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Swift Current, SK <\/span><\/strong>\u2014 The Swift Current Broncos are proud to announce the signing of 2011-born defenceman Nathan Roberts to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.<\/span><\/p>\n

Roberts was selected by the Broncos in the first round, 23rd overall, in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft.<\/span><\/p>\n

The 6-foot-3 defenceman from White Rock, BC spent the 2025-26 season with Delta Hockey Academy U15 Prep, where he recorded 25 points in 30 regular season games. He continued his strong play into the postseason, adding six points during the playoffs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Roberts also impressed at the U16 BC Cup, producing four goals and three assists in four games, showcasing his offensive ability from the backend.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are extremely pleased to officially welcome Nathan and the Roberts family to the Broncos organization,\u201d said Broncos General Manager and Head Coach Travis Crickard. \u201cHe is someone who we believe has a high ceiling to become a formidable two-way WHL defender. We are excited to be able to play a role in his developmental path in the coming years.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Swift Current, SK <\/span><\/strong>\u2014 The Swift Current Broncos have acquired 2007-born forward Hudson Kibblewhite as part of a three-team trade involving the Lethbridge Hurricanes and Brandon Wheat Kings.<\/span><\/p>\n

As part of the deal, the Broncos send 2007-born defenceman Josh McGregor to Brandon. The Wheat Kings also receive a seventh-round pick in the 2028 WHL Prospects Draft from Lethbridge.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, the Hurricanes acquire the rights to 2007-born forward Jake Stuart along with a fifth-round pick in the 2028 WHL Prospects Draft from Brandon.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kibblewhite, a product of Vernon, appeared in 53 regular season games with the Hurricanes this past season, recording 29 points (14 goals, 15 assists) and serving as an alternate captain. Prior to joining Lethbridge, Kibblewhite played in 90 regular season games with the Saskatoon Blades, totaling 22 points (13 goals, 9 assists).<\/span><\/p>\n

McGregor spent the past two seasons with the Broncos, registering 36 points (7 goals, 29 assists) and 96 penalty minutes in 125 regular season games.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis was a move that we felt addressed an important need for our team,\u201d said Broncos General Manager and Head Coach Travis Crickard. \u201cWe were able to acquire Hudson, who brings versatility and middle-six depth down the middle, which is an area we felt needed to be strengthened moving forward.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the same time, we want to thank Josh for everything he contributed to our organization. He\u2019s a very good defenceman and, from everything I\u2019ve heard, an outstanding person. Sometimes situations evolve where a fresh opportunity can benefit both the player and the organization, and we felt this was one of those cases. We wish him every success going forward.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The Broncos would like to welcome Hudson and his family to Swift Current.<\/span><\/p>\n

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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\u2019s Top 50 Players of the Last 50 Years list, a marquee initiative of the CHL\u2019s 50th anniversary season. With his placement at No. 6, Sakic is the highest-ranking WHL player on the CHL Top 50 list.<\/p>\n

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.<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s Swift Current Broncos, a Hall of Fame career in the NHL, and a decorated international r\u00e9sum\u00e9 with Team Canada.<\/p>\n

A native of Burnaby, B.C., Sakic played parts of three seasons with the Broncos from 1985-88, including the club\u2019s return to Swift Current in 1986-87 following 12 seasons in Lethbridge. Over 139 career WHL regular-season games, Sakic recorded 293 points \u2014 138 goals and 155 assists \u2014 while adding 25 points in 14 playoff contests.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s Most Valuable Player that season, while also earning<\/p>\n

WHL East First All-Star Team honours. He added 24 points (11 goals and 13 assists) in 10 playoff games that spring.<\/p>\n

Following his standout WHL career, Sakic was selected 15th overall by the Qu\u00e9bec 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Sakic\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u2019s 100 Greatest Players in 2017.<\/p>\n

Internationally, Sakic built one of the most decorated r\u00e9sum\u00e9s 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.<\/p>\n

At the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City, Sakic helped Canada capture its first Olympic men\u2019s hockey gold medal in 50 years, earning tournament MVP honours after recording seven points \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

In recognition of his impact in Swift Current, Sakic was named the Broncos\u2019 centre on the club\u2019s All-Time Team in 1999. He was later celebrated during the WHL\u2019s 50th Season in 2015-16, earning a place among the league\u2019s Top 125 Players of All-Time before being voted No. 1 overall by fans on the WHL\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

The remaining players ranked in the Top 10 on the CHL\u2019s 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.<\/a><\/p>\n

