Game Night: Brandon
Published on February 19, 2010 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release
Regina Pats (25-28-3-4) @ Brandon Wheat Kings (41-16-1-3)
Tonight 7:30pm Westman Communications Group Place
7:05 Pre-Game Show 620 CKRM
No TV Broadcast
The Lowdown
This is the sixth of 8 meetings between the Brandon Wheat Kings and the Regina Pats. The Wheat Kings have won four of the first five games with the last coming 10 days ago in Brandon in a 6-2 Pats loss. Hampus Gustafsson did get the scoring going in the first, but after that it was 5 straight Brandon goals until Myles Bell scored his first ever WHL marker late in the second period for a 5-2 Wheattie lead after 40. The third saw Brandon score once for the 6-2 final. Damien Ketlo started the game but was replaced by Dawson Guhle after giving up the 4th Brandon goal.
Wheattie Bits:
The Brandon Wheat Kings are one of the hottest teams in the WHL. They are winners of 13 of their past 15 games, including a current stretch of 12 straight games without a regulation loss. They are now tied for top spot with the Saskatoon Blades in the East Division.
Who's who: The Wheatties have 8 players that average almost a point a game, and are lead by the dynamic trio of Brayden Schenn, Matt Calvert and Scott Glennie
Player: GP G A Pts.
Matt Calvert 57 39 38 77
Brayden Schenn 48 24 53 77
Aaron Lewadniuk 55 30 39 69
Jordan Eberle ended a 3 game pointless drought last Saturday with a goal and 2 assists.
Player: GP G A Pts.
Jordan Eberle 45 40 42 82
Jordan Weal 60 26 54 80
Matt Strueby 57 31 17 58
The Race:
With just 12 games left in the WHL season, the Pats are currently 9 points back of the Swift Current Broncos 7 points behind the Moose Jaw Warriors for the 8th and final playoff spot, 4 back of the Prince Albert Raiders for ninth.
On the ice tonight:
There are 8 other games tonight in the WHL with the Pats keeping a keen eye on one other game as the Swift Current Broncos host the Chilliwack Bruins.
First WHL Goals:
Myles Bell scored his first career WHL goal last week against the Brandon Wheat Kings. Only one other Pat has scored his first career WHL goal this season. Brandon Davidson picked up his first goal back on September 25th against the Moose Jaw Warriors.
They are all big games:
With the Pats in full chase mode in the Eastern Conference playoff race, every game is important from here on in. Here's how the rest of the schedule breaks down: 12 games (5 home/7 away), 10 v/ Eastern Conference, 9 East Division, 2 B.C. Division.
Tomorrow Night:
The blue and white are back on the ice tomorrow night as former Pat defenceman Matt Delahey and his Chilliwack Bruins pay a visit to the Brandt Centre. It's a 7pm puck drop with 620 CKRM carrying all of the action beginning with the pre-game show at 6:35pm.
Western Hockey League Stories from February 19, 2010
- Blades Run Down by Giants - Saskatoon Blades
- Chiefs Create Pottery For Children's Miracle Network Monday - Spokane Chiefs
- WM Calls On Fans To Help Feed The Hungry - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Hurricanes Big Weekend Plans - Lethbridge Hurricanes
- WHL Friday Night Hockey Live On FSN Northwest: Friday, February 19 - Everett Silvertips @ Tri-City A - WHL
- This Week In Silvertips Hockey - Everett Silvertips
- Game Night: Brandon - Regina Pats
- Blades Playoff Packages Now On Sale - Saskatoon Blades
- MasterCard Memorial Cup Unveils Media Partners - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Blades Face Large Test At Home - Saskatoon Blades
- Friday Is Player Card Giveaway - Brandon Wheat Kings
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