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Joe Sakic named No. 6 on CHL’s Top 50 Players of the Last 50 Years list

scbroncos — Sat, 09 May 2026 16:30:25 +0000

The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is proud to announce that Swift Current Broncos and Western Hockey League (WHL) alumnus Joe Sakic has been ranked No. 6 on the CHL’s Top 50 Players of the Last 50 Years list, a marquee initiative of the CHL’s 50th anniversary season. With his placement at No. 6, Sakic is the highest-ranking WHL player on the CHL Top 50 list. The countdown recognizes the greatest players from the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) since 1975-76, celebrating the stars who have defined major junior hockey over the past five decades. As part of the initiative, a panel of media members first selected the Top 50 Players of the Last 50 Years. The final ranking order was then determined using a weighted formula that combined media and fan voting to rank the players from No. 1 through No. 50. Sakic stands as one of the most accomplished and respected players in CHL history, with a legacy built through his prolific tenure with the WHL’s Swift Current Broncos, a Hall of Fame career in the NHL, and a decorated international résumé with Team Canada. A native of Burnaby, B.C., Sakic played parts of three seasons with the Broncos from 1985-88, including the club’s return to Swift Current in 1986-87 following 12 seasons in Lethbridge. Over 139 career WHL regular-season games, Sakic recorded 293 points — 138 goals and 155 assists — while adding 25 points in 14 playoff contests. After appearing in three games with Lethbridge in 1985-86, Sakic broke through with Swift Current in 1986-87, posting 133 points (60 goals and 73 assists) in 72 regular-season games. His standout rookie campaign earned him WHL Rookie of the Year honours, along with WHL Most Valuable Player recognition in the Eastern Conference. The following season, Sakic delivered one of the most productive campaigns in WHL history. In 1987-88, he recorded 160 points, including a league-leading 78 goals, in 64 regular-season games, co-winning the WHL Top Scorer Award alongside Theoren Fleury. Sakic was named CHL Player of the Year and the WHL’s Most Valuable Player that season, while also earning WHL East First All-Star Team honours. He added 24 points (11 goals and 13 assists) in 10 playoff games that spring. Following his standout WHL career, Sakic was selected 15th overall by the Québec Nordiques in the first round of the 1987 NHL Draft. He went on to play his entire NHL career with the Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche franchise from 1988-2009, becoming one of the defining players in franchise history and one of the premier centres of his generation. Over 20 NHL seasons, Sakic helped lead the franchise to two Stanley Cup championships as a player, capturing titles with the Avalanche in 1996 and 2001. His 1996 postseason performance earned him the Conn Smythe Trophy as the Most Valuable Player of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Sakic’s NHL career reached another peak individually in 2000-01, when he won the Hart Trophy as NHL Most Valuable Player, the Ted Lindsay Award as the league’s most outstanding player as voted by the NHLPA, and the Lady Byng Trophy for sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct. A three-time NHL First All-Star Team selection, Sakic was later named one of the NHL’s 100 Greatest Players in 2017. Internationally, Sakic built one of the most decorated résumés of any Canadian player of his era. He represented Canada in eight international competitions, highlighted by gold medals at the 1988 IIHF World Junior Championship, the 1994 IIHF World Championship, the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, and the 2004 World Cup of Hockey. At the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City, Sakic helped Canada capture its first Olympic men’s hockey gold medal in 50 years, earning tournament MVP honours after recording seven points — four goals and three assists. With that Olympic gold, Sakic joined the Triple Gold Club, recognizing players who have won the Stanley Cup, World Championship gold, and Olympic gold. In recognition of his impact in Swift Current, Sakic was named the Broncos’ centre on the club’s All-Time Team in 1999. He was later celebrated during the WHL’s 50th Season in 2015-16, earning a place among the league’s Top 125 Players of All-Time before being voted No. 1 overall by fans on the WHL’s Top 50 Players of All-Time list. Sakic was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2012 and the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2017. The remaining players ranked in the Top 10 on the CHL’s Top 50 Players of the Last 50 Years list will be revealed over the coming days, with full player bios available at chl.ca/chl50. CHL Top 50 Evaluation Criteria and Eligibility The CHL’s Top 50 Players were selected by a panel of more than 40 media members who submitted ranked 1–50 ballots guided by a weighted evaluation framework designed to ensure consistency across eras. Panelists considered a player’s impact beyond the CHL — including NHL and international success, major awards and championships, and Hall of Fame recognition — alongside on-ice achievement in the Member Leagues, reflecting what players accomplished during their time in the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL through production, individual honours, team success, and sustained dominance. Selections also accounted for historical significance,recognizing milestones, era-defining influence, generational impact, and lasting contributions to CHL history. To be eligible, players must have competed in at least one full season in the WHL, OHL, or QMJHL during the CHL’s 50-year history beginning in 1975–76; for players who competed in 1975–76 and also played prior to that season, their entire CHL career was considered when evaluating on-ice accomplishments.

