the Bakersfield Condors of the AHL.
Monday, May 22, 2017
2017 Draft Profile: Nolan Patrick
BRANDON, WHL
North American Skater
Final Rank: 1
Midterm Rank: 1
Position: Center - Shoots: Right
Height: 6'2" - Weight: 198
Born: September 19, 1998
Hometown: Winnipeg, Man. - Born in: Winnipeg, MB, CAN
PROFILE
Patrick was named captain of the Brandon Wheat Kings prior to the 2016-17 season and averaged more than a point per game despite missing significant time due to injury (20-26—46 in 33 GP).
He was named MVP of the 2016 WHL Playoffs after helping Brandon win its first championship in 20 years, tying teammate Jayce Hawryluk (selected in the second round by FLA in 2014) for the league lead with 30 points (13-17—30 in 21 GP). In the 2015-16 regular season, Patrick finished tied for third in the WHL in assists (61) and fifth in points (102) in 72 games.
Patrick won the WHL Rookie of the Year in 2014-15 after averaging more than a point per game (30-26—56 in 55 GP) and pacing all rookies in goals.
His father, Steve Patrick, played 250 games with the Buffalo Sabres, New York Rangers and Quebec Nordiques from 1980-86, while his uncle, James Patrick, skated in 1,280 games with the Rangers, Hartford Whalers, Calgary Flames and Buffalo Sabres.
Athletic bloodlines run even deeper in the Patrick family: Nolan’s mother, Carrie, played volleyball at the University of Winnipeg and was a member of the Canadian national team; his grandfather, Steve, played 13 seasons with the Canadian Football League’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers; his older sister, Madison, plays hockey with the University of British Columbia; and his younger sister, Aimee, plays minor bantam in Winnipeg.
Internationally, Patrick helped Canada win a gold medal at the 2015 Ivan Hlinka Memorial and captained Canada Red at the 2014 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge.
SCOUTING REPORT
Director of NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr:
“He has more than proven over the last three years that he is the real deal and will be an impact NHL player. The poise, the presence, the attention to detail, the way he processes and executes plays — everything has been far more precise, far more accurate and a lot quicker this season."
GETTING TO KNOW NOLAN...
If I could "Carpool Karaoke" with any celebrity it would be: Steph Curry
TV show I recently binge-watched: Homeland
Celebrity that always makes me laugh: Will Ferrell
App I spend way too much time on: Instagram
At an all-you-can-eat buffet I go straight for the: Rice
Coolest person I've ever met: Tanner Kaspick
Athlete I admire most: Jordan Spieth
If I could be any superhero I would be: Spider-Man
I am inspired by: Parents
I am afraid of: Mice
I dream of: Stanley Cup Final
STATISTICS
SEASON
| TEAM | LEAGUE | GP | G | A | P | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-2017 | BRANDON | WHL | 33 | 20 | 26 | 46 | 36 |
| 2015-2016 | BRANDON | WHL | 72 | 41 | 61 | 102 | 41 |
| 2015-2016 | CAN U18 (Ivan Hlinka Memorial 2015) | ITLTOUR | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
| 2014-2015 | BRANDON | WHL | 55 | 30 | 26 | 56 | 19 |
| 2014-2015 | CANADA RED (2014 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge) | NATOUR | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
Monday, March 13, 2017
Hawks' Glass named WHL Player of the Week
CALGARY, AB – The Western Hockey League announced today that Portland Winterhawks forward Cody Glass has been named the WHL Player of the Week for the week ending March 12, 2017.
Glass registered eight points (5G-3A) in four games to help the Winterhawks go 3-1-0-0 and clinch a berth into the 2017 WHL Playoffs.
On Wednesday, March 8, Glass recorded two goals and two assists in a 5-4 win versus Prince George and was named first star as the Winterhawks punched their ticket to the post-season. On Friday, March 10, Glass provided two goals once again, one of which came on a power play and served as the game-winner, earning first-star recognition in a 4-2 win at Spokane. After being held off the scoresheet on Saturday, March 11, in a 6-3 loss versus Seattle, Glass bounced back with another first-star performance the following day, scoring the game-tying goal and setting up the game-winner moments later as the Winterhawks muzzled the Everett Silvertips by a 4-3 margin on Sunday, March 12.
This is the second occasion Glass has been recognized as WHL Player of the Week this season after he was first tabbed with the honour for the week ending October 9, 2016.
The 17-year-old product of Winnipeg, MB, is enjoying a stellar campaign in this his NHL Draft year. His 93 points rank sixth in WHL scoring, while his 61 assists sit sixth among league leaders as well. In January, he was listed eighth among North American skaters in NHL Central Scouting’s Midterm Rankings for the 2017 NHL Draft and shortly thereafter represented Team Orr at the 2017 Sherwin-Williams CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in Quebec City.
The 6-foot-2, 179-pound centre is projected as a potential first-round selection at the 2017 NHL Draft.
Originally selected by the Portland Winterhawks in the first round (19th) of the 2014 WHL Bantam Draft, Glass has recorded 120 points (42G-78A) in 135 career WHL regular season games.
