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HORSEPOWER2011-2012 Broncos Program Guide

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Mark Lamb will be entering his third season as Swift Current Bronco General Manager and Head Coach. He is the sixth head coach in Broncos history. Mark was born in Ponteix, Saskatchewan and raised in Cadillac and Swift Current. He played his minor hockey in Swift Current before leaving to play junior in Billings, Mon-tana. He was selected 72nd overall by the Calgary Flames in the 1982 NHL Entry Draft. He played 17 seasons of professional hockey and coached for 9 more in the NHL. Mark has always been known to be an extremely hard working and gritty player.

Broncos GM & Head Coach

He was also a key member of the Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers in 1990.


Swift Current Broncos Lethbridge Hurricanes

Overall Record 19-27-2-3 Rank 5th East, 10th Eastern Season Series 2-1-0-0 Last Game 3-1 L at SAS Blades Leading Scorers Taylor Vause (27-30-57) Coda Gordon (20-20-40) Adam Lowry (12-25-37) Home Record 13-10-1-2 Away Record 6-17-1-1

Head to Head

Overall Record 19-32-0-1 Rank 6th Central, 11th Eastern Season Series 1-2-0-0 Last Game 6-3 L vs. PA Raiders Leading Scorers Brody Sutter (22-22-44) Nick Buonassisi (13-22-35) Philip Tot (10-19-29) Home Record 13-14-0-0 Away Record 6-18-0-1

February 1st, 2012 vs. Lethbridge Hurricanes Record: 19-27-2-3

BRONCO BANTER: (Jan. 31st: Swift Current 1 at Saskatoon 3)

Bronco Goal Scorers:

Ryon Moser (Graham Black)

Shots: SC 32, SAS 30 Power Plays: SC 0-1, SAS 0-2

3 Stars: 1- Matej Stransky (SAS) 2 – Andrey Makarov (SAS) 3 – Jon Groenheyde (SC)

TEAM LEADERS:

Goals: Taylor Vause - 27

Assists: Taylor Vause - 30

Points: Taylor Vause – 57

PIM: Andy Blanke – 124

Plus/Minus: Adam Rossignol - +9

MILESTONES:

Adam Lowry is only five goals away from the 50 WHL career mark.

Jon Groenheyde is four wins shy of the 50 WHL career mark.

Taylor Vause is five assists shy of the 100 WHL career mark.

Brad Hoban is seven assists shy of the 100 WHL career mark.

Ryon Moser is seven points shy of the 50 WHL career mark.

Coda Gordon is three games shy of the 50 WHL career mark.

Daniel Dale is four games shy of the 50 WHL career mark.

Josh Derko is nine games shy of the 100 WHL career mark.

Shea Howorko is nine games shy of the 100 WHL career mark.

DID YOU KNOW: Taylor Vause and Adam Lowry are currently over a point-per-game performers.

BRONCO RECORD BOOK: Brad Hoban currently sits at 6th place on the Broncos All-Time Career Games Played List at 304 games. He is 11 games

behind the 5th place Luke Hunter.

AT HOME: The Broncos are currently 13-10-1-2 at home this season.

REGULAR SEASON VS LETHBRIDGE: This will be the fourth and final meeting between the Broncos and Lethbridge Hurricanes for the 2011/12

season. The Broncos currently hold a 2-1-0-0 record against the Lethbridge Hurricanes this season.

SERIES CLOSE UP (This Season)

SHOTS: SC 106 LET 85 POWER PLAY: SC 4/14 (29%) LET 3/13 (23%)

VS CENTRAL DIVISION: The Broncos are currently 8-9-0-2 against the Central Division so far this season.

ROSTER: The Broncos roster currently consists of 24 players. The team has 3 – 20 year old players, 5 – 19 year old players, 10 – 18 year old players, 5 – 17

year old players and 1 – 16 year old player. Geographically, 13 Broncos are from Alberta, 5 are from Saskatchewan, 5 are from BC and 1 is from the Czech

Republic. There are 7 rookies and 17 veterans on the roster.

MIDTERM RANKINGS: Rookie Coda Gordon has been ranked 38th amongst all North American skaters in the mid-term rankings by NHL Central

Scouting for the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, while Graham Black has been listed at 53rd.

TOP PROSPECT: Coda Gordon has been selected to take part in the 2012 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game on Team Cherry. He was

chosen to represent Team Cherry in the Hardest Shot Competition where his hardest shot was recorded at 84.2 mph.

