Swift Current shuts out Seattle behind Moen’s two-point effort
SWIFT CURRENT, Saskatchewan (Interstat) — On Wednesday, Swift Current scored three first-period goals and shut out Seattle at InnovationPlex before an announced crowd of 2,292. Carter Moen led the Broncos with one goal and one assist and was named the top star. Trae Wilke added an assist, Clarke Schaefer scored and had four shots, Oliver Torkki recorded two assists and Daxon Yerex also scored. Kayd Ruedig contributed an assist, and Cal Conway stopped all 34 shots he faced. Seattle’s Sawyer Mayes had four shots and two penalty minutes. Hyde Davidson had three shots and Ty Meunier had four. The Broncos improved to 10-5, while the Thunderbirds fell to 4-8. Swift Current capitalized on its chances and protected the lead, while Seattle could not solve Conway despite a heavy shot volume. The game included several penalties, including a major fighting call on Stepan Farushev and a 10-minute misconduct on Matthew Gard. Swift Current is next scheduled to host Everett on Friday, while Seattle continues its road trip at Prince Albert on Friday.