WHL Player of the Week
Sept. 23 – Sept. 25: Chad Butcher, Medicine Hat Tigers
Sept. 26 – Oct. 2: Sam Steel, Regina Pats
Oct. 3 – Oct. 9: Cody Glass, Portland Winterhawks
Oct. 10 – Oct. 16: Tyler Benson, Vancouver Giants
Oct. 17 – Oct. 23: Kale Clague, Brandon Wheat Kings
Oct. 24 – Oct. 30: Kailer Yamamoto, Spokane Chiefs
Oct. 31 – Nov. 6: Connor Hobbs, Regina Pats
Nov. 7 – Nov. 13: Adam Brooks, Regina Pats
Nov. 14 – Nov. 20: Alexander True, Seattle Thunderbirds
Nov. 21 – Nov. 27: Jayden Halbgewachs, Moose Jaw Warriors
Nov. 28 – Dec. 4: Sergey Zborovskiy, Regina Pats
Dec. 5 – Dec. 11: Calvin Thurkauf, Kelowna Rockets
Dec. 12 – Dec. 18: Deven Sideroff, Kamloops Blazers
Dec. 26 – Jan. 1: Adam Brooks, Regina Pats
Jan. 2 – Jan. 8: Brayden Burke, Moose Jaw Warriors
Jan. 9 – Jan. 15: Tyler Wong, Lethbridge Hurricanes
Jan. 16 – Jan. 22: Tyler Soy, Victoria Royals
Jan. 23 – Jan. 29: Jake Bean, Calgary Hitmen
Jan. 30 – Feb. 5: Kole Lind, Kelowna Rockets
Feb. 6 – Feb. 12: Mathew Barzal, Seattle Thunderbirds
Feb. 13 – Feb. 19: Ethan Bear, Seattle Thunderbirds
Feb. 20 – Feb. 26: Nick Henry, Regina Pats
Feb. 27 – March 5: Tyler Wong, Lethbridge Hurricanes
March 6 – March 12: Cody Glass, Portland Winterhawks
Pats' Brown named WHL Goaltender of the Week
CALGARY, AB – The Western Hockey League announced today that Regina Pats goaltender Tyler Brown has been named the WHL Goaltender of the Week and the league nominee for Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending March 12, 2017.
The 19-year-old Brown went 3-0-0-0 with a 1.67 goals-against average, .949 save percentage, 93 saves and one shutout this past week, helping the Regina Pats bounce back after a short slide.
On Wednesday, March 8, he stopped 35 of 37 shots in a 4-2 win at Swift Current and was named third star for his efforts. On Friday, March 10, Brown was perfect in turning aside all 26 shots sent his way in a 5-0 win versus Moose Jaw, earning second star honours. Finally, he blocked 32 of 35 shots on Saturday, March 11, in a 4-3 win at Moose Jaw and was named third star.
In 48 appearances this season, the product of Winnipeg, MB, is 31-8-5-1 with a 2.65 GAA, .912 SV% and five shutouts. He ranks among the WHL leaders in GAA (fourth), wins (T-5th) and shutouts (T-2nd).
The 6-foot-1, 178-pound goaltender was originally listed by the Regina Pats and has notched a record of 59-34-7-6 with a 2.95 GAA, .908 SV% and seven shutouts over 117 career WHL regular season appearances since the 2014-15 season.
WHL Goaltender of the Week/Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week nominee
Sept. 23 – Sept. 25: Travis Child, Swift Current Broncos
Sept. 26 – Oct. 2: Nick Schneider, Medicine Hat Tigers
Oct. 3 – Oct. 9: Logan Flodell, Saskatoon Blades
Oct. 10 – Oct. 16: Ryan Kubic, Vancouver Giants
Oct. 17 – Oct. 23: Michael Herringer, Kelowna Rockets
Oct. 24 – Oct. 30 – Payton Lee, Kootenay ICE
Oct. 31 – Nov. 6: Zach Sawchenko, Moose Jaw Warriors
Nov. 7 – Nov. 13: Patrick Dea, Edmonton Oil Kings
Nov. 14 – Nov. 20: Carter Hart, Everett Silvertips
Nov. 21 – Nov. 27: Carter Hart, Everett Silvertips
Nov. 28 – Dec. 4: Connor Ingram, Kamloops Blazers
Dec. 5 – Dec. 11: Dylan Ferguson, Kamloops Blazers
Dec. 12 – Dec. 18: Ty Edmonds, Prince George Cougars
Dec. 26 – Jan. 1: Griffen Outhouse, Victoria Royals
Jan. 2 – Jan. 8: Rylan Parenteau, Tri-City Americans
Jan. 9 – Jan. 15: Carter Hart, Everett Silvertips
Jan. 16 – Jan. 22: Rylan Toth, Seattle Thunderbirds
Jan. 23 – Jan. 29: Cole Kehler, Portland Winterhawks
Jan. 30 – Feb. 5: Stuart Skinner, Lethbridge Hurricanes
Feb. 6 – Feb. 12: Brodan Salmond, Kelowna Rockets
Feb. 13 – Feb. 19: Zach Sawchenko, Moose Jaw Warriors
Feb. 20 – Feb. 27: Zach Sawchenko, Moose Jaw Warriors
Feb. 28 – March 5: Michael Herringer, Kelowna Rockets
March 6 – March 12: Tyler Brown, Regina Pats
Friday, March 10, 2017
WHL Roundup: Winterhawks secure playoff berth with win over Cougars
Saskatoon Blades (6) at Calgary Hitmen (2)
Saskatoon (27-31-7-2) // Calgary (25-31-8-2)
The Saskatoon Blades built up a 6-0 lead before the Calgary Hitmen found the scoresheet, and that was enough to claim a 6-2 victory in a vital Eastern Conference matchup on WHL on Shaw Wednesday night.
Kirby Dach opened the scoring in the first period before Gage Ramsay, Mason McCarty and Josh Paterson found the back of the net in the second.
Chase Wouters and Bryton Sayers converted in the third period to give the Blades the 6-0 lead. Mark Kastelic and Matteo Gennaro scored late in the affair to kill Logan Flodell’s shutout bid.
Flodell made 16 saves for his 21st win of the season.
The triumph moved Saskatoon three points ahead of the Hitmen for the second wild card seed in the Eastern Conference. Calgary owns one game in hand on Saskatoon.
Edmonton Oil Kings (1) at Lethbridge Hurricanes (2) – OT
Edmonton (20-40-5-1) // Lethbridge (43-17-4-3)
Brady Pouteau scored with 1:10 remaining in overtime as the Lethbridge Hurricanes secured a 2-1 win over the Edmonton Oil Kings Wednesday night.
