Broncos Sign Jake DeBrusk

[chilly666]

Swift Current, SK - Swift Current Broncos General Manager and Head Coach, Mark Lamb, has announced that the club has signed forward Jake DeBrusk to a Western Hockey League contract.

DeBrusk was selected in the 7th round, 137th overall, by the Broncos in the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft. The 5'6", 130-pound product of Edmonton, AB has recorded 18 points (9-9-18) in 14 games played with the SSAC Athletics of the AMHL so far this season.

"He has had a very good start to his season," states Assistant General Manager & Director of Player Personnel, Jamie Porter. "We were all disappointed when he got hurt during training camp as we couldn't get a true evaluation of his progression, but we have been very impressed with how his game has evolved and we believe he will be strong competition to compete for a spot on our roster next year."

[nsh03]

When I saw the last name I thought for sure he must be related to Louie, but at that size, maybe not. Anyone know? Hordi, you must...?

[HordiBrusk29]

Yup. Louie's son. Gotta love the Broncos though. They have both Louie DeBrusk and Jeff Odgers sons inked. We already know Dakota Odgers has some of his Dad's bite to his game. Hopefully the same can be said with Jake.

[nsh03]

Man, Louie must have married a midget for his son to end up 5-6! I love seeing the old enforcers' sons coming up now, and yeah it's awesome that Swift Current has two of them.

[HordiBrusk29]

Yeah he's definitely on the small side. Although if I remember correctly when Swift Current first drafted him he was something like 5'2".