WHL Announces Weekly Award Winners
Published on February 20, 2023 under Western Hockey League (WHL) News Release
Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League announced today that Saskatoon Blades forward Egor Sidorov has been named WHL Player of the Week for the week ending February 19, 2023.
The 2023 NHL Draft prospect collected seven points (3G-4A) this past week, helping the Blades collect eight of a possible 10 points in the standings during a five-game, B.C. Division road trip.
The product of Vitebsk, Belarus began his week Tuesday, February 14 with a three-point effort, scoring once and adding a pair of assists as Saskatoon upended the Prince George Cougars 5-2.
He was named the game's First Star.
Sidorov, ranked 86th among North American Skaters by NHL Central Scouting, added four more points on the strength of two goals and two assists Friday, February 17 in a 6-4 victory over the Victoria Royals.
He earned Third Star honours for his efforts Friday.
The 18-year-old forward begins the week ranked second among European-born players in the WHL with 33 goals and 62 points; his 33 tallies and 14 power-play goals both sit first among Blades skaters.
Sidorov was originally selected by the Saskatoon Blades with the 20th-overall pick in the 2021 CHL Import Draft. In 101 career WHL regular season contests, he has totalled 97 points (56G-41A).
Egor Sidorov and the Saskatoon Blades are next in action Friday, February 24 when they return home to host the Prince Albert Raiders (7:00 p.m. CT, SaskTel Centre).
HURRICANES NETMINDER THOMSON NAMED WHL GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK
The Western Hockey League announced today that Lethbridge Hurricanes goaltender Bryan Thomson has been named WHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending February 19, 2023.
The 20-year-old puck-stopper surrendered one goal in two victories this past week, posting a 0.50 goals-against average, .985 save percentage and one shutout in the process.
The product of Moose Jaw, Sask. began his week by stopping all 36 shots he faced Wednesday, February 15 as his Hurricanes blanked the Calgary Hitmen 3-0, earning First Star honours in the process.
Two nights later, Thomson made 30 saves as Lethbridge got past the Brandon Wheat Kings 3-1 on home ice.
He was named the game's Second Star.
Over his last eight outings dating back to January 15, 2023, Thomson has allowed one goal or fewer on six occasions, posting a 6-1-1-0 record, 1.25 goals-against average, .960 save percentage and two shutouts during that span.
He was originally selected by the Hurricanes in the second round of the 2017 WHL Draft and holds a career 53-37-4-2 record, 3.00 goals-against average, .902 save percentage and four shutouts across 105 WHL regular season appearances with Lethbridge.
Bryan Thomson and the Lethbridge Hurricanes are next in action Monday, February 20 when they visit the Regina Pats (2:00 p.m. CT, Brandt Centre).
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