DeBrusk named WHL Player of the Week

A huge weekend from Swift Current Broncos forward Jake DeBrusk earned him Denny's WHL Player of the Week honours.

DeBrusk scored four times and had four assists in three games last week as the Broncos completed their push to the playoffs.

His biggest performance came during Friday's 5-3 victory in Lethbridge when DeBrusk had a hat trick and added an assist.

The 18-year-old sophomore finished the regular season with 42 goals and 39 assists leading the Broncos in goals and points. He also finished sixth in the WHL in goal scoring.

DeBrusk is ranked by NHL Central Scouting and numerous other sources as a possible first round selection in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft. He is the son of former NHLer Louie DeBrusk.

Swift Current Broncos won both the first and last regular season WHL Player of the Week Awards as Jay Merkley picked up the honour in week one.

The Broncos start their first round playoff series with the Pats on Friday and Saturday in Regina. You can see those games live by jumping on a fan bus being organized by the Broncos. Check out scbroncos.com for details.

Click here for the official release and video on the award

Denny's WHL Player of the Week Winners:

Mar. 16– Mar. 22: Jake DeBrusk, Swift Current Broncos
Mar. 9 – Mar. 15: Oliver Bjorkstrand, Portland WInterhawks
Mar. 2– Mar. 8: Peter Quenneville, Brandon Wheat Kings
Feb. 23– Mar. 1: Jansen Harkins, Prince George Cougars
Feb. 16– Feb. 22: Jayce Hawryluk, Brandon Wheat Kings
Feb. 9 – Feb. 15: Leon Draisaitl, Kelowna Rockets
Feb. 2 – Feb. 8: Rihards Bukarts, Brandon Wheat Kings
Jan. 26 – Feb. 1: Oliver Bjorkstrand, Portland Winterhawks 
Jan. 19 – Jan. 25: Tyrell Goulbourne, Kelowna Rockets 
Jan. 12 – Jan. 18: Tim McGauley, Brandon Wheat Kings 
Jan. 5 – Jan. 11: Oliver Bjorkstrand, Portland Winterhawks 
Dec. 29 – Jan. 4: Travis Brown, Victoria Royals
Dec. 15 – Dec. 28: Trevor Cox, Medicine Hat Tigers 
Dec. 8 – Dec. 14: Cole Sanford, Medicine Hat Tigers 
Dec. 1 – Dec. 7: Connor Rankin, Calgary Hitmen 
Nov. 24 – Nov. 30: Oliver Bjorkstrand, Portland Winterhawks
Nov. 17 – Nov. 23: Lane Bauer, Edmonton Oil Kings
Nov. 10 – Nov. 16: Sam Reinhart, Kootenay Ice
Nov. 3 – Nov. 9: Rourke Chartier, Kelowna Rockets
Oct. 27 – Nov. 2: Josh Morrissey, Prince Albert Raiders
Oct. 20 – Oct. 26: Conner Bleackley, Red Deer Rebels
Oct. 13 – Oct. 19: Joe Hicketts, Victoria Royals
Oct. 6 – Oct. 12: Ivan Nikolishin, Everett Silvertips
Sept. 29 – Oct. 5: Madison Bowey, Kelowna Rockets
Sept. 22 – Sept. 28: Carson Stadnyk, Everett Silvertips
Sept. 19 – Sept. 21: Jay Merkley, Swift Current Broncos