Provorov Named WHL Player of the Week
February 8, 2016 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Brandon Wheat Kings News Release
Calgary, AB - The Western Hockey League announced today that Brandon Wheat Kings defenceman Ivan Provorov has been named the WHL Player of the Week for the week ending February 7th, 2016.
Provorov recorded nine points (2g-7a) to go along with a plus-6 rating in three games to lead Brandon to a perfect record of 3-0-0-0 for the week.
On Tuesday, February 2nd against the Moose Jaw Warriors, Provorov recorded three points (1g-2a) and a plus-3 rating as Brandon knocked off Moose Jaw by a score of 6-2. On Friday, February 5th against the Prince George Cougars, Provorov was a play-maker on the ice as he tallied a career-high five assists to lead the Wheat Kings to a convincing 8-3 victory. Provorov was named the game's first star for his performance. The following night, Provorov buried his 12th goal of the season to help lead the Wheat Kings to their third straight victory as they took down the Medicine Hat Tigers by a score of 6-2.
The 19-year-old Yaroslavl, RUS native has collected 50 points (12g-38a) in 43 games this season to sit third overall in scoring amongst WHL defencemen. The 6-0, 200 lb defenceman is in his second WHL campaign with Brandon and has amassed 111 points (27g-84a) in 103 career WHL regular season contests. Provorov was selected seventh overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2015 NHL Draft.
Provorov and the Wheat Kings home stand continues on Tuesday Night when Brandon welcomes the Prince Albert Raiders in a battle of the top two teams in the East Division. It's also another 2 For Tuesday, meaning all tickets are 2 for 1, beer is $2.99, pop, hot dogs and popcorn are all only $2. Puck drop is 7:00pm. Call 204-726-3555.
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