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Broncos Add Sawyer Dingman to 2026–27 Leadership Group

scbroncos — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:00:45 +0000

Swift Current, SK – The Swift Current Broncos have named forward Sawyer Dingman to the team’s leadership group for the 2026–27 season.

Dingman’s appointment recognizes his continued development and commitment to the team, both on and off the ice.

“Sawyer has taken many positive steps this season as he continues to develop. Since his return from Philadelphia Flyers camp it has been noticeable that he cares a lot about the team, his teammates, and the identity we play with. Becoming a part of the leadership group is well deserved,” said Broncos Head Coach and General Manager Travis Crickard.

Dingman joins a leadership group that includes alternate captains Hyde Davidson and Carter Moen, along with team leaders Trae Wilke, Parker Rondeau and Jacob Beaulieu.

Broncos Sign 2010-Born Forward Cruise Armstrong

scbroncos — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:48:59 +0000

Swift Current, SK – The Swift Current Broncos are pleased to announce the signing of 2010-born forward Cruise Armstrong to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.

Armstrong is currently playing with the Saskatoon Contacts of the Saskatchewan Male U18 AAA Hockey League. He spent the 2025–26 season with Mount St. Charles Academy’s 15U AAA program, recording 25 goals and 32 assists for 57 points in 62 games.

“We are excited to welcome Cruise and the Armstrong family to the Broncos organization. Cruise brings a mixture of skill and grit which we look forward to further developing in the future as part of our team,” said Broncos General Manager and Head Coach Travis Crickard.

Originally selected by the Seattle Thunderbirds 14th overall in the 2025 WHL U.S. Priority Draft, Armstrong’s rights were acquired by the Broncos on January 5, 2026, in the trade that also brought defenceman Hyde Davidson to Swift Current.

The 16-year-old appeared in four preseason games with the Broncos this fall, registering one assist.

The Broncos welcome Cruise and the Armstrong family to the Broncos.

Boston Pizza Game Recap: Fast Start Fuels Broncos Win in Brandon

scbroncos — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 01:32:35 +0000

The Swift Current Broncos bounced back in a big way Sunday night, defeating the Brandon Wheat Kings 7-2 at Assiniboine Credit Union Place in the first of seven meetings between the two East Division rivals this season. The Broncos wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, opening the scoring just 1:09 into the first period when Zach Pantelakis capitalized on a Brandon turnover that left him all alone in front of the net, scoring his eighth goal of the season. Just 50 seconds later, Brock Burch doubled the Broncos' lead with his first goal of the season in his first game of the year at 1:59, with Sawyer Dingman and Hudson Kibblewhite picking up the assists. Brandon responded at 3:07 when Chase Surkan scored his eighth goal of the season to cut the Swift Current lead to 2-1. However, the Broncos answered just 45 seconds later when Carter Moen scored his fifth of the season at 3:52, assisted by Clarke Schaefer and Trae Wilke. Moen's marker would stand as the eventual game-winner. Swift Current continued its offensive outburst midway through the opening frame. Trae Wilke scored his sixth goal of the season at 10:25, with Parker Rondeau collecting the assist, extending the Broncos' advantage to 4-1. At 13:37, rookie defenceman Yuri Vlasenko joined the scoring with his first career WHL goal, assisted by Rondeau. Ty Meunier then added his third goal of the season at 15:50, with Kayd Ruedig picking up the assist, giving Swift Current a commanding 6-1 lead after 20 minutes. The Broncos finished the opening period with six goals on 15 shots, while holding Brandon to six shots in the frame. The second period saw both teams settle into a more defensive game, with neither side finding the back of the net. Swift Current outshot Brandon 11-10 in the middle frame and carried its five-goal advantage into the third period. Brandon came out with renewed pressure in the final frame, with Kris Muissu scoring at 2:27 to make it a 6-2 game. As the period progressed, the physicality picked up, with both teams engaging in a chippy, hard-fought final frame. The Wheat Kings continued to generate opportunities throughout the third period, outshooting Swift Current 21-5. However, Cal Conway was once again solid between the pipes, turning aside several quality chances to keep Brandon from cutting further into the lead. Hyde Davidson rounded out the scoring at 18:08 of the third period, finding the back of the net for his second goal of the season. Ruedig picked up his second assist of the night on the play, sealing the 7-2 victory for Swift Current. Despite being outshot 37-31 overall, the Broncos made the most of their opportunities, particularly during their explosive opening period. Conway delivered another strong performance in goal, stopping 35 of 37 shots in the victory, including 20 saves in the third period. Both teams were held scoreless on the power play, with Swift Current finishing 0-for-3 and Brandon going 0-for-5. The Wheat Kings held a narrow 34-30 advantage in the faceoff circle. The victory featured several notable performances, including a first career WHL goal from Vlasenko, while Rondeau and Ruedig each finished with two assists. Seven different Broncos found the back of the net in the win. With the victory, Swift Current improves to 11-6-0-0 on the season and moves into a tie for first place in both the Eastern Conference and East Division standings. The Broncos return to action Saturday, November 7, when they welcome the Calgary Hitmen to the InnovationPlex.

