2018 WHL Graduating Class: Week 3
Through the months of July and August, the Western Hockey League is saying ‘thank you’ to its 2018 graduating class. From July 16 to 20, we extended our gratitude to 10 players who concluded their WHL careers in the 2017-18 season.
Swift Current Broncos forward Giorgio Estephan, who previously served as the captain for the Lethbridge Hurricanes won the Ed Chynoweth Cup this season after posting 86 points in 69 games. He finishes his WHL career with 325 points in 327 games and 51 points in 49 playoff games. Estephan has signed a contract with the Toronto Marlies of the AHL.
Congrats to @Gestephan_9 on an excellent WHL career. Estephan posted 376 points in 376 games. He has signed a contract with the @TorontoMarlies. Best of luck in the future! #WHLAlumni 🏒🎓 pic.twitter.com/dth3ZUv11m
— The WHL (@TheWHL) July 16, 2018
Red Deer Rebels assistant captain Mason McCarty doubled his offensive production, scoring 74 points in 69 games this season. He also posted four points in his first five playoff games. McCarty finishes his WHL career with 157 points in 225 games.
Congrats @MasonMcCarty5 on his WHL career. Posting 161 points in 231 games. Best of luck in the future Mason! #WHLAlumni 🏒🎓 pic.twitter.com/42Y6TAkZfo
— The WHL (@TheWHL) July 16, 2018
Everett Silvertips forward Patrick Bajkov posted 100 points this season, adding another 23 points in 22 playoff games. The 2017-18 All-Star signed a contract with the Florida Panthers after becoming the all time leading scorer in Silvertips history. He now is the all-time leader in goals, assists, and points for the Silvertips.
Congrats @patrickbajkov on a great WHL career. Bajkov was named to the WHL Western Conference All-Star Team this season and has signed with the @FlaPanthers. Best of luck! #WHLAlumni 🏒🎓 pic.twitter.com/Zf0mSNB8nZ
— The WHL (@TheWHL) July 17, 2018
Kamloops Blazers forward Nicholas Chyzowski played all 343 games with the Kamloops Blazers, serving as their captain this past season. Putting up 46 points in 72 games, Chyzowski has committed to the University of Waterloo to play with the Waterloo Warriors.
Congrats Nick Chyzowski of the @blazerhockey on his WHL career. Chyzowski scored 135 points in 359 games. He will be playing with the @UWWarriorHockey next year. Best of luck! #WHLAlumni 🏒🎓 pic.twitter.com/rp4P63BBg7
— The WHL (@TheWHL) July 17, 2018
Calgary Hitmen forward Conner Chaulk was known for his physical presence while remaining disciplined. He scored 31 points in 56 games this season split with the Swift Current Broncos. He finishes his career with 60 points in 190 games.
Congrats @ConnerChaulk97 on a great WHL career. Chaulk finished with 60 points in 190 contests. Best of luck in the future Conner! #WHLAlumni 🏒🎓 pic.twitter.com/GCITGEjpu7
— The WHL (@TheWHL) July 18, 2018
Brandon Wheat Kings forward Evan Weinger recorded 146 points in 251 games, playing with Brandon and the Portland Winterhawks. The winger signed a contract with the San Jose Barracuda after recording 57 points in 64 games last season.
Congrats @EvanWeinger on his WHL career. Weinger's 57 points in 64 games this season landed him a contact with @sjbarracuda. Best of luck Evan! #WHLAlumni 🏒🎓 pic.twitter.com/jzoaWow1eh
— The WHL (@TheWHL) July 18, 2018
Kelowna Rockets defenceman Gordie Ballhorn more than quadrupled his offensive output scoring 42 points in 72 games as a defenceman this season. He joined the Allen Americans for their playoff run upon completion of his WHL season. Ballhorn has committed to the University of Saskatchewan Huskies.
Congrats @GBallhorn97 on his WHL career. Ballhorn committed to @HuskieAthletics after posting 42 points this season. Good luck Gordie! #WHLAlumni 🏒🎓 pic.twitter.com/jEm2dZojPX
— The WHL (@TheWHL) July 19, 2018
Portland Winterhawks defenceman Keoni Texeira played all 344 games with Portland, recording 143 points. He scored 33 points in 64 games this season, adding three points in 12 playoff games. Texeira will be continuing his playing career with the Wichita Thunder in the ECHL.
Congrats @keoni_texeira on his WHL career. Texeira played all five seasons with the @pdxwinterhawks and will now be joining the @Wichita_Thunder. Best of luck! #WHLAlumni 🏒🎓 pic.twitter.com/Da8IDt3zdv
— The WHL (@TheWHL) July 19, 2018
Moose Jaw Warriors forward Jayden Halbgewachs had an impressive year, being named to the WHL Eastern All-Star Team, leading the WHL in goals and points, and leading the CHL in points. This impressive year earned him a contract with the San Jose Sharks.
Congrats @halbgewachs97 on his excellent WHL career. Halbgewachs is the first player in the WHL to score 70 goals since 1998-99. He signed with the @SanJoseSharks. Best of luck Jayden! #WHLAlumni 🏒🎓 pic.twitter.com/D8KnkFlDCT
— The WHL (@TheWHL) July 20, 2018
Edmonton Oil Kings goalie Travis Child finished his WHL career with 107 games played as a part of the Swift Current Broncos, Wheat Kings, and Oil Kings. With the Wheat Kings two seasons ago, he recorded a 2.84 GAA with a .894 SVS%. He added one shutout in the playoffs.
Congrats to @travischild31 on an excellent WHL career. Travis played over 100 games in the WHL as a goalie. Best of luck in the future! #WHLAlumni 🏒🎓 pic.twitter.com/Dy9YQXR4Vn
— The WHL (@TheWHL) July 20, 2018
Thank you to our graduating players for all your contributions on and off the ice. Visit @TheWHL on Twitter daily for new player cards. Weekly recaps of player cards and highlights will appear at WHL.ca each Friday.
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