Gylywoychuk Suffers Broken Back

Published on August 4, 2010 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Brandon Wheat Kings News Release

Brandon, Manitoba -- The Brandon Wheat Kings have learned that Assistant Coach Dwayne Gylywoychuk will be lost to the club for an extended period of time.

Gylywoychuk, who has spent the past eight seasons in Brandon, sustained a broken back in a serious fall at work on Tuesday afternoon.

A 36-year old native of Winnipeg, Gylywoychuk is currently being treated at Brandon Regional Health Centre and is expected to make a full recovery.

Gylywoychuk is the franchise record holder for most games played in a Wheat Kings' uniform - 323.

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