WEEK PREVIEW: Broncos Back in Action for Final Two Home Games and One Road Contest
After a demanding U.S. road trip, the Swift Current Broncos return to Swift Current this week for their final two home games before the Christmas break. Both matchups come at the InnovationPlex and feature two very different, but equally challenging, opponents in the Kelowna Rockets and Prince Albert Raiders. P
Wednesday, December 10, 7:00 PM vs. Kelowna Rockets @ InnovationPlex
The Broncos kick off their week on Wednesday night by welcoming the Kelowna Rockets, this year’s Memorial Cup hosts, in what will be the only meeting between the two clubs this regular season. Kelowna enters the contest with a 13-9-3-1 record and a 3-2 mark over their last five games, including a recent 5–3 victory over the Seattle Thunderbirds. This matchup is a rare opportunity for fans to see the Rockets in Swift Current, and history shows the Broncos will have their hands full. Over the past five years, Swift Current is 1-2-0-0 against Kelowna and 0-1-0-0 at the InnovationPlex during that span.
Friday, December 12, 7:00 PM vs. Prince Albert Raiders @ InnovationPlex
The Broncos wrap up their pre-holiday home stretch on Friday with their third meeting of the season against the Prince Albert Raiders, who currently boast a dominant 19-4-4-0 record and arrive riding a two-game winning streak.
Prince Albert has had Swift Current’s number so far this season with the Broncos going 0-2 against them, and the goal differential being at 9–0 in favour of the Raiders. The challenge is steep, but the Broncos will look to flip the script on home ice, where history paints a more optimistic picture. Over the past five years, Swift Current has held their own at the InnovationPlex against the Raiders, going 5-5-0-1.
Saturday, December 13, 8:00 PM vs. Medicine Hat Tigers @ Co-op Place
Then to finish off the week, the Broncos renew their growing rivalry on Saturday night in what will be the second of four meetings this season. Swift Current currently holds a 1–0 edge in the season series after a strong 6–3 victory back on September 26, but both teams arrive at this matchup in very different places than they were three weeks ago. Swift Current has historically had Medicine Hat’s number, posting an impressive 21-6-2-1 record against the Tigers over the past five seasons. Even on the road, the Broncos have held their own, going 6-6-2-0 at Co-op Place over that span.
While the historical numbers tilt toward Swift Current, the Tigers come into the week 19-6-3-2, riding an impressive seven-game win streak and boasting an 8-0-1-1 mark in their last 10.