Tyler Wong registered his WHL-leading 49th goal of the season to open the scoring with only 1:27 remaining in the second period. Then it was Conner McDonald tying the game 11:02 into the third period, forcing overtime.
Egor Babenko logged two helpers for the Hurricanes.
Ryan Gilchrist made 26 saves for his ninth win of the season. The triumph serves as the seventh consecutive for Lethbridge, leaving the Hurricanes only two points back of the Medicine Hat Tigers for first place in the Central Division. Both teams have five games remaining in their respective regular season schedules.
Regina Pats (4) at Swift Current Broncos (2)
Regina (46-12-7-1) // Swift Current (35-21-4-6)
With a 4-2 win over the Swift Current Broncos Wednesday night, the Regina Pats became the first WHL team to hit the 100-point plateau this season.
Rookie Riley Krane scored the game-winning goal in his first career WHL game, finding the back of the net 8:05 into the second period to give Regina a 3-1 advantage. Lane Pederson made it a 3-2 game late in the third period before Wyatt Sloboshan deposited one final puck into an empty net.
Bryan Lockner and Dawson Leedahl also scored for Regina, while Pederson tickled twine twice for Swift Current.
Tyler Brown made 36 save for his 29th win of the campaign.
Adam Brooks collected three assists, improving his season point total to 112.
Everett Silvertips (4) at Spokane Chiefs (0)
Everett (40-14-8-3) // Spokane (26-30-7-3)
The Everett Silvertips hit the 40-win plateau and moved back into first place in the U.S. Division following a 4-0 victory over the Spokane Chiefs Wednesday night.
Carter Hart made 17 saves for his 29th win and WHL-leading ninth shutout of the season.
Cal Babych recorded his first goal of the year 5:48 into the first period and it went on to stand as the game-winner. Devon Skoleski, Dominic Zwerger and Aaron Irving added extra tallies.
Sean Richards registered two assists for the ‘Tips.
With the win, the Silvertips slide one point ahead of the Seattle Thunderbirds in the back-and-forth battle for U.S. Division supremacy. Following Wednesday’s win, Everett owns two games in hand on Seattle.
Victoria Royals (2) at Kamloops Blazers (5)
Victoria (37-25-4-1) // Kamloops (39-23-2-4)
Rudolfs Balcers scored twice as the Kamloops Blazers erased a two-goal deficit to defeat the Victoria Royals by a 5-2 margin Wednesday night.
Matthew Phillips and Ethan Price gave the Royals a 2-0 advantage in the first period before Joe Gatenby got Kamloops on the board to make it a 2-1 game heading into the intermission.
Late in the second, the Latvian import Balcers tied the game with his 36th goal of the season. Captain Collin Shirley put his team in front 1:03 into the third period and then Quinn Benjafield and Balcers added some insurance.
Connor Ingram made 27 saves for his 26th win of the season.
The win pushed Kamloops five points ahead of Victoria for third place in the B.C. Division. The Blazers also sit three points back of the Kelowna Rockets for second in the division.
Kamloops has four games left, while both Kelowna and Victoria have five to play.
Prince George Cougars (4) at Portland Winterhawks (5)
Prince George (42-21-3-2) // Portland (36-26-1-3)
Cody Glass recorded four points, including two goals, as the Portland Winterhawks claimed a 5-4 victory over the Prince George Cougars and sealed up a berth into the 2017 WHL Playoffs.
Glass opened the scoring with his 28th goal of the season and chipped in his 29th early in the third period. Between that, Skyler McKenzie and Keegan Iverson also contributed for the Winterhawks.
Joachim Blichfeld provided the game-winning marker midway through the third period.
The Cougars received scoring from Aaron Boyd, Brendan Guhle, Jesse Gabrielle and Colby McAuley.
Cole Kehler made 29 saves for his 27th win of the season.
With the win, the Winterhawks secured a playoff berth, but where they finish remains to be seen. Portland is three points back of the Tri-City Americans for third in the U.S. Division and also three points back of the Victoria Royals for the first wild card seed in the conference.
Portland and Tri-City each have six games remaining, while the Royals have five.
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Saskatoon (27-31-7-2) // Calgary (25-31-8-2)
The Saskatoon Blades built up a 6-0 lead before the Calgary Hitmen found the scoresheet, and that was enough to claim a 6-2 victory in a vital Eastern Conference matchup on WHL on Shaw Wednesday night.
Kirby Dach opened the scoring in the first period before Gage Ramsay, Mason McCarty and Josh Paterson found the back of the net in the second.
Chase Wouters and Bryton Sayers converted in the third period to give the Blades the 6-0 lead. Mark Kastelic and Matteo Gennaro scored late in the affair to kill Logan Flodell’s shutout bid.
Flodell made 16 saves for his 21st win of the season.
The triumph moved Saskatoon three points ahead of the Hitmen for the second wild card seed in the Eastern Conference. Calgary owns one game in hand on Saskatoon.
Edmonton Oil Kings (1) at Lethbridge Hurricanes (2) – OT
Edmonton (20-40-5-1) // Lethbridge (43-17-4-3)
Brady Pouteau scored with 1:10 remaining in overtime as the Lethbridge Hurricanes secured a 2-1 win over the Edmonton Oil Kings Wednesday night.
Tyler Wong registered his WHL-leading 49th goal of the season to open the scoring with only 1:27 remaining in the second period. Then it was Conner McDonald tying the game 11:02 into the third period, forcing overtime.
Egor Babenko logged two helpers for the Hurricanes.
Ryan Gilchrist made 26 saves for his ninth win of the season. The triumph serves as the seventh consecutive for Lethbridge, leaving the Hurricanes only two points back of the Medicine Hat Tigers for first place in the Central Division. Both teams have five games remaining in their respective regular season schedules.
