Royals' Bobylev Named WHL Player of the Week

Published on March 28, 2016 under Western Hockey League (WHL) News Release

Everett Silvertips Goaltender Mario Petit
(Everett Silvertips)

Bobylev recorded six points (0g-6a) to go along with a plus-5 rating in two games to propel the Victoria Royals to a 2-0 series lead over the Spokane Chiefs in their Round 1 match-up.

On Friday, March 25th against the Spokane Chiefs, Bobylev recorded three assists and a plus-3 rating to earn third star honours in the Royals 5-3 victory in Game 1. The following night, Bobylev continued to make plays on the ice as he tallied three assists to go along with a plus-2 rating in the Royals 4-3 win over the Spokane Chiefs in Game 2. Bobylev was named the game's second star for his efforts.

The 18-year-old native of Lipestk, RUS finished the 2015-16 regular season with 67 points (28g-39a) and a plus-45 rating while appearing in all 72 games this season. The 6-2, 202 lb forward is in his second WHL campaign and has amassed 76 points (31g-45a) in 124 career WHL regular season contests.

The WHL has also nominated Mario Petit of the Everett Silvertips for the Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week award. Petit, a 1997-born netminder from Ile-Des-Chenes, MB posted a record of 2-0-0-0 with a 0.50 goals against average and a .981 save percentage with one shutout. On Friday, March 25th, Petit turned aside all 29 shots he faced to earn his first career post-season shutout as the Silvertips won by a score of 3-0 in Game 1 against the Portland Winterhawks. Petit was named the game's first star for his performance. The following night, Petit kept up his consistent play as he made 24 saves to guide the Silvertips to a 3-1 victory over the Winterhawks in Game 2. Currently in his first WHL campaign with Everett, Petit has posted a 3-3-4-0 record with a 2.80 goals against average in 15 career WHL regular season appearances.

WHL Player of the Week

Sept. 24 - Sept. 27: Alex Forsberg, Victoria Royals

Sept. 28 - Oct. 4: Reid Gardiner, Prince Albert Raiders

Oct. 5 - Oct. 11: Brayden Point, Moose Jaw Warriors

Oct. 12 - Oct. 18: Jon Martin, Swift Current Broncos

Oct. 19 - Oct. 25: Jesse Gabrielle, Prince George Cougars

Oct. 26 - Nov. 1: Mathew Barzal, Seattle Thunderbirds

Nov. 2 - Nov. 8: Nick Merkley, Kelowna Rockets

Nov. 9 - Nov. 15: Jackson Houck, Calgary Hitmen

Nov. 16 - Nov. 22: Tyson Baillie, Kelowna Rockets

Nov. 23 - Nov. 29: Justin Gutierrez, Lethbridge Hurricanes

Nov. 30 - Dec. 6: Tyler Benson, Vancouver Giants

Dec. 7 - Dec. 13: Rihards Bukarts, Portland Winterhawks

Dec. 14 - Dec. 20: Kailer Yamamoto, Spokane Chiefs

Dec. 28 - Jan. 3: Adam Brooks, Regina Pats

Jan. 4 - Jan. 10: Adam Helewka, Spokane Chiefs

Jan. 11 - Jan. 17: Reid Gardiner, Prince Albert Raiders

Jan. 18 - Jan. 24: Giorgio Estephan, Lethbridge Hurricanes

Jan. 25 - Jan. 31: Chase Witala, Prince George Cougars

Feb. 1 - Feb. 7: Ivan Provorov, Brandon Wheat Kings

Feb. 8 - Feb. 14: Dryden Hunt, Moose Jaw Warriors

Feb. 15 - Feb. 21: Adam Brooks, Regina Pats

Feb. 22 - Feb. 28: Tyler Wong, Lethbridge Hurricanes

Feb. 29 - Mar. 6: Jayce Hawryluk, Brandon Wheat Kings

Mar. 7 - Mar. 13: Chad Butcher, Medicine Hat Tigers

Mar. 14 - Mar. 20: Tyler Soy, Victoria Royals

Mar. 21 - Mar. 27: Vladimir Bobylev, Victoria Royals

Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week (WHL Nominee)

Sept. 24 - Sept. 27: Landon Bow, Swift Current Broncos

Sept. 28 - Oct. 4: Coleman Vollrath, Victoria Royals

Oct. 5 - Oct. 11: Coleman Vollrath, Victoria Royals

Oct. 12 - Oct 18: Ian Scott, Prince Albert Raider

Oct. 19 - Oct. 25: Adin Hill, Portland Winterhawks

Oct. 26 - Nov. 1: Adin Hill, Portland Winterhawks

Nov. 2 - Nov. 8: Landon Bow, Swift Current Broncos

Nov. 9 - Nov. 15: Carter Hart, Everett Silvertips

Nov. 16 - Nov. 22: Declan Hobbs, Kootenay ICE

Nov. 23 - Nov. 29: Carter Hart, Everett Silvertips

Nov. 30 - Dec. 6: Ty Edmonds, Prince George Cougars

Dec. 7 - Dec. 13: Connor Ingram, Kamloops Blazers

Dec. 14 - Dec. 20: Nick Schneider, Medicine Hat Tigers

Dec. 28 - Jan. 3: Carter Hart, Everett Silvertips

Jan. 4 - Jan. 10: Landon Bow, Seattle Thunderbirds

Jan. 11 - Jan. 17: Zach Sawchenko, Moose Jaw Warriors

Jan. 18 - Jan. 24: Jordan Papirny, Brandon Wheat Kings

Jan. 25 - Jan. 31: Coleman Vollrath, Victoria Royals

Feb. 1 - Feb. 7: Taz Burman, Swift Current Broncos

Feb. 8 - Feb. 14: Connor Ingram, Kamloops Blazers

Feb. 15 - Feb. 21: Zach Sawchenko, Moose Jaw Warriors

Feb. 22 - Feb. 28: Landon Bow, Seattle Thunderbirds

Feb. 29 - Mar. 6: Connor Ingram, Kamloops Blazers

Mar. 7 - Mar. 13: Landon Bow, Seattle Thunderbirds

Mar. 14 - Mar. 20: Jordan Papirny, Brandon Wheat Kings

Mar. 21 - Mar. 27: Carter Hart, Everett Silvertips

Everett Silvertips Goaltender Mario Petit

Western Hockey League Stories from March 28, 2016

• Silvertips Sign Defenseman, Prospect Gianni Fairbrother to a WHL Standard Player Agreement - Everett Silvertips
• Mario Petit Earns WHL Goaltender of the Week Honors, Named CHL Goaltender of the Week Nominee - Everett Silvertips
• Blazers Host Games 3 and 4 Tuesday and Wednesday - Kamloops Blazers
• Royals' Vladimir Bobylev Named WHL Player of the Week - Victoria Royals
• Royals' Bobylev Named WHL Player of the Week - WHL
• Shepard, Zazula Returned - Kamloops Blazers
• Game 5 Tickets on Sale - Lethbridge Hurricanes
• Saves for Big Brothers & Sisters - Brandon Wheat Kings

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