WHL Swift Current Broncos

Levi Nelson And Zack Smith Sign Contracts

Published on April 18, 2008 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Swift Current Broncos News Release


The Swift Current Broncos announced that 19-year-old forwards Levi Nelson and Zack Smith have both signed amateur tryout contracts.

Levi Nelson signed to an amateur tryout agreement with the Providence Bruins, the regular season points-champions of the American Hockey League. Nelson joins Providence for his second professional stint in as many seasons after appearing in one regular season game and four playoff contests toward the end of the 2006-07 campaign. Drafted by the Boston Bruins 158th overall in the 6th round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, Nelson is coming off of his best of three full junior seasons in the WHL. The center recorded career-highs with 25 goals, 36 assists, 61 points and 152 penalty minutes in 67 games before adding 15 points, including 7 goals, in 12 post season contests.

The Providence Bruins official website is www.providencebruins.com

Zack Smith signed to an amateur tryout contract with the Manitoba Moose, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks. Smith appeared in 72 games this past season with the Broncos. In that time, he scored 22 goals and 48 assists for 70 points and 136 penalty minutes. He also collected 5goals and 5 assists for 10 points in 12 playoffs games for the Broncos this season.

The Manitoba Moose official website is www.moosehockey.com

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