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Division opponent once during the regular season. Within the Central Division, Swift Current will play each opponent four times.<\/p>\n<p>In the East, the Broncos will play six games against Regina, seven games against Moose Jaw (four home, three road) and Brandon (four road, three home), and eight games against Prince Albert and Saskatoon.<\/p>\n<p>After making their U.S. Division road trip last season, the Broncos will travel through the B.C. Division in 2026-27. The six-game trip begins on Friday, October 2 in Victoria, <span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">followed by a game against Vancouver on Saturday, October 3<\/span>. Swift Current will then visit Penticton on Tuesday, October 6, Kelowna on Wednesday, October 7, Kamloops on Friday, October 9, before wrapping up the trip in Prince George on Sunday, October 11.<\/p>\n<p>The breakdown of games per month goes as follows: September (3), October (13), November (10), December (9), January (11), February (11)<span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"> and March (11).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl\/schedule\/216\/295\/?view=grid\">CLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL SCHEDULE<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Swift Current, SK &#8211; The Swift Current Broncos, in conjunction with the Western Hockey League, announced their full 68-game schedule for the 2026-27 regular season today. The regular season begins on Saturday, September 19, when the Broncos host the Prince Albert Raiders at the InnovationPlex, and concludes on Saturday, March 27, with a road game&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":464,"featured_media":40523,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"article","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[709],"tags":false,"class_list":["post-40522","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article","category-709","description-off"],"acf":[],"featured_image":["https:\/\/media.chl.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/06\/30140822\/BRONCOS-HEADER-26-scaled.png",2560,1440,false],"hide_from_app_feed":false,"video":false,"gallery":null,"ht_game_id":0,"target_video":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-broncos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40522","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-broncos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-broncos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-broncos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/464"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-broncos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40522"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-broncos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40522\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40531,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-broncos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40522\/revisions\/40531"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-broncos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/40523"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-broncos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40522"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-broncos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40522"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-broncos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40522"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":40517,"date":"2026-06-30T12:11:03","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T18:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-broncos\/?p=40517"},"modified":"2026-06-30T12:29:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T18:29:48","slug":"broncos-add-three-international-prospects-at-2026-chl-import-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-broncos\/article\/broncos-add-three-international-prospects-at-2026-chl-import-draft","title":{"rendered":"Broncos Add Three International Prospects at 2026 CHL Import Draft"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Swift Current Broncos added three international prospects Tuesday during the 2026 CHL Import Draft, selecting defenceman Yuri Vlasenko, forward Oliver Torkki, and forward Stepan Farushev.<\/p>\n<p>With the 21st overall pick, the Broncos selected 2010-born Russian defenceman Yuri Vlasenko.<\/p>\n<p>Born in Vienna (<em>Wien<\/em>), Austria, Vlasenko spent the 2025-26 season with Dynamo Moskva U16, where he served as an alternate captain and was recognized as the top 2010-born defenceman in Russia. At the 2025-26 Russia Cup, Vlasenko recorded 4 goals and 15 assists for 19 points in 24 games with Dynamo Moskva U16, showcasing his offensive ability from the blue line. The 15-year-old also earned opportunities to play with Dynamo Moskva&#8217;s U17 and U18 teams throughout the season while representing Russia internationally with the country&#8217;s U16 National Team.<\/p>\n<p>The Broncos continued their draft with the 67th overall pick, selecting 2008-born Finnish forward Oliver Torkki.<\/p>\n<p>A native of Espoo, Finland, Torkki skated for Kiekko-Espoo U20 during the 2025-26 campaign, recording 11 goals and 8 assists for 19 points in 23 games. Internationally, Torkki has represented Finland on several occasions, including the 2024 U17 World Challenge and the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. He also appeared in 10 games with Finland&#8217;s U18 National Team this season, collecting two assists.<\/p>\n<p>The Broncos rounded out the draft by selecting 2009-born Russian forward Stepan Farushev with the 91st overall pick.<\/p>\n<p>Standing 6-foot-6, the Balashikha, Russia product split the season between Severnaya Zvezda Moskva U17 and MAH Moskva-2 U18. Farushev recorded 11 goals and 12 assists in 28 games with Severnaya Zvezda before finishing the season with MAH Moskva-2 U18, where he posted 7 goals and 9 assists in 14 games.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to the draft, the Broncos parted ways with import forward Stepan Kuryachenkov.<\/p>\n<p>The addition of Vlasenko, Torkki, and Farushev further strengthens the Broncos&#8217; prospect pool as the organization continues building toward the 2026-27 Western Hockey League season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Swift Current Broncos added three international prospects Tuesday during the 2026 CHL Import Draft, selecting defenceman Yuri Vlasenko, forward Oliver Torkki, and forward Stepan Farushev. With the 21st overall pick, the Broncos selected 2010-born Russian defenceman Yuri Vlasenko. 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said Kevin Simpson, Executive Vice President of Business Operations. &#8220;This new VIP table experience creates an exciting new premium option while ensuring our long time Legacy season ticket members continue to call this area home.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">As the junior hockey landscape evolves and operating expenses continue to rise, finding new revenue opportunities is essential to keeping the Broncos strong and viable for the long term. This new premium seating concept is another great way to generate additional revenue while providing an enhanced game day experience that we believe will become one of the most sought after seating areas in the InnovationPlex.