Week Preview: Broncos Face Historic First and Crucial Road Tests in Busy Four-Game Week
Published on February 23, 2026 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Swift Current Broncos News Release
The Swift Current Broncos are gearing up for a busy four-game stretch this week, featuring a mix of historic firsts and crucial season series finales.
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 7:00 PM vs. Penticton Vees (InnovationPlex)
The week opens up at home as the Broncos welcome the Penticton Vees for the first-ever meeting between the two clubs. The Vees enter the matchup with a strong 36-12-4-4 record, sitting second in the Western Conference, and are 7-2-0-1 in their last 10 games. It will be a great test for the Broncos against one of the conference's top teams in a historic inaugural clash.
Friday, Feb. 27, 8:00 PM vs. Lethbridge Hurricanes (VisitLethbridge.com Arena)
The Broncos travel to the to face the Lethbridge Hurricanes in their fourth and final meeting of the season. Swift Current holds a 2-0-1-0 edge in the season series, while Lethbridge comes into the week at 16-38-2-1, just three points ahead of the Broncos in the standings. The Hurricanes are riding a five-game losing streak, but the Broncos have historically found it tough in Lethbridge, going 3-9-2-0 on the road there over the past five seasons.
Saturday, Feb. 28, 7:00 PM vs. Red Deer Rebels (Marchant Crane Centrium)
The road trip continues Saturday against the Red Deer Rebels. This marks the fourth and final matchup between the teams this season. Swift Current is 0-1-2-0 against Red Deer, but each contest has been tightly contested, with two overtime losses and another decided by just two goals. The Rebels enter the week at 21-31-2-2 and are 5-5 in their last 10 games.
Sunday, Mar. 1, 5:00 PM vs. Edmonton Oil Kings (Rogers Place)
The Broncos wrap up the week at Rogers Place against the Edmonton Oil Kings. It's the fourth and final meeting of the season, with Edmonton holding a 3-0 advantage in the series so far. The Oil Kings carry a 36-15-3-2 record into the week, ranking among the Eastern Conference's top teams, though they've dropped their last two games.
Western Hockey League Stories from February 23, 2026
- Preview: Americans vs Royals - February 24, 2026 - Tri-City Americans
- Week Preview: Broncos Face Historic First and Crucial Road Tests in Busy Four-Game Week - Swift Current Broncos
- Crewe Schimnowski Earns Top Accolades from Manitoba AAA U18 - Portland Winterhawks
- Royals' Host Annual Pink in the Rink Game February 28th - Victoria Royals
- Winnipeg Jets Prospect Martin Named Tempo WHL Player of the Week, Fuelled by Co-Op - Spokane Chiefs
- Jets Prospect Martin, Kings Prospect Cihar & Draft Eligible Ruzicka Star in WHL Weekly Awards - WHL
- February 23 - Canes Chatter - Lethbridge Hurricanes
- Rebels this Week - Red Deer Rebels
- Wheat Kings Announce Partnership with MyITsource - Brandon Wheat Kings
- T-Birds Can't Catch Portland - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Weiermair Nets Game-Winning Shorthanded Goal in Victory over Seattle - Portland Winterhawks
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Swift Current Broncos Stories
- Week Preview: Broncos Face Historic First and Crucial Road Tests in Busy Four-Game Week
- Broncos Close out Raiders Season Series with a Loss
- Broncos Fall to Prince George in Lone Meeting of the Season
- Broncos Fall Short But Extend Point Streak in Loss to Pats
- Broncos Fall to Wheat Kings in Shootout
