Game Notes: Road Trip to Moose Jaw
February 21, 2016 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Swift Current Broncos News Release
The Records: The Broncos are 21-30-4-3. They are 13-15-1-1 at home and 8-15-3-2 on the road. Swift Current is 5th in the East Division and 9th in the conference.
With 49 points Swift Current trails Edmonton by 8 points for the last wildcard playoff spot in the east.
Moose Jaw is 30-22-7-1 which is 3rd in the East Division and 6th in the conference. Moose Jaw leads Regina by 7 points for the eastern conference's 3rd playoff spot.
VS The Warriors:The Broncos are 1-4-0-0 vs Moose Jaw this season. Their last meeting was a 6-4 Warrior in on February 12th in Moose Jaw. Glenn Gawdin leads the season series in scoring for the Broncos with 4 points. Dryden Hunt leads Moose Jaw vs Swift Current with 11 points.
Last Games: Swift Current beat Kootenay 4-2 on home ice last night. Tyler Steenbergen had the game-winning goal. Taz Burman made 24 saves.
Moose Jaw dropped a 3-2 home ice decision to Edmonton.
#BigJon hit 300: Wednesday night was Swift Current Bronco captain Jon Martin's 300th WHL game. Teammate Jamal Watson played his 300th WHL game January 15th.
BRONCO DEADLINE DEALS:
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.
Leth left: 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.
Bye to Bow: 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.
Adamson Added: The Broncos made one deal on deadline day adding 19 year old right winger Austin Adamson from Red Deer for an 8th round WHL Bantam Draft pick in 2017.
SICK BAY: Jordan Harris, upper body indefinite. Cole Johnson, upper body indefinite. Max Lajoie is week to week with an illness.
Special Teams: The Bronco power play is scoring 18.7% of the time which is 18th best in the WHL. The penalty kill is 18th best in the league at 76%.
Moose Jaw has the league's 8th best power play at 21.6% while the Warrior PK is 6th best in the league at 82.1%.
Who to Watch: Moose Jaw's Dryden Hunt has 16 goals in his last 10 games including a string of four hat-tricks in 5 games.Hunt has 46 goals, which leads the league.
Swift Current'sJon Martin has 36 goals this season, 3rd in the league. Martin has 5 points in his last 5 games.
Swift Current's Tyler Steenbergen has 25 points in his last 23 games and 5 goals in his last 4 games.
Lane Pederson has 28 points in his last 21 games.
Max Lajoie has 17 points in his last 17 games.
Glenn Gawdin has 25 points in his last 23 games.
Game Winners: Jon Martin leads in game-winning goals with 8. Lane Pederson has 3. Kade Jensen and Tyler Steenbergen have 2. Scott Feser, Colby Sissons and Artyom Minulin each have one game winner. Jamal Watson had 3 game winning goals as a member of the Seattle Thunderbirds and has one as a Bronco.
Leaders: Jon Martin leads the team in goals with 36 and points with 64.
Lane Pederson has 33 assists to lead Swift Current.
Max Lajoie leads the team in power play goals with 7. Lajoie leads the team in power play points with 18.
Jon Martin has 8 game winning goals to lead the team in that stat.
Kade Jensen leads the team in penalty minutes with 84.
Max Lajoie leads the team in defenseman scoring with 30 points.
Max Lajoie leads the team in goals by a defenseman with 7.
Central Scouting with an Eye on Max: Max Lajoie was just ranked 41st among North American skaters in the midterm rankings by NHL Central Scouting
Bronco Prospect and All-Star: 2015 Bronco first round bantam pick Riley Stotts was named a second team all star in the Manitoba Midget AAA hockey league. Stotts was the only 2000 born player named to a league all-star team. The 15 year old forward leads The Winnipeg Wild in scoring with 18 goals, 17 assists and 35 points in 27 games.
Heward appeared at World U17's: Broncos assistant coach Jamie Heward served as an 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.
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.
The Roster: The Broncos have 26 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.
AP Dom Schmiemann is the only 99 born player.
There are 6 98's; Kaden Elder, Tyler Steenbergen, Cole Johnson and Colby Sissons, Sahvan Khaira and Artyom Minulin.
13 1997's; Gustav Olhaver, 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 3 96 born players: Jordan Harris, Austin Adamson and Calvin Spencer
Western Hockey League Stories from February 21, 2016
- Prince Albert finishes weekend with come from behind victory over Brandon - Prince Albert Raiders
- Blazers Fall 4-3 in Shootout to Giants - Kamloops Blazers
- Giants Edge Blazers in Shootout - Vancouver Giants
- Hitmen Dumped by Medicine Hat in OT - Calgary Hitmen
- Pats Push Streak with Five with 3-1 Victory - Regina Pats
- Oil Kings Lose Close One in Regina - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Spokane Prospect Ty Smith Earns Silver in Youth Olympic Games - Spokane Chiefs
- Game Day: Blazers Square off against Vancouver Giants - Kamloops Blazers
- Benson Set to Return to Giants Lineup - Vancouver Giants
- Eight WHL Prospects Capture Medals at Youth Olympic Games - WHL
- Game Notes: Road Trip to Moose Jaw - Swift Current Broncos
- Trevor Martin Makes 34 Saves; Rebels Win 2-1 in Prince George - Red Deer Rebels
- Calgary Hitmen Game Preview - Sunday, February 21 vs Medicine Hat - Calgary Hitmen
- Game 60: February 21 vs. Calgary - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Americans Hit Road Bump in Spokane, Fall to Chiefs 4-2 - Tri-City Americans
- Everett wins over Seattle - Everett Silvertips
- Royals Double up Blazers - Victoria Royals
- Blazers Fall 6-3 To Royals - Kamloops Blazers
- Hockey Hounds Game Worn Jersey Draw - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Tigers Stymied by Portland Saturday - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Elynuik's Two Goals Lead Chiefs to Big Win - Spokane Chiefs
- Cox Tallies 200th Career Assist in Win over Rockets - Vancouver Giants
- Elynuik's Two Goals Lead Chiefs to Big Win - Spokane Chiefs
- Tips Score with 16 Seconds Left to Beat T-Birds - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Giants Double Rockets 4-2 in Vancouver - Kelowna Rockets
- Hitmen get past Hurricanes - Calgary Hitmen
- Vancouver doubles-up on Kelowna - Kelowna Rockets
- Hawks Roar Past Tigers 8-1 Saturday - Portland Winterhawks
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