Mathew Ward Named WHL Player of the Week
November 8, 2021 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Swift Current Broncos News Release
SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. - The Western Hockey League announced today that Swift Current Broncos forward Mathew Ward has been named the WHL's Player of the Week for the week ending November 7.
Ward, from Kamloops, B.C., played three games throughout the week recording three goals and four assists as the Broncos went 2-0-0-1.
Wednesday night in Saskatoon Ward picked up one assist as the Broncos fell to the Blades 4-3 in a shootout.
Friday at home against the Medicine Hat Tigers Ward scored a goal and an assist helping lead the Broncos to a 3-2 win. In four games against Medicine Hat this season, Ward has recorded three goals and five assists.
Ward wrapped up the week with a career showing Saturday night against the Lethbridge Hurricanes by scoring twice, including the game winner, and adding two assists in a 7-2 win. He also recorded seven shots on net, won 11 of 15 faceoffs and was a +5. It was Ward's first career two-goal game and second career four-point performance.
In 13 games this season Ward is now up to seven goals and 10 assists, surpassing the six goals he scored during his rookie season in the Regina Hub.
Ward and his teammates are back on the ice Friday night at the Innovation Credit Union iPlex as the Broncos continue their six-game homestand by hosting the Calgary Hitmen.
Western Hockey League Stories from November 8, 2021
- Upcoming Hawks Homestand Highlighted by Fan-Favorite Theme Nights - Portland Winterhawks
- Brett Sports and Numerica Credit Union Announce Numerica Hooptown USA Holiday Series - Spokane Chiefs
- ICE Reassign Omen Harmacy - Winnipeg Ice
- Pats Announce 2021 Theme Nights - Regina Pats
- ICE and Canadian Cancer Society Announce Hockey Fights Cancer Initiative - Winnipeg Ice
- Silvertips Sweep Chiefs, Extend Point Streak to 10 Games - Everett Silvertips
- Raiders Holding Auction for CHL Leave Your Mark Jerseys - Prince Albert Raiders
- Mathew Ward Named WHL Player of the Week - Swift Current Broncos
- What's on Tap: November 9th-13th - Prince George Cougars
- Rangers Prospect Garand Named WHL Goaltender of the Week - WHL
- Broncos Forward Ward Named WHL Player of the Week - WHL
- Wheat Kings Re-Assign Dubé - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Wormald Added to Roster - Lethbridge Hurricanes
- Offence Erupts as Broncos Rout Hurricanes - Swift Current Broncos
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Swift Current Broncos Stories
- Broncos Part Ways with Head Coach
- Broncos Acquire 2026 1st Round Pick for Rylan Gould
- Broncos Make 13 Picks at 2025 WHL Draft
- Broncos Draft Cohenn Rotar in Round One of the WHL Prospects Draft
- Broncos Acquire 2025 1st Round Pick in Draft Day Deal with Wheat Kings
