Broncos forward Coupland named Kal Tire WHL Rookie of the Week
Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today Swift Current Broncos forward Ty Coupland has been named Kal Tire WHL Rookie of the Week for the week ending October 15, 2023.
Coupland, 16, recorded five points (3G-2A) in three games this week as the Broncos went 1-2-0-0 to start a B.C. Division road swing.
After being held off the scoresheet to open the road trip Wednesday, October 11 in Prince George, Coupland responded in a big way in the Lower Mainland.
A native of North Vancouver, Coupland notched three points, including two goals, as the Broncos defeated the Vancouver Giants by a 6-3 margin Friday, October 13. The 5-foot-10, 161-pound right wing collected his first two goals of the season, including the game’s insurance marker, and added a secondary assist on Mathew Ward’s game-winning goal. Coupland was named Third Star of the contest for his performance.
Rounding out the weekend, Coupland factored into both Broncos goals Saturday, October 14 in a 7-2 loss at Victoria. A Third Star performance at Victoria included Coupland’s third goal of the season as well as a secondary assist on a goal from Tyson Laventure.
With seven points (3G-4A) in seven games to start the season, Coupland is fourth on the Broncos and third among all WHL East Division rookies in scoring.
Originally selected by the Swift Current Broncos in the second round (42nd overall) of the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, Coupland has tallied eight points (4G-4A) in nine career WHL Regular Season contests. He made his WHL debut in 2022-23, appearing in two contests with the Broncos.
Ty Coupland and the Swift Current Broncos continue their five-game B.C. Division road trip when they visit the Kamloops Blazers Tuesday, October 17 (7 p.m. PT).
2023-24 WHL Rookie of the Week
October 10, 2023: Terik Parascak, Prince George Cougars
October 2, 2023: Terik Parascak, Prince George Cougars
September 25, 2023: Oscar Lovsin, Wenatchee Wild
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Regarded as the world’s finest development league for junior hockey players, the Western Hockey League (WHL) head office is based in Calgary, Alberta. The WHL offers a world-class player experience featuring three key cornerstones: hockey development, education, and a safe and positive environment for all participants. A diverse and inclusive organization, the WHL consists of 22 member Clubs with 16 located in Western Canada and six in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. A member of the Canadian Hockey League, the WHL has been a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League for close to 60 years. The WHL is also a leading provider of hockey scholarships with over 375 graduates each year receiving WHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice. Each season, WHL players also form the nucleus of Canada’s National Junior Hockey Team.
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