WHL Regina Pats

Weal and Ashton Hit the Ice

November 17, 2010 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release


Kamloops, B.C. - Tonight the Russians face off against Team WHL for Game 5 of the series in Kamloops, B.C.

The contest between Team WHL and Russia can be seen on Rogers Sportsnet.

So far, the Russians are 2-1-1 versus the CHL through four games of the six-game series, having defeated Team QMJHL twice before dropping a pair of decisions - one in a shootout - to Team OHL. Anything less than two victories for Team WHL would give the Russians the series win for the first time in the eight-year history of the event.

Team WHL won both games versus Russia at last year's event, posting a 2-1 win in Victoria, B.C., and a 4-2 win in Kelowna, B.C., and boasts a 13-1 all-time record versus the Russians.

Jordan Weal currently leads the Pats in assists (19) and points (27), while Carter Ashton is tops on the Pats in goals (11). This will be the second time that Ashton will play for Team WHL at the Subway Superseries. Last season Ashton played for Team WHL in a 4-2 win over Russia.

The Russians have been led by Maxim Kitsyn and Nikita Dvurechensky, who have both put up two goals and three points through the first four games of the series. Goaltenders Emil Garipov and Dmitry Shikin have performed well, each earning a victory versus Team QMJHL.

Wednesday's meeting is the first of two contests between Team WHL and Russia to close out the 2010 SUBWAY Super Series. Team WHL will face Russia for Game 6 of the series on Thursday night in Prince George, B.C.

2010 Subway Super Series Schedule

Series Tied 2-2

Game 1 - Monday November 8 at Saint John, NB - Team Russia 5, Team QMJHL 4

Game 2 - Wednesday November 10 at Drummondville, QC - Team Russia, 4, Team QMJHL 3

Game 3 - Thursday November 11 at London, ON - Team OHL 4, Team Russia 0

Game 4 - Monday November 15 at Sudbury, ON - Team OHL 2, Team Russia 1 (SO)

Game 5 - Wednesday November 17 at Kamloops, BC

Game 6 - Thursday November 18 at Prince George, BC

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