Pats Sign Michels and Pyne
September 13, 2021 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release
Regina, SK -ÃÂ ÃÂ The Regina Pats Hockey Club is pleased to announceÃÂ the signings ofÃÂ 2005-born forwardÃÂ Matteo MichelsÃÂ and 2005-born goaltender Kelton PyneÃÂ to WHL Standard Player Agreements.
Michels, 16, was drafted by the Regina Pats in the first round of the 2020ÃÂ WHL US Prospects Draft, 18th overall. The Colleyville, TX native played for the Bishop Kearney Selects U-15 AAA club last season, where he compiled 22 goals and 33 assists for 55 points in 58 games.
"Matteo is a speedyÃÂ young player withÃÂ lots ofÃÂ potential," Regina Pats GM and VP of Hockey Operations John Paddock said. "He's super competitive and has strong offensive instincts.ÃÂ We're happy to add him to our group."
Pyne, 16, went undrafted in the WHL Draft. He suited up for the Estevan Bears in the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League last season, recording a .901 save percentage in five appearances. The year prior he went 10-5-0 in 17 games forÃÂ the Prairie Storm bantam AA team, before winning allÃÂ three playoff appearancesÃÂ withÃÂ a .925 save percentage prior toÃÂ the season beingÃÂ cancelled.
"Kelton had a very strong camp and we are excited to get him signed,"ÃÂ Paddock said. "His athleticism and quickness stand out, but most importantly, he has continued to get better.ÃÂ We see him as a big part of our future."
ReginaÃÂ Pats season tickets areÃÂ on sale NOW!ÃÂ Full season tickets, split season tickets, as well as front half and back half season tickets are all available. More ticket options will be available shortly.
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