Regina, Saskatchewan – The Regina Pats are proud to announce that they have signed their first round pick from the 2010 WHL Bantam Draft to a Standard Players Agreement.
Morgan Klimchuk was taken by the Pats 5th overall in the recent 2010 WHL Bantam Draft. He was the Captain of a Calgary Bison squad that won the silver medal at the Western Canadian Bantam Championships. In 28 games with the Bisons this season, Klimchuk scored 33 times and collected 19 assists for 52 points while adding 44 minutes in penalties. He was also a 2009-2010 South Division AMBHL All-Star.
C – Morgan Klimchuk
5’10” 155lbs.
Shoots: Left
Born: March 02/05
Calgary, Alberta
09-10 Calgary Bisons (AMBHL)
GP – 28 G – 33 A – 19 Pts. – 52 PIM – 44 (Captain)
Regina Pats General Manager, Chad Lang, “It’s great to have the opportunity to sign our first round pick to a Standard Players Agreement. Morgan competed extremely well during our on-ice session this past weekend at our spring camp. More importantly, he conducted himself well, on and off the ice, showing some great leadership qualities.” Lang continues, “Morgan’s character along with his work ethic and determination makes him an important piece to the future of the Pats.”
Morgan was ecstatic, “It’s been a crazy month looking forward to the Bantam Draft and then signing with the Pats. Now, when it’s all done, it’s been an honour and very exciting for me.”
Morgan recently competed at this past weekend spring camp, and will be returning to Regina this August for training camp.
Regina, Saskatchewan – Regina Pats President, Brent Parker is proud to announce Chad Lang as the clubs new General Manager.
Lang has a strong resume from his time as the General Manager of the Moose Jaw Warriors. He was originally hired by the Warriors in 2003 as its Director of Marketing and Corporate Sales and took over the G.M. role with the Warriors partway through the 2004-05 season.
Chad helped build a team that won the Eastern Conference title in 2006 and a berth into the WHL Finals. For his work that season, Lang was the Eastern Conference nominee for the WHL’s Executive of the Year. During his tenure with the Warriors Lang guided the team to 2 of its 3 best records in franchise history. He has sent the likes of Tomas Fleischman, Troy Brouwer, Dustin Boyd, Kenndal McArdle to the National Hockey League.
Lang has just finished up a stint as the Director of Hockey Operations for the MasterCard Memorial Cup in Brandon.
He is a product of the Regina Minor Hockey system and played for the Regina Pat Canadians as well as the Kindersley Klippers of the SJHL.
Lang, as well as his wife, Shaulen and children Ethan and Daxton have made Regina their home.
Regina Pats President, Brent Parker “I am pleased to have Chad joining our organization as the new General Manager. He brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding of our league and our team and he has a good track record of success. I look forward to handing over the reins of our hockey department so that Chad can begin the process of putting his stamp on our team”
Regina Pats General Manager, Chad Lang “I’m extremely excited for this opportunity to be a part of the long history of the Regina Pats. I know there is a big job in front of me, and I’m confident that through the process the organization will be back at the top of the WHL.”
Lang signed a 3 year, deal that will begin immediately.
Regina, Saskatchewan – This weekend the Regina Pats will have their top prospects in the Queen City for spring camp. The goal of the camp is to get the players acclimated to the Regina Pats Hockey Club before training camp in late August and for the coaching staff to get an exclusive look at the prospects playing within their own age group.
21 of the Pats top prospects will take part in 2 practices, seminars on education, training regiments, nutrition as well as getting to know the Pats staff and learning about the WHL. 8 of the top 9 picks from the 2010 WHL Bantam Draft as well as all 9 of the Pats remaining players from the 2009 WHL Bantam Draft will attend this weekend’s camp.
Practices will be Saturday and Sunday from 10:30am to noon at the Co-Operators Centre. Jordan Eberle, Garrett Mitchell, Andrew Rieder and Tyler Borstmayer will be on hand to help mentor the young prospects both on and off the ice.
2010 Draft Picks Attending:
Morgan Klimchuk (1st Rd), Kyle Burroughs (3rd Rd), Colby Williams (4th Rd), Ty McLean (5th Rd), Brett Harris (5th Rd), Tanner Burghardt (6th Rd), Nolan DeJong (7th Rd), Demico Hannoun (9th Rd), Tyler Mueller (12th Rd)
2009 Draft Picks Attending:
Chandler Stephenson (1st Rd), Landon Peel (3rd Rd), Ryan Leonzio (7th Rd) Jack Rodewald (8th Rd), Garrett Lockeridge (9th Rd), Jesse Roden (10th Rd), Darrin Robinson (10th Rd), Sean Whelan (11th Rd)
Other Attendees:
Ryan Baskerville (5th ’08), Michael Sagen (5th ’08), A.J. Fossen (F.A. List), Dryden Hunt (F.A. List)
Players and coaches will be made available for interviews after the practices are over on Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
Brandon, Manitoba - The Canadian Hockey League today announced ten national award winners for the 2009-10 season including Jordan Eberle of the Regina Pats as the CCM CHL Player of the Year. Winners were presented with their awards at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium on Saturday afternoon, as part of the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup festivities.
