Swift Current signs Demidovich
NEWS: The Broncos have signed 2020 CHL Import Draft pick Vladislav Demidovich to a WHL Standard Player Agreement.
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— Swift Current Broncos (@SCBroncos) August 5, 2020
The Swift Current Broncos announced that they have signed their second-round 2020 CHL Import Draft selection. Vladislav Demidovich played last season in his home country of Belarus with the U18 squad. In 54 games, he scored 13 goals and added eight assists.
ECHL Board of Governors delays start to 2020-21 season
#ECHL Board of Governors approves revised start date of Dec. 4 for 2020-21 Season
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— ECHL (@ECHL) August 5, 2020
In more Coronavirus news, the ECHL Board of Governors approved a revised starting date of December 4th, 2020 for their season. The league anticipates a full 72-game season from that point. The season was originally slated to begin on October 16th. This will be the 33rd season of the ECHL.
Andrews stays on in the interim in Regina
A wee bit of an update here, I know it was announced that my last day with the Pats was July 31. However, I will be staying with the organization for the foreseeable future, working as Director of Media and Communications until further notice!
You aren’t rid of me just yet! ?
— Phil Andrews (@Phil_Andrews_) August 5, 2020
With various moving parts, again due to the coronavirus, Phil Andrews announced that he will be staying on with the Regina Pats as Director of Media and Communications for the foreseeable future, bridging the gap to the start of the WHL season. It is expected that the Pats will name a replacement for Andrews when the 2020-21 season is officially able to be played.