TIGERS' BUTCHER NAMED WHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Calgary, AB - The Western Hockey League announced today that Medicine Hat Tigers forward Chad Butcher has been named the WHL Player of the Week for the week ending March 13th, 2016.

Butcher recorded 10 points (3g-7a) in four games to lead the Medicine Hat Tigers to a 3-1-0-0 record for the week.

On Wednesday, March 9th against the Prince Albert Raiders, Butcher was in on all four goals as he recorded two goals and two assists to lead the Tigers to a 4-3 comeback victory. Butcher was named the game’s first star for his efforts. On Friday, March 11th, Butcher collected three points (1g-2a) to lead the Tigers to a 6-3 win over the Kootenay ICE and was named the game’s second star. The following night, Butcher tallied an assist in the Tiger’s 4-3 loss to the Kootenay ICE. On Sunday, March 13th, Butcher capped off an impressive week with two assists against the Calgary Hitmen to guide the Tigers to a 4-3 comeback victory.

The 20-year-old Kamloops, BC native has collected 72 points (27g-45a) rating in 69 games this season. The 5-10, 166 lb forward is in his fourth WHL campaign with Medicine Hat and has amassed 154 points (55g-99a) in 231 career WHL regular season contests.

The WHL has also nominated Landon Bow of the Seattle Thunderbirds for the Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week award. Bow, a 1995-born netminder from St. Albert, AB posted a record of 2-0-0-0 with a 1.00 goals against average and a .962 save percentage with one shutout. On Friday, March 11th, Bow turned aside all 21 shots he faced to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 1-0 shutout victory over the Everett Silvertips. Bow was named the game’s first star for his performance. The following night, Bow was consistent as he stopped 29 of 31 shots against the Portland Winterhawks to propel the Thunderbirds to a 3-2 road win. Currently in his fourth WHL campaign, Bow has posted a 72-56-8-5 record with 15 shutouts in 158 career WHL regular season appearances.