Conor Geekie's time in the Western Hockey League may be over, but his season is not.
The star forward from Strathclair will join the Tucson Roadrunners of the American Hockey League. Geekie was playing with the Swift Current Broncos; however, they lost their series against the Moose Jaw Warriors in five games. The Broncos won game one, to lose the next four.
Across nine playoff games with the Broncos, Geekie had six goals and three assists. He also played at the World Junior Hockey Championship this past winter, earning three points in five games.
As the 11th overall pick by the Arizona Coyotes, Geekie's potential departure from the WHL marks the end of an era defined by his dominance over the past few seasons. In a remarkable display, the 19-year-old recorded 111 goals and 158 assists in 215 regular-season games, complemented by 15 goals and 22 assists in 43 playoff matchups.
Although Geekie retains one more year of junior eligibility, expectations loom large for his imminent transition to full-time professionalism next season.
