By Western Hockey League

CALGARY, Alta. – The Western Hockey League today announced Brad McEwen, General Manager and Head Coach of the Swift Current Broncos has been named the recipient of the Lloyd Saunders Memorial Trophy as the WHL Executive of the Year.

This past season, the Swift Current Broncos finished second in the Western Hockey League in points with 97. McEwen was also an assistant coach for the 2001-02 Hershey Cup All Star game in Red Deer, Alberta.

“I’m honoured to be chosen for this award. There are so many qualified individuals within the League that almost any one of them could earn this distinction. In Swift Current, it’s more of a group management effort. I’d like to thank my support staff for helping to contribute to our success this year,” stated Mr. McEwen.

As McEwen begins his third season with the Broncos, he is looking forward to a successful year and a bright future for the team. Brad and his wife Penny reside in Swift Current with their three children; Taras, Alex and Sydney.

Past Winners of the Lloyd Saunders Memorial Trophy:
EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR

• 2001-02 Brad McEwen, Swift Current
• 2000-01 Brent Sutter, Red Deer
• 1999-00 Tim Speltz, Spokane
• 1998-99 Don Hay, Tri-Cities
• 1997-98 Ken Hodge, Portland
• 1996-97 Todd McLellan, Swift Current
• 1995-96 Tim Speltz, Spokane Chiefs
• 1994-95 Kelly McCrimmon, Brandon
• 1993-94 Bob Brown, Kamloops
• 1992-93 Bruce Hamilton, Tacoma
• 1991-92 Daryl Lubiniecki, Saskatoon
• 1990-91 Bob Brown, Kamloops
• 1989-90 Russ Farwell, Seattle
• 1988-89 Dennis Beyak, Saskatoon
• 1987-88 Jim Loria, Spokan