Game Notes: Broncos Host Warriors in 2pm Matinee
January 10, 2016 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Swift Current Broncos News Release
The Records: The Broncos are 12-24-4-1. They are 7-12-1-0 at home and 5-12-3-1 on the road. The Broncos sit 6th in the East Division and 11th in the East Conference.
The Broncos are 10 points behind Edmonton and trail Medicine Hat and Saskatoon in the Eastern Wildcard standings for the 2nd playoff spot.
The Broncos are coming off a 4-3 loss to Brandon last night in Brandon.
The Warriors are 21-15-4-1. They are 3rd in the east division and are coming off a 6-2 home ice win vs Saskatoon last night.
The WHL Trade Deadline is 1pm Sask time today:
RECENT TRADES:
Debrusk Dealt: The Broncos traded Jake Debrusk to Red Deer for 18 year old forward Lane Pederson, a 2017 1st round bantam pick and a 2016 3rd round pick.
Schumacher Sent to Seattle: The Swift Current Broncos sent the rights to Andreas Schumacher to Seattle to free up a roster spot for an import.
New Face, Olhaver: After freeing up an import roster spot the Broncos added 18 year old Swedish forward Gustav Olhaver. The 6'7, 220 pound left wing was released by Seattle after they acquired the right to Andreas Schumacher. Olhaver is expected to make his Bronco debut tonight.
Leth leaving: Cavin Leth was traded to Seattle. The 19 year old forward was exchanged for 17 year old defenseman Sahvan Khaira. Khaira is 6'3.5 and 220 pounds.Khaira has 4 assists and 31 penalty minutes in 34 games this season.
Bye to Bow: Yesterday the Broncos dealt 20 year old goalie Landon Bow to Seattle in exchange for 20 year old forward Jamal Watson, 18 year old goalie Taz Burman and a conditional 2nd round WHL bantam draft pick.
VS The Warriors: Swift Current is 1-2-0-0 vs Moose Jaw this season. Their last meeting was a 4-0 Warrior win in Swift Current December 27th. Moose Jaw's Dryden Hunt leads the season series in scoring with 7 points (3g 4a) in those 3 games.
SICK BAY: Glenn Gawdin is out with an lower body injury 3-5 weeks. Jordan Harris, upper body indefinite. Cole Johnson, upper body indefinite. Calvin Spencer, lower body 3-5 weeks. Jamal Watson is day to day with a lower body injury. Kaden Elder returned from injury last night.
Special Teams: The Bronco power play is scoring 16.2% of the time which is 20th best in the WHL. The penalty kill is 12th best in the league at 79.8%.
Moose Jaw has the league's 4th best power play percentage at 23.1%. Their PK is 7th best at 82.5%.
The Broncos have had the fewest power plays in the WHL with 136.
Who to Watch: Jon Martin (SC) and Dryden Hunt (MJ) are tied for the lead in the WHL in goals with 27.
Lane Pederson has goals in 4 of his last 5 games and points in 5 straight games for the Broncos.
The Warriors Jesse Shynkaruk has 5 points in his last 2 games.
Game Winners: Jon Martin leads in game-winning goals with 6. Kade Jensen has 2. Colby Sissons and Artyom Minulin each age one game winner.
Leaders: Jon Martin leads the team and The WHL in goals with 27. Martin is 15th in the WHL in scoring with 47 points.
Jon Martin leads the team in power play goals with 4. Martin leads the team in power play points with 10.
Jon Martin has 6 game winning goals to lead the team and league in that stat.
Kade Jensen leads the team in penalty minutes with 46.
Max Lajoie leads the team in defenseman scoring with 18 points.
Kade Jensen's 6 goals are the most by a Bronco defenseman.
Heward Back from World U17's: Broncos assistant coach Jamie Heward has rejoined the team after a stint as assistant coach of Team Canada Red at The 2015 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. Heward and Team Canada Red lost to Sweden in the Bronze Medal game Saturday.
Bronco Prospect wins gold at Mac's: 1999 born forward and Bronco prospect Tyler Oakenfold was part of the gold winning team at the Mac's Midget Tournament in Calgary. Oakenfold plays for the Calgary Midget AAA Flames.
Broncos Prospects Shine in U16 Challenge Cup: 3 members of the Broncos Bantam Draft class of 2015 took part in the U16 Challenge Cup in Calgary. Josh Prokop and Jacob Bernard-Docker were a part of Gold Medal winning Team Alberta. 2000 born prospect Riley Stotts led silver medal winners Team Manitoba in scoring. Broncos Assistant General Manager Jamie Porter and Goaltending Coach Derek Purfield also lent their talents to Team Alberta.
