Scout
02-21-2006, 06:49 AM
20 February 2006
Bronco Week In Review
Record: 16-30-5-8
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Last week the Broncos were a busy team with 3 games in 4 nights. On Wednesday night the Broncos traveled to Prince Albert for a tilt with the Raiders before heading home for a 2 game in 2-night battle with the Kootenay Ice on Friday night and the Prince George Cougars on Saturday.
On Wednesday night the Broncos traveled North to Prince Albert and, after getting off to a slow start, the game broke open late in the 1st period with 3 quick goals. Dane Byers kicked things off for the Raiders at the 18:40 mark of the game and was immediately followed with a response from Broncos rookie Levi Nelson just 31 seconds later. Byers would then score his 2nd of the game 10 seconds after Nelson's goal, making the score 2-1 for Prince Albert after the 1st period of play. Byers would record his hat trick goal midway through the 2nd period (PP) to give the Raiders a 3-1 leading heading into the final period. Ryan DePape and A.J. Thelen (PP) would add 2 more for Prince Albert in the 3rd period to make the final score from Wednesday night 5-1 in favor of the Raiders. Prince Albert outshot Swift Current 35-20 in the contest. The Broncos power play was 0 for 3 on the night while they successfully killed 7 of the Raiders' 9 power plays.
The Broncos hosted the Kootenay Ice for the final time this season on Friday night. The Ice jumped out to an early lead thanks to a goal from Curtis Billsten at the 9:30 mark of the 1st period on a rebound. The Broncos would not be able to fight back in the game, and late in the 3rd period with the net empty for the extra attacker, Casey Lee would receive a breakaway and score with just 5 seconds remaining in the game to make the final score from Friday night 2-0 in favor of the Ice. Kootenay outshot Swift Current 32-20 in the game that was filled with penalties. The Ice were 0 for 9 on the power play while the Broncos finished 0 for 11.
The Broncos closed out the week on Saturday Night when the Prince George Cougars were in town. Neither team would manage to score a goal in the contest with the Cougars outshooting the Broncos 32-27 after 65 minutes of play. Goaltenders Kyle Moir and Scott Bowles each recorded shutouts in the game, which eventually moved to the shootout. After Eric Hunter scored on the 3rd try for the Cougars, Broncos rookie Levi Nelson scored in a do or die situation and sent the shootout into sudden death. Cody McMullin would miss for Prince George, allowing Daniel Rakos to skate in on Bowles and slide the backhand past him, securing the 1-0 shootout victory for Swift Current. The Broncos power play was 0 for 3 on the night while the Cougars were 0 for 4.
Numbers: The Broncos snapped a 4 game losing streak on Saturday night and captured their 2nd shootout win this season. The Broncos offense has been a struggle lately, having scored just 2 goals in their last 5 games. Getting shots to the net has been a concern of the Broncos this season as they have failed to record more than 30 shots in their last 8 games. The Broncos are 9-15-1-4 at home this season and are 11-7-5-4 when scoring first in the game. The Broncos are averaging 24 shots for per game and are allowing an average of 33 shots against per game. The Broncos are led offensively by Ned Lukacevic, who has 38 points (19G; 19A) in his first 50 games this season. Lukacevic has a team leading 19 goals and is 2nd on the Broncos with 19 assists. Marc Desloges leads the team in assists with 20. Levi Nelson, Marc Desloges, Jeremy Schenderling, and Spencer McAvoy each have 2 game winning goals this season. Brandon Tidball leads the Broncos with 205 penalty minutes while Dane Crowley is 2nd with 123. Goaltender Kyle Moir has allowed just 1 goal against in his last 2 games and now has a .913 save percentage this season to go along with a 2.88 goals against average.
Special Teams: The Broncos power play struggled this week going 0 for 17 in their last 3 games. The Broncos have scored just 1 power play goal in their last 5 games (30 attempts). Through 59 games played, the teams power play units are combining for a 14.6% success rate (44 goals on 301 tries) and are led by Ned Lukacevic and Jeremy Schenderling who each have 8 power play goals this season. On the penalty kill, the Broncos were 20 for 22 this week and have not allowed a power play goal against in their last 2 games. The team's penalty killing success rate is currently sitting at 86.3% (49 goals against on 357 tries).
