STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS
Swift Current Broncos Advance in Western Hockey League Playoffs
Mr.
Wall:
— Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Earlier this spring as the WHL
(Western Hockey League) playoffs began I stood in the Assembly and
implored my NDP (New Democratic Party) colleagues from Moose Jaw
and Regina to consider crossing the floor, if only temporarily, to
help their WHL teams avoid the longstanding NDP curse on sports
teams in our province. They refused and the Pats and the Warriors
were dispatched in the first round, Mr. Speaker. Conversely our
own Swift Current Broncos, with a great win over Kootenay on
Tuesday night in game 7 of their second round series, are off to
the third round of the playoffs. I know that all hon. members will
want to join with me in wishing Coach McEwen and all the Broncos
the very best as our last Saskatchewan team in the WHL playoffs.
The Broncos will begin their series tonight in Red Deer at the
Centrium. And as for the fans of the Warriors and the Pats, I ask
them not to be too hard on their teams. Don’t be angry with your
coaches or your players. Rather place the blame squarely where it
belongs for their teams’ failures — on their NDP MLAs Member
of the Legislative Assembly).
Some
Hon. Members:
Hear, hear!
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