WHL Brandon Wheat Kings

Stone Shoots for 100

Published on February 18, 2012 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
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Brandon, MB. -- CaptainMark Stone will be hoping to do something Saturday night that no Brandon Wheat King has done in fifteen years.

Thanks to a 5-point performance Friday night in a 6-1 Brandon victory over the visiting Prince Albert Raiders, the 19-year old Ottawa Senators' prospect moved to within a single point of the 100-point plateau with 38 goals and 99 points.

Not only did that move him five points up on Tri-City'sBrendan Sininniman in the Western Hockey League scoring race, it gives the 19-year old Winnipegger the opportunity to become the first Wheat King to record back to back 100-point seasons sincePeter Schaefer did it in 1995-96 and '96-97.

After scoring 47 goals and 108 points in '95-96, Schaefer went on to be named WHL Player of the Year the following season after scoring 123 points, including 49 goals. Stone finished third in the WHL scoring race last season with 106 points and in 220 career games with the Wheat Kings, he has scored 103 goals and 270 points.His 38th goal of the season Friday night established a new career high for goals in a single season.

With a 5-point lead with less than a month remaining in the regular season, Stone is also looking to become the first Wheat King in seven years to capture the Western League scoring title. Right-wingerEric Fehr, who is currently with the National Hockey League's Winnipeg Jets, was the last Brandon player to do it - scoring 59 goals and 111 points during the 2004-05 campaign.

While Stone was busy collecting points Friday, linemateMichael Ferlandwas busy having a strong night of his own - finishing the game with two goals and 3 points to climb into 8th place in the WHL scoring race with 36 goals and 78 points.

Stone, Ferland and the Wheat Kings will close out a weekend doubleheader with the Raiders Saturday night at Westman Place. Puck drop is at 7:30 pm and Saturday is anotherBrandon Source for Sports - Subway Family Night. Fans can purchase the $48 Family Pack at Source for Sports. The package includes 2 adult and 2 youth tickets, 4 6" subs, 4 soft drinks and 4 programs.

All other tickets are available at the Keystone Centre box office, by calling 726-3555 or online at ticketmaster.ca

Saturday's game will also feature a special pre-game ceremony to recognize the newManitoba Men's Curling Champions - theRob Fowler foursome.

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