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Butcher Grabs WHL Player of the Week Honors

Published on March 14, 2016 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Medicine Hat Tigers News Release


Calgary, AB - The Western Hockey League announced today that Medicine Hat Tigers forward Chad Butcher has been named the WHL Player of the Week for the week ending March 13th, 2016.

Butcher recorded 10 points (3g-7a) in four games to lead the Medicine Hat Tigers to a 3-1-0-0 record for the week.

On Wednesday, March 9th against the Prince Albert Raiders, Butcher was in on all four goals as he recorded two goals and two assists to lead the Tigers to a 4-3 comeback victory. Butcher was named the game's first star for his efforts. On Friday, March 11th, Butcher collected three points (1g-2a) to lead the Tigers to a 6-3 win over the Kootenay ICE and was named the game's second star. The following night, Butcher tallied an assist in the Tiger's 4-3 loss to the Kootenay ICE. On Sunday, March 13th, Butcher capped off an impressive week with two assists against the Calgary Hitmen to guide the Tigers to a 4-3 comeback victory.

The 20-year-old Kamloops, BC native has collected 72 points (27g-45a) rating in 69 games this season. The 5-10, 166 lb forward is in his fourth WHL campaign with Medicine Hat and has amassed 154 points (55g-99a) in 231 career WHL regular season contests.

WHL Player of the Week

Sept. 24 - Sept. 27: Alex Forsberg, Victoria Royals

Sept. 28 - Oct. 4: Reid Gardiner, Prince Albert Raiders

Oct. 5 - Oct. 11: Brayden Point, Moose Jaw Warriors

Oct. 12 - Oct. 18: Jon Martin, Swift Current Broncos

Oct. 19 - Oct. 25: Jesse Gabrielle, Prince George Cougars

Oct. 26 - Nov. 1: Mathew Barzal, Seattle Thunderbirds

Nov. 2 - Nov. 8: Nick Merkley, Kelowna Rockets

Nov. 9 - Nov. 15: Jackson Houck, Calgary Hitmen

Nov. 16 - Nov. 22: Tyson Baillie, Kelowna Rockets

Nov. 23 - Nov. 29: Justin Gutierrez, Lethbridge Hurricanes

Nov. 30 - Dec. 6: Tyler Benson, Vancouver Giants

Dec. 7 - Dec. 13: Rihards Bukarts, Portland Winterhawks

Dec. 14 - Dec. 20: Kailer Yamamoto, Spokane Chiefs

Dec. 28 - Jan. 3: Adam Brooks, Regina Pats

Jan. 4 - Jan. 10: Adam Helewka, Spokane Chiefs

Jan. 11 - Jan. 17: Reid Gardiner, Prince Albert Raiders

Jan. 18 - Jan. 24: Giorgio Estephan, Lethbridge Hurricanes

Jan. 25 - Jan. 31: Chase Witala, Prince George Cougars

Feb. 1 - Feb. 7: Ivan Provorov, Brandon Wheat Kings

Feb. 8 - Feb. 14: Dryden Hunt, Moose Jaw Warriors

Feb. 15 - Feb. 21: Adam Brooks, Regina Pats

Feb. 22 - Feb. 28: Tyler Wong, Lethbridge Hurricanes

Feb. 29 - Mar. 6: Jayce Hawryluk, Brandon Wheat Kings

Mar. 7 - Mar. 13: Chad Butcher, Medicine Hat Tigers

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