STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS
Swift Current Broncos in Western Hockey League Playoffs
Mr.
Wall:
— Mr. Speaker, there are many Saskatchewan realities attendant
with the arrival of spring in our province —the retreat of the
snow, preparation for seeding, a disappointing NDP (New Democratic
Party) Throne Speech, and the Swift Current Broncos finishing
first in the WHL’s (Western Hockey League) east division. Mr.
Speaker, with the WHL playoffs about to get underway, I thought I
would try to help out other members in this Assembly who may
represent WHL communities by giving them a way to help their team
be successful in the playoffs. We tried to provide this help in
the past. We pointed out to the government in ’97 that the
’Riders have never won a Grey Cup while they were in office and
asked them to temporarily resign. And last year I pointed out that
the only WHL team to advance in the playoffs was the one
represented by a Sask Party MLA (Member of the Legislative
Assembly). This year the Regina Pats and the Moose Jaw Warriors
are also in the playoffs, along with the Broncos, and so I wanted
to encourage the members for Moose Jaw and Regina to do the only
thing they could possibly do to help ensure their teams’ success
in the playoffs. Mr. Speaker, I implore the members for Regina and
Moose Jaw, if they want to help their teams, cross the floor.
Some
Hon. Members:
Hear, hear!
Mr.
Wall:
— Cross the floor, Mr. Speaker, and give them a fighting chance.
On a serious note, Mr. Speaker, I do want to take this opportunity
to wish the Swift Current Broncos — the coaches, the players,
the volunteers, all the staff — the very best in the WHL
playoffs. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Some
Hon. Members: Hear, hear! |