INJURIES:

Shea Howorko – Upper Body – Week to Week

Adam Lowry – Upper Body – 1 Month +

Jordan Evans – Upper Body – 1 Month +

DRAFTED BRONCOS: Four Broncos were chosen in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft: Adam Lowry was selected 67th overall by the Winnipeg Jets

Steffen Soberg was selected 117th overall by the Washington Capitals

Reece Scarlett was drafted 159th overall by the New Jersey Devils

Richard Nedomlel was taken 175th overall by the Detroit Red Wings


Game Notes

February 1st, 2012 vs. Lethbridge Hurricanes Record: 19-27-2-3

BRONCO BANTER: (Jan. 31st: Swift Current 1 at Saskatoon 3)

Bronco Goal Scorers:

Ryon Moser (Graham Black)

Shots: SC 32, SAS 30 Power Plays: SC 0-1, SAS 0-2

3 Stars: 1- Matej Stransky (SAS) 2 – Andrey Makarov (SAS) 3 – Jon Groenheyde (SC)

TEAM LEADERS:

Goals: Taylor Vause - 27

Assists: Taylor Vause - 30

Points: Taylor Vause – 57

PIM: Andy Blanke – 124

Plus/Minus: Adam Rossignol - +9

MILESTONES:

Adam Lowry is only five goals away from the 50 WHL career mark.

Jon Groenheyde is four wins shy of the 50 WHL career mark.

Taylor Vause is five assists shy of the 100 WHL career mark.

Brad Hoban is seven assists shy of the 100 WHL career mark.

Ryon Moser is seven points shy of the 50 WHL career mark.

Coda Gordon is three games shy of the 50 WHL career mark.

Daniel Dale is four games shy of the 50 WHL career mark.

Josh Derko is nine games shy of the 100 WHL career mark.

Shea Howorko is nine games shy of the 100 WHL career mark.

DID YOU KNOW: Taylor Vause and Adam Lowry are currently over a point-per-game performers.

BRONCO RECORD BOOK: Brad Hoban currently sits at 6th place on the Broncos All-Time Career Games Played List at 304 games. He is 11 games

behind the 5th place Luke Hunter.

AT HOME: The Broncos are currently 13-10-1-2 at home this season.

REGULAR SEASON VS LETHBRIDGE: This will be the fourth and final meeting between the Broncos and Lethbridge Hurricanes for the 2011/12

season. The Broncos currently hold a 2-1-0-0 record against the Lethbridge Hurricanes this season.

SERIES CLOSE UP (This Season)

SHOTS: SC 106 LET 85 POWER PLAY: SC 4/14 (29%) LET 3/13 (23%)

VS CENTRAL DIVISION: The Broncos are currently 8-9-0-2 against the Central Division so far this season.

ROSTER: The Broncos roster currently consists of 24 players. The team has 3 – 20 year old players, 5 – 19 year old players, 10 – 18 year old players, 5 – 17

year old players and 1 – 16 year old player. Geographically, 13 Broncos are from Alberta, 5 are from Saskatchewan, 5 are from BC and 1 is from the Czech

Republic. There are 7 rookies and 17 veterans on the roster.

MIDTERM RANKINGS: Rookie Coda Gordon has been ranked 38th amongst all North American skaters in the mid-term rankings by NHL Central

Scouting for the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, while Graham Black has been listed at 53rd.

TOP PROSPECT: Coda Gordon has been selected to take part in the 2012 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game on Team Cherry. He was

chosen to represent Team Cherry in the Hardest Shot Competition where his hardest shot was recorded at 84.2 mph.

INJURIES:

Shea Howorko – Upper Body – Week to Week

Adam Lowry – Upper Body – 1 Month +

Jordan Evans – Upper Body – 1 Month +

DRAFTED BRONCOS: Four Broncos were chosen in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft: Adam Lowry was selected 67th overall by the Winnipeg Jets

Steffen Soberg was selected 117th overall by the Washington Capitals

Reece Scarlett was drafted 159th overall by the New Jersey Devils

Richard Nedomlel was taken 175th overall by the Detroit Red Wings


Greetings from WHL Commissioner Ron RobisonAs we embark on another great season of WHL hockey, our players and fans will have plenty to look forward to this year as we welcome back the City of Victoria to the WHL and open a world class facility in Moose Jaw; Mosaic Place. The WHL and our 22 Member Clubs continue to focus on enhancing the experience for both our players and fans alike.We believe we offer our players the best of both worlds from a hockey and education standpoint. Whether a player is drafted by an NHL team, gets a chance to participate in the World Junior Championship, or takes advantage of our comprehensive Scholarship program, the WHL continues to offer exceptional opportunities for our players to excel both on and off the ice.At the same time, through the support of our arena partners, we have made significant improvements to our WHL facilities. We are now in a position to offer our fans many of the same features experienced in NHL facilities, including video scoreboards and box suites in virtually every WHL arena. These enhancements combined with our expanded television, radio and internet broadcasts allow us to deliver WHL hockey to our fans on a regular basis throughout the season.Thanks to the support of our fans, media, sponsors and broadcast partners the WHL continues to upgrade our product each season. By providing the best environment we can for our players, and new facilities for the enjoyment of our fans, we are looking forward to another successful season in the WHL.


