WHL Portland Winterhawks

Winterhawks Acquire Eric Doyle From Swift Current

Published on November 26, 2009 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release


The Portland Winterhawks have acquired 20-year-old defenseman Eric Doyle from the Swift Current Broncos in exchange for 19-year-old defenseman Travis Bobbee.

Doyle has three goals and 13 assists for 16 points in 21 games with the Broncos this season. Last season he posted career-highs across the board for the Broncos with 12 goals, 43 assists, 55 points and a +25 rating. His 55 points last season tied him for sixth among all WHL defensemen, and 30 of his 55 points came on the power play. In 268 career games with Swift Current and the Everett Silvertips, Doyle has totals of 34 goals and 123 assists for 157 points.

Bobbee has two goals and six assists for eight points this season. Last season he set a career-high with 22 points in 66 games with the Winterhawks. In 201 career games with the Winterhawks and Lethbridge Hurricanes, Bobbee has 16 goals and 38 assists for 54 points. Bobbee was acquired in a trade from Lethbridge on November 8, 2007.

"Travis Bobbee played very well for the Winterhawks during his two and a half years here. He's a character player in the locker room and on the ice," said Portland Winterhawks General Manager & Head Coach Mike Johnston. "We had the opportunity to pick up Eric Doyle, who we consider to be one of the league's elite 20-year-old defensemen, who will help stabilize our young defensive core. We'd like to thank Travis for his contributions to the Winterhawks and we wish him well in Swift Current."

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