Regina Pats (4) at Swift Current Broncos (2)
Regina (46-12-7-1) // Swift Current (35-21-4-6)
With a 4-2 win over the Swift Current Broncos Wednesday night, the Regina Pats became the first WHL team to hit the 100-point plateau this season.
Rookie Riley Krane scored the game-winning goal in his first career WHL game, finding the back of the net 8:05 into the second period to give Regina a 3-1 advantage. Lane Pederson made it a 3-2 game late in the third period before Wyatt Sloboshan deposited one final puck into an empty net.
Bryan Lockner and Dawson Leedahl also scored for Regina, while Pederson tickled twine twice for Swift Current.
Tyler Brown made 36 save for his 29th win of the campaign.
Adam Brooks collected three assists, improving his season point total to 112.
Everett Silvertips (4) at Spokane Chiefs (0)
Everett (40-14-8-3) // Spokane (26-30-7-3)
The Everett Silvertips hit the 40-win plateau and moved back into first place in the U.S. Division following a 4-0 victory over the Spokane Chiefs Wednesday night.
Carter Hart made 17 saves for his 29th win and WHL-leading ninth shutout of the season.
Cal Babych recorded his first goal of the year 5:48 into the first period and it went on to stand as the game-winner. Devon Skoleski, Dominic Zwerger and Aaron Irving added extra tallies.
Sean Richards registered two assists for the ‘Tips.
With the win, the Silvertips slide one point ahead of the Seattle Thunderbirds in the back-and-forth battle for U.S. Division supremacy. Following Wednesday’s win, Everett owns two games in hand on Seattle.
Victoria Royals (2) at Kamloops Blazers (5)
Victoria (37-25-4-1) // Kamloops (39-23-2-4)
Rudolfs Balcers scored twice as the Kamloops Blazers erased a two-goal deficit to defeat the Victoria Royals by a 5-2 margin Wednesday night.
Matthew Phillips and Ethan Price gave the Royals a 2-0 advantage in the first period before Joe Gatenby got Kamloops on the board to make it a 2-1 game heading into the intermission.
Late in the second, the Latvian import Balcers tied the game with his 36th goal of the season. Captain Collin Shirley put his team in front 1:03 into the third period and then Quinn Benjafield and Balcers added some insurance.
Connor Ingram made 27 saves for his 26th win of the season.
The win pushed Kamloops five points ahead of Victoria for third place in the B.C. Division. The Blazers also sit three points back of the Kelowna Rockets for second in the division.
Kamloops has four games left, while both Kelowna and Victoria have five to play.
Prince George Cougars (4) at Portland Winterhawks (5)
Prince George (42-21-3-2) // Portland (36-26-1-3)
Cody Glass recorded four points, including two goals, as the Portland Winterhawks claimed a 5-4 victory over the Prince George Cougars and sealed up a berth into the 2017 WHL Playoffs.
Glass opened the scoring with his 28th goal of the season and chipped in his 29th early in the third period. Between that, Skyler McKenzie and Keegan Iverson also contributed for the Winterhawks.
Joachim Blichfeld provided the game-winning marker midway through the third period.
The Cougars received scoring from Aaron Boyd, Brendan Guhle, Jesse Gabrielle and Colby McAuley.
Cole Kehler made 29 saves for his 27th win of the season.
With the win, the Winterhawks secured a playoff berth, but where they finish remains to be seen. Portland is three points back of the Tri-City Americans for third in the U.S. Division and also three points back of the Victoria Royals for the first wild card seed in the conference.
Portland and Tri-City each have six games remaining, while the Royals have five.
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Wednesday, March 8, 2017
WHL Roundup: Shynkaruk strikes, boosts Blades to vital victory over Rebels
Victoria Royals (3) at Kelowna Rockets (4)
Victoria (37-24-4-1) // Kelowna (41-21-5-0)
The Kelowna Rockets fended off the Victoria Royals, holding on for a 4-3 victory Tuesday night.
The Rockets built a 4-0 lead in Tuesday’s contest, only to see the Royals execute a late-game push.
Nolan Foote opened the scoring in the first period before Carsen Twarynski and Calvin Thurkauf notched goals in the second period.
Leif Mattson made it a 4-0 game 5:19 into the third period before the Royals stormed the gates.
Jack Walker started it all with his 29th of the season with 7:20 to go in regulation. Only 18 seconds later, Jared Dmytriw struck to make it a 4-2 game. Dmytriw collected his second of the night with 1:15 to go in the third period, making it a 4-3 game, but the Rockets managed to hold off the visitors.
Michael Herringer made 30 saves for his 30th win of the season.
James Hilsendager recorded two assists for the Rockets.
The victory pushed Kelowna to within two points of the Prince George Cougars for first place in the B.C. Division. Both clubs have five games remaining on their respective schedules.
Kootenay ICE (3) at Medicine Hat Tigers (4) – OT
Kootenay (14-41-9-2) // Medicine Hat (47-19-1-0)
Chad Butcher scored 36 seconds into overtime as the Medicine Hat Tigers slipped past the Kootenay ICE 4-3 Tuesday night.
The Tigers nearly fell to the ICE, but were given an extra life courtesy a late third period tally from John Dahlstrom that tied the game 3-3 with 3:49 remaining.
This all came to be necessary after the ICE scored three straight to start the third period, erasing a 2-0 Tigers advantage.
Mark Rassell converted in the first period and Clayton Kirichenko found the back of the net in the second to give Medicine Hat a two-goal edge through 40 minutes. But the third period provided a shift in story. Brett Davis got the ICE on the board 1:44 in and Colton Kroeker tied the affair just less than five minutes later. Vince Loschiavo beat Michael Bullion 1:27 later and suddenly the ICE held a 3-2 lead. But it didn’t hold as Dahlstrom eventually tied the game before Butcher ended it in overtime.
Michael Bullion made 24 saves for his 19th win of the season.
Kirichenko (1G-1A), David Quenneville (2A) and Butcher (1G-1A) had multipoint nights for the Tigers.
