Tigers' Butcher Named WHL Player of the Week

March 14, 2016 - Western Hockey League (WHL) News Release

Seattle Thunderbirds Goaltender Landon Bow
(Seattle Thunderbirds)

Butcher recorded 10 points (3g-7a) in four games to lead the Medicine Hat Tigers to a 3-1-0-0 record for the week.

On Wednesday, March 9th against the Prince Albert Raiders, Butcher was in on all four goals as he recorded two goals and two assists to lead the Tigers to a 4-3 comeback victory. Butcher was named the game's first star for his efforts. On Friday, March 11th, Butcher collected three points (1g-2a) to lead the Tigers to a 6-3 win over the Kootenay ICE and was named the game's second star. The following night, Butcher tallied an assist in the Tiger's 4-3 loss to the Kootenay ICE. On Sunday, March 13th, Butcher capped off an impressive week with two assists against the Calgary Hitmen to guide the Tigers to a 4-3 comeback victory.

The 20-year-old Kamloops, BC native has collected 72 points (27g-45a) rating in 69 games this season. The 5-10, 166 lb forward is in his fourth WHL campaign with Medicine Hat and has amassed 154 points (55g-99a) in 231 career WHL regular season contests.

The WHL has also nominated Landon Bow of the Seattle Thunderbirds for the Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week award. Bow, a 1995-born netminder from St. Albert, AB posted a record of 2-0-0-0 with a 1.00 goals against average and a .962 save percentage with one shutout. On Friday, March 11th, Bow turned aside all 21 shots he faced to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 1-0 shutout victory over the Everett Silvertips. Bow was named the game's first star for his performance. The following night, Bow was consistent as he stopped 29 of 31 shots against the Portland Winterhawks to propel the Thunderbirds to a 3-2 road win. Currently in his fourth WHL campaign, Bow has posted a 72-56-8-5 record with 15 shutouts in 158 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

Jan. 18 - Jan. 24: Giorgio Estephan, Lethbridge Hurricanes

Jan. 25 - Jan. 31: Chase Witala, Prince George Cougars

Feb. 1 - Feb. 7: Ivan Provorov, Brandon Wheat Kings

Feb. 8 - Feb. 14: Dryden Hunt, Moose Jaw Warriors

Feb. 15 - Feb. 21: Adam Brooks, Regina Pats

Feb. 22 - Feb. 28: Tyler Wong, Lethbridge Hurricanes

Feb. 29 - Mar. 6: Jayce Hawryluk, Brandon Wheat Kings

Mar. 7 - Mar. 13: Chad Butcher, Medicine Hat Tigers

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

Jan. 18 - Jan. 24: Jordan Papirny, Brandon Wheat Kings

Jan. 25 - Jan. 31: Coleman Vollrath, Victoria Royals

Feb. 1 - Feb. 7: Taz Burman, Swift Current Broncos

Feb. 8 - Feb. 14: Connor Ingram, Kamloops Blazers

Feb. 15 - Feb. 21: Zach Sawchenko, Moose Jaw Warriors

Feb. 22 - Feb. 28: Landon Bow, Seattle Thunderbirds

Feb. 29 - Mar. 6: Connor Ingram, Kamloops Blazers

Mar. 7 - Mar. 13: Landon Bow, Seattle Thunderbirds

Seattle Thunderbirds Goaltender Landon Bow

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• Rockets Host Royals Wednesday in Race for 1st Place - Kelowna Rockets
• Rebels Announce First Two Home Playoff Games - Red Deer Rebels
• Single Game Playoff Tickets Now on Sale - Seattle Thunderbirds
• Butcher Grabs WHL Player of the Week Honors - Medicine Hat Tigers
• Portland Winterhawks this Week - Portland Winterhawks
• Tigers' Butcher Named WHL Player of the Week - WHL
• Games 1 & 2 Playoff Dates Set - Lethbridge Hurricanes
• Third Period Comeback Solidifies 4-3 Win - Medicine Hat Tigers
• Silvertips Earn Overtime Win - Everett Silvertips
• Americans Hold off Rockets, Hold on to Playoff Hopes - Tri-City Americans
• Winterhawks Fall 3-2 in OT to Everett - Portland Winterhawks

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