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Throughout the process, the Broncos met with existing season ticket members around the glass and received valuable feedback that helped shape the new VIP table concept. As part of the transition, seating has been reserved for current Legacy season ticket members who wish to remain in the area, with preferred pricing offered as a thank you for their years of support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">The new configuration will feature approximately 12 VIP tables around the glass and is expected to provide additional opportunities for fans, businesses, and groups looking for a unique way to experience Broncos hockey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">The new VIP table experience is part of several initiatives the organization continues to explore as it celebrates its 40th anniversary season and looks to enhance the fan experience both on and off the ice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Fans interested in learning more about the new VIP table experience or reserving a table for the 2026-27 season are encouraged to contact The Stable at (306) 773-1509 Ext. 1 or email stable@scbroncos.com.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Swift Current, SK \u2013 The Swift Current Broncos are excited to announce a new premium VIP table experience around the glass at the InnovationPlex for the upcoming 2026-27 Western Hockey League season. 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Standing at 6\u20194\u201d and 225 pounds, Dingman combines size, strength, and work ethic with an excellent shot, paired with strong skating ability, and a high hockey IQ. His blend of physicality, skill, and long-term potential made him one of the players to watch heading into this year\u2019s draft, and he was ranked 145th among North American skaters on NHL Central Scouting\u2019s final rankings.<\/p>\n<p>The Broncos selected Dingman in the second round, 30th overall, in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft out of Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep, and since arriving in Swift Current, the left-handed shooter has continued to take major strides in his development.<\/p>\n<p>Dingman made his first impression with the Broncos during the 2023\/24 season when he was called up for two games and recorded two assists.<\/p>\n<p>The 2024\/25 campaign marked his first full season in the WHL, where he appeared in 59 games and registered three goals and five assists for eight points, while also collecting 61 penalty minutes.<\/p>\n<p>This past season, Dingman took another big step forward and became an important piece of the Broncos lineup. 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In 37 games with the Lancers, the left-shot defenceman recorded one goal and five assists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">\u201cI am honoured to sign with the Swift Current Broncos,\u201d said Kowalchuk. \u201cI\u2019m grateful for the opportunity and ready to give everything I have to the organization.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">\u201cWe welcome Hudson and the Kowalchuk family to the Broncos organization,\u201d said Broncos General Manager and Head Coach Travis Crickard. \u201cHudson is a very driven student-athlete who immediately improves our defensive depth. He is a well-rounded, mobile defenceman who makes smart decisions under pressure and can be a threat off the rush. We really look forward to playing a part in his developmental path going forward.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Swift Current, SK \u2013 The Swift Current Broncos are excited to announce the signing of 2008-born defenceman Hudson Kowalchuk to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. A product of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Kowalchuk joins the Broncos after spending the 2025-26 season with the Omaha Lancers of the United States Hockey League (USHL). 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Following the game, fans will also have the opportunity to meet the Broncos during a postgame autograph session.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Ticket prices for the Shaunavon preseason game will be determined at a later date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">In addition to the Shaunavon showcase, the Broncos&#8217; 2026\/27 preseason schedule includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Tuesday, September 1: Swift Current Broncos at Regina Pats (Brandt Centre) \u2013 Rookie Game, 7:00 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Friday, September 4: Saskatoon Blades at Swift Current Broncos (InnovationPlex) \u2013 7:00 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Saturday, September 5: Swift Current Broncos vs. Moose Jaw Warriors (Southland Co-op Centre in Assiniboia) \u2013 6:00 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Friday, September 11: Swift Current Broncos at Medicine Hat Tigers (Co-op Place) \u2013 7:00 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Saturday, September 12: Medicine Hat Tigers at Swift Current Broncos (LSB Legacy Wickenheiser Centre, Shaunavon) \u2013 5:00 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">The Broncos look forward to returning to the ice and reconnecting with fans across southwest Saskatchewan ahead of the club&#8217;s 40th Anniversary season in Swift Current.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Swift Current, SK \u2013 The Swift Current Broncos are excited to announce their 2026\/27 preseason schedule, featuring five exhibition contests, including a special community game in Shaunavon on Saturday, September 12. 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He has also worked with the Vancouver Canucks organization and was part of Team Canada at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, supporting the Women\u2019s Beach Volleyball Team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Since 2016, Dr. Patel has worked extensively in the Canadian Hockey League, including with the Guelph Storm, helping the club win the 2019 OHL Championship, and the Saint John Sea Dogs, who captured the 2022 Memorial Cup. He has also completed multiple assignments with Hockey Canada, including with the 2021 IIHF U18 World Championship Gold Medal-winning team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">\u201cWe are thrilled to welcome Ashwin to our organization,\u201d said Broncos General Manager and Head Coach Travis Crickard. \u201cMental performance has become a critical component of player development, and Ashwin brings an exceptional level of expertise and experience to our staff. His firsthand understanding of the mental demands required to succeed at hockey\u2019s highest level, combined with his experience in the CHL, Hockey Canada, and Olympic sport, will make him an invaluable resource for our players and coaches.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">\u201cI\u2019m excited to be joining the Swift Current Broncos organization as their Mental Performance Consultant, supporting the players\u2019 growth on and off the ice,\u201d said Dr. Patel. \u201cOur focus will be on building resilient, confident athletes who can consistently bring their best in big moments while honouring the tradition and expectations that come with being a Bronco.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Dr. Patel is also a Professor and Program Coordinator in the Faculty of Business at Humber College, co-founder of Sport and Wellness Consulting, and holds a PhD in Sport and Exercise Psychology from the University of Tennessee.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Swift Current, SK \u2013 The Swift Current Broncos are proud to announce the hiring of Dr. Ashwin Patel as the organization\u2019s Mental Performance Consultant. 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