Broncos jump all over Wheat Kings

The Swift Current Broncos scored six goals in the first period to upend the Eastern Conference leading Brandon Wheat Kings 7-2 on Sunday.

The Broncos got goals from seven different skaters as they moved into a tie for top spot in the Eastern Conference with an 11-6-0-0 record. Cal Conway made 35 saves to earn the win.

Zach Pantelakis, Brock Burch, Carter Moen, Trae Wilke, Yuri Vlasenko, Ty Meunier, and Hyde Davidson all scored for the Broncos. Burch scored in his first game of the season and Vlasenko notched his first Western Hockey League goal. 

Chase Surkan and Kris Muissu replied for the Wheat Kings. Filip Ruzicka took the loss with 24 saves on 31 shots. 

The Broncos will return to action on Saturday when they host the Calgary Hitmen.