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ROYALS' SOY NAMED WHL ON THE RUN PLAYER OF THE WEEK

October 16, 2017 - Western Hockey League (WHL) News Release


ROYALS' SOY NAMED WHL ON THE RUN PLAYER OF THE WEEK

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / DATE, MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2017 Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League announced today that Victoria Royals center Tyler Soy has been named the WHL On the Run Player of the Week for the week ending October 15, 2017.

Soy, who was drafted by the NHL's Anaheim Ducks in 2016 (7-205), has been on an offensive tear since returning to the club after an extended stay with the Ducks' organization. In four games this week, Soy registered 12 points (3G-9A) and plus-six rating as the Royals, the top-ranked team in the Canadian Hockey League, held onto their leads atop the B.C. Division and Western Conference.

Tuesday at home against the Tri-City Americans, Soy scored a goal and three points as the Royals won by an 8-2 score. Wednesday against the same Americans, Soy picked up his second multi-point game in as many nights with a pair of assists.

Friday, Soy collected another goal and a pair of assists as the Royals lost their first regulation contest of the season to the Spokane Chiefs. Saturday in a 6-1 win against the Seattle Thunderbirds, Soy capped off a productive week with a goal and four points.

Soy was recognized by the WHL as the second star of the night Saturday following his four-point game.

As of Oct. 15, Soy sits fifth on his team with 13 points (4G-9A) despite playing just five games compared to the 10 his teammates have participated in. Soy is also soaring up the WHL scoring race, sitting in a five-way tie for 25th in the league.

The Royals are back in action Wednesday, October 18 (7:00 p.m. MDT) when they make their lone trip of the year to Rogers Place to battle the Edmonton Oil Kings.

BRONCOS' FLODELL NAMED

WHL GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / DATE, MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2017 Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League announced today that Swift Current Broncos goaltender Logan Flodell has been named the WHL Goaltender of the Week and the league nominee for the Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending October 15, 2017.

Flodell, a product of Regina, Sask., won both his starts this week as the Broncos, the second-ranked team in the Canadian Hockey League, retained their lead in the East Division and Eastern Conference.

Tuesday, Flodell turned aside 45 shots in a 6-2 home victory over the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Flodell's presence was felt in the third period, as he shut down the visiting Hurricanes while the Broncos mounted a four-goal period to take over the game.

Friday, Flodell turned aside all 38 shots sent his way as the Broncos fended off the Vancouver Giants in front of their home crowd. Flodell stopped 17 shots in the first, eight more in the second and 13 more in the third for his seventh career WHL shutout.

Flodell was named the WHL's first star of the night Friday in recognition of his efforts.

Through seven games this season, Flodell is a perfect 7-0-0-0 with a goals against average of 2.00 and .940 SV%. Of goalies who have played more than one game this season, Flodell leads the league in goals against average and SV%. His seven victories also have him tied for the league lead with Victoria Royals goaltender Griffen Outhouse. Flodell also moved into a tie with five other goaltenders for the league's shutout leaders with one.

The Broncos are in action next on Friday, October 20 (7:00 p.m. MDT) when they head to southern Alberta to tangle with the Lethbridge Hurricanes.

WHL On the Run Player of the Week

Oct. 9 - Oct. 15: Tyler Soy, Victoria Royals

Oct. 2 - Oct. 8: Kale Clague, Brandon Wheat Kings

Sept. 25 - Oct. 1: Tyler Steenbergen, Swift Current Broncos

Sept. 22 - Sept. 24: Kole Lind, Kelowna Rockets

WHL Goaltender of the Week/Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week nominee

Oct. 9 - Oct. 15: Logan Flodell, Swift Current Broncos

Oct. 2 - Oct. 8: Cole Kehler, Portland Winterhawks

Sept. 25 - Oct. 1: Tavin Grant, Prince George Cougars

Sept. 22 - Sept. 24: Griffen Outhouse, Victoria Royals

About the Western Hockey League

Regarded as the world's finest development league for junior hockey players, the Western Hockey League (WHL) head office is based in Calgary, Alberta. The WHL consists of 22 member Clubs with 17 located in Western Canada and five in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. A member of the Canadian Hockey League, the WHL has been a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League for over 50 years. The WHL is also the leading provider of hockey scholarships with over 375 graduates each year receiving WHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice. Each season, WHL players also form the nucleus of Canada's National Junior Hockey Team.

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