Jamie PorterAssistant General Manager/Director of Player Personnel

Darren EvjenAssistant Coach

Andy SchneiderAssistant Coach

Jamie LeBlancAthletic Trainer

Broncos Staff

Jordan WallDirector of Business Operations

Carol BeyerOffice Manager/Accounting

Brenda WallDirector of Ticketing/Merchandise

Joey KalerMarketing/Sales Coordinator

Natasha van der GrintenPublic/Media Relations Coordinator

Joanne DickieConcession Manager

Kevin SwansonGoaltending Consultant

Leigh DuquetteSales Consultant


WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. Division U.S. Division

Kamloops Blazers Everett Silvertips

Kelowna Rockets Portland Winterhawks

Prince George Cougars Seattle Thunderbirds

Vancouver Giants Spokane Chiefs

Victoria Royals Tri-City Americans

EASTERN CONFERENCE East Division Central Division Brandon Wheat Kings Calgary Hitmen

Moose Jaw Warriors Edmonton Oil Kings

Prince Albert Raiders Kootenay Ice

Regina Pats Lethbridge Hurricanes

Saskatoon Blades Medicine Hat Tigers

Swift Current Broncos Red Deer Rebels

www.whl.ca

MEMBER CLUBS


Scouts

Brian LeavoldBritish Columbia Scout

Daryl AnningManitoba Scout

Keith WilsonAlberta Scout

Ron BonoraAlberta Scout

Tim MillsBritish Columbia Scout

Albert Van HoekBritish Columbia Scout

Dennis UlmerSaskatchewan Scout

Mike FraserManitoba Scout

Jason StewartAlberta Scout


Broncos Head to Head vs WHL 2010-11

Vs. Brandon 4-4 Vs. Prince Albert 3-5

Vs. Calgary 3-1 Vs. Prince George 0-1

Vs. Edmonton 2-2 Vs. Red Deer 0-4

Vs. Everett 0-1 Vs. Regina 1-6-0-1

Vs. Kamloops 1-0 Vs. Saskatoon 2-6

Vs. Kelowna 1-0 Vs. Seattle 1-0

Vs. 0 Kootenay 1-2-0-1 Vs. Spokane 0-1

Vs. Lethbridge 3-1 Vs. Tri-City 1-0

Vs. Medicine Hat 1-3 Vs. Vancouver 1-0

Vs. Moose Jaw 2-4 Vs. Victoria

Vs. Portland 0-1


NO. PLAYER GP G A PTS PIM 10 Justin Dowling 63 20 47 67 18 20 Brad Hoban 71 25 26 51 34 19 Taylor Vause 62 18 29 47 8 17 Adam Lowry 66 18 27 45 84 44 Stepan Novotny 58 22 18 40 35 15 Jordan Peddle 70 11 20 31 132 7 Reece Scarlett 72 6 18 24 59 12 Christian Magnus 66 6 17 23 31 18 Killian Hutt 31 11 10 21 10 2 Kyle Verdino 67 4 16 20 156 23 Andy Blanke 67 5 9 14 117 5 Jordan Evans 58 4 9 13 44 16 Trevor Cameron 33 6 5 11 28 24 Richard Nedomlel 66 0 10 10 107 29 Dillon Wagner 25 5 3 8 31 3 Dalton Reum 69 1 7 8 77 6 Graeme Craig 72 1 5 6 122 4 Tanner Muth 42 2 3 5 47 26 Josh Derko 44 1 3 4 33 13 Shea Howorko 61 1 2 3 61 25 Ryan Bloom 29 1 1 2 0 27 Ryan Aasman 41 0 2 2 6 14 Brandon Bruce 34 0 1 1 4 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NO. NAME GP MP W L OTL SL SO GAA SAVE% 30 Mark Friesen 66 3582 25 36 0 2 6 3.32 0.900 31 Austin Smith 11 370 0 6 0 0 0 4.86 0.871

