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


Wednesday, November 4th Regina Pats 7 Medicine Hat Tigers 4

After a shaky 1st period that saw the game tied at 2, the Regina Pats played a solid 40 minutes of hockey en route to the 7-4 win over the Medicine Hat Tigers. Brett Leffler and Matt Strueby had a pair of goals each, Jordan Eberle picked up a goal and a pair of helpers, while Jordan Weal rolled up 4 assists. The power play was in fine form, going 3 for 5.

Friday, November 6th Regina Pats 4 Saskatoon Blades 3 s/o

The Pats had their biggest comeback win of the season on Friday night, knocking off the Eastern Conference leading Saskatoon Blades 4-3 in a shoot out. Jason Gardiner scored twice in a 1:11 span in the 3rd period to tie the game with Jordan Eberle was the only one to score in the shoot-out.

Sunday, November 8th Regina Pats 6 Prince Albert Raiders 2

The Pats continue to roll on their home stand with their third win in a row 6-2 over the Prince Albert Raiders. Jordan Eberle was the games' first star for the third straight time with a pair of goals. Garrett Mitchell was also fantastic with a trio of assists, while Dawson Guhle stopped 33 of 35 Raider shots.

Injury Report:

None to report

Games lost to injury - 21 games

Just the Facts:

Subway Super Series:

Jordan Eberle and Colten Teubert will be playing for Team WHL in the upcoming Subway Super Series against team Russia on Wednesday, November 25th in Victoria. This will be the third year in a row that the pair has played in this series, which was previously called the ADT Canada/Russia Challenge

Defensive Scoring:

3 of the Pats top ten scorers man the Pats blue line with Colten Teubert and Brandon Davidson leading the defencemen in scoring with 15 points while Matt Delahey has 10 points.

Important Stretch:

From October 20th against the Raiders to November 15th in Brandon, 10 of the 12 games for the Pats will come against Eastern Divisional rivals, 5 at home and 5 on the road. After this stretch of games, the Pats will play 15 of their next 18 on the road (because of Agribition and the World Junior Hockey Championships).

More than just the top line:

Head Coach, Curtis Hunt, may have finally found the right line combination over the past three games. The second, third, and even fourth lines are starting to contribute. Jason Gardiner scored his first two goals of the season on Friday night against Saskatoon, Garrett Mitchell notched his first of the season against Medicine Hat, while Graham Hood, Killian Hutt have also found the back of the net this past week.

Eberle WHL Player of the Month:

Since his return from the Edmonton Oilers on September 29th, the 19 year-old forward has made an immediate impact with the Pats recording 25 points in 12 games through September/October. Eberle found the net 12 times and has assisted on 13 others all while maintaining a plus minus rating of +5. This is his second player of the month award, the first came in 2007-08, while he has NEVER won a player of the week award.

The Rookies:

It was a tough week for one rookie, and a great one for another. Myles Bell missed all three games as he recovers from the flu, while Brandon Davidson had five points (all assists) in the three Pat wins. Tyler Borstmayer has found himself a regular spot in the Pats defensive core as he has played in 7 straight games.

Streaking:

*Jordan Weal has points in 14 of his last 17 games (9g 17a)

*Jordan Eberle has points in 13 of his first15 games (15g 15a), and saw an 8 game point streak end on Friday night.

*Brandon Davidson has assists in 10 of his last 12 games, and has a three game point streak

*Colten Teubert saw a 4 game point streak end on Sunday night

Milestones:

*Jordan Eberle is the active Pat career leader in points with 232. He is also the current active Pat career leader in goals (118), assists (114), points (232), game winning goals (24), power play goals (45) and shorthanded markers (10).

*Brett Leffler is 5 goals away from 70 in his WHL career

*Colten Teubert played in his 220th career game on Friday and is 13 points away from 100.

*Garrett Mitchell is 2 games away from 150 in his WHL career.

*Matt Strueby is 6 goals away from 50 in his WHL career.

Around the office:

Sportsman's Dinner is around the corner:

It's not until January 28th, but the Regina Pats Sportsman's Dinner is back this season, in conjunction with another Pats/Warriors alumni weekend. The dinner is on Thursday, January 28th, with tickets available at the Pats office.

Goals for Kids:

With the Pats scoring 17 times this week, the Prairie Mobile Communications "goals for kids" fund is now up to $1125. $15 from every goal scored will be donated to the Ranch Ehrlo Outdoor Hockey League, courtesy of Prairie Mobile Communications.

At the Rink

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 Cougars @ Pats

This will be the first game televised across the WHL network on SHAW as the Pats host the Cougars. Home Depot will have its first installment of their "Around the World" Contest. A pair of fans will have a chance to win a World Junior Hockey Championship Regina package.

Friday, November 13th, 2009 Warriors @ Pats

This will be the Co-Operators toque giveaway night. The first 500 ids through the doors will receive a Regina Pats toque courtesy of The Co-Operators.

Leaders:

Goals - Jordan Eberle (15) Assists - Jordan Weal (17)

Points - Jordan Eberle (28) Plus/Minus - Brandon Davidson (12)

PIM - Brett Leffler (54) PPG - Jordan Eberle (8)

SHG - Jordan Eberle (3) GWG - Jordan Eberle (2)

Wins - Damien Ketlo (5) GAA - Damien Ketlo (2.98)

Sv. % - Damien Ketlo (.910)

This Week:

The blue and white will have 4 games finishing with a 3 games in 3 nights weekend stretch.

-The Prince George Cougars will make their first and only appearance at the Brandt Centre on Tuesday night in a game that will be televised on SHAW

-Friday will be the front half of a home and home series with the Moose Jaw Warriors, with the back half coming 24 hours later at the Moose Jaw Civic Centre.

-The weekend will culminate Sunday night in Brandon with the Pats making their first visit of the season to the Keystone city.

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