Raiders' Gardiner Named WHL Player of the Week

January 18, 2016 - Western Hockey League (WHL) News Release

Moose Jaw Warriors Goaltender Zach Sawchenko
(Moose Jaw Warriors)

Gardiner recorded seven points (3g-4a) to go along with a plus-5 rating in three games to lead the Prince Albert Raiders to a record of 2-0-1-0 for the week.

On Wednesday, January 13th against the Edmonton Oil Kings, Gardiner was involved in all three Prince Albert goals as he collected a goal and two assists to lead his team to a 3-1 victory. Gardiner was named the game's first star for his efforts. On Friday, January 15th, Gardiner remained consistent on the score sheet as he recorded four points (2g-2a) to lead the Raiders to a 4-2 comeback win over the Kootenay ICE. Gardiner was once again named the game's first star. The following night, Gardiner was held scoreless but earned a plus-1 rating as the Raiders fell to the Lethbridge Hurricanes 3-2 in overtime.

The 19-year-old Humboldt, SK native has collected 64 points (29g-35a) in 45 games this season to sit tied for fourth in scoring amongst all WHL skaters. The 5-11, 195 lb forward is in his fourth WHL campaign with Prince Albert and has amassed 192 points (92g-100a) in 236 career WHL regular season contests.

The WHL has also nominated Zach Sawchenko of the Moose Jaw Warriors for the Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week award. Sawchenko, a 1997-born netminder from Calgary, AB posted a record of 1-0-1-0 with a 0.99 goals against average and a .976 save percentage last week. On Wednesday, January 13th, Sawchenko was named the game's first star for his 37 save performance against the Red Deer Rebels in a 1-0 overtime loss. On Saturday, January 16th against the Brandon Wheat Kings, Sawchenko was solid as he turned aside 46 shots to guide the Moose Jaw Warriors to a 4-1 victory. Sawchenko was named the game's second star in the win.

Currently in his third season with Moose Jaw, Sawchenko has posted a 47-43-5-2 record with five shutouts in 105 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

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

Prince Albert Raiders Forward Reid Gardiner

Moose Jaw Warriors Goaltender Zach Sawchenko

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