Central Scouting with an Eye on Max: Max Lajoie has again received an A level rating by NHL Central Scouting on the players to watch list. Lajoie is a late birthday 1997 born player who is draft eligible in 2016. Lajoie was one of six WHL prospects to get an A level rating last week. An A rating indicates a 1st round candidate in the NHL entry draft. Swift Current has had first round selections in the last two NHL entry drafts (Julius Honka in 2015, Jake Debrusk in 2015)
Drafted Broncos: Glenn Gawdin was selected in the 4th round by the St. Louis Blues in 2015. Gustav Olhaver as a 7th round selection of the Colorado Avalanche.
Who's the Best? The WHL recently named its Top 125 players of all time. Fans can vote for their favorites. After fan voting, the greatest all time players in the WHL will be named this season. Former Broncos on the list are: Cody Eakin, Dan Lambert, Adam Lowry, Joe Sakic, Brian Sakic, Bryan Trottier and Tiger Williams.
The Roster: The Broncos have 25 players on their roster.
Imports are Gustav Olhaver from Sweden and Artyom Minulin from Russia.
20 year olds are Jon Martin, Scott Feser and Jamal Watson.
There are 6 98's; Kaden Elder, Tyler Steenbergen, Cole Johnson and Colby Sissons, Sahvan Khaira and Artyom Minulin.
14 1997's; Gustav Olhaver, Mark Tarashuck, Glenn Gawdin, Lane Pederson Tristen Elder, Arthur Miller, Tyler Adams, Conner Chaulk, Brandan Arnold, Kade Jensen, Max Lajoie, Jaydan Gordon, Taz Burman and Travis Child.
There are 2 96 born players: Jordan Harris and Calvin Spencer.
Western Hockey League Stories from January 10, 2016
- Hart, Silvertips Control Spokane 3-1 - Everett Silvertips
- Ty Smith to Join Chiefs this Week - Spokane Chiefs
- Blazers Sweep Weekend with 3-0 Win in Portland - Kamloops Blazers
- Chiefs Fail to Capitalize on Chances, Lose 3-1 - Spokane Chiefs
- Winterhawks Fall 3-0 to Kamloops - Portland Winterhawks
- Pats Acquire Cole Sanford from Tigers - Regina Pats
- Silvertips Acquire Conditional Sixth Round Selection in 2017 WHL Bantam Draft from Brandon - Everett Silvertips
- Tigers Make Deadline Deal - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Oil Kings Trade Magnes to Seattle - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Hurricanes Acquire Kroeker from Regina - Lethbridge Hurricanes
- T-Birds Acquire Garan Magnes from Oil Kings - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Pats and Hurricanes Complete Trade - Regina Pats
- Giants Send Taphorn to Kootenay - Vancouver Giants
- Ice Acquire Prospect from Giants - Kootenay Ice
- Rebels Trade Adamson To Swift Current - Red Deer Rebels
- Hurricanes Trade Scott Allan to Calgary - Lethbridge Hurricanes
- Hitmen Complete Trade Deadline Deal with Hurricanes - Calgary Hitmen
- Hitmen Complete Trade Deadline Deal with Raiders - Calgary Hitmen
- Raiders Swing Deal with Hitmen - Prince Albert Raiders
- Oil Kings Make It Four Straight Home Wins - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Warriors & Blazers Swap Imports - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Blazers Acquire Smejkal from Warriors - Kamloops Blazers
- Game Notes: Broncos Host Warriors in 2pm Matinee - Swift Current Broncos
- Barzal Lifts Silvertips over Seattle in OT - Everett Silvertips
- Rehill Scores OT Winner in 4-3 Win in Portland - Kamloops Blazers
- Royals Top Cougars - Victoria Royals
- Brandon Edges Broncos - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Chiefs Fall Behind Early in 7-2 Loss to Regina - Spokane Chiefs
- Barzal Blasts T-Birds Past Tips in Overtime - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Pats win 7-2 - Regina Pats
- Ronning Plays Hero in Red Deer - Vancouver Giants
- Rockets Squeak Past Americans 7-5 - Tri-City Americans
- Rockets defeat the Tri-City Americans 7-5 - Kelowna Rockets
- Rockets Beat Americans 7-5 in Wild One in Kelowna - Kelowna Rockets
- Hawks Fall 4-3 in Overtime to Kamloops Saturday - Portland Winterhawks
- Giants Edge Rebels 6-5 in OT - Red Deer Rebels
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