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March 7, 2016 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Brandon Wheat Kings News Release


Calgary, AB - The Western Hockey League announced today that Brandon Wheat Kings forward Jayce Hawryluk has been named the WHL Player of the Week for the week ending March 6th, 2016.

Hawryluk recorded 16 points (10g-6a) in four games to lead the Brandon Wheat Kings to a perfect 4-0-0-0 record for the week.

On Wednesday, March 2nd against the Saskatoon Blades, Hawryluk recorded a career-high five goals and added an assist to cap off a six-point outing in Brandon's 12-2 victory. Hawryluk also earned a plus-7 rating and was named the game's first star. On Friday, March 4th, Hawryluk collected three points (1g-2a) to lead the Wheat Kings to a 6-3 win over the Moose Jaw Warriors. The following night, Hawryluk recorded four points (2g-2a) to propel the Wheat Kings to a 7-2 victory over the Moose Jaw Warriors. On Sunday, March 6th, Hawryluk capped off an impressive week with another multiple point performance as he tallied three points (2g-1a) to earn second star honours in Brandon's 8-1 victory over the Regina Pats.

The recently signed Florida Panther prospect has collected 95 points (40g-55a) to go along with a solid plus-52 rating in 53 games this season and sits fourth overall in scoring amongst all WHL skaters. The 5-10, 194 lb forward is in his fourth WHL campaign with Brandon and has amassed 267 points (112g-155a) in 227 career WHL regular season contests.

Hawryluk and the Wheat Kings, who currently lead the WHL's Eastern Conference with a record of 43-18-4-2, don't play again until this weekend when they face off against Saskatoon in a home and home series. After travelling to Saskatchewan on Friday, the two teams will return to Brandon for a Saturday night date at Westman Communications Group Place.

The Roblin, Manitoba product was recently named both the WHL and Wheat Kings' IMPACT Player of the Month for February after scoring seven goals and 33 points in thirteen games.

The WHL has also nominated Connor Ingram of the Kamloops Blazersfor the Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week award. Ingram, a 1997-born netminder from Imperial, SK posted a record of 3-0-0-0 with a 1.33 goals against average and a .969 save percentage with one shutout.

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