Loschiavo (1G-2A), Kroeker (1G-1A) and Davis (1G-1A) paced the ICE offense.
Swift Current Broncos (4) at Prince Albert Raiders (2)Swift Current (35-20-4-6) // Prince Albert (18-42-5-2)
The Swift Current Broncos scored three times in the third period, claiming a 4-2 victory over the Prince Albert Raiders Tuesday evening.
Parker Kelly and Lane Pederson exchanged first period tallies before Kelly and Kaden Elder exchange markers midway through the third period, leaving the game tied 2-2.
With only 58 seconds to go in regulation, Tyler Steenbergen struck for his 47th goal of the season to put the Broncos in front 3-2 and Ryley Lindgren added some empty-net insurance 40 seconds later.
The win serves as the fifth in a row for the Broncos.
Jordan Papirny made 33 saves for his 21st win of the season.
Artyom Minulin chipped in with two helpers for the Broncos.
Saskatoon Blades (2) at Red Deer Rebels (1) – OT
Saskatoon (26-31-7-2) // Red Deer (26-28-8-4)
Jesse Shynkaruk did all his team’s scoring, including potting the game-winner with only 17 seconds to go in overtime, as the Saskatoon Blades edged the Red Deer Rebels 2-1 Tuesday.
Shynkaruk kick-started the festivities by tallying his 29th of the season only 1:12 into the first period before Evan Polei responded with his 29th of the campaign, tying the game at 1-1 with 7:50 to go in the second period.
A scoreless third period bled into overtime before Shynkaruk sent his 30th of the year past Riley Lamb to give the Saskatoon Blades a much-needed extra point as they continue to pursue a playoff spot.
Logan Flodell turned aside 35 shots for his 20th win of the season.
The battle for the second wild card slot in the Eastern Conference remains very much up for grabs.
The victory vaulted the Blades back into the playoff picture, one point ahead of the Calgary Hitmen. Saskatoon carries 61 points with six games remaining in their regular season, while the Hitmen have 60 points to their credit, along with seven games left to play.
The Rebels sit third in the Central Division with 64 points, only four up on the Hitmen. Red Deer also has six games remaining.
There’s plenty of potential shuffling left to happen before the final buzzer sounds to end the regular season.
Spokane Chiefs (2) at Seattle Thunderbirds (5)
Spokane (26-29-7-3) // Seattle (42-19-4-2)
The see-saw battle in the U.S. Division continues as the Seattle Thunderbirds moved past the Everett Silvertips and back into first place with a 5-2 win over the Spokane Chiefs Tuesday night.
After Hudson Elynuik gave the Chiefs a 1-0 lead 5:55 into the first period, Seattle took over.
Alexander True converted a power-play opportunity at the 9:08 mark to tie the game before Turner Ottenbreit put the Thunderbirds in the lead 1:37 later. For good measure, Anthony Bishop added another before the first period was over, scoring with 30 seconds left, as Seattle took a 3-1 lead to the dressing room after 20 minutes.
Following a scoreless second period, Keegan Kolesar scored his 26th of the season 2:14 into the third period and Donovan Neuls gave his club a commanding 5-1 cushion before the midpoint of the final period.
Rounding out the scoring, Kailer Yamamoto made good on a penalty shot with only 53 seconds to go in regulation, recording his 37th goal of the season.
Rylan Toth made 26 saves for his 35th win of the season.
Ryan Gropp (2A), Mathew Barzal (2A) and Kolesar (1G-1A) continued to flex their muscles on the Seattle side of the scoresheet.
The win puts Seattle in first place in the U.S. Division, one point ahead of the Everett Silvertips. Thunderbirds are owners of 90 points with five games left to play, while the ‘Tips hold 89 points with eight games remaining on their schedule.
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Victoria (37-24-4-1) // Kelowna (41-21-5-0)
The Kelowna Rockets fended off the Victoria Royals, holding on for a 4-3 victory Tuesday night.
The Rockets built a 4-0 lead in Tuesday’s contest, only to see the Royals execute a late-game push.
Nolan Foote opened the scoring in the first period before Carsen Twarynski and Calvin Thurkauf notched goals in the second period.
Leif Mattson made it a 4-0 game 5:19 into the third period before the Royals stormed the gates.
Jack Walker started it all with his 29th of the season with 7:20 to go in regulation. Only 18 seconds later, Jared Dmytriw struck to make it a 4-2 game. Dmytriw collected his second of the night with 1:15 to go in the third period, making it a 4-3 game, but the Rockets managed to hold off the visitors.
Michael Herringer made 30 saves for his 30th win of the season.
James Hilsendager recorded two assists for the Rockets.
The victory pushed Kelowna to within two points of the Prince George Cougars for first place in the B.C. Division. Both clubs have five games remaining on their respective schedules.
Kootenay ICE (3) at Medicine Hat Tigers (4) – OT
Kootenay (14-41-9-2) // Medicine Hat (47-19-1-0)
Chad Butcher scored 36 seconds into overtime as the Medicine Hat Tigers slipped past the Kootenay ICE 4-3 Tuesday night.
The Tigers nearly fell to the ICE, but were given an extra life courtesy a late third period tally from John Dahlstrom that tied the game 3-3 with 3:49 remaining.
This all came to be necessary after the ICE scored three straight to start the third period, erasing a 2-0 Tigers advantage.
Mark Rassell converted in the first period and Clayton Kirichenko found the back of the net in the second to give Medicine Hat a two-goal edge through 40 minutes. But the third period provided a shift in story. Brett Davis got the ICE on the board 1:44 in and Colton Kroeker tied the affair just less than five minutes later. Vince Loschiavo beat Michael Bullion 1:27 later and suddenly the ICE held a 3-2 lead. But it didn’t hold as Dahlstrom eventually tied the game before Butcher ended it in overtime.
Michael Bullion made 24 saves for his 19th win of the season.
