WHL Brandon Wheat Kings

Calvert Wins Another Honour

March 14, 2008 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Brandon Wheat Kings News Release


CALGARY, AB. - The 'Fan's Choice' WHL Player of the Week, as voted on by WHL fans, is forward Matt Calvert of the Brandon Wheat Kings. He also becomes only the fifth WHL player this season to win both the Boston Pizza Player of the Week and 'Fan's Choice' Player of the Week. Calvert picked up nine points, scoring three goals and six assists to go with a +2 rating in four games between March 3rd and March 9th, helping the Wheat Kings post a 1-2-1-0 record in that span.

On Tuesday, March 4th, the Wheat Kings began a three game road trip starting at the Civic Centre in Moose Jaw taking on the Warriors. Calvert picked up a goal and one assist as the Warriors defeated the Wheat Kings 5-3. He was also named the games 3rd Star.

The next evening, Wednesday, March 5th, at the Credit Union i-plex in Swift Current, the Wheat Kings took on the Broncos. Calvert netted a shorthanded goal in the 4-3 overtime loss to the Broncos. He was also named the games 2nd Star.

On, Friday, March 7th, the Wheat Kings rolled into Saskatoon to face the Blades at the Credit Union Centre. Calvert scored his second shorthanded goal in as many games and added two assists, which wasn't enough as the Blades downed the Wheat Kings 6-3.

On, Saturday, March 8th, the Wheat Kings were back in the friendly confines of Westman Place hosting the Edmonton Oil Kings. Calvert picked up three assists in the 4-1 victory over the Oil Kings. He was also named the games 3rd Star.

Calvert, an 18 year old from Brandon, Manitoba, is currently in his rookie season with the Wheat Kings. He spent last season with Brandon's Midget 'AAA' team scoring 28 goals and 83 points; he is eligible for the upcoming 2008 NHL Entry Draft.

Its been a good week for Calvert, who was recently chosen - by western Manitoba hockey fans - as the Wheat Kings' Shoppers Drug Mart Player of the Year. As well, he was last week's WHL Player of the Week.

Calvert and the Wheat Kings kick off the final weekend of the regular season Friday night in Regina against the Pats, before returning home to close out the home and home series Saturday night at Westman Communications Group Place.

Tickets to Friday's game are on sale now at the Keystone box office, by calling 726-3555 or online at ticketmaster.ca.

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