Sports stats

WHL Western Hockey League

BLAZERS' LOEWEN NAMED WHL ON THE RUN PLAYER OF THE WEEK

November 7, 2017 - Western Hockey League (WHL) News Release


Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League announced today Kamloops Blazers winger Jermaine Loewen has been named the WHL On the Run Player of the Week for the week ending November 5, 2017.

Loewen, a 6-foot-4, 221-pound product of Arborg, Man., recorded five points (4G-1A) in a pair of games this week for the Blazers. Loewen scored a pair of goals and tallied three points, including the game-winner, in a 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Giants Friday. He scored midway through the second and then again with 17 seconds left in the game to secure a victory for his Blazers squad. For his efforts, Loewen was recognized as the game's first star.

Saturday at the Sandman Centre in the second part of a home-and-home series, Loewen once again recorded a pair of goals in a 5-4 loss for the Blazers. With his team down in the third period, Loewen struck for goals 7:12 apart to bring his team back into the game. At his home rink, Loewen was named the second star of Saturday's contest.

Originally a third-round selection (48th overall) of the Blazers in the 2013 WHL Bantam Draft, Loewen has played 181 regular season games with the club, recording 42 points (20G-22A) in that time frame, with 255 penalty minutes to go along with it. His game-winning goal Friday was the third of his career and he also has four power play goals to his name. In 13 career WHL Playoff games, Loewen has two points (1G-1A). Loewen attended the rookie camp of the San Jose Sharks earlier this year.

The Blazers return to action Friday, November 10 (7:00 p.m. PST) at the Sandman Centre when they host the Red Deer Rebels for the first of two games this season between the two clubs.

WINTERHAWKS KEHLER NAMED WHL GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League announced today that Portland Winterhawks goaltender Cole Kehler has been named the WHL Goaltender of the Week and the league nominee for the Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending November 5, 2017.

Kehler, a 6-foot-4, 203-pound product of Altona, Man. led the Winterhawks to three wins in four days, becoming the first WHL goaltender to win the weekly award twice this season

Wednesday against the Prince George Cougars, Kehler made 30 saves in a 2-1 victory for the Winterhawks, shutting down the Cougars' offence as Portland made their successful comeback bid. He was named the first star for his efforts in the game.

Friday, Kehler was sharp in the crease once again, making 47 saves on the road against the Spokane Chiefs in a 4-1 victory. The Winterhawks were able to grab a 3-1 lead after 20 minutes, with Kehler stopping all 40 shots faced in the second and third period combined to preserve the win. For his efforts, Kehler was named the first star at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena and named the second star in the WHL's nightly three stars.

Saturday, Kehler made his 100th career WHL game a memorable one, stopping 43 shots in a 3-1 road victory over the Everett Silvertips. Kehler stopped all 26 shots over the first two periods and then allowed just one goal on 18 shots in the final period to keep the Silvertips at bay.

A sixth-round pick (123rd overall) of the Kamloops Blazers in the 2012 WHL Bantam Draft, Kehler has amassed a 46-37-2-3 record in his 100 WHL games with a 3.45 goals against average and 0.898 SV%.

His start this year though has him on track for a career year. Through 12 games, Kehler has a 10-2-0-0 record with a 2.09 goals against average and 0.935 SV% with one shutout. He currently ranks first among WHL goaltenders this season in both goals against average and SV% while sitting in a three-way tie for wins, one behind the league leader. He's also tied for second place in the league for shutouts. Kehler attended the NHL Rookie Camp of the Winnipeg Jets earlier this year.

Kehler and the U.S. Division-leading Winterhawks will look to extend their three-game winning streak Saturday, November 11 (6:00 PST) when the Winterhawks host the Tri-City Americans at the Moda Center.

WHL On the Run Player of the Week

Oct. 30 - Nov. 5: Jermaine Loewen, Kamloops Blazers

Oct. 23 - Oct. 29: Brett Howden, Moose Jaw Warriors

Oct. 16 - Oct. 22: Tyler Steenbergen, Swift Current Broncos

Oct. 9 - Oct. 15: Tyler Soy, Victoria Royals

Oct. 2 - Oct. 8: Kale Clague, Brandon Wheat Kings

Sept. 25 - Oct. 1: Tyler Steenbergen, Swift Current Broncos

Sept. 22 - Sept. 24: Kole Lind, Kelowna Rockets

WHL Goaltender of the Week/Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week nominee

Oct. 30 - Nov. 5: Cole Kehler, Portland Winterhawks

Oct. 23 - Oct. 29: Dustin Wolf, Everett Silvertips

Oct. 16 - Oct. 22: Dawson Weatherill, Spokane Chiefs

Oct. 9 - Oct. 15: Logan Flodell, Swift Current Broncos

Oct. 2 - Oct. 8: Cole Kehler, Portland Winterhawks

Sept. 25 - Oct. 1: Tavin Grant, Prince George Cougars

Sept. 22 - Sept. 24: Griffen Outhouse, Victoria Royals

Check out the Western Hockey League Statistics



Western Hockey League Stories from November 7, 2017


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.


Sports Statistics from the Stats Crew
OurSports Central