Kirichenko (1G-1A), David Quenneville (2A) and Butcher (1G-1A) had multipoint nights for the Tigers.
Loschiavo (1G-2A), Kroeker (1G-1A) and Davis (1G-1A) paced the ICE offense.
Swift Current Broncos (4) at Prince Albert Raiders (2)Swift Current (35-20-4-6) // Prince Albert (18-42-5-2)
The Swift Current Broncos scored three times in the third period, claiming a 4-2 victory over the Prince Albert Raiders Tuesday evening.
Parker Kelly and Lane Pederson exchanged first period tallies before Kelly and Kaden Elder exchange markers midway through the third period, leaving the game tied 2-2.
With only 58 seconds to go in regulation, Tyler Steenbergen struck for his 47th goal of the season to put the Broncos in front 3-2 and Ryley Lindgren added some empty-net insurance 40 seconds later.
The win serves as the fifth in a row for the Broncos.
Jordan Papirny made 33 saves for his 21st win of the season.
Artyom Minulin chipped in with two helpers for the Broncos.
Saskatoon Blades (2) at Red Deer Rebels (1) – OT
Saskatoon (26-31-7-2) // Red Deer (26-28-8-4)
Jesse Shynkaruk did all his team’s scoring, including potting the game-winner with only 17 seconds to go in overtime, as the Saskatoon Blades edged the Red Deer Rebels 2-1 Tuesday.
Shynkaruk kick-started the festivities by tallying his 29th of the season only 1:12 into the first period before Evan Polei responded with his 29th of the campaign, tying the game at 1-1 with 7:50 to go in the second period.
A scoreless third period bled into overtime before Shynkaruk sent his 30th of the year past Riley Lamb to give the Saskatoon Blades a much-needed extra point as they continue to pursue a playoff spot.
Logan Flodell turned aside 35 shots for his 20th win of the season.
The battle for the second wild card slot in the Eastern Conference remains very much up for grabs.
The victory vaulted the Blades back into the playoff picture, one point ahead of the Calgary Hitmen. Saskatoon carries 61 points with six games remaining in their regular season, while the Hitmen have 60 points to their credit, along with seven games left to play.
The Rebels sit third in the Central Division with 64 points, only four up on the Hitmen. Red Deer also has six games remaining.
There’s plenty of potential shuffling left to happen before the final buzzer sounds to end the regular season.
Spokane Chiefs (2) at Seattle Thunderbirds (5)
Spokane (26-29-7-3) // Seattle (42-19-4-2)
The see-saw battle in the U.S. Division continues as the Seattle Thunderbirds moved past the Everett Silvertips and back into first place with a 5-2 win over the Spokane Chiefs Tuesday night.
After Hudson Elynuik gave the Chiefs a 1-0 lead 5:55 into the first period, Seattle took over.
Alexander True converted a power-play opportunity at the 9:08 mark to tie the game before Turner Ottenbreit put the Thunderbirds in the lead 1:37 later. For good measure, Anthony Bishop added another before the first period was over, scoring with 30 seconds left, as Seattle took a 3-1 lead to the dressing room after 20 minutes.
Following a scoreless second period, Keegan Kolesar scored his 26th of the season 2:14 into the third period and Donovan Neuls gave his club a commanding 5-1 cushion before the midpoint of the final period.
Rounding out the scoring, Kailer Yamamoto made good on a penalty shot with only 53 seconds to go in regulation, recording his 37th goal of the season.
Rylan Toth made 26 saves for his 35th win of the season.
Ryan Gropp (2A), Mathew Barzal (2A) and Kolesar (1G-1A) continued to flex their muscles on the Seattle side of the scoresheet.
The win puts Seattle in first place in the U.S. Division, one point ahead of the Everett Silvertips. Thunderbirds are owners of 90 points with five games left to play, while the ‘Tips hold 89 points with eight games remaining on their schedule.
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Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Rockets’ Herringer named WHL Goaltender of the Week
CALGARY, AB – The Western Hockey League announced yesterday that Kelowna Rockets goaltender Michael Herringer has been named the WHL Goaltender of the Week and the league nominee for Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending March 5, 2017.
The 21-year-old Herringer went 3-0-0-0 with a 1.10 goals-against average, .961 save percentage and 74 saves this past week, helping the Rockets continue their climb up the B.C. Division standings.
On Wednesday, March 1, Herringer stopped 25 shots in a 5-1 win versus Prince George, earning second star recognition. On Friday, March 3, he made 34 saves plus another six stops in the shootout as the Rockets earned a 3-2 shootout win at Everett. Herringer rounded out his week by entering in relief on Saturday, March 14, turning aside all 15 pucks sent his way to help the Rockets execute a 4-2 come-from-behind victory versus Tri-City.
This marks the second time this season Herringer has been recognized with WHL Goaltender of the Week honours. He was previously acknowledged for the week ending October 23, 2016.
In a career-high 50 appearances this season, the product of Comox, BC, is 29-14-3-0 with a 2.85 GAA, .902 SV% and one shutout.
The 6-foot-1, 175-pound goaltender was originally selected by the Victoria Royals in the ninth round (188th) of the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft. In 110 career regular season contests split between Victoria and Kelowna, Herringer is 67-28-5-0 with a 2.91 GAA, .903 SV% and four shutouts.
