WHL announces suspension of Broncos coach Praught

Calgary, Alta. –  The Western Hockey League announced today that Devan Praught, Head Coach of the Swift Current Broncos, has been suspended five games for violating the WHL Standards of Conduct.

An investigation was conducted by the WHL Security Network and the WHL found Praught violated the WHL Standards of Conduct during a Swift Current Broncos practice Monday, November 13.

Praught has served three games of his suspension and has two games left to serve.

The WHL and Swift Current Broncos are committed to holding players and staff to the highest standards of conduct both on and off the ice.

About the Western Hockey League
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.