Broncos Acquire Two Draft Picks from Prince George in Exchange for Jace McFaul

scbroncos — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:44:50 +0000

Swift Current, SK – The Swift Current Broncos have acquired a fourth-round pick in the 2028 WHL Prospects Draft and a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2030 WHL Prospects Draft from the Prince George Cougars in exchange for 2007 born defenceman Jace McFaul.

The Broncos thank Jace for his contributions to the organization and the Swift Current community and wish him all the best with the Cougars.

Boston Pizza Game Recap: Broncos Drop Friday Night Contest to Silvertips

scbroncos — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:14:15 +0000

The Swift Current Broncos fell 4-1 to the defending WHL champion Everett Silvertips on Friday night at the InnovationPlex.

Everett came out strong in the opening period, controlling much of the play and outshooting the Broncos 15-6. Despite the pressure from the Silvertips, Swift Current was able to strike first late in the period. With just 37 seconds remaining in the opening frame, Zach Pantelakis found the back of the net for his seventh goal of the season at 19:23. Ty Meunier picked up the lone assist, giving the Broncos a 1-0 advantage heading into the first intermission. The Silvertips continued to apply pressure in the second period, outshooting Swift Current 19-5. The Broncos had difficulty finding their usual offensive rhythm and moving the puck consistently through the neutral zone. However, goaltender Cal Conway delivered a strong performance, making several key saves to keep Swift Current in the game. Everett eventually broke through at 13:08 when Jaxsin Vaughan scored his sixth goal of the season, tying the game at 1-1. The Broncos were unable to regain the lead before the end of the period, sending the two teams into the final frame tied despite Everett holding a 34-11 advantage in shots through 40 minutes. Everett took its first lead of the night at 5:49 of the third period when Caine Wilke scored his first goal of the season on the power play. The marker would stand as the game-winner, giving the Silvertips a 2-1 advantage. The Silvertips extended their advantage at 11:26 when Hunter Rudolph scored his second goal of the season off a rebound, giving Everett a 3-1 lead midway through the final frame. Swift Current continued to look for a response, generating 10 shots in the third period, but was unable to cut into the deficit. With the Broncos' net empty late in the game, Lukas Kaplan sealed the victory for Everett at 18:29, bringing the final score to 4-1. Everett finished the night with a 47-21 advantage in shots, including 34 through the opening two periods. Faceoffs were also an important factor, with the Silvertips holding a 44-18 edge in the circle, helping them maintain possession and generate offensive opportunities. Neither team found much success on special teams, with Everett converting on one of four power-play opportunities and Swift Current finishing 0-for-2. Conway was a bright spot for Swift Current, delivering another solid performance between the pipes and making several important saves to keep the Broncos within reach for much of the night. Despite some challenges finding their offensive rhythm, the Broncos remained in a close contest through two periods against the defending WHL champions. With the loss, Swift Current moves to 10-6-0-0 on the season. The Broncos return to action Sunday, November 1, when they head to Brandon to take on on the Wheat Kings.

Boston Pizza Game Recap: Conway Earns First Career Shutout as Broncos Blank Thunderbirds 3-0

scbroncos — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:19:44 +0000

The Swift Current Broncos returned to the win column Wednesday night, defeating the Seattle Thunderbirds 3-0 at the InnovationPlex.

The opening period saw both teams generate opportunities, but neither side was able to break through. Seattle held an 11-9 advantage in shots, with Conway making several key stops to keep the game scoreless through 20 minutes. The defensive battle continued into the second period, with both teams remaining patient as they searched for the opening goal. Seattle once again held a slight edge in shots, outshooting Swift Current 10-9, but Conway continued his strong play between the pipes to keep the Thunderbirds off the scoreboard. With the game still scoreless heading into the third period, the Broncos began to generate more offensive pressure. Swift Current eventually broke the deadlock at 9:13 following a beautiful tic-tac-toe passing play. Kayd Ruedig and Trae Wilke combined on a slick passing sequence to set up Clarke Schaefer, who finished off the play for his fifth goal of the season. The marker would stand as the game-winner, giving Swift Current a 1-0 lead. The Broncos wasted little time adding to their lead, striking again just 22 seconds later. Daxon Yerex scored his first goal of the season at 9:35, with Oliver Torkki and Carter Moen collecting the assists, giving Swift Current a 2-0 advantage midway through the final frame. Seattle continued to push for a response, but Conway remained sharp, turning aside all 13 shots he faced in the third period. With the Thunderbirds pressing late, Moen sealed the victory with an empty-net goal at 17:56, his fourth of the season, with Torkki picking up his second assist of the night. Swift Current outshot Seattle 14-13 in the third period, finishing the contest with 32 shots compared to the Thunderbirds' 34. Neither team was able to capitalize on the power play, with the Broncos going 0-for-3 and Seattle finishing 0-for-2. Swift Current also held a 34-27 advantage in the faceoff circle. Conway was the story of the night, delivering a perfect performance with 34 saves on 34 shots to earn his first career WHL shutout. The performance also marked the Broncos' first shutout of the 2026-27 season, as Conway kept Seattle off the scoresheet through all 60 minutes. With the victory, Swift Current improves to 10-5-0-0 on the season, picking up their fifth home win of the campaign. The Broncos return to action Friday, October 30, when they welcome the defending WHL champion Everett Silvertips to the InnovationPlex.

