Hawryluk Earns WHL Honour
March 1, 2016 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Brandon Wheat Kings News Release
Calgary, AB - It's been quite the day for Brandon Wheat Kings forward Jayce Hawryluk.
Hours after coming to terms on a new National Hockey League Entry Level contract with the Florida Panthers, the Roblin, Manitoba product has been named the Western Hockey League and IMPACT Player of the Month for February 2016.
A second round draft choice of the Panthers, Hawryluk scored seven goals and 33 points while registering a plus 19 rating in thirteen games last month. Hawryluk recorded multiple-point outings on 10 occasions, including three instances in which he collected at least four points to help guide the Wheat Kings to a record of 8-3-2-0 for the month.
Hawryluk's performance in February saw him earn one first star honour and two second star mentions. His efforts have helped the Wheat Kings remain in first place in the East Division standings and clinch a 2016 playoff berth. Hawryluk recorded a career-high six points (2g-4a) on February 17th against the Kootenay ICE in a Wheat Kings 11-1 victory.
The 5'10, 194 lb forward is second in team scoring with 79 points (30g-49a) in 49 games played, which also places him tied for eighth in scoring amongst all WHL skaters. Hawryluk is in his fourth season with Brandon and has amassed 251 points (102g-149a) along with a plus-80 rating in 223 career regular season contests.
Hawryluk's accomplishments make him a deserving choice as the WHL Player of the Month for February. He joins Macoy Erkamps, Tyler Coulter, Logan Thompson and Jordan Papirny as this year's Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries IMPACT Player of the Month.
The Wheat Kings kick off the first of a mini 2-game home stand Wednesday night - Rain Check Night - against the visiting Saskatoon Blades.
2015-16 WHL Player of the Month
September/October: Brayden Point, Moose Jaw Warriors
November: Mathew Barzal, Seattle Thunderbirds
December: Chase Witala, Prince George Cougars
January: Dryden Hunt, Moose Jaw Warriors
February: Jayce Hawryluk, Brandon Wheat Kings
Western Hockey League Stories from March 1, 2016
- Hurricanes' Tyler Wong Named CHL Player of the Week - WHL
- Hockey Challenge 2016 Raises $200,000 - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Hawryluk Earns WHL Honour - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Royals' Griffen Outhouse Named Vaughn WHL Goaltender of the Month - Victoria Royals
- Royals' Outhouse Named Vaughn WHL Goaltender of the Month - WHL
- Wheat Kings' Hawryluk Named WHL Player of the Month - WHL
- Cole Kehler Added to Blazers Roster - Kamloops Blazers
- Wednesday Rain Check Date - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Rockets Week: Home and Home with Blazers - Kelowna Rockets
- RE/MAX Announces Phase Two of Home Team Contest - WHL
- Finish Line Approaching on Blazers Regular Season - Kamloops Blazers
- Raiders to Host Military Appreciation Night - Prince Albert Raiders
- Tune in to SWX Tuesday Night for Final Chiefs Insider Episode of the Season - Spokane Chiefs
- Game Notes: Broncos Battle Red Deer - Swift Current Broncos
- Playoff Tickets on Sale March 19th - Lethbridge Hurricanes
- Florida Panthers Sign Hawryluk - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Game 64: March 1 vs. Kootenay - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Derek Ryan Recalled to Carolina Hurricanes - Spokane Chiefs
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