It's a big boost for the Swift Current Broncos - Justin Dowling is coming back.

The veteran forward was re-assigned to the Broncos by the Philadelphia Flyers after a try out with the NHL club.

Dowling scored 32 goals and 78 points for the Broncos last season.

He'll be back in Swift Current in time for the opening game of the season on Friday in Moose Jaw. You can catch all the action on The Eagle 94.1 FM.

 

As for 19-year-old Broncos' forward Cody Eakin, he will see his first-ever NHL pre-season action tonight, as the Washington Capitals visit the Columbus Blue Jackets.