WHL Prince Albert Raiders

Three selected in Fourth Round including PA's Sawyer Lange

Published on April 30, 2009 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince Albert Raiders News Release


Prince Albert, Saskatchewan - The Prince Albert Raiders had three picks in the fourth round of the WHL Bantam Draft in Edmonton today. They selected left winger Brent Lashuk of Winfield, BC 72nd overall, Prince Albert Minor Hockey Association product defenseman Sawyer Lange 75th and goaltender Brenden Fiebelkorn of Winnipeg, MB 78th.

Lashuk, 6'2", 180 pounds, played this past season with the Pursuit of Excellence Hockey Academy in Kelowna, BC and has been named to the BC Under 16 team.

"Brent Lashuk is a big left winger that loves to run over people", said Raider Head Scout Dave O'Brien. "He wins many puck battles and makes strong plays."

With the 75th pick in the draft the Raiders didn't go far from home to take defenseman Sawyer Lange who was the captain of the PA Venice House Pirates this past season.

"Sawyer is a very solid d-man who moves the puck quickly and efficiently", continued O'Brien. "We have added a strong local product who is a quality player and a quality person."

With the third selection in the fourth round, the Raiders picked goaltender Brenden Fiebelkorn of Winnipeg, MB who played with the Winnipeg Hawks in the Winnipeg Bantam AAA league this past season.

"We were pleasantly surprised to have Brenden still available to us this late in the draft", continued O'Brien. "Adding a goaltender of his quality shores up our goaltender in the system, and gives us great depth so far through this draft. We now can focus on selecting the best players available for the remainder of the draft, regardless of position."

The Raiders do not have a selection in the 5th round. Their next pick is in the 6th round, 119th overall.

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