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CHL Top 50 Evaluation Criteria and Eligibility<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The CHL\u2019s Top 50 Players were selected by a panel of more than 40 media members who submitted ranked 1\u201350 ballots guided by a weighted evaluation framework designed to ensure consistency across eras. Panelists considered a player\u2019s impact beyond the CHL \u2014 including NHL and international success, major awards and championships, and Hall of Fame recognition \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

To be eligible, players must have competed in at least one full season in the WHL, OHL, or QMJHL during the CHL\u2019s 50-year history beginning in 1975\u201376; for players who competed in 1975\u201376 and also played prior to that season, their entire CHL career was considered when evaluating on-ice accomplishments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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\u2019s Top 50 Players of the Last 50 Years list, a marquee initiative of the CHL\u2019s 50th anniversary season. With his placement at No. 6, Sakic is…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":464,"featured_media":40434,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"article","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[709],"tags":false,"class_list":["post-40433","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\/05\/09100824\/931f8b41-adb4-4704-a969-746b0286f5c9.png",1920,1080,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\/40433","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=40433"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-broncos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40433\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-broncos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/40434"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-broncos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40433"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-broncos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40433"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-broncos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40433"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":40431,"date":"2026-05-07T15:58:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T21:58:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-broncos\/?p=40431"},"modified":"2026-05-07T15:59:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T21:59:28","slug":"broncos-add-skill-size-scoring-talent-at-2026-whl-prospects-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-broncos\/article\/broncos-add-skill-size-scoring-talent-at-2026-whl-prospects-draft","title":{"rendered":"Broncos Add Skill, Size & Scoring Talent at 2026 WHL Prospects Draft"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.<\/p>\n

Swift Current opened the draft by selecting defenceman Jacson Bradbeer from Yale Hockey Academy U15 Prep with the 22nd overall pick. The 5\u20199 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\u2019s U17 Prep squad and collected four assists in four games at the U16 BC Cup.<\/p>\n

One pick later at 23rd overall, the Broncos selected 6\u20193 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.<\/p>\n

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\u20191 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.<\/p>\n

Later in the second round at 27th overall, Swift Current selected forward Easton Pitz from RHA Winnipeg U15 Prep. The 5\u201910 forward from Virden led his team in scoring with 56 points in 28 games and appeared with RHA Winnipeg\u2019s U18 Prep team.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Swift Current selected goaltender Max Davis in the fourth round, 86th overall, from RHA Kelowna U15 Prep. The 6\u20190 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.<\/p>\n

In the fifth round, 94th overall, the Broncos selected forward Keatyn Devlin from Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep. The 6\u20190 forward from Edmonton recorded 20 points in 24 games this season.<\/p>\n

After not selecting in the sixth round, Swift Current returned in the seventh round to draft 6\u20193 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.<\/p>\n

In the eighth round, 163rd overall, the Broncos selected physical defenceman Mason Fischer from Southwest Christian\/Richfield High School. The 5\u201910 blueliner from Minnesota recorded 13 points in 26 games while playing in the Minnesota High School League.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Swift Current, SK <\/span><\/strong>\u2014<\/strong> 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Broncos would like to welcome Cal and his family to the organization.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Swift Current, SK \u2014 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":464,"featured_media":40427,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"article","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[709],"tags":false,"class_list":["post-40426","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\/05\/06181951\/a6fbd39b-81d7-464d-a56b-c81ab66bc0e9.jpg",1311,738,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\/40426","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=40426"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-broncos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40426\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-broncos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/40427"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-broncos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40426"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-broncos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40426"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-broncos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40426"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":40428,"date":"2026-05-06T23:14:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T05:14:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-broncos\/?p=40428"},"modified":"2026-05-07T09:56:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T15:56:01","slug":"broncos-draft-jacson-bradbeer-and-nathan-roberts-in-first-round-of-2026-prospects-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-broncos\/article\/broncos-draft-jacson-bradbeer-and-nathan-roberts-in-first-round-of-2026-prospects-draft","title":{"rendered":"Broncos Draft Jacson Bradbeer and Nathan Roberts in First Round of 2026 Prospects Draft"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.<\/p>\n

At 22nd overall, the Broncos selected defenceman Jacson Bradbeer from Yale Hockey Academy U15 Prep. The 5\u20199 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.<\/p>\n

Bradbeer also appeared in five games with Yale\u2019s U17 Prep team during the season and showcased his abilities at the U16 BC Cup, tallying four assists in four games.<\/p>\n

Just one pick later at 23rd overall, Swift Current selected towering defenceman Nathan Roberts from Delta Hockey Academy U15 Prep. The 6\u20193 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The rest of the WHL Prospect Draft resumes tomorrow at 10:00 AM MT.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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