STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS
Western Hockey League Playoffs
Mr.
Wall: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, this past
Tuesday night fans from across southwest Saskatchewan absolutely
packed the Swift Current Civic Centre to watch an amazing game
seven in the first round of the WHL (Western Hockey League)
playoffs between the Broncos and the Calgary Hitmen. Mr. Speaker,
the Broncos finished second overall in the entire WHL this season
so they were favoured in the first round of the playoffs. And we
know how dangerous it is for a favoured team to run up against a
hot goalie. That’s exactly what happened to the Broncos when
they faced . . . when they had a hard time solving Calgary
netminder Sebastian LaPlante. Thanks however to the Broncos’
tenacity, their tradition of hard work, their skill, and great
coaching from Brad McEwen and Randy Smith, and more specifically
to a great assist from Ben Ondrus that set up the game winning
goal from sniper Tim Smith, the Broncos prevailed. Now, Mr.
Speaker, I know that all members of the Assembly are happy that
the Broncos won. I know that the members from Moose Jaw are happy
that the Warriors won their first round. And as the second round begins tonight, Mr. Speaker, I think
it’s appropriate if I were to be able to call upon all members
of the Assembly to wish luck to both remaining Saskatchewan teams
in the WHL playoffs, to wish luck to both the Warriors and the
Broncos, but I can’t do it, Mr. Speaker — go Broncos.
Some
Hon. Members: Hear, hear!
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