Hurricanes' Estephan Named WHL Player of the Week

January 25, 2016 - Western Hockey League (WHL) News Release

Brandon Wheat Kings Goaltender Jordan Papirny
(Brandon Wheat Kings)

Estephan recorded eight points (3g-5a) to go along with a plus-8 rating in three games to lead the Lethbridge Hurricanes to a record of 3-0-0-0 for the week and extend their season-high win streak to 10 straight.

On Wednesday, January 20th against the Spokane Chiefs, Estephan was in on all four Hurricanes goals as he recorded four points (1g-3a) to guide Lethbridge to a 4-0 victory. Estephan also finished the game with a plus-4 rating and earned second star honours. On Saturday, January 23rd, Estephan recorded another multi-point performance with a goal and two assists to propel the Hurricanes to a 4-3 overtime victory against the Moose Jaw Warriors. Estephan was named the game's first star for his efforts. The following night, Estephan scored the opening goal against the Edmonton Oil Kings which stood as the game winner in a 3-0 victory.

The 18-year-old Edmonton, AB native has collected 63 points (27g-36a) in 48 games this season to sit tied for seventh in scoring amongst all WHL skaters. The 6-0, 189 lb forward is in his third WHL campaign with Lethbridge and has amassed 139 points (63g-76a) in 179 career WHL regular season contests.

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 2-0-0-0 with two shutouts. On Friday, January 22nd, Papirny was named the game's first star for his 33 save performance against the Prince Albert Raiders in a 3-0 shutout win on the road. On Sunday, January 24th against the Regina Pats, Papirny maintained his consistent play as he turned aside all 22 shots he faced to guide the Wheat Kings to a 4-0 victory and earn back-to-back shutouts. Currently in his third season with Brandon, Papirny has posted an 86-37-10-7 record with 11 shutouts in 143 career WHL regular season appearances.

WHL Player of the Week

Sept. 24 - Sept. 27: Alex Forsberg, Victoria Royals

Sept. 28 - Oct. 4: Reid Gardiner, Prince Albert Raiders

Oct. 5 - Oct. 11: Brayden Point, Moose Jaw Warriors

Oct. 12 - Oct. 18: Jon Martin, Swift Current Broncos

Oct. 19 - Oct. 25: Jesse Gabrielle, Prince George Cougars

Oct. 26 - Nov. 1: Mathew Barzal, Seattle Thunderbirds

Nov. 2 - Nov. 8: Nick Merkley, Kelowna Rockets

Nov. 9 - Nov. 15: Jackson Houck, Calgary Hitmen

Nov. 16 - Nov. 22: Tyson Baillie, Kelowna Rockets

Nov. 23 - Nov. 29: Justin Gutierrez, Lethbridge Hurricanes

Nov. 30 - Dec. 6: Tyler Benson, Vancouver Giants

Dec. 7 - Dec. 13: Rihards Bukarts, Portland Winterhawks

Dec. 14 - Dec. 20: Kailer Yamamoto, Spokane Chiefs

Dec. 28 - Jan. 3: Adam Brooks, Regina Pats

Jan. 4 - Jan. 10: Adam Helewka, Spokane Chiefs

Jan. 11 - Jan. 17: Reid Gardiner, Prince Albert Raiders

Jan. 18 - Jan. 24: Giorgio Estephan, Lethbridge Hurricanes

Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week (WHL Nominee)

Sept. 24 - Sept. 27: Landon Bow, Swift Current Broncos

Sept. 28 - Oct. 4: Coleman Vollrath, Victoria Royals

Oct. 5 - Oct. 11: Coleman Vollrath, Victoria Royals

Oct. 12 - Oct 18: Ian Scott, Prince Albert Raider

Oct. 19 - Oct. 25: Adin Hill, Portland Winterhawks

Oct. 26 - Nov. 1: Adin Hill, Portland Winterhawks

Nov. 2 - Nov. 8: Landon Bow, Swift Current Broncos

Nov. 9 - Nov. 15: Carter Hart, Everett Silvertips

Nov. 16 - Nov. 22: Declan Hobbs, Kootenay ICE

Nov. 23 - Nov. 29: Carter Hart, Everett Silvertips

Nov. 30 - Dec. 6: Ty Edmonds, Prince George Cougars

Dec. 7 - Dec. 13: Connor Ingram, Kamloops Blazers

Dec. 14 - Dec. 20: Nick Schneider, Medicine Hat Tigers

Dec. 28 - Jan. 3: Carter Hart, Everett Silvertips

Jan. 4 - Jan. 10: Landon Bow, Seattle Thunderbirds

Jan. 11 - Jan. 17: Zach Sawchenko, Moose Jaw Warriors

Jan. 18 - Jan. 24: Jordan Papirny, Brandon Wheat Kings

Giorgio Estephan of the Lethbridge Hurricanes

Brandon Wheat Kings Goaltender Jordan Papirny

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