Game Night Everett
December 7, 2010 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release
Everett Silvertips (12-13-1-3) @ Regina Pats (8-16-4-1)
Tonight 7:00pm Brandt Centre
6:35 Pre-Game Show 620 CKRM
No TV Broadcast
The Lowdown:
This is the only time this season that the Everett Silvertips and the Regina Pats will meet in the 2010-11 season. They met once last season in Everett with the Pats winning 4-2, the last time these two hooked up at the Brandt Centre was on November 8th 2008 in a 4-1 Silvertips win. This is the second last game the Pats will play at home before the Christmas break and the last time Pats fans will see Carter Ashton before he heads to Canada's National Junior team selection camp.
A few 'tips:
This is Everett's third game of their 6 game trip through the East Division. The first two games saw them win 6-0 in Swift Current Friday night, then get shutout 4-0 24 hours later in Moose Jaw. Everett is currently in 10th spot in a very competitive Western Conference race, but trail 2nd by just 6 points. They have the 21st ranked power play and 15th ranked penalty kill. Scoring goals have been a problem as they are last in the WHL in goals for with 75.
Who's who:
Everett Regina
D - Ryan Murray - The 17 year old defenceman has been invited to Canada's Jr Selection Camp. The top +/- player for the Tips isn't eligible till the 2012 NHL draft. He hails from White City.
C - Landon Ferraro - Is a 1st round pick of the Red Wings in the 2009 NHL Draft.
LW - Tyler Maxwell- The 19 year old American is leading the 'Tips in goals assists and points.
C - Jordan Weal - The 18 year old draft pick of the LA Kings has 6 points in his last 3 games and is leading the Pats in scoring with 37 points
D - Brandon Davidson - Is currently on a 5 game point streak and has 17 points in his last 14 games.
LW - Lane Scheidl - The 18 year old forward is the newest member of the Pats and is currently on a 3 game assist streak.
Tough stretch on the Road:
After tonight, the Pats will head on the road and play 4 games in five nights beginning Friday night in Calgary, Saturday in Red Deer, Monday in Edmonton and will conclude Tuesday night with a date with the Prince Albert Raiders.
Ashton off to Camp:
Regin Pats forward, Carter Ashton is off to the Canadian National Junior Team selection camp in Toronto on December 15th. He took part in the summer camp in August and played for Team WHL at the recent Subway Superseries in November. If Ashton make Team Canada, it continues the Regina Pats continuing contributions to Hockey Canada and the World Junior team. More Pats have played for team Canada than any other team. Ashton's last game with the Pats will be Friday night in Calgary. Tonight will be the final time Pats fans will see him before embarking on his quest to make Team Canada.
Next Action:
After the four games on the road, the Pats will finish off the first half of the season with a home and home series with the Prince Albert Raiders. The last home game before Christmas will be next Friday night at the Brandt Centre against the Raiders. It's a 7pm puck drop. Get your tickets now by heading to www.reginapats.com.
Western Hockey League Stories from December 7, 2010
- Silvertips Skate Past Regina, 3-2 - Everett Silvertips
- Americans Deal Stebner to Rockets - Tri-City Americans
- Rockets Acquire Defenceman - Kelowna Rockets
- Rockstar Outdoor Hockey Classic Holiday Package Available - Spokane Chiefs
- Chiefs Fans in a Giving Mood - Spokane Chiefs
- Americans Acquire Sohor from Silvertips, Trade McPhee - Tri-City Americans
- Oil Kings Call up First Round Draft Pick Curtis Lazar - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Blazers Week in Review - Kamloops Blazers
- Schenn to Make Brandon Debut - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Game Night Everett - Regina Pats
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