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Published on March 25, 2013 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release
Pats Win Bantam Draft Lottery
Pats Pick Second
Luck was on the Pats' side Wednesday when the WHL held its annual Bantam Draft Lottery in Calgary. With three chances out of twenty-one in the lottery, the Pats ball was selected from among the six other teams involved. The win means the Pats move up two spots to pick second overall at the upcoming WHL Bantam Draft May 2nd. The lottery only applies to the first round of the draft, therefore in subsequent rounds (2-15) the Pats will pick sixth.
Pats to the Pros
Several Pats will continue their seasons with professional teams this year. Lane Scheidl signed his first pro-contract with the AHL's Worcester Sharks and saw his first action on the weekend, picking up his first AHL point in just his second game. Dyson Stevenson flew south to suit up for the ECHL's Bakersfield Condors. Stevenson chalked up his first fight with the Condors in his second contest with the team. This week, both Colton Jobke and Chandler Stephenson will join professional clubs as Jobke joins the Houston Aeros (AHL) and Stephenson suits up with the Hershey Bears (AHL).
Photos Courtesy of the Bakersfield Condors and Worcester Sharks
Quotes of the Week
"We're excited our ball fell there and it gives us the opportunity to move up two spots and now select second overall. Obviously we don't want to be in this position and pick this early, but the fact that we are, there's no question we're excited about moving up." - Pats GM Chad Lang on winning the Draft Lottery
"Definitely a good feeling, something I've been working for my whole life and finally its going right. I'm excited and excited to get down there, I can't wait. " - Lane Scheidl on heading to Worcester (Courtesy Phil Andrews)
2013-14 Season Tickets
Season Tickets for the 2013-14 Regular Season are on sale now! Current Season Ticket Holders will soon receive their renewal letters outlining some of the great early bird (renew/purchase by April 19th) offers for this offseason season. There will be five draws for Season Ticket Holders to receive a full refund for their tickets, three draws for special Craven County Jamboree VIP packages, two draws for autographed team jerseys, one draw for a complementary foursome entry at the Regina Pats Wickenheiser Golf Classic and one draw for a party limo with ten tickets to a Pats/Warriors game in Moose Jaw. Call the Pats Office at 522-PATS for more details or visit ReginaPats.com.
Coming Soon: Neutral Zone Sale
Pats fans should keep their eyes open for the Neutral Zone's End of Season Blowout sale in the coming days. More details will be available at a later date.
Important Dates
Friday, April 19th - Early Bird Season Ticket Deadline
Thursday, May 2nd - WHL Bantam Draft
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- Don Hay Named Head Coach of Canada's National Men's Under-18 Team - WHL
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