Broncos’ Ulmer named WHL Player of the Week

Calgary, Alta. – The “Bank of Montreal / MasterCard” – Western Hockey League Player of the Week is forward Layne Ulmer of the Swift Current Broncos. Ulmer earned player of the week honours by recording 16 points (9G-7A) in four games, including four power-play goals and two game winning goals helping the Broncos begin the 2000-2001 regular season with a perfect 4-0 record.

Ulmer began the week on Friday, September 22, recording a hat trick and five points, including a short handed goal in a 7-6 win against the Moose Jaw Warriors. On Saturday, September 23, Ulmer scored one goal and added two helpers in a 5-3 win over the visiting Warriors.

On Friday, September 29, Ulmer recorded another five point night with two goals and three assists in a 5-2 victory against the Prince Albert Raiders. On Saturday, September 30, he recorded his second hat trick of the week in a 10-0 win over the visiting Raiders.

The 20-year-old from Biggar, Sask. was drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.

Honourable mention goes to Justin Mapletoft of the Red Deer Rebels. The WHL would like to welcome Bank of Montreal / MasterCard to the WHL Sponsorship team.