Warriors' Hunt Named WHL Player of the Week

February 15, 2016 - Western Hockey League (WHL) News Release

Kamloops Blazers Goaltender Connor Ingram
(Kamloops Blazers)

Hunt recorded nine points (6g-3a) in three games to lead the Moose Jaw Warriors to a perfect record of 3-0-0-0 for the week.

On Wednesday, February 10th against the Prince Albert Raiders, Hunt scored three times to pick up the hat-trick and claim first star honours as the Warriors earned a 4-2 victory. On Friday, February 12th, Hunt tallied two points (1g-1a) to help guide the Warriors to a 6-4 win against the Swift Current Broncos. The following night, Hunt capped off a productive week with a four point (2g-2a) outing against the Saskatoon Blades in a 7-4 victory. Hunt was named the game's first star for his efforts.

The 20-year-old Nelson, BC native has collected 88 points (41g-47a) in 57 games this season to sit first overall in scoring amongst all WHL skaters. The 6-0, 201 lb forward is in his fifth WHL campaign and has amassed 221 points (100g-121a) in 254 career WHL regular season contests.

The WHL has also nominated Connor Ingram of the Kamloops Blazers for the Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week award. Ingram, a 1997-born netminder from Imperial, SK posted a record of 3-0-0-0 with a 1.64 goals against average and a .955 save percentage with one shutout. On Monday, February 8th, Ingram turned aside 36 shots to propel the Kamloops Blazers to a 3-2 victory against the Calgary Hitmen. Ingram was named the game's first star for his performance. On Friday, February 12th against the Vancouver Giants, Ingram notched his third shutout of the season as he stopped all 34 shots he faced in the Blazers 5-0 win. Ingram claimed first star honours for the second straight game. The following night, Ingram earned another first star mention as he turned aside 35 shots to guide the Blazers to a 4-3 overtime victory against the Vancouver Giants. Currently in his second WHL campaign with Kamloops, Ingram has posted a 44-34-7-6 record with six shutouts in 99 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

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

Moose Jaw Warriors Forward Dryden Hunt

Kamloops Blazers Goaltender Connor Ingram

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• Americans Win 3 of 4 on the Road with 3-1 Decision in Edmonton - Tri-City Americans
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• Zach Sawchenko turns away 37 saves in win against Prince Albert - Prince Albert Raiders
• Pats Rally for Shootout Win - Regina Pats
• Weekly Ice Report - Kootenay Ice
• Ingram Named WHL Goalie of the Week - Kamloops Blazers
• Warriors' Hunt Named WHL Player of the Week - WHL
• Portland Winterhawks this Week - Portland Winterhawks
• Rockets Back Home Tuesday vs. Red Deer - Kelowna Rockets
• Game Notes: Family Day Matinee vs Regina - Swift Current Broncos
• Depleted Silvertips Pull out 3-2 Victory - Everett Silvertips

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