Broncos 2010-11 Final Stats


DIRECTORYBRANDON WHEAT KINGS

VICTORIA ROYALS

CALGARY HITMEN

EDMONTON OIL KINGS

KOOTENAY ICE

KAMLOOPS BLAZERS

MEDICINE HAT TIGERS

PORTLAND WINTERHAWKS

WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE OFFICE: Father David Bauer Arena 2424 University Dr. NW Calgary, AB T2N 3Y9Phone: 403-693-3030 Fax: 403-693-3031 Email: [email protected] Web: www.whl.ca

PRINCE GEORGE COUGARS

REGINA PATS

SEATTLE THUNDERBIRDS

SWIFT CURRENT BRONCOS

VANCOUVER GIANTS

2011-12

GM: Kelly McCrimmon Coach: Cory CloustonTickets: 204-726-3555 Radio: 880 AM CKLQ Web: www.wheatkings.com Arena: Westman Comm. Group Place, Cap. 5,102

GM: Kelly Kisio Coach: Mike Williamson Tickets: 403-777-4646 Radio: Sporstnet Radio Fan960 Web: www.hitmenhockey.com Arena: Scotiabank Saddledome, Cap. 16,337

GM/Coach: Marc Habscheid Tickets: 250-220-7889 Radio: The Zone @ 91.3Web: www.victoriaroyals.com Arena: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, Cap. 7,006

GM: Bob Green Coach: Derek Laxdal Tickets: 780-414-4625 Radio: Team 1260 AM Web: www.oilkings.ca Arena: Rexall Place, Cap. 6,782 (lower bowl)/16,839

GM: Craig Bonner Coach: Guy CharronTickets: 250-828-3339 Radio: 610 AMWeb: www.blazerhockey.comArena: Interior Savings Centre, Cap. 5461

GM: Je� Chynoweth Coach: Kris Knoblauch Tickets: 250-417-0322 Radio: 102.9 FM Web: www.kootenayice.netArena: Cranbrook Rec. Complex, Cap. 4,264

GM: Brad McEwen Coach: Shaun Clouston Tickets: 403-527-8406 Radio: 94.5 FM Web: www.tigershockey.com Arena: The Arena, Cap. 4,006

GM/Coach: Mike Johnston Tickets: 503-236-4295 Radio: TBA Web: www.winterhawks.comArena: M.C., Cap. 10,095; Rose Grdn, Cap. 10,947

GM: Dallas Thompson Coach: Dean Clark Tickets: 250-564-5585 Radio: 99.3 FM Web: www.pgcougars.comArena: CN Centre, Cap. 5,971

GM: Chad Lang Coach: Pat Conacher Tickets: 306-781-9300 Radio: 620 AM Web: www.reginapats.com Arena: Brandt Centre, Cap. 6,510

GM: Russ Farwell Coach: Steve Konowalchuk Tickets: 253-239-7825 Radio: 710 AM/1150 AM Web: www.seattlethunderbirds.com Arena: ShoWare Centre, Cap. 6,025

GM/Coach: Mark Lamb Tickets: 306-773-1509 Radio: 94.1 FM Web: www.scbroncos.comArena: Credit Union i-plex, Cap. 2,879

EVERETT SILVERTIPS

LETHBRIDGE HURRICANES

KELOWNA ROCKETS

MOOSE JAW WARRIORS

PRINCE ALBERT RAIDERS

RED DEER REBELS

SASKATOON BLADES

SPOKANE CHIEFS

TRI-CITY AMERICANS

GM: Doug Soetaert Coach: Mark Ferner Tickets: 425-252-5100 Radio: 1380 AM Web: www.everettsilvertips.com Arena: Comcast Arena, Cap. 8,149

GM: Bruce Hamilton Coach: Ryan Huska Tickets: 250-762-5050 Radio: AM 1150 Web: www.kelownarockets.com Arena: Prospera Place, Cap. 6,007

GM/Coach: Rich Preston Tickets: 403-329-SEAT Radio: 94.1 FM Web: www.lethbridgehurricanes.comArena: Enmax Centre, Cap. 4,980

Dir, Hockey: Alan Millar Coach: Mike StothersTickets: 306-624-2050 Radio: 100.7 FMWeb: www.mjwarrios.caArena: Mosaic Place, Cap. 4,383

GM/Coach: Bruno Campese Tickets: 306-764-4263 Radio: 900 AM CKBI AM Web: www.raiderhockey.comArena: Art Hauser Centre, Cap. 2,580

GM/Coach: Jesse Wallin Tickets: 855-985-5000 Radio: 106.7 The DriveWeb: www.reddeerrebels.comArena: Enmax Centrium, Cap. 5,735

GM/Coach: Lorne Molleken Tickets: 306-938-7800 Radio: 92.9 The Bull Web: www.saskatoonblades.comArena: Credit Union Centre, Cap. 15,195

