Broncos Assistant Coach Carter Hansen gains valuable experience at World Junior 'A' Challenge

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) is not only a vital steppingstone for aspiring players aiming to make it to the next level, but also an important development ground for the coaches. 

Humboldt Broncos Assistant Coach Carter Hansen recently had a chance to pad his resume and add some coaching experience, serving as the Video Coach for the Canada West team at the World Junior ‘A’ Challenge in Camrose, Alberta.  

Broncos wrap up pre-Christmas schedule with a three-game southern trek

One final southern dash for the Humboldt Broncos before they head off to the Christmas break.  

They kick off a three-game southern road trip on Thursday in Weyburn, followed by a pair of games in Estevan.  

Tonight’s game against the Red Wings will mark their first home game at Crescent Point Place due because of two recent ammonia leaks in the ice plant’s one-year-old chiller. 

Connor Miller returns to the Humboldt Broncos with a bronze medal and boosted confidence

Connor Miller returned to Humboldt earlier this week with a bronze medal after helping Canada West finish in third place at the World Junior ‘A’ Challenge in Camrose, Alberta.  

He hopes to bring more than a medal back from the international experience to the Humboldt Broncos for the second half of the season. 

Watson's Dustin Tokarski earns first NHL win in nearly two years with Carolina

Dustin Tokarski is back in the National Hockey League (NHL) win column. 

On Sunday night, the Watson product made his first start inside of an NHL crease in nearly two years with the Carolina Hurricanes.  

Tokarski made 27 saves and led the Hurricanes to a 4-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets and was named the first star of the game.  

Broncos Miller and Hansen win bronze medals at World Junior 'A' Challenge

Humboldt Broncos forward Connor Miller and Assistant Coach Carter Hansen have brought home some souvenirs from their experience with the Canada West team at the World Junior ‘A’ Challenge in Camrose, Alberta. 

On Sunday, the Canada West team defeated the Canada East team 5-2 in the bronze medal game.  

Miller picked up an assist in the win. He ended the tournament with two points (1G-1A). 

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