Wild forward Armstrong named Tempo WHL Player of the Week
Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today Wenatchee Wild forward Easton Armstrong has been named Tempo WHL Player of the Week for the week ending October 8, 2023.
Armstrong, who attended Los Angeles Kings training camp as a free agent invitee this fall, recorded seven points, including five goals, in two games this week as the Wild went 2-1-0-0 on a B.C. Division road trip.
The 6-foot-3, 204-pound product of Los Angeles, Calif., registered two goals, including the game-winning tally, in a 6-3 win Saturday, October 7 at Prince George. He was named the game’s Second Star.
The 20-year-old right winger followed up Saturday’s effort with a five-point performance Sunday, October 8 at Kamloops, scoring the overtime-winning goal to complete the hat trick. Armstrong also collected two assists in Wenatchee’s come-from-behind victory and was named the Third Star of the contest.
Since returning from training camp with the Los Angeles Kings, Armstrong has secured nine points (6G-3A) in four games with the Wild. He is tied for second in scoring on the Club.
Originally selected by the Regina Pats in the 10th round (214th overall) of the 2018 WHL Draft, Armstrong has accumulated 52 points (32G-20A) in 152 career WHL Regular Season outings.
Easton Armstrong and the Wenatchee Wild return to action Friday, October 13 at Seattle (7:05 p.m. PT).
2023-24 Tempo WHL Player of the Week
October 2, 2023: Jagger Firkus, Moose Jaw Warriors (Seattle Kraken)
September 25, 2023: Zac Funk, Prince George Cougars
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.