GM: Tim Speltz Coach: Don Nachbaur Tickets: 509-535-PUCK Radio: 1510 AM Web: www.spokanechiefs.com Arena: Spokane Veterans Memorial, Cap. 10,366

GM: Bob Tory Coach: Jim Hiller Tickets: 509-735-9400 Radio: 870 AM Web: www.amshockey.comArena: Toyota Center, Cap. 5,734

GM: Scott Bonner Coach: Don Hay Tickets: 604-280-4400 Radio: 650 AM Web: www.vancouvergiants.comArena: Paci�c Coliseum, Cap. 15,650

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Broncos Ten Years Ago: 2001-02

Regular Season Record 42-17-6-7 - 97 PTS.Home 29-10-4Away 18-21-2Playoff Record 5-7

Longest Winning Streak 6Longest Losing Streak 4

Leading Scorers GP G A PTSJason Jaffray 73 38 45 83 Ian White 70 32 47 79Tim Smith 67 28 47 75 Ben Ondrus 67 30 41 71James Hiebert 65 29 42 71

Head Coach Brad McEwen

The Broncos scored seven or more goals in a game, seven times that season.The Broncos wrapped up the 2001-02 campaign sitting 2nd in the Central Division, only three points behind the Red Deer Rebels.Ian White led all defencemen in the league in scoring with 79 points and ranked second in the league in power ` play goals.

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2 Dillon HeatheringtonPosition Defence Shoots Left Height 6’2” Weight 185 Hometown Calgary, AB D.O.B. May 9 1995 2010-11 Calgary Flames (AMHL)GP G A PTS PIM 31 0 11 11 44 WHL 1st Round (11th) 2010 NHL Eligible 2013

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2 Dillon HeatheringtonPosition Defence Shoots Left Height 6’2” Weight 185 Hometown Calgary, AB D.O.B. May 9 1995 2010-11 Calgary Flames (AMHL)GP G A PTS PIM 31 0 11 11 44 WHL 1st Round (11th) 2010 NHL Eligible 2013

3 Dalton ReumPosition Defence Shoots Right Height 6’3” Weight 188 Hometown Camrose, AB D.O.B. May 14 1992 2010-11 Broncos/Giants GP G A PTS PIM69 1 7 8 77WHL NHL Eligible 2012

4 Eric WalkerPosition Defence Shoots Left Height 6’2” Weight 200 Hometown Castlegar, BC D.O.B. Feb. 23 1993 2010-11 Trail Smoke EatersGP G A PTS PIM53 4 7 11 54NHL Eligible 2012

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6 Graeme CraigPosition Defence Shoots Left Height 6’4” Weight 217 Hometown Red Deer, AB D.O.B. May 3 1993 2010-11 BroncosGP G A PTS PIM72 1 5 6 122 WHL 3rd Round (#64) 2008 NHL Eligible 2012

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5 Jordan EvansPosition Defence Shoots Left Height 6’1” Weight 181 Hometown Drumheller, AB D.O.B. May 31 1992 2010-11 Broncos GP G A PTS PIM58 4 9 13 44WHL Listed 2007 NHL Eligible 2012


6 Graeme CraigPosition Defence Shoots Left Height 6’4” Weight 217 Hometown Red Deer, AB D.O.B. May 3 1993 2010-11 BroncosGP G A PTS PIM72 1 5 6 122 WHL 3rd Round (#64) 2008 NHL Eligible 2012

7 Reece ScarlettPosition Defence Shoots Right Height 6’1” Weight 171 Hometown Sherwood Park, AB D.O.B. March 31 1993 2010-11 Broncos GP G A PTS PIM72 6 18 24 59WHL 1st Round (#12) 2008NHL New Jersey 6th Round (#159) 2011

10 Colby CavePosition Centre Shoots Left Height 6’0” Weight 180 Hometown North Battleford, SK D.O.B. December 26 1994 2010-11 Battlefords Stars (SMHL) GP G A PTS PIM44 14 22 36 28WHL 1st Round (#13) 2009NHL Eligible 2013

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13 Shea HoworkoPosition Left Wing Shoots Left Height 6’1” Weight 195 Hometown Regina, SK D.O.B. March 15 1994 2010-11 Broncos GP G A PTS PIM61 1 2 3 61WHL 2nd Round (#37) 2009NHL Eligible 2013

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12 Christian MagnusPosition Right Wing Shoots Right Height 5’11” Weight 181 Hometown Saskatoon, SK D.O.B. March 20 1992 2010-11 Ice/Broncos GP G A PTS PIM51 2 8 10 24WHL 1st Round (#9) 2007NHL Eligible 2012


