Hawryluk Named WHL Player of the Month
April 4, 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 is the WHL Player of the Month for March 2016.
Hawryluk, a 20-year-old from Roblin, MB amassed 32 points (18g-14a) to go along with an impressive plus-21 rating in 13 games played during the month of March. Hawryluk recorded multiple-point outings on nine occasions, including two instances in which he collected at least four points to help guide the Wheat Kings to a record of 9-0-0-0 to close out the regular season and a 2-2-0-0 record to begin the 2016 WHL Playoffs.
Hawryluk's performance in March saw him collect two first star honours and a second star nod. Hawryluk's efforts helped the Wheat Kings clinch the East Division crown and the top record amongst all Eastern Conference Clubs. Hawryluk recorded a career-high five goals and a plus-7 rating on March 2nd against the Saskatoon Blades in a Wheat Kings 12-2 victory.
The 5'10, 194 lb forward finished fourth in scoring amongst all WHL skaters with 106 points (47g-59a) in 58 games played. Hawryluk is in his fourth season with Brandon and has amassed 278 points (119g-159a) along with a plus-99 rating in 232 career regular season contests. Furthermore, Hawryluk has recorded 37 points (17g-20a) in 29 career post-season games.
Hawryluk's accomplishments make him a deserving choice as the WHL Player of the Month for March.
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
March: Jayce Hawryluk, Brandon Wheat Kings
The WHL has also nominated Jordan Papirny of the Brandon Wheat Kings for the Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week award. Papirny, a 1996-born netminder from Edmonton, AB posted a record of 3-0-0-0 with a 1.00 goals against average and a .959 save percentage with one shutout. On Wednesday, March 30th, Papirny turned aside 34 of 35 shots to propel the Wheat Kings to a 3-1 win over the Edmonton Oil Kings in Game 3. The following night, Papirny made 15 saves to pick up a shutout as the Wheat Kings went on to win Game 4 by a score of 5-0. Papirny was named the game's third star for his efforts. On April 3rd, Papirny kept up his productivity as he made 22 saves to guide the Wheat Kings to a 5-2 road win over the Oil Kings in Game 5. Currently in his third WHL campaign with Brandon, Papirny has posted a 98-42-12-7 record with a 2.85 goals against average and a .907 save percentage with 12 shutouts in 162 career WHL regular season appearances.
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