Roster: The Broncos are currently carrying a 24-man roster and have added 15 year old forwards Philip Gervais and Geordie Wudrick to their roster this week…The team now has (2) 15 year olds, (2) 16 year olds, (7) 17 year olds, (4) 18 year olds, (6) 19 year olds, and (3) 20 year olds…By hometown, the Broncos roster consists of (7) British Columbia, (7) Alberta, (6) Saskatchewan, (3) Manitoba, (1) Czech Republic.
Upcoming Week:
Mon. Feb 20 Practice 2:45pm Civic Centre
Tues. Feb 21 Broncos @ Moose Jaw 7:00pm (94.1 FM - The Eagle/Web-Cast)
Wed. Feb 22 Broncos @ Saskatoon 7:00pm (94.1 FM - The Eagle/Web-Cast)
Thu. Feb 23 Practice 2:45pm Civic Centre
Fri. Feb 24 Broncos vs. Red Deer 7:30pm (94.1 FM - The Eagle/Web-Cast)
Sat. Feb 25 Practice 11:00am Civic Centre
Sun. Feb 26 Broncos @ Medicine Hat 7:00pm Civic Centre
Local times used.
Upcoming Game Night Promotions:
February 24th vs. Red Deer Rebels: It's Tim Horton's Pack the House Night! It's Tim Horton's Pack the House Night and an incredible list of prizes will be handed out throughout the evening. Tim Horton's will be giving away free coffee to 1,500 people, as well as coffee makers, mugs, and more! The Broncos will also be giving away jewelry to three lucky ladies in attendance. All fans in attendance are encouraged to bring their noisemakers to the game. The Voth's Countrywide Hot Stove will make its return immediately following the game and fans will be able to ask the Broncos coaching staff and players any questions they may have.
February 28th vs. Lethbridge Hurricanes: The Broncos host the Lethbridge Hurricanes for Greyhound Night. Fans will have lots of opportunities to win Greyhound T-Shirts and Stress Bones throughout the evening! The game also marks the return of the Armstrong Implements Shootout where one lucky fan will win a brand new watch courtesy of Armstrong Implements.
Goals for Education Lottery: The Goals for Education Lottery Early Bird Draw is set to take place on February 21st, 2006 when the Broncos travel to Moose Jaw to take on the Warriors. One lucky supporter, who purchased a ticket before February 17th at 5:00pm, will win $25,000 in cash or prizes! The final draw of $100,000 for the Goals for Education Lottery is set to take place on March 17th, 2006 during the Broncos final home game of the season. There are still over 50 prizes to be won In this years lottery. For more information or to purchase your ticket, call the Goals for Education Ticket Hotline at 1-888-640-GOAL.
WEEK IN REVIEW:
Wednesday, February 15 Broncos 1 vs. Prince Albert Raiders 5 - Record 15-29-5-8 -Attendance 2,168
Goal Scorers: Nelson (17)
Assists: Lukacevic (19)
Goalie: Yonkman (30 saves, 5 GA)
PP: 0/3
PK: 7/9
Three Stars: 1) Dane Byers 2) Mike Hellyer 3) Jordan Trach
Friday, February 17 Broncos 0 vs. Kootenay Ice 2 - Record 15-30-5-8 - Attendance 1,906
Goal Scorers:
Assists:
Goalie: Moir (30 saves, 1 GA)
PP: 0/11
PK: 9/9
Three Stars: 1) Kyle Moir 2) Taylor Dakers 3) Casey Lee
Sunday, February 18 Broncos 1 vs. Prince George Cougars 0 - Record 16-30-5-8 - Attendance - 1,985
Goal Scorers:
Assists:
Goalie: Moir (32 saves, 0 GA)
PP: 0/3
PK: 4/4
Three Stars: 1) Kyle Moir 2) Scott Bowles 3) Ned Lukacevic
For more information, please contact:
Brad Boutilier, PR/Game Day Operations Coordinator, S.C. Broncos 773-1509 Ext. 9
E: pr.broncos@sasktel.net
Bronco Week In Review
Record: 16-30-5-8
..