13 Shea HoworkoPosition Left Wing Shoots Left Height 6’1” Weight 195 Hometown Regina, SK D.O.B. March 15 1994 2010-11 Broncos GP G A PTS PIM61 1 2 3 61WHL 2nd Round (#37) 2009NHL Eligible 2013

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14 Ryon MoserPosition Left Wing Shoots Left Height 6’0” Weight 168 Hometown Calgary, AB D.O.B. May 9 1992 2010-11 Lethbridge Hurricanes GP G A PTS PIM50 1 8 9 10WHL 10th Round, (#207) 2007 NHL Eligible 2012

15 Adam SmithPosition Right Wing Shoots Right Height 6’3” Weight 184 Hometown Nanaimo, BC D.O.B. July 15 1994 2010-11 Cowichan CapitalsBCHLGP G A PTS PIM30 1 2 3 15NHL Eligible 2012


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16 Adam RossignolPosition Centre Shoots Left Height 6’ Weight 183 Hometown Surrey, BC D.O.B. Oct. 16 1993 2010-11 Kootenay Ice GP G A PTS PIM60 2 7 9 13 NHL Eligible 2012

Position Left Wing Shoots Left Height 6’4” Weight 189 Hometown Calgary, AB D.O.B. March 29 1993 2010-11 BroncosGP G A PTS PIM66 18 27 45 84 WHL 4th Round (#78) 2008NHL Winnipeg 3rd Round (67th) 2011

17 Adam Lowry


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18 Daniel DalePosition Left Wing Shoots Left Height 6’0” Weight 216 Hometown Grand Prairie, AB D.O.B. June 3 1993 2010-11 Grand Prairie Storm (AJHL) GP G A PTS PIM41 2 5 7 75WHL Listed 2011NHL Eligible 2012

19 Taylor VausePosition Centre Shoots Right Height 5’10” Weight 179 Hometown Calgary, ABD.O.B. September 28 1991 2010-11 Broncos GP G A PTS PIM62 18 29 47 8WHL 6th Round (#108) 2006NHL Free Agent

Position Left Wing Shoots Left Height 6’4” Weight 189 Hometown Calgary, AB D.O.B. March 29 1993 2010-11 BroncosGP G A PTS PIM66 18 27 45 84 WHL 4th Round (#78) 2008NHL Winnipeg 3rd Round (67th) 2011

17 Adam Lowry


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20 Brad HobanPosition Right Wing Shoots Right Height 6’0” Weight 183 Hometown Victoria, BCD.O.B. January 17 1991 2010-11 Broncos GP G A PTS PIM71 25 26 51 34WHL 3rd Round (#47) 2006NHL Free Agent

Position Centre Shoots LeftHeight 6’0” Weight 173 Hometown Regina, SKD.O.B. January 13 1993 2010-11 Regina Pat Canadians (SMHL) GP G A PTS PIM43 47 29 76 48WHL 3rd Round (#47) 2006NHL Eligible 2012

21 Graham Black


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23 Andy BlankePosition Centre Shoots Left Height 6’2” Weight 197 Hometown Swift Current, SKD.O.B. April 24 1992 2010-11 Broncos GP G A PTS PIM67 5 9 14 117WHL Listed 2008NHL Eligible 2012

24 Richard NedomlelPosition Defence Shoots Left Height 6’4” Weight 225 Hometown Prague, CZD.O.B. July 1 1993 2010-11 Broncos GP G A PTS PIM66 0 10 10 107WHL 1st Round (#31) 2010 Import DraftNHL Detroit 6th Round (175th) 2011

Position Centre Shoots LeftHeight 6’0” Weight 173 Hometown Regina, SKD.O.B. January 13 1993 2010-11 Regina Pat Canadians (SMHL) GP G A PTS PIM43 47 29 76 48WHL 3rd Round (#47) 2006NHL Eligible 2012

21 Graham Black


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26 Josh DerkoPosition Left Wing Shoots Left Height 6’2” Weight 192 Hometown Sherwood Park, ABD.O.B. August 5 1993 2010-11 BroncosGP G A PTS PIM44 1 3 4 33 WHL 5th Round (#100) 2008NHL Eligible 2012

27 Erik FlemingPosition Defence Shoots Left Height 6’1” Weight 206 Hometown Calgary, ABD.O.B. February 11 1992 2010-11 Seattle ThunderbirdsGP G A PTS PIM50 0 3 3 8 NHL Eligible 2012


28 Coda GordonPosition Left Wing Shoots Left Height 6’1” Weight 179 Hometown Calgary, ABD.O.B. August 4 1994 2010-11 Edge School Prep (CSSHL) GP G A PTS PIM28 25 29 54 14WHL 1st Round (#31) 2010NHL Eligible 2012