WHL Goaltender of the Week/Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week nominee
Sept. 23 – Sept. 25: Travis Child, Swift Current Broncos
Sept. 26 – Oct. 2: Nick Schneider, Medicine Hat Tigers
Oct. 3 – Oct. 9: Logan Flodell, Saskatoon Blades
Oct. 10 – Oct. 16: Ryan Kubic, Vancouver Giants
Oct. 17 – Oct. 23: Michael Herringer, Kelowna Rockets
Oct. 24 – Oct. 30 – Payton Lee, Kootenay ICE
Oct. 31 – Nov. 6: Zach Sawchenko, Moose Jaw Warriors
Nov. 7 – Nov. 13: Patrick Dea, Edmonton Oil Kings
Nov. 14 – Nov. 20: Carter Hart, Everett Silvertips
Nov. 21 – Nov. 27: Carter Hart, Everett Silvertips
Nov. 28 – Dec. 4: Connor Ingram, Kamloops Blazers
Dec. 5 – Dec. 11: Dylan Ferguson, Kamloops Blazers
Dec. 12 – Dec. 18: Ty Edmonds, Prince George Cougars
Dec. 26 – Jan. 1: Griffen Outhouse, Victoria Royals
Jan. 2 – Jan. 8: Rylan Parenteau, Tri-City Americans
Jan. 9 – Jan. 15: Carter Hart, Everett Silvertips
Jan. 16 – Jan. 22: Rylan Toth, Seattle Thunderbirds
Jan. 23 – Jan. 29: Cole Kehler, Portland Winterhawks
Jan. 30 – Feb. 5: Stuart Skinner, Lethbridge Hurricanes
Feb. 6 – Feb. 12: Brodan Salmond, Kelowna Rockets
Feb. 13 – Feb. 19: Zach Sawchenko, Moose Jaw Warriors
Feb. 20 – Feb. 27: Zach Sawchenko, Moose Jaw Warriors
Feb. 28 – March 5: Michael Herringer, Kelowna Rockets
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The 21-year-old Herringer went 3-0-0-0 with a 1.10 goals-against average, .961 save percentage and 74 saves this past week, helping the Rockets continue their climb up the B.C. Division standings.
On Wednesday, March 1, Herringer stopped 25 shots in a 5-1 win versus Prince George, earning second star recognition. On Friday, March 3, he made 34 saves plus another six stops in the shootout as the Rockets earned a 3-2 shootout win at Everett. Herringer rounded out his week by entering in relief on Saturday, March 14, turning aside all 15 pucks sent his way to help the Rockets execute a 4-2 come-from-behind victory versus Tri-City.
This marks the second time this season Herringer has been recognized with WHL Goaltender of the Week honours. He was previously acknowledged for the week ending October 23, 2016.
In a career-high 50 appearances this season, the product of Comox, BC, is 29-14-3-0 with a 2.85 GAA, .902 SV% and one shutout.
The 6-foot-1, 175-pound goaltender was originally selected by the Victoria Royals in the ninth round (188th) of the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft. In 110 career regular season contests split between Victoria and Kelowna, Herringer is 67-28-5-0 with a 2.91 GAA, .903 SV% and four shutouts.
WHL Goaltender of the Week/Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week nominee
Sept. 23 – Sept. 25: Travis Child, Swift Current Broncos
Sept. 26 – Oct. 2: Nick Schneider, Medicine Hat Tigers
Oct. 3 – Oct. 9: Logan Flodell, Saskatoon Blades
Oct. 10 – Oct. 16: Ryan Kubic, Vancouver Giants
Oct. 17 – Oct. 23: Michael Herringer, Kelowna Rockets
Oct. 24 – Oct. 30 – Payton Lee, Kootenay ICE
Oct. 31 – Nov. 6: Zach Sawchenko, Moose Jaw Warriors
Nov. 7 – Nov. 13: Patrick Dea, Edmonton Oil Kings
Nov. 14 – Nov. 20: Carter Hart, Everett Silvertips
Nov. 21 – Nov. 27: Carter Hart, Everett Silvertips
Nov. 28 – Dec. 4: Connor Ingram, Kamloops Blazers
Dec. 5 – Dec. 11: Dylan Ferguson, Kamloops Blazers
Dec. 12 – Dec. 18: Ty Edmonds, Prince George Cougars
Dec. 26 – Jan. 1: Griffen Outhouse, Victoria Royals
Jan. 2 – Jan. 8: Rylan Parenteau, Tri-City Americans
Jan. 9 – Jan. 15: Carter Hart, Everett Silvertips
Jan. 16 – Jan. 22: Rylan Toth, Seattle Thunderbirds
Jan. 23 – Jan. 29: Cole Kehler, Portland Winterhawks
Jan. 30 – Feb. 5: Stuart Skinner, Lethbridge Hurricanes
Feb. 6 – Feb. 12: Brodan Salmond, Kelowna Rockets
Feb. 13 – Feb. 19: Zach Sawchenko, Moose Jaw Warriors
Feb. 20 – Feb. 27: Zach Sawchenko, Moose Jaw Warriors
Feb. 28 – March 5: Michael Herringer, Kelowna Rockets
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Hurricanes’ Wong named WHL Player of the Week
CALGARY, AB – The Western Hockey League announced yesterday that Lethbridge Hurricanes forward Tyler Wong has been named the WHL Player of the Week for the week ending March 5, 2017.
Wong registered 10 points (3G-7A) in four games to help the Hurricanes go 4-0-0-0 on an East Division road swing this past week.
On Tuesday, February 28, Wong recorded two goals, including the short-handed game-winner and the power-play insurance marker, as well as an assist in a 4-1 win at Regina, earning second star honours. He followed up with another assist on Wednesday, March 1 in a 3-2 overtime win at Brandon before adding another three points (1G-2A) to his ledger in a 5-2 win at Prince Albert on Friday, March 3, being recognized as third star. Finally, Wong wrapped up the weekend with three assists on Saturday, March 4, in a 5-4 overtime win at Saskatoon.
This is the second time Wong has been recognized as WHL Player of the Week this season, after he was first tabbed with the honour for the week ending January 15, 2017. He was also recognized as the WHL Player of the Month for December.
A 21-year-old product of Cochrane, AB, Wong ranks first in WHL goal scoring with 48 tallies and third in overall production with 101 points (48G-53A) in 63 games. Wong’s 2016-17 totals represent new career highs across the board.
As it stands, the Hurricanes captain is riding a 10-game point streak in which he has collected 24 points (9G-15A) dating back to Sunday, February 12.
