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February 9, 2009 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release


Week in Review:

Tuesday February 3rd Regina Pats 2 @ Saskatoon Blades 6

In Saskatoon Tuesday night, the Blades were hitting the back of the net at will in a 6-2 win. Jordan Eberle and Matt Robertson scored the Pat goals, and the power play couldn't connect going 0/5 on the night.

Friday February 6th Regina Pats 1 vs. Edmonton Oil Kings 2

The Pats were only able to beat Torrie Jung once, while midget call-up Dylan Wruck scored his first WHL goal helping the Edmonton Oil Kings to the 2-1 win. The Pats went ½ on the power play (Jordan Eberle with his 9th ppg of the season) and killed 3 of 4 penalties, while Linden Rowat stopped 21-23 shots.

Saturday February 7th Regina Pats 1 vs. Prince Albert Raiders 3

The Pats found themselves in a hole yet again, down 2-0 to the Raiders after the first two periods of play. Victor Bartley scored on the power play in the 3rd to cut it to 2-1, but a late Raider goal in the third sealed the 3-1 win. For the second night in a row, the Pats out-shot their opponents, this time it was Raider goaltender Garrett Zemlak shutting the door.

Injury Report:

None to report

The Pats have lost 78 man games due to injury.

Streaking:

*Jordan Eberle has 14 points over his last 13 games.

*Jordan Weal has 12 points in his last 12 games (4g 8a).

*Victor Bartley is the only Pat player to play in all 57 games this season

*Jesse Dudas has 11(3g 8a) points in his first 12 games as a Pat.

*Linden Rowat has played in 24 of the Pats last 26 games.

Milestones:

*Jordan Eberle is 14 points from hitting the 200 mark for his WHL career he is also the current active Pat career leader in goals (98), assists (88), points (186), game winning goals (22), and power play goals (35).

*Linden Rowat is now the all-time Pat leader in shut-outs with 11, passing Josh Harding for top spot.

*Brett Leffler is 4 away from 100 career WHL points.

*Matt Strueby is 2 goals away from 30 career WHL markers.

*Matt Robertson is 5 goals away from 90 in his WHL career

*Victor Bartley has already hit a career high with 12 goals this season, and is 6 away from a career best in points.

Eastern Conference Playoff Race:

The Pats currently find themselves in 10th place in the Eastern Conference, 2 points back of the Oil Kings and Raiders for the 8th and final playoff spot in the east. The rest of the schedule has the blue and white at home for 7 more dates and on the road 8 more times.

ECHL Spotlight:

The Pats currently have 3 former players playing in the ECHL including Tim Kraus, who was named to the all-star game two weeks ago:

Scott Balan - D (97-01) Bakersfield Condors 41gp-0g-5a-5pts-86pim

Myles Stoesz - LW (06-07) Gwinnett Gladiators 34gp-2g-1a-3pts-144pim

Tim Kraus - C (07-08) Ontario Reign 46gp-9g-20a-29pts-48pim

Former Pat J.D. Watt has also spent much of the season in the ECHL with the Las Vegas Wranglers, but has been called up to the AHL's Quad City Flames.

Promotions this week:

Monday February 9th Western Pizza "Have a Heart Night"

Between 6 and 8pm, members of the Regina Pats will be delivering pizza from all of the Western Pizza locations with all of the tips and delivery fees going to the Regina Heart and Stroke foundation.

Wednesday February 11th Broncos at Pats

This is the final "rain cheque" night of the season.

This Week:

It's a tough week ahead for the Pats beginning Wednesday night with the Swift Current Broncos. The last time they met was January 9th as the Pats raced out to a 2-0 lead, only to see Swift Current score 5 straight times en route to the 5-3 win.

Friday night the blue and white will make the short trip to Moose Jaw to take on a young and feisty Warrior team that gave the Pats fits in back to back games 3 weeks ago. The Pats currently have a 4-0 series lead on the Warriors with 4 games remaining in the series.

Saturday, the best team in the Eastern Conference will pay their last visit of the season to the Brandt Centre. The Calgary Hitmen have won the first two games of their series with the Pats, with the last victory coming on January 25th at the Saddledome 7-4.

Leaders:

Goals - Brett Leffler, Jordan Eberle (28) GWG - Jordan Eberle (8)

Assists - Jordan Weal (40) Defensive Scoring - Victor Bartley (39)

Points - Jordan Eberle (57) Penalty Minutes - Garrett Mitchell (110)

Plus/Minus - Rudolf Cerveny, (+19) PPG - Matt Robertson, Jordan Eberle (9)

Shorthanded Goals - Jordan Eberle (2) Wins - Linden Rowat (16)

SV% - Linden Rowat (.904) GAA - Linden Rowat (2.90)

Schedule:

Monday February 9th Practice 2:30-4pm Exhibition Stadium

Tuesday February 10th Practice 2:30 - 4pm Brandt Centre

Project 1st goal drug program 9:30 St. Gabriel School

Wednesday February 11th Broncos @ Pats 7pm Brandt Centre

Thursday February 12th Practice 2:30 - 4pm Brandt Centre

Friday February 13th Pats @ Warriors 7pm Civic Centre

Saturday February 14th Hitmen @ Pats 7pm Brandt Centre

Sunday February 15th Day Off

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