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30 Jon GroenheydePosition Goaltender Shoots Left Height 6’4 Weight 197 Hometown Surrey, BCD.O.B. April 4 1991 2010-11 Blazers/Oil Kings (WHL)GP MP GA SO AVE42 2274 121 0 0.89WHL ListedNHL Free Agent

27 Erik FlemingPosition Defence Shoots Left Height 6’1” Weight 206 Hometown Calgary, ABD.O.B. February 11 1992 2010-11 Seattle ThunderbirdsGP G A PTS PIM50 0 3 3 8 NHL Eligible 2012


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31 Austin SmithPosition Goaltender Shoots Left Height 5’11” Weight 185 Hometown Calgary, ABD.O.B. May 22 1993 2010-11 Broncos GP MP GA SO AVE11 370 30 0 4.86WHL 2nd Round (#34) 2008NHL Eligible 2012

39 Levi BewsPosition Right Wing Shoots Right Height 6’1” Weight 189 Hometown Longview, ABD.O.B. April 10 1994 2010-11 Saskatoon Blades GP G A PTS PIM52 3 4 7 30NHL Eligible 2012


Drafted Broncos History

NHL DRAFTED

swift current broncos

2011 2002 1994 Adam Lowry - Winnipeg Todd Ford - Toronto Ladislav Kohn - Calgary Steffen Soberg - Washington Aaron Rome - Los Angeles Keith McCambridge - Calgary Reece Scarlett - New JerseyRichard Nedomlel - Detroit

2010 Ian White - Toronto Craig Millar - Buffalo Steven Spencer - Nashville Chris Szysky - Dallas 2009 Cody Eakin - Washington 2001 1993 Duncan Milroy - Montreal Rick Girard - Vancouver 2008 Ashley Buckberger - Quebec Zack Smith - Ottawa 2000 Ryan Brown - Tampa Bay Geordie Wudrick - Los Angeles Nathan Smith - Vancouver Todd Holt - San Jose Dale Weise - New York Jakub Cutta - Washington Russell Hewson - Winnipeg Matt Tassone - Dallas Matt Sommerfeld - Florida 1992 2007 1999 Chris Herperger - Philadelphia Paul Postma - Atlanta Layne Ulmer - Ottawa Ryan Molle - New Jersey 1991 1998 Tyler Wright 2006 Brett Allan - Tampa Bay Levi Nelson - Boston Dan Hulak - Tampa Bay 1990 Dane Crowley - Tampa Bay Geoff Sanderson - Har 1997 Kimbi Daniels - Philadelphia 2005 Brad Larsen - Calgary Myles Rumsey - Calgary Jeremy Rondeau - Calgary 1989 Dan Lambert - Quebec 2004 1996 Peter Kasowski - Har Kyle Moir - Nashville Terry Friesen - San Jose David Schultz - Vancouver 1988 1995 Sheldon Kennedy - Detroit 2003 Aron MacDonald - Florida Tim Tisdale - Edmonton Tyler Redenbach - Phoenix Brad Larsen - Ottawa Matej Trojovsky - Carolina Brent Sopel - Vancouver 1987 Jeremy Williams - Toronto Tyler Willis - Vancouver Joe Sakic - Quebec Peter Soberlak - Edmonton Ryan McGill - Chicago Bob Wilkie - Detroit

39 Levi BewsPosition Right Wing Shoots Right Height 6’1” Weight 189 Hometown Longview, ABD.O.B. April 10 1994 2010-11 Saskatoon Blades GP G A PTS PIM52 3 4 7 30NHL Eligible 2012


Broncos Staff and Volunteers

President/ Governor Ben Wiebe Chairman of the Board Joe Arling Board of Directors Ben Wiebe, Al Stewart, Joe Arling, Rick Kane, Mick MacBean, Jerrod Schafer, Bill Aldag, Ryan Plewis, Jim Plewis, Trent McCleary, Liam Choo-Foo Team Physician Dr. Rizqi Ibrahim Team Dentist Dr. David Stock Team Chiropractor Dr. Kevyn Kristmanson Education Advisor Colleen MacBean Billet Co-ordinator Lucille Wall Play by Play Broadcaster Shawn Mullin Colour Commentator Ryan Switzer Public Address Announcers Ken Audette, Gordie Cameron In Stand Announcers Chris Martens, Ernie Waldner Stadium Music Chance DuPerrault, Team Statistics Pat Gerwing Concession Manager Joanne Dickie Hockey Hounds President Rick Kettler Mascot Co-ordinator Rob Myers Team Photographer Elizabeth Huber Media/Scout Room George Bowditch Private Suite Hostess Sherry Shumaker, Tracy Prang

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This land gives us everything. It gives us amazing lakes, epic mountains and more square feet of awesomeness

per person than anywhere else. It also gives us Canadian water, prairie barley and exactly what we need to brew one of the best tasting lagers in the world. So raise a glass to this land.