The 5-foot-9, 176-pound right winger made his professional debut on April 9, 2016, after signing an amateur tryout with the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League. Wong collected one assist over the course of three games with the Marlies. He is now an NHL free agent.
Originally selected by the Lethbridge Hurricanes in the fifth round (101st) of the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft, Wong has skated in 311 career WHL regular season contest, amassing 290 points (140G-150A) along the way.
WHL Player of the Week
Sept. 23 – Sept. 25: Chad Butcher, Medicine Hat Tigers
Sept. 26 – Oct. 2: Sam Steel, Regina Pats
Oct. 3 – Oct. 9: Cody Glass, Portland Winterhawks
Oct. 10 – Oct. 16: Tyler Benson, Vancouver Giants
Oct. 17 – Oct. 23: Kale Clague, Brandon Wheat Kings
Oct. 24 – Oct. 30: Kailer Yamamoto, Spokane Chiefs
Oct. 31 – Nov. 6: Connor Hobbs, Regina Pats
Nov. 7 – Nov. 13: Adam Brooks, Regina Pats
Nov. 14 – Nov. 20: Alexander True, Seattle Thunderbirds
Nov. 21 – Nov. 27: Jayden Halbgewachs, Moose Jaw Warriors
Nov. 28 – Dec. 4: Sergey Zborovskiy, Regina Pats
Dec. 5 – Dec. 11: Calvin Thurkauf, Kelowna Rockets
Dec. 12 – Dec. 18: Deven Sideroff, Kamloops Blazers
Dec. 26 – Jan. 1: Adam Brooks, Regina Pats
Jan. 2 – Jan. 8: Brayden Burke, Moose Jaw Warriors
Jan. 9 – Jan. 15: Tyler Wong, Lethbridge Hurricanes
Jan. 16 – Jan. 22: Tyler Soy, Victoria Royals
Jan. 23 – Jan. 29: Jake Bean, Calgary Hitmen
Jan. 30 – Feb. 5: Kole Lind, Kelowna Rockets
Feb. 6 – Feb. 12: Mathew Barzal, Seattle Thunderbirds
Feb. 13 – Feb. 19: Ethan Bear, Seattle Thunderbirds
Feb. 20 – Feb. 26: Nick Henry, Regina Pats
Feb. 27 – March 5: Tyler Wong, Lethbridge Hurricanes
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Wong registered 10 points (3G-7A) in four games to help the Hurricanes go 4-0-0-0 on an East Division road swing this past week.
On Tuesday, February 28, Wong recorded two goals, including the short-handed game-winner and the power-play insurance marker, as well as an assist in a 4-1 win at Regina, earning second star honours. He followed up with another assist on Wednesday, March 1 in a 3-2 overtime win at Brandon before adding another three points (1G-2A) to his ledger in a 5-2 win at Prince Albert on Friday, March 3, being recognized as third star. Finally, Wong wrapped up the weekend with three assists on Saturday, March 4, in a 5-4 overtime win at Saskatoon.
This is the second time Wong has been recognized as WHL Player of the Week this season, after he was first tabbed with the honour for the week ending January 15, 2017. He was also recognized as the WHL Player of the Month for December.
A 21-year-old product of Cochrane, AB, Wong ranks first in WHL goal scoring with 48 tallies and third in overall production with 101 points (48G-53A) in 63 games. Wong’s 2016-17 totals represent new career highs across the board.
As it stands, the Hurricanes captain is riding a 10-game point streak in which he has collected 24 points (9G-15A) dating back to Sunday, February 12.
The 5-foot-9, 176-pound right winger made his professional debut on April 9, 2016, after signing an amateur tryout with the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League. Wong collected one assist over the course of three games with the Marlies. He is now an NHL free agent.
Originally selected by the Lethbridge Hurricanes in the fifth round (101st) of the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft, Wong has skated in 311 career WHL regular season contest, amassing 290 points (140G-150A) along the way.
WHL Player of the Week
Sept. 23 – Sept. 25: Chad Butcher, Medicine Hat Tigers
Sept. 26 – Oct. 2: Sam Steel, Regina Pats
Oct. 3 – Oct. 9: Cody Glass, Portland Winterhawks
Oct. 10 – Oct. 16: Tyler Benson, Vancouver Giants
Oct. 17 – Oct. 23: Kale Clague, Brandon Wheat Kings
Oct. 24 – Oct. 30: Kailer Yamamoto, Spokane Chiefs
Oct. 31 – Nov. 6: Connor Hobbs, Regina Pats
Nov. 7 – Nov. 13: Adam Brooks, Regina Pats
Nov. 14 – Nov. 20: Alexander True, Seattle Thunderbirds
Nov. 21 – Nov. 27: Jayden Halbgewachs, Moose Jaw Warriors
Nov. 28 – Dec. 4: Sergey Zborovskiy, Regina Pats
Dec. 5 – Dec. 11: Calvin Thurkauf, Kelowna Rockets
Dec. 12 – Dec. 18: Deven Sideroff, Kamloops Blazers
Dec. 26 – Jan. 1: Adam Brooks, Regina Pats
Jan. 2 – Jan. 8: Brayden Burke, Moose Jaw Warriors
Jan. 9 – Jan. 15: Tyler Wong, Lethbridge Hurricanes
Jan. 16 – Jan. 22: Tyler Soy, Victoria Royals
Jan. 23 – Jan. 29: Jake Bean, Calgary Hitmen
Jan. 30 – Feb. 5: Kole Lind, Kelowna Rockets
Feb. 6 – Feb. 12: Mathew Barzal, Seattle Thunderbirds
Feb. 13 – Feb. 19: Ethan Bear, Seattle Thunderbirds
Feb. 20 – Feb. 26: Nick Henry, Regina Pats
Feb. 27 – March 5: Tyler Wong, Lethbridge Hurricanes
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