Patrick Earns Weekly Honour
May 2, 2016 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Brandon Wheat Kings News Release
Calgary, AB - The Western Hockey League announced today that Brandon Wheat Kings forward Nolan Patrick has been named the WHL Player of the Week for the week ending May 1st, 2016.
Patrick collected seven points and a plus-5 rating for the Brandon Wheat Kings in the final three games of the WHL Eastern Conference Championship against the Red Deer Rebels.
After suffering a 6-2 loss to the Rebels in Game 3 of the WHL Eastern Conference Championship on April 26th, Patrick and the Wheat Kings responded with a strong effort in Game 4 the following night. Patrick collected two assists as the Wheat Kings skated to a 4-2 victory over the Rebels to grab a 3-1 series cushion. On Friday, April 29th, Patrick was in on all five Wheat Kings' goals as he notched a hat-trick and two assists in Brandon's 5-2 nod over the Rebels in Game 5. Patrick was named the game's first star as the Wheat Kings advanced to the WHL Championship for the second straight year.
The 17-year-old native of Winnipeg, MB recorded 102 points (41g-61a) to go along with a stellar plus-51 rating in 72 regular season contests. His 24 playoff points (10g-14a) are tied for first amongst all WHL skaters. The 6-3, 195 lb forward is in his second WHL campaign with Brandon and has amassed 159 points (72g-87a) in 130 career WHL regular season contests.
The WHL has also nominated Landon Bow of the Seattle Thunderbirdsfor the Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week award. Bow, a 1995-born netminder from St. Albert, AB posted a record of 2-0-0-0 with a 2.05 goals against average and a .928 save percentage. On Tuesday, April 26th, Bow was solid as he turned aside 36 shots to lead the Thunderbirds to a 3-1 victory over the Kelowna Rockets in Game 3 of the WHL Western Conference Championship. Bow was named the game's first star for his efforts. The following night, Bow made 28 saves to guide the Thunderbirds to a dramatic 5-4 double overtime win to clinch the series over the Rockets and advance to the WHL Championship. Currently in his first WHL campaign with Seattle, Bow has posted a 74-56-8-5 record with a 2.91 goals against average and a .912 save percentage with 15 shutouts in 160 career WHL regular season appearances.
The Wheat Kings and T-Birds kick off the WHL Championship Final Friday night in Brandon, with game two scheduled for the next night. Ticket sales for both games have been brisk but there are some remaining. Western Manitoba hockey fans are encouraged to call (204) 726-3555 or go online at keystonecentre.com
WHL Player of the Week
Sept. 24 - Sept. 27: Alex Forsberg, Victoria Royals
Sept. 28 - Oct. 4: Reid Gardiner, Prince Albert Raiders
Oct. 5 - Oct. 11: Brayden Point, Moose Jaw Warriors
Oct. 12 - Oct. 18: Jon Martin, Swift Current Broncos
Oct. 19 - Oct. 25: Jesse Gabrielle, Prince George Cougars
Oct. 26 - Nov. 1: Mathew Barzal, Seattle Thunderbirds
Nov. 2 - Nov. 8: Nick Merkley, Kelowna Rockets
Nov. 9 - Nov. 15: Jackson Houck, Calgary Hitmen
Nov. 16 - Nov. 22: Tyson Baillie, Kelowna Rockets
Nov. 23 - Nov. 29: Justin Gutierrez, Lethbridge Hurricanes
Nov. 30 - Dec. 6: Tyler Benson, Vancouver Giants
Dec. 7 - Dec. 13: Rihards Bukarts, Portland Winterhawks
Dec. 14 - Dec. 20: Kailer Yamamoto, Spokane Chiefs
Dec. 28 - Jan. 3: Adam Brooks, Regina Pats
Jan. 4 - Jan. 10: Adam Helewka, Spokane Chiefs
Jan. 11 - Jan. 17: Reid Gardiner, Prince Albert Raiders
Jan. 18 - Jan. 24: Giorgio Estephan, Lethbridge Hurricanes
Jan. 25 - Jan. 31: Chase Witala, Prince George Cougars
Feb. 1 - Feb. 7: Ivan Provorov, Brandon Wheat Kings
Feb. 8 - Feb. 14: Dryden Hunt, Moose Jaw Warriors
Feb. 15 - Feb. 21: Adam Brooks, Regina Pats
Feb. 22 - Feb. 28: Tyler Wong, Lethbridge Hurricanes
Feb. 29 - Mar. 6: Jayce Hawryluk, Brandon Wheat Kings
Mar. 7 - Mar. 13: Chad Butcher, Medicine Hat Tigers
Mar. 14 - Mar. 20: Tyler Soy, Victoria Royals
Mar. 21 - Mar. 27: Vladimir Bobylev, Victoria Royals
Mar. 28 - Apr. 3: Adam Brooks, Regina Pats
Apr. 4 - Apr. 10: Ivan Provorov, Brandon Wheat Kings
Apr. 11 - Apr. 17: Jayden Halbgewachs, Moose Jaw Warriors
Apr. 18 - Apr. 24: Scott Eansor, Seattle Thunderbirds
Apr. 25 - May. 1: Nolan Patrick, Brandon Wheat Kings
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