Boston Pizza Game Recap: Broncos Fall 7-2 to Raiders at Home

scbroncos — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:33:34 +0000

The Swift Current Broncos saw their five-game winning streak come to an end Saturday night, falling 7-2 to the Prince Albert Raiders at the InnovationPlex.

The Raiders got off to a quick start, capitalizing on two early power-play opportunities. Alisher Sarkenov opened the scoring just 1:31 into the first period, before Brandon Gorzynski doubled Prince Albert's lead with another power-play marker at 3:11. Archer Cooke got the start in goal for Swift Current but was relieved by Cal Conway following the Raiders' second goal. Swift Current responded at 5:42 when Clarke Schaefer found the back of the net for his fourth goal of the season. Jace McFaul and Zach Pantelakis picked up the assists, cutting the Raiders' lead to 2-1 heading into the first intermission. The Broncos continued to push in the second period and eventually found the equalizer at 12:43. Luke Huska scored his second goal of the season, with Hyde Davidson and Stepan Farushev collecting the assists, bringing Swift Current back on even terms at 2-2. However, Prince Albert regained the lead late in the middle frame. Ben Harvey scored with just 45 seconds remaining in the period, giving the Raiders a 3-2 advantage heading into the third. The Raiders took control in the final period, scoring four unanswered goals to pull away from the Broncos. Prince Albert struck twice in the opening four minutes of the period before adding two more goals to extend its lead to 7-2. Prince Albert outshot Swift Current 19-8 in the third period and finished the night with a 43-26 advantage in shots. Special teams played a significant role in the contest, with the Raiders converting on three of their six power-play opportunities, while the Broncos finished 0-for-1 with the man advantage. Prince Albert also held a 35-21 edge in the faceoff circle. With the loss, Swift Current's five-game winning streak comes to an end as the Broncos move to 9-5-0-0 on the season. The defeat also marks their first loss at the InnovationPlex this season, bringing their home record to 4-1-0-0. The Broncos return to action on Wednesday, October 28, when they welcome the Seattle Thunderbirds to the InnovationPlex.

Boston Pizza Game Recap: Broncos Pick Up Fifth Straight Win with 3-1 Victory Over Hurricanes

scbroncos — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:59:10 +0000

The Swift Current Broncos picked up a 3-1 road victory over the Lethbridge Hurricanes on Friday night at the VisitLethbridge.com Arena. The win marked the Broncos' fifth consecutive victory, improving their record to 9-4-0-0 on the season.

The Hurricanes came out strong in the opening period, outshooting Swift Current 10-5, but it was the Broncos who struck first. Trae Wilke opened the scoring at 13:03, finding the back of the net for his fifth goal of the season on what was Swift Current's first shot of the game. Carter Moen and Oliver Torkki picked up the assists, giving the Broncos a 1-0 lead. Just over two minutes later, strong defensive pressure from the Broncos forced a Lethbridge turnover directly in front of the Hurricanes' net. Clarke Schaefer capitalized on the opportunity, scoring his third goal of the season at 15:39 to double Swift Current's advantage. Schaefer's unassisted marker would stand as the eventual game-winner, sending the Broncos into the first intermission with a 2-0 lead despite being outshot. Lethbridge continued to generate chances in the second period, but Broncos goaltender Cal Conway stood tall between the pipes. Swift Current added to its lead at 7:32 when Zach Pantelakis scored his sixth goal of the season, with Ty Meunier and Schaefer picking up the assists. The Broncos carried a 3-0 advantage into the third period, but the Hurricanes wasted little time getting on the board. Just 22 seconds into the final frame, Dayne Beuker scored his seventh goal of the season, cutting Swift Current's lead to 3-1. Lethbridge continued to apply pressure throughout the third period, outshooting the Broncos 14-6 in the final frame. However, Conway turned aside the remaining opportunities to preserve the two-goal advantage and secure the victory. Conway was a key factor in the win, stopping 34 of 35 shots in another strong performance between the pipes. The Hurricanes finished with a 35-17 advantage in shots, but the Broncos capitalized on their opportunities and received timely goaltending to earn the road victory. Neither team found success on the power play, with Swift Current finishing 0-for-1 and Lethbridge going 0-for-4. The Broncos also held a 34-30 advantage in the faceoff circle. With the victory, Swift Current extends its winning streak to five games and improves to 9-4-0-0 on the season. The Broncos return home Saturday night to take on the Prince Albert Raiders at the InnovationPlex.

