Broncos Add Forward Tyler Lees to the Fold
January 7, 2019 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Swift Current Broncos News Release
The Swift Current Broncos and Victoria Royals completed a trade on Monday afternoon as the Broncos acquired 2000-born forward Tyler Lees from the Royals in exchange for a conditional ninth round selection in the 2021 WHL Bantam Draft.
A product of Regina, SK, Lees has suited up in 27 games for Victoria this season and has totalled three points (1g-2a) to go along with 11 penalty minutes.
The 5'11", 169lb forward has played in 66 WHL regular season games over parts of three seasons for the Victoria Royals and Saskatoon Blades. Lees was originally drafted by the Saskatoon Blades in the fifth round, 94th overall in the 2015 WHL Bantam Draft.
The Broncos return to action on Wednesday, January 9th when they host the Red Deer Rebels at the Innovation Credit Union i-Plex. Puck drop is set for 7:00pm.
Prorated season tickets for the remainder of the 2018-19 season are available at the Stable until January 30th, 2019. Call 306-773-1509 ext. 1 for more details.
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