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WHL Announces Monthly Award Winners for February

Published on February 29, 2024 under Western Hockey League (WHL) News Release


Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League announced today Moose Jaw Warriors forward Atley Calvert has been named WHL Player of the Month for February.

Calvert, 20, recorded 27 points (13G-14A) in 12 games to lead all WHL skaters during the month of February.

The 6-foot, 193-pound hometown product from Moose Jaw found the scoresheet during every single Warriors game in the month of February and is riding an active 17-game point scoring streak, dating back to Wednesday, January 17.

Calvert recorded eight multipoint performances during the month of February, highlighted by a five-point night that included a hat trick in a 12-3 win at Spokane on Saturday, February 24. Calvert also logged a four-point performance, including another hat trick, in a 5-2 win versus Edmonton on Tuesday, February 6.

With 82 points (41G-41A) in 58 games, Calvert sits second in scoring on the Warriors and tied for 12th across the entire WHL.

The 2023-24 season represents the second consecutive 40-goal campaign for Calvert, who reached the 40-goal plateau with his second goal of the game February 24 at Spokane.

Calvert, who went unselected in the WHL Prospect Draft, was listed by the Warriors October 12, 2018, before eventually signing a WHL Standard Player Agreement during the fall of 2019. Since then, Calvert has skated in 227 career WHL Regular Season games with the Warriors, collecting 207 points (99G-108A) along the way.

In surpassing the 200-point mark, Calvert now owns - and continues to build upon - the Moose Jaw Warriors record for goals, assists, and points recorded by a Moose Jaw-born player. The marks were previously held by David Bararuk, who secured 172 points (68G-104A) in 212 games from 2000 through 2003.

Calvert attended training camp with the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins this fall.

Heading into March, the Moose Jaw Warriors rank second in the WHL's East Division and third in WHL's Eastern Conference with a record of 37-19-0-2.

Atley Calvert and the Moose Jaw Warriors return to action Friday, March 1 (9:05 p.m. CT) when they continue an eight-game road swing with a stop in Everett.

BOSTON BRUINS PROSPECT DYCK NAMED WHL GOALTENDER OF THE MONTH

Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League announced today Boston Bruins prospect Reid Dyck of the Swift Current Broncos has been named WHL Goaltender of the Month for February.

Dyck, 20, went 9-0-1-0 with a 1.81 goals-against average, .931 save percentage and one shutout through 10 appearances during the month of February, helping the Broncos push their way up the WHL's Eastern Conference standings.

A product of Winkler, Man., Dyck was named WHL Goaltender of the Week on two occasions during the month of February, first for the week ending Sunday, February 4 and second for the week ending Sunday, February 25.

Dyck leads the Broncos in all major goaltending categories this season, including appearances (28), GAA (2.59), save percentage (.915) and shutouts (2). With a record of 19-6-2-0, the 6-foot-5, 193-pound puckstopper is on the verge of reaching the 20-win plateau for the first time in his career.

Dating back to Tuesday, February 6, Dyck has won eight consecutive games. Over that eight-game stretch, Dyck has held his opponents to two goals or less on seven occasions. He hasn't lost in regulation since dropping a 5-3 decision to the Moose Jaw Warriors in which he allowed four goals.

Dyck's month began with a 26-save shutout of the Regina Pats, as he backstopped the Broncos to a 3-0 victory on Friday, February 2.

On Tuesday, February 6, the Manitoba product recorded his largest save count of the month, turning aside 33 shots in a 4-3 win versus Red Deer.

Selected by the Broncos in the third round (45th overall) of the 2019 WHL Draft, Dyck owns a career record of 43-45-5-1 in 99 regular season appearances. He was chosen by the Boston Bruins in the sixth round (183rd overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft.

Heading into March, the Swift Current Broncos rank second in the WHL's Central Division and fourth in the WHL's Eastern Conference with a record of 32-19-4-2.

Reid Dyck and the Swift Current Broncos return to action Friday, March 1 (7 p.m. MT) when they visit the Red Deer Rebels at the Peavey Mart Centrium.

TIGERS FORWARD MCKENNA NAMED WHL ROOKIE OF THE MONTH

Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League announced today Medicine Hat Tigers forward Gavin McKenna has been named WHL Rookie of the Month for February.

McKenna, 16, recorded 20 points (8G-12A) in 11 games to lead all WHL rookie scorers during the month of February.

The 6-foot, 165-pound left winger registered six multipoint performances during the month of February, including three outings in which he scored four points. On Tuesday, February 6, the product of Whitehorse, Yukon, logged a goal and three assists in a 5-2 win versus Regina. He added his second four-point game of the month with two goals and two assists in a 5-4 win at Regina one week later on Tuesday, February 13. McKenna then put an exclamation point on the proceedings by notching a hat trick and an assist during a 9-7 win at Edmonton on Monday, February 19.

With 83 points (29G-54A) in 52 games, McKenna leads the Tigers in scoring, is second among all WHL rookies in scoring, and sits alone in 11th place among all WHL skaters in scoring.

He was previously named WHL Player of the Month for January after an impressive start to 2024.

Selected by the Tigers in the first round (first overall) of the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, McKenna has been nothing short of electrifying since debuting during the 2022-23 season, collecting 101 points (33G-68A) in 68 career WHL Regular Season contests.

McKenna appeared in 16 regular season games during the 2022-23 season, tallying 18 points (4G-14A). In four career WHL Playoff games, he has one goal.

McKenna is considered to be a top prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft.

Heading into March, the Medicine Hat Tigers rank first in the WHL's Central Division and second in the WHL's Eastern Conference with a record of 33-18-5-2.

Gavin McKenna and the Medicine Hat Tigers return to action Friday, March 1 (7 p.m. MT) when they host the Edmonton Oil Kings at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat.

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