The Humboldt Broncos have announced that 2005-born forward Kye Benoche has committed to the team for the upcoming 2024/25 season.
Benoche,a Campbell River, BC product split last season with the BCHL's Coquitlam Express and NCDC's New Jersey Rockets.
After spending 18 games with Coquitlam, he had 22 points (8G-14A) in 23 games in New Jersey. He also added 4 goals in 3 playoff games.
In a team release, HC/GM Scott Barney said “We feel Kye can immediately step into our lineup and contribute in a top-6 role offensively. He’s a versatile player who can play both centre and wing. We are not only getting a good hockey player who competes on every shift, but also a tremendous teammate and person who has come highly recommended."
The forward also spent two seasons in the VIJHL (British Columbia Jr. B) as a 16- and 17-year-old. He accumulated 32 points 32 points (10g-22a) in 43 games as a 16-year-old, and 47 points (21g-26a) in 46 games in his sophomore season.