Boston Pizza Game Recap: Broncos Earn 4-2 Road Win Over Warriors

scbroncos — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:44:35 +0000

The Swift Current Broncos picked up a 4-2 victory over the Moose Jaw Warriors on Tuesday night at the Temple Gardens Centre. The win marked Swift Current's fourth consecutive victory, improving the Broncos to 8-4-0-0 on the season and 2-0-0-0 against Moose Jaw this year.

The Broncos came out strong in the opening period, controlling much of the play and outshooting Moose Jaw 18-11. Kayd Ruedig opened the scoring at 13:25, finding the back of the net for his fourth goal of the season. Trae Wilke and Oliver Torkki picked up the assists, giving Swift Current a 1-0 lead. Ruedig added his second goal of the night with just one second remaining in the opening period. Hudson Kibblewhite picked up the lone assist on Ruedig's fifth goal of the season, sending the Broncos into the first intermission with a 2-0 advantage. Moose Jaw responded in the second period, with Jan Trefny getting the Warriors on the board at 8:26. Luke Moroz then tied the game at 2-2 at 13:58, erasing Swift Current's two-goal lead. However, the Broncos wasted little time responding. Just 37 seconds after Moose Jaw tied the game, Wilke restored Swift Current's lead at 14:35, scoring his fourth goal of the season. Torkki and Colton Alain picked up the assists on what would stand as the game-winning goal, giving the Broncos a 3-2 advantage heading into the final frame. Swift Current carried that momentum into the third period, striking just 27 seconds after the opening faceoff. Kibblewhite scored his second goal of the season, with Sawyer Dingman picking up the assist, extending the Broncos' lead to 4-2. The Broncos continued to control the pace of play throughout the final period, outshooting Moose Jaw 13-9 while limiting the Warriors' opportunities to mount a comeback. Swift Current finished the night with a 43-30 advantage in shots, including an impressive 18-shot opening period. Neither team was able to capitalize on the power play, with both clubs going 0-for-3 with the man advantage. The Broncos also held a 33-28 edge in the faceoff circle. Ruedig led the offensive charge with his first two-goal performance of the season, while Wilke and Kibblewhite each recorded a goal and an assist. Torkki also contributed a pair of assists, while Cal Conway delivered another solid performance between the pipes, turning aside 28 of 30 shots to help secure the victory. With the victory, Swift Current extends its winning streak to four games, improves to 8-4-0-0 on the season and moves to 2-0-0-0 against Moose Jaw this year. The Broncos will look to carry that momentum into Friday night when they travel to Lethbridge to take on the Hurricanes.

Broncos Welcome Back Former Captain Luke Hunter as Faceoff Coach

scbroncos — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000

Swift Current, SK - The Swift Current Broncos are pleased to announce the addition of former Broncos captain Luke Hunter to the team's coaching staff as Faceoff Coach.

A product of Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, Hunter spent five seasons with the Broncos, appearing in 315 games and recording 123 points (62 goals, 61 assists). A former team captain, Hunter was known for his leadership and dominance in the faceoff circle, establishing himself as one of the WHL's top centremen during his time in Swift Current.

“It’s pretty special to be back with the Swift Current Broncos 20 years after playing here. The organization and my time in Swift Current will always be an important part of my hockey journey, so having the opportunity to come back and give something back to the team means a lot to me. I’m looking forward to sharing some of my experience, helping the guys develop, and doing whatever I can to help the team succeed. It’s an honour to be back and be part of the Broncos again,” said Hunter.

Broncos General Manager and Head Coach Travis Crickard emphasized the importance of adding Hunter's expertise to the team's player development program.

“Faceoffs are such an integral part of the game and a team’s success. To continue our investment in player development bringing in former Bronco Luke Hunter to help our centremen become more effective in the circle is a big win for the organization. For three seasons in a row Luke was the most proficient centreman in the WHL so his knowledge and experience will be a welcome asset. Welcome back to Swift Luke!” said Crickard.

The Broncos are excited to welcome Hunter back to the organization as he takes on this new role, continuing the club's commitment to player development while reconnecting with a former captain.