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Wheaties Beat The Pats 6-2

September 10, 2009 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Brandon Wheat Kings News Release


Regina, Saskatchewan - The goaltending tandem of veteran Andrew Hayes and rookie Ty Rimmer turned aside 46 of 48 shots Wednesday night in backstopping the Brandon Wheat Kings to a 6-2 pre-season victory over the hometown Regina Pats.

Hayes, the 19-year old Sherwood Park Alberta product, who appeared in 46 games during the 2008-09 Western Hockey League season, stopped 25-26 while 17-year old Edmonton product Rimmer made 21 saves on 22 shots for the Wheat Kings, who improved their Western Hockey League pre-season record to 2-0-0. Rimmer was Brandon's 14th round selection (303 overall) in the 2007 WHL Bantam Draft.

Former Manitoba Junior Hockey League Rookie of the Year Jordan DePape and 18-year old veteran Jesse Hall led the winners with two goals each while Del Cowan and former AAA Midget Wheat King Michael Ferland added singles.

Mitch Czibere and Alex Pym replied for the Pats, who trailed 2-0 and 4-2 at the period breaks.

While Brandon's netminding duo made 46 saves, Regina's Linden Rowat and Dawson Guhle teamed up to stop 30-36 shots.

The Wheat Kings, who were 1-2 with the man advantage while killing off all eight penalties called against them, will close out their 4-game pre-season schedule this weekend with a home and home series with Moose Jaw, beginning Friday night at Westman Communications Group Place.

Brandon opens up the 2009-10 regular season on Friday, September 18th in Prince Albert against the Raiders. The Wheat Kings' Home Opener is one week later - September 25th - when the Swift Current Broncos pay a visit. Tickets to this year's Home Opener are on sale now at the Keystone Centre box office (Pioneer Lounge), online at ticketmaster.ca or by calling 726-3555.

The Wheat Kings would also like to remind their fans that this Friday, September 11th is Season Ticket Pick-up Day at the Keystone Centre. Fans are encouraged to stop by the Tent, to be located in the South End Parking Lot, pick up their Season Tickets, order their 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup Ticket Packages, check out the club's new Edge Reebok jerseys and have a chance to win some great prizes. Both 880 CKLQ and 94.7 Star FM will be on location throughout the day.

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