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Published on March 2, 2009 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release


Week In Review:

February 24th, 2009 Regina Pats 2 @ Swift Current Broncos 5

The Pats began their three game road swing last night in Swift Current and it had a promising start. Jordan Eberle scored his 32nd of the season on a one-timer for a 1-0 lead after the first. From there it was poor discipline by the Pats that did them in as the Broncos went 3/7 with the man-advantage en rout to the 5-2 win. The Pats had just a single power play, and didn't cash in, while Eberle missed on a penalty shot. The loss ended a 2 game winning streak which at that point got the Pats back into the playoff race.

February 25th, 2009 Regina Pats 3 @ Calgary Hitmen 6

It was a great start for the Pats against the number two team in the CHL this past Wednesday, as Mitch Czibere opened the scoring early, finishing a 2-on-1 from Jordan Eberle. A back and forth 1st saw the game tied till late in the opening session, but goals from Brett Sonne and Joel Broda had the Hitmen head to the locker room up 4-2. From there it was all Hitmen, cruising to the 6-3 win. Alex Pym and Victor Bartley also scored for the Pats, who were out shot 50-15 for the game.

February 27th, 2009 Regina Pats 3 @ Kootenay Ice 5

Ed Chynoweth night in Cranbrook was all Kootenay ice, as they dominated the first period and lead 2-0, from there they cruised to the 5-3 win. Neal Prokop, Colten Teubert, and Matt Delahey all scored for the Pats in the loss, with the power play going 1/6 and giving up a shorthanded goal.

March 1st, 2009 Lethbridge Hurricanes 4 @ Regina Pats 1

A busy week ended with a home date with the Lethbridge Hurricanes with Damien Ketlo getting his first start at home since January 1st. The 'Canes brought with them 3, 2008 NHL 1st round draft picks in Zach Boychuk, Kyle Beach and Luca Sbisa and they took a 1-0 lead in the first and rolled to the 4-1 win. Matt Robertson scored the lone goal for the Pats, and they didn't connect on their lone power play attempt.

Injury Report:

Justin Slobozian (Broken Leg) - Season

The Pats have lost 83 man games due to injury.

Streaking:

*Jordan Eberle has 8 points in his last 5 game

*Jordan Weal had a 5 game assist streak end Sunday night. Has 8 points in his last 5 games.

Milestones:

*Jordan Eberle is 4 points from hitting the 200 mark for his WHL career he is also the current active Pat career leader in goals (102), assists (94), points (196), game winning goals (23), and power play goals (36).

*Matt Strueby is 1 goal away from 30 career WHL markers.

*Matt Robertson is 3 goals away from 90 in his WHL career.

*Mitch Czibere has topped a career high in goals (11), assists (15) and points (26) in a season.

*Colten Teubert is 4 games away from 200 in his WHL career.

*Matt Delahey is 2 points away from 50 in his WHL career.

*Linden Rowat is played in his 180th game Friday night in Cranbrook.

*Victor Bartley picked up a goal Friday night and tied a career best for a points in a season (43)

Eberle topping the charts:

With his goal Sunday night against the Warriors, Jordan Eberle now has 101 for his Pat career. This puts him in a tie with Brent Fedyk (Pats 82-87) and Gerry Minor (Pats 74-78) on the modern Pats all-time goal list (1966-present). Eberle's 196 points pushed him past Kyle Calder (Pats 95-99) and is only 6 points back of Lyndon Byers on the all-time Pats point list.

For whom the Bell tolls:

Regina Pats 2008 1st round WHL Bantam Draft pick, Myles Bell, had his AMHL midget season end this past weekend with a two game sweep at the hands of the Calgary Buffaloes. This will mean he will remain with the Pats for the remainder of the regular season and a potential playoff run. Tonight is his home Pat debut.

Bartley's career year:

Pats 20 year-old captain, Victor Bartley, is having a fantastic final season in the WHL. He is the only Pat to play in all 66 games this season and tied a career best for points in a season with 43.

Making a run to the WHL playoffs:

The Pats are currently 7 points back of both the Edmonton Oil Kings for the final playoff spot, with 1 game at hand. The Prince Albert Raiders are also in the hunt, so here are the remaining games for all three teams:

Pats:

Home (3): Medicine Hat (Mar 6), Brandon (Mar 7), Swift Current (Mar 14)

Away (3): Moose Jaw (Mar 8), Prince Albert (Mar 11), Swift Current (Mar 13)

Raiders:

Home (4): Brandon (Mar 4), Saskatoon (Mar 6), Regina (Mar 11), Saskatoon (Mar 13)

Away (1): Saskatoon (Mar 14)

Oil Kings:

Home (4): Swift Current (Mar 6), Lethbridge (Mar 8), Kootenay (Mar 11), Red Deer (Mar 15) Away (1): Red Deer (Mar 14)

Project 1st goal:

The Regina Pats will finish up their Project 1st Goal program this week with a huge presentation at W.S. Hawrylak this Tuesday morning at 9:30. Jordan Eberle, Colten Teubert, Victor Bartley, Matt Strueby and Mitch Czibere all toured East Hastings, Vancouver and will pass on their experiences from the drug ravaged area. The media is welcomed to attend the event.

Practice with the Pats:

The annual Home Depot "Practice with the Pats" is going tonight at 5:30 at the Brandt Centre. The winner is Carter Belitski from the Novice Tier I Hurricanes, he and the rest of his team will get ran through the paces by Jordan Weal, Graham Hood, Dominick Favreau, and Damien Ketlo.

Leaders:

Goals - Jordan Eberle (32) GWG - Jordan Eberle (9)

Assists - Jordan Weal (49) Defensive Scoring - Victor Bartley (43)

Points - Jordan Eberle (66) Penalty Minutes - Garrett Mitchell (123)

Plus/Minus - Rudolf Cerveny, (+17) PPG - Jordan Eberle, Matt Robertson (10)

Shorthanded Goals - Jordan Eberle (3) Wins - Linden Rowat (18)

SV% - Linden Rowat (.903) GAA - Linden Rowat (3.02)

Schedule: Monday March 2nd 2:30 Practice with the Pats Brandt Centre

Tuesday, March 3rd 9:30 Project 1st Goal W.S. Hawrylack

2:30 Practice Brandt Centre

Wednesday, March 4th 2:30 Practice Brandt Centre

Thursday, March 5th 2:30 Practice Brandt Centre

Friday, March 6th 7pm Tigers @ Pats Brandt Centre

Saturday, March 7th 7pm Wheat Kings @ Pats Brandt Centre

Sunday, March 8th 7pm Pats @ Warriors M.J. Civic Centre

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