Friday, June 26, 2009

REGINA PATS - RELY ON ONE PLAYER IN NHL DRAFT

This year, the Regina Pats have but one player to look to for the up-coming (NHL) Draft coming up this week-end. Garrett Mitchell (RW), in the 3 years Garett has played with the Pats he played 71 games last season, 62 the previous year, and 4 in the first year. From 2006-07 to 2009-09 he has played in 137 games, scored 18 goals, has 11 assists, for 29 points, plus 215 minutes in penalties.

"I'm kinda excited (about the draft) but at the same time I'm kinda nervous," offered the 17-year-old Regina product. "It's a big step but it's not the end of the world (if he's not selected). There are lots of guys that play in the NHL who never get drafted. All it is is a foot in the door and an opportunity. I'm going in with an open mind and if it doesn't happen, it doesn't happen, but if it does I'll be really excited."
Posted by Ron "Scoreboard" JOHNSTON at 6:40 AM