Last week the Broncos were a busy team with 3 games in 4 nights. On Wednesday night the Broncos traveled to Prince Albert for a tilt with the Raiders before heading home for a 2 game in 2-night battle with the Kootenay Ice on Friday night and the Prince George Cougars on Saturday.
On Wednesday night the Broncos traveled North to Prince Albert and, after getting off to a slow start, the game broke open late in the 1st period with 3 quick goals. Dane Byers kicked things off for the Raiders at the 18:40 mark of the game and was immediately followed with a response from Broncos rookie Levi Nelson just 31 seconds later. Byers would then score his 2nd of the game 10 seconds after Nelson's goal, making the score 2-1 for Prince Albert after the 1st period of play. Byers would record his hat trick goal midway through the 2nd period (PP) to give the Raiders a 3-1 leading heading into the final period. Ryan DePape and A.J. Thelen (PP) would add 2 more for Prince Albert in the 3rd period to make the final score from Wednesday night 5-1 in favor of the Raiders. Prince Albert outshot Swift Current 35-20 in the contest. The Broncos power play was 0 for 3 on the night while they successfully killed 7 of the Raiders' 9 power plays.
The Broncos hosted the Kootenay Ice for the final time this season on Friday night. The Ice jumped out to an early lead thanks to a goal from Curtis Billsten at the 9:30 mark of the 1st period on a rebound. The Broncos would not be able to fight back in the game, and late in the 3rd period with the net empty for the extra attacker, Casey Lee would receive a breakaway and score with just 5 seconds remaining in the game to make the final score from Friday night 2-0 in favor of the Ice. Kootenay outshot Swift Current 32-20 in the game that was filled with penalties. The Ice were 0 for 9 on the power play while the Broncos finished 0 for 11.
The Broncos closed out the week on Saturday Night when the Prince George Cougars were in town. Neither team would manage to score a goal in the contest with the Cougars outshooting the Broncos 32-27 after 65 minutes of play. Goaltenders Kyle Moir and Scott Bowles each recorded shutouts in the game, which eventually moved to the shootout. After Eric Hunter scored on the 3rd try for the Cougars, Broncos rookie Levi Nelson scored in a do or die situation and sent the shootout into sudden death. Cody McMullin would miss for Prince George, allowing Daniel Rakos to skate in on Bowles and slide the backhand past him, securing the 1-0 shootout victory for Swift Current. The Broncos power play was 0 for 3 on the night while the Cougars were 0 for 4.
Numbers: The Broncos snapped a 4 game losing streak on Saturday night and captured their 2nd shootout win this season. The Broncos offense has been a struggle lately, having scored just 2 goals in their last 5 games. Getting shots to the net has been a concern of the Broncos this season as they have failed to record more than 30 shots in their last 8 games. The Broncos are 9-15-1-4 at home this season and are 11-7-5-4 when scoring first in the game. The Broncos are averaging 24 shots for per game and are allowing an average of 33 shots against per game. The Broncos are led offensively by Ned Lukacevic, who has 38 points (19G; 19A) in his first 50 games this season. Lukacevic has a team leading 19 goals and is 2nd on the Broncos with 19 assists. Marc Desloges leads the team in assists with 20. Levi Nelson, Marc Desloges, Jeremy Schenderling, and Spencer McAvoy each have 2 game winning goals this season. Brandon Tidball leads the Broncos with 205 penalty minutes while Dane Crowley is 2nd with 123. Goaltender Kyle Moir has allowed just 1 goal against in his last 2 games and now has a .913 save percentage this season to go along with a 2.88 goals against average.
Special Teams: The Broncos power play struggled this week going 0 for 17 in their last 3 games. The Broncos have scored just 1 power play goal in their last 5 games (30 attempts). Through 59 games played, the teams power play units are combining for a 14.6% success rate (44 goals on 301 tries) and are led by Ned Lukacevic and Jeremy Schenderling who each have 8 power play goals this season. On the penalty kill, the Broncos were 20 for 22 this week and have not allowed a power play goal against in their last 2 games. The team's penalty killing success rate is currently sitting at 86.3% (49 goals against on 357 tries).
