THROWBACK THURSDAYS: OCTOBER 15-21
This Week in WHL History:
- Lorne Henning of the Estevan Bruins scored the opening goal only six seconds into the game on Oct. 16, 1969 as the Bruins eventually won the game 6-5 versus the Calgary Centennials; the goal is tied for the second fastest goal to start a game
- The Prince George Cougars recorded their first win in history as Steve Dowhy potted four goals in a 10-5 victory over the Portland Winter Hawks on Oct. 17, 1994
- On Oct. 20, 1978, Ken Federko of the Saskatoon Blades picked up his 44th assist over a 29 game span;the second longest assist streak in WHL history started on Feb. 22 of the previous season
- Matt Schmermund of the Kamloops Blazers tied a WHL record for the fastest two goals by an individual on Oct. 20, 2006 when he scored twice in a span of five seconds midway through the second period in an 8-5 triumph over the Saskatoon Blades
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