Broncos Add Skill, Size & Scoring Talent at 2026 WHL Prospects Draft

scbroncos — Thu, 07 May 2026 21:58:24 +0000

The Swift Current Broncos added skill, size, and offensive firepower throughout the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft, selecting two highly skilled defencemen in the opening round before continuing to build depth across all positions on day two. Swift Current opened the draft by selecting defenceman Jacson Bradbeer from Yale Hockey Academy U15 Prep with the 22nd overall pick. The 5’9 blueliner from Maple Ridge recorded an impressive 61 points in 29 regular season games while adding another 6 points in 3 playoff contests. Bradbeer also played five games with Yale’s U17 Prep squad and collected four assists in four games at the U16 BC Cup. One pick later at 23rd overall, the Broncos selected 6’3 defenceman Nathan Roberts from Delta Hockey Academy U15 Prep. The White Rock product totaled 25 points in 30 regular season games before adding 6 more points during the playoffs. Roberts also stood out offensively at the U16 BC Cup, posting 4 goals and 3 assists in four games. On day two, the Broncos continued adding offensive talent, beginning with forward Caleb Philp from the Prince Albert Pirates U15 AA program at 25th overall in the second round. The 6’1 forward from Shellbrook finished fourth in Sask AA Hockey League scoring with 73 points in 27 games while adding 22 points in 8 playoff games. Philp also suited up in four games with the Prince Albert Mintos U18 AAA club. Later in the second round at 27th overall, Swift Current selected forward Easton Pitz from RHA Winnipeg U15 Prep. The 5’10 forward from Virden led his team in scoring with 56 points in 28 games and appeared with RHA Winnipeg’s U18 Prep team. In the third round, 63rd overall, the Broncos added another elite scorer in forward Jesse Scriven from the Warman Wildcats U15 AA program. The Prince Albert product led the entire Sask AA Hockey League in both goals and points, finishing with 50 goals and 96 points in only 26 games. Swift Current selected goaltender Max Davis in the fourth round, 86th overall, from RHA Kelowna U15 Prep. The 6’0 netminder from Vernon had a 4.93 GAA, .881 SAV% and 6-9-1 record with RHA Kelowna, however, previously posted a dominant 12-3 record, 1.99 goals-against average, and four shutouts with the Okanagan Rockets U15 AAA program. In the fifth round, 94th overall, the Broncos selected forward Keatyn Devlin from Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep. The 6’0 forward from Edmonton recorded 20 points in 24 games this season. After not selecting in the sixth round, Swift Current returned in the seventh round to draft 6’3 defenceman William Simpson from Burnaby Winter Club U15 Prep at 150th overall. The shutdown defender from Vancouver added 8 points in 28 games this season. In the eighth round, 163rd overall, the Broncos selected physical defenceman Mason Fischer from Southwest Christian/Richfield High School. The 5’10 blueliner from Minnesota recorded 13 points in 26 games while playing in the Minnesota High School League. Swift Current wrapped up the draft in the ninth round, 186th overall, selecting speedy forward Zack Ruptash from the St. Albert Raiders U15 AAA program. The St. Albert product scored 29 goals and added 22 assists in 32 games this season. With a draft class featuring offensive production, size, skill, and depth throughout the lineup, the Broncos added another exciting group of prospects to the organization during the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft.

Broncos Acquire Goaltender Cal Conway from Wenatchee

scbroncos — Thu, 07 May 2026 15:00:51 +0000

Swift Current, SK — The Swift Current Broncos have acquired 2007-born goaltender Cal Conway from the Wenatchee Wild in exchange for a fifth-round pick (Victoria) in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft and a third-round pick (Brandon) in the 2027 WHL Prospects Draft.

The Broncos would like to welcome Cal and his family to the organization.