Roster: The Broncos are currently carrying a 24-man roster and have added 15 year old forwards Philip Gervais and Geordie Wudrick to their roster this week…The team now has (2) 15 year olds, (2) 16 year olds, (7) 17 year olds, (4) 18 year olds, (6) 19 year olds, and (3) 20 year olds…By hometown, the Broncos roster consists of (7) British Columbia, (7) Alberta, (6) Saskatchewan, (3) Manitoba, (1) Czech Republic.
Upcoming Week:
Mon. Feb 20 Practice 2:45pm Civic Centre
Tues. Feb 21 Broncos @ Moose Jaw 7:00pm (94.1 FM - The Eagle/Web-Cast)
Wed. Feb 22 Broncos @ Saskatoon 7:00pm (94.1 FM - The Eagle/Web-Cast)
Thu. Feb 23 Practice 2:45pm Civic Centre
Fri. Feb 24 Broncos vs. Red Deer 7:30pm (94.1 FM - The Eagle/Web-Cast)
Sat. Feb 25 Practice 11:00am Civic Centre
Sun. Feb 26 Broncos @ Medicine Hat 7:00pm Civic Centre
Local times used.
Upcoming Game Night Promotions:
February 24th vs. Red Deer Rebels: It's Tim Horton's Pack the House Night! It's Tim Horton's Pack the House Night and an incredible list of prizes will be handed out throughout the evening. Tim Horton's will be giving away free coffee to 1,500 people, as well as coffee makers, mugs, and more! The Broncos will also be giving away jewelry to three lucky ladies in attendance. All fans in attendance are encouraged to bring their noisemakers to the game. The Voth's Countrywide Hot Stove will make its return immediately following the game and fans will be able to ask the Broncos coaching staff and players any questions they may have.
February 28th vs. Lethbridge Hurricanes: The Broncos host the Lethbridge Hurricanes for Greyhound Night. Fans will have lots of opportunities to win Greyhound T-Shirts and Stress Bones throughout the evening! The game also marks the return of the Armstrong Implements Shootout where one lucky fan will win a brand new watch courtesy of Armstrong Implements.
Goals for Education Lottery: The Goals for Education Lottery Early Bird Draw is set to take place on February 21st, 2006 when the Broncos travel to Moose Jaw to take on the Warriors. One lucky supporter, who purchased a ticket before February 17th at 5:00pm, will win $25,000 in cash or prizes! The final draw of $100,000 for the Goals for Education Lottery is set to take place on March 17th, 2006 during the Broncos final home game of the season. There are still over 50 prizes to be won In this years lottery. For more information or to purchase your ticket, call the Goals for Education Ticket Hotline at 1-888-640-GOAL.
WEEK IN REVIEW:
Wednesday, February 15 Broncos 1 vs. Prince Albert Raiders 5 - Record 15-29-5-8 -Attendance 2,168
Goal Scorers: Nelson (17)
Assists: Lukacevic (19)
Goalie: Yonkman (30 saves, 5 GA)
PP: 0/3
PK: 7/9
Three Stars: 1) Dane Byers 2) Mike Hellyer 3) Jordan Trach
Friday, February 17 Broncos 0 vs. Kootenay Ice 2 - Record 15-30-5-8 - Attendance 1,906
Goal Scorers:
Assists:
Goalie: Moir (30 saves, 1 GA)
PP: 0/11
PK: 9/9
Three Stars: 1) Kyle Moir 2) Taylor Dakers 3) Casey Lee
Sunday, February 18 Broncos 1 vs. Prince George Cougars 0 - Record 16-30-5-8 - Attendance - 1,985
Goal Scorers:
Assists:
Goalie: Moir (32 saves, 0 GA)
PP: 0/3
PK: 4/4
Three Stars: 1) Kyle Moir 2) Scott Bowles 3) Ned Lukacevic
For more information, please contact:
Brad Boutilier, PR/Game Day Operations Coordinator, S.C. Broncos 773-1509 Ext. 9
E: pr.broncos@sasktel.net