We wouldn’t be Canadian without it. Cheers.


Getting to Know - Graham Black

Getting to Know – Graham Black

Hobbies: Guitar, Piano Favourite TV Show: How I Met Your Mother

Favourite Movie: Your Highness

Favourite Actor: Danny McBride

Favourite Musical Group: Skrillex

Favourite NHL Team: Colorado Avalanche

Favourite Pre-Game Meal: Pasta with Chicken

Greatest Hockey Influence: Dad

If I wasn’t playing hockey I would be… playing music.

Favourite Thing About Hometown: Friends and family

Pre-Game Rituals/Superstitions: None.

Best place you’ve ever travelled: Toronto, ON

Favourite Video Game: Madden NFL 2012

Favourite Opposing WHL Arena: Comcast Arena (Everett Silvertips)

Biggest Pet Peeve: Bugs in your room.


MVP - Justin Dowling Humanitarian of the Year - Taylor Vause Top Defenceman - Reece Scarlett 3 Star Award - 1st: Mark FriesenTop Scorer - Justin Dowling 2nd: Adam LowryMost Sportsmanlike Player - Taylor Vause 3rd: Stepan NovotnyRookie of the Year - Richard Nedomlel Player’s Most Popular - Justin DowlingScholastic Award - Adam Lowry Fans’ Most Popular - Justin DowlingMost Improved Player - Andy Blanke King of the Road - Justin DowlingCoaches Award - Justin Dowling Chairman of the Boards - Jordan PeddleDesire and Sportsmanship - Dillon Wagner Leadership and Maturity - Justin Dowling

Awards Winners - 2010-11

This land gives us everything. It gives us amazing lakes, epic mountains and more square feet of awesomeness per person than anywhere else.

It also gives us Canadian water, prairie barley and exactly what we need to brew one of the best tasting lagers in the world. So raise a glass to this land.

We wouldn’t be Canadian without it. Cheers.


TERRY RUSKOWSKISwift Current Bronco: 1971-74Hall of Fame Inductee: 2003Hometown: Prince Albert,SK

BRYAN TROTTIERSwift Current Bronco: 1972-74Hall of Fame Inductee: 2003Hometown: Val Marie,SK

BRENT LEAVINSSwift Current Bronco: 1970-73Hall of Fame Inductee: 2004Hometown: Dinsmore,SK

DAVE “TIGER” WILLIAMSSwift Current Bronco: 1971-74Hall of Fame Inductee: 2004Hometown: Weyburn,SK

KEN TARNOWSwift Current Bronco: 1968-71Hall of Fame Inductee: 2005Hometown: Vernon,BC

STAN DUNNSwift Current Bronco: 1970-74 (Coach)Hall of Fame Inductee: 2005Hometown: Corning,SK

JOE ZANUSSISwift Current Bronco: 1967-68Hall of Fame Inductee: 2005Hometown: Rossland,BC

BRIAN BACKSwift Current Bronco: 1971-74Hall of Fame Inductee: 2006Hometown: Biggar,SK

BRIAN DICKIESwift Current Bronco: 1966-70Hall of Fame Inductee: 2006Hometown: Leader,SK

DAN LAMBERTSwift Current Bronco: 1986-90Hall of Fame Inductee: 2007Hometown: St. Malo,MN

TODD HOLTSwift Current Bronco: 1989-94Hall of Fame Inductee: 2007Hometown: Alameda,SK

ANDY SCHNEIDERSwift Current Bronco: 1989-93Hall of Fame Inductee: 2008Hometown: Edmonton,AB

TYLER WRIGHTSwift Current Bronco: 1989-93Hall of Fame Inductee: 2008Hometown: Canora,SK

1989 SC BRONCOSMemorial Cup ChampionsHall of Fame Inductee: 2009

TODD MCLELLANSwift Current Bronco: 1994-2000Hall of Fame Inductee: 2010Hometown: Melville,SK

JASON KRYWULAKSwift Current Bronco: 1991-93Hall of Fame Inductee: 2010Hometown: Calgary,AB

JOE SAKICSwift Current Bronco: 1986-88Hall of Fame Inductee: 2011Hometown: Burnaby,BC

Broncos Hall of Fame Inductees

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