Broncos Draft Jacson Bradbeer and Nathan Roberts in First Round of 2026 Prospects Draft

scbroncos — Thu, 07 May 2026 05:14:33 +0000

The Swift Current Broncos added two highly-skilled defencemen in the opening round of the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft on Wednesday night, selecting both skill and size on the backend with the 22nd and 23rd overall. At 22nd overall, the Broncos selected defenceman Jacson Bradbeer from Yale Hockey Academy U15 Prep. The 5’9 blueliner from Maple Ridge put together an outstanding season, recording 9 goals and 52 assists for 61 points in just 29 regular season games. Bradbeer continued his strong play in the postseason, adding 2 goals and 4 assists in 3 playoff games. Bradbeer also appeared in five games with Yale’s U17 Prep team during the season and showcased his abilities at the U16 BC Cup, tallying four assists in four games. Just one pick later at 23rd overall, Swift Current selected towering defenceman Nathan Roberts from Delta Hockey Academy U15 Prep. The 6’3 defender from White Rock registered 4 goals and 21 assists in 30 regular season games before adding 2 goals and 4 assists in 3 playoff contests. Roberts also impressed at the U16 BC Cup, recording 4 goals and 3 assists in four games, showcasing both his offensive upside and physical presence. With back-to-back first round selections, the Broncos addressed their defensive core with two talented prospects who bring high-end potential to the organization. The rest of the WHL Prospect Draft resumes tomorrow at 10:00 AM MT.

2026 Broncos Hockey School Registration is Open

scbroncos — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:16:33 +0000

The Swift Current Broncos in collaboration with Swift Hockey Co. are proud to announce the return of the Broncos Hockey School presented by SaskMilk, taking place August 17–20, 2026. Designed for young athletes ages 5–13, the Broncos Hockey School will deliver a fun, engaging, and comprehensive development experience focused on building the foundational skills of the game. Participants will benefit from instruction led by Swift Current Broncos players and coaches, alongside experienced instructors from Swift Hockey Co. The four-day camp emphasizes total player development, combining on-ice skill progression with off-ice activities that promote athleticism, teamwork, and enjoyment of the sport. Program Highlights:

7.5 hours of on-ice development, including skating, stickhandling, shooting, small-area games, and a full-ice game
5 hours of off-ice instruction, focused on skill-building through fun and interactive activities
Wind-up pizza party to conclude the camp on Thursday

On-ice sessions will focus on enhancing each participant’s overall game through hands-on instruction and feedback, while off-ice programming will incorporate games and activities designed to reinforce hockey skills and improve overall athletic performance. To ensure a positive experience for all participants, groups will be organized by age and skill level. Registration Details:

Early Bird (until May 29): $400
Regular Price: $450
Limited space available

Participants will also receive a daily lunch program included in the registration fee. Families are welcome to provide their own meals if preferred and are asked to notify the Broncos of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance. Registration can be completed by contacting the Broncos office at 306-773-1509 (Ext. 1) or by submitting a completed registration form via email to stable@scbroncos.com. Additional information is available at scbroncos.com. Broncos Hockey School Registration Form

Broncos Name Travis Crickard as General Manager and Head Coach

scbroncos — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:00:09 +0000

2026-2027 Broncos Season Ticket Memberships Available Now

scbroncos — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:44:59 +0000

The Swift Current Broncos are excited to announce that 2026-27 Season Memberships are officially on sale. Fans are encouraged to take advantage of Early Bird pricing before May 31 and secure their seat for another exciting season of Broncos hockey.

This year introduces new Bronze Membership seating, offering family-friendly pricing at less than $10 per game. With a limited number of seats available, this option provides an affordable way for fans to be part of the action all season long.

Season Memberships come with a variety of benefits designed to enhance the fan experience. Members will enjoy significant savings compared to single-game ticket prices, a guaranteed seat for every home game, and priority access to playoff tickets and special events. Additional perks include a 10 percent discount on merchandise at The Stable, an interest-free payment plan, and more.

Members will also have access to exclusive giveaways throughout the season, including team-signed jerseys and a stick, the opportunity to win their season tickets back, and a special merchandise package.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of Broncos hockey all season long. Secure your 2026-27 Season Membership today.

For more information or to purchase, visit chl.ca/whl-broncos/seasontickets, stop by The Stable, or call 306-773-1509.

Broncos General Manager Chad Leslie Stepping Down from Position

scbroncos — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:00:34 +0000

Swift Current, SK - Swift Current Broncos General Manager Chad Leslie announced today that he will be stepping down from his position as General Manager and transitioning into a scouting-focused position within the team.

