Nice to see some of the Broncos getting recognized;


WHL “Beasts of the East” poll:

The voting was done by nine of the 10 broadcasters in the Western Hockey League’s Eastern Conference and compiled by Les Lazurak of HOT-93 FM in Saskatoon. A first-place vote was given three points, two points for second place and one for third. In some instances, votes were not cast in certain categories or fewer than three votes in a category were cast:
(first-place votes in brackets)

Most Valuable to his Team: 1. Justin Pogge, Calgary Hitmen; 15 points (3); 2. Kyle Chipchura, Prince Albert Raiders; 12 (2); 3. Kyle Moir, Swift Current Broncos; 9 (1)

Best Goaltender: 1. Justin Pogge, Calgary; 21 (7); 2. Matt Keetley, Medicine Hat; 14; 3. Kyle Moir, Swift Current; 8

Best Defensive Forward: 1. Kyle Chipchura, Prince Albert; 9 (2); 2. Jerrid Sauer, Medicine Hat; 5 (1) and Luke Hunter,
Swift Current; 5 (1)

Best Face-Off Man: 1. Luke Hunter, Swift Current; 15 (5); 2. Kyle Chipchura, Prince Albert; 7 (1); 3. Blair Jones, Moose Jaw; 4

Toughest Player: 1. Brandon Tidball, Swift Current; 23 (7); 2. Tommy Maxwell, Medicine Hat; 5; 3. Kris Deines, Calgary; 4 (1)

Most Irritating Player: 1. Derek Dorsett, Medicine Hat; 17 (5); 2. Brandon Tidball, Swift Current; 6 (1); 3. Chris Cloud, Saskatoon; 5 (1) and Dane Byers, Prince Albert; 5 (1)