“It has been an honour to serve as the General Manager of the Swift Current Broncos over the past four years,” said Leslie. “During this time, I have had the privilege of experiencing both the challenges and the triumphs that come with leading a WHL franchise. Navigating multiple regular seasons, postseasons, and offseasons has further solidified my appreciation for the game and the organization.

“Through this journey, I have come to realize that my true passion lies in the scouting aspect of hockey. With this in mind, I have made the decision to step down from my position as General Manager of the Swift Current Broncos. I am pleased to share that I will continue with the organization in a scouting capacity, contributing to the ongoing success and growth of the team.

“I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the players, fans, community, and Board for their unwavering support and for granting me the opportunity to be a part of this remarkable organization. I remain fully committed to supporting the team in my current capacity as GM until a successor is appointed, ensuring a smooth and seamless transition.

“Thank you for the incredible memories and for your continued support.”

“On behalf of the organization, I’d like to thank Chad for his dedication and contributions over the past four years as our General Manager,” said Broncos Chairman of the Board Trent McClearly. “We look forward to continuing our relationship with him in a new capacity moving forward.”

“We will begin the process of selecting a new General Manager immediately,” said Broncos Governor Liam Choo-Foo. “Once a qualified pool of candidates has been narrowed down, the board will make its selection, ideally within the next couple of months. As everyone is aware, we also have a head coaching vacancy, and the skill set of the candidate pool will determine whether that position is filled at the same time or if we proceed with hiring only a General Manager.”

Boston Pizza Game Recap: Broncos End Off Season on a High Note

scbroncos — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 04:05:27 +0000

The Swift Current Broncos closed out the regular season in style, defeating the Moose Jaw Warriors 4-1 and officially eliminating their Highway 1 rivals from playoff contention.

The Broncos set the tone early in the first period when Parker Rondeau opened the scoring shorthanded at 3:09, capitalizing on a strong neutral zone breakup. Swift Current struck again late in the frame as Trae Johnson buried the eventual game-winner at 14:06, finishing a play set up by Sawyer Dingman and Daxon Yerex to give the Broncos a 2-0 lead after 20 minutes.

In the second period, Brendan Rudolph added insurance with his 16th goal of the season at 7:31, finishing off a feed from Johnson to extend the lead to three. Moose Jaw responded late in the period with a power-play goal from Aiden Ziprick at 19:16, but that would be as close as they would get.

Anthony Wilson sealed the victory in the third period with an empty-net goal at 18:34, securing the 4-1 final.

In goal, Archer Cooke delivered a strong performance, turning aside 21 of 22 shots. Moose Jaw outshot Swift Current 22-20, including a push in the second period, but the Broncos held firm defensively.

Special teams saw the Broncos go 0-for-3 on the power play, while the Warriors finished 1-for-7. Swift Current also edged Moose Jaw in the faceoff circle, 26-25.

With the win, the Broncos end their season on a high note and leapfrog the Lethbridge Hurricanes in the standings, avoiding a last-place finish while closing the door on Moose Jaw’s playoff hopes.

Boston Pizza Game Recap: Broncos Close Home Schedule in Front of Sellout Crowd

scbroncos — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:17:24 +0000

The Swift Current Broncos closed out their home schedule with a 4-1 loss to the Moose Jaw Warriors, but the night was highlighted by the team’s first sellout crowd of the season. Moose Jaw opened the scoring in the first period as Aiden Ziprick found the back of the net at 6:20, before Casey Brown added what would stand as the game-winner at 17:32. After a scoreless second period for the Broncos, the Warriors extended their lead late in the frame with Riley Thorpe scoring an insurance marker at 18:53. Swift Current responded in the third, as Trae Wilke netted his 22nd goal of the season on the power play at 8:54, with assists from Gavin Harrison and Marek Ročák, cutting the deficit to two. The Broncos pushed hard the rest of the way and outshot Moose Jaw 13-7 in the final period, but couldn’t find another breakthrough. With the net empty in the final minute, Kash Andresen sealed the game for the Warriors with an empty-net goal at 19:33. The Broncos finished the night outshooting Moose Jaw 27-22, going 1-for-4 on the power play while holding the Warriors scoreless on their four opportunities. Swift Current also held the edge in the faceoff circle, winning 27 draws to Moose Jaw’s 22. Berney Weston made 18 saves in the contest. Swift Current wraps up the regular season tomorrow, Saturday, March 21, in Moose Jaw.