This is the third time that a member of the Regina Pats has won the CHL Player of the year as Eberle joins former winners - Ed Staniowski (1974-75) and Doug Wickenhieser (1979-80)
| TEAM | W | .L. | GF | GA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Spitfires - (OHL) | 3 | 0 | 19 | 8 | 6 |
| Calgary Hitmen - (WHL) | 2 | 1 | 12 | 11 | 4 |
| Brandon Wheat Kings - (Host) ................. | 1 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 2 |
| Moncton Wildcats - (QMJHL) | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 0 |
| DATE | VISITOR | v.s. | HOME | TIME | SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, May 14 | Windsor | vs. | Brandon | 6 pm CT | 9-3 |
| Saturday, May 15 | Calgary | vs. | Moncton | 1 pm CT | 5-4 |
| Sunday, May 16 | Brandon | vs. | Moncton | 1 pm CT | 4-0 |
| Monday, May 17 | Calgary | vs. | Windsor | 6 pm CT | 2-6 |
| Tuesday, May 18 | Moncton | vs. | Windsor | 6 pm CT | 3-4 OT |
| Wednesday, May 19 | Brandon | vs. | Calgary | 6 pm CT | 1-5 |
| Thursday, May 20 | Tiebreaker | vs. | if necessary | 6 pm CT | Nil |
| Friday, May 21 | Brandon | vs. | Calgary | 7 pm CT | 5-4 OT |
| Sunday, May 23 | Brandon | vs. | Windsor | 5 pm CT | 1-9 |
But word on whether the approximately $400-million project will actually proceed beyond the idea stage — and who might pay the construction costs if it does — won't come until late next month.
"I continue to believe that it's a generational opportunity here that we have to look at very, very closely and I look forward, now that the session is finished, to devote even more time to this file and to ensure that we have all the information going forward," Cheveldayoff said in an interview this week at the close of the 10-week spring legislative session.
A feasibility study funded by all three levels of government and the Saskatchewan Roughriders stated that construction of a 33,000-seat covered stadium could cost about $386 million, or $431 million if the roof was retractable. While the report projected the stadium could have an annual cash operating surplus, it said capital grants from funding partners or "alternative revenue streams" would be required to cover the initial construction.
Work over the last few months has included discussion how such a project could be financed, Cheveldayoff said.
"The capital accumulation phase is to get a read from the different partners and the different prospective partners out there and see what they would be able to contribute to the facility itself," he said.
Premier Brad Wall has in the past indicated that there must be federal government involvement if a potential new domed stadium is to proceed.
Regina Qu'Appelle Conservative MP Andrew Scheer said Friday that he has heard from constituents who are excited about the possibility of a new stadium, but added that many people are also insistent that the private sector needs to play a big role so taxpayers aren't unduly burdened.
The Sask. Party government is itself pledging not to fund a stadium through its general revenue fund, and is instead pointing to a possibilities such as a partnership with the two provincially owned casinos.
There have been discussions with Canadian Pacific Railway, which has the land where the stadium could be built, as well as "various private sector interests," said Cheveldayoff, who expects to update the public in about one month.
"I don't know exactly where we'll be at that time but I think that's a period of time where we want to let everybody know where things are at and how far along we have gone," he said.
Russia 5 - Canada 2 | |
COLOGNE, Germany ‑ A forgettable IIHF World Hockey Championship for Canada ended with a crushing 5-2 quarter-final loss to Russia on Thursday. | |
| Day | Date | Visitor | vs. | Home | Time-TSN TV | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | May 8 | Canada | vs. | Italy | 8 am. our time | 5-1 |
| Monday | May 10 | Lativa | vs. | Canada | Noon our time | 1-6 |
| Wednesday | May 10 | Canada | vs. | Switzerland | Noon out time | 1-4 |
| Friday | May 12 | Canada | vs. | Norway | 8:15 am | 12-1 |
| Sunday | May 16 | Sweden | vs. | Noon our time | 3-1 | |
| Tuesday | May 18 | Canada | vs. | 8 am. our time | 2-3 | |
| Friday | May 21 | Canada | vs. | 1-5 |
| Team | Won | OTW | OTL | Lost | GF | GA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 9 |
| Slovakia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Belarus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 3 |
| Kazakhstan ... | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 0 |
| Team | Won | OTW | OTL | Lost | GF | GA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland ... | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 9 |
| Canada | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Lativa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Italy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Team | Won | OTW | OTL | Lost | GF | GA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 6 |
| Czech | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Sweden | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 6 |
| France ......... | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 0 |
| Team | Won | OTW | OTL | Lost | GF | GA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Germany | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Denmark ..... | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| U.S.A. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
I feel the reasons behind this announcement are best left between the Pats and me. However suffice it to say that I was informed by the club some months ago that our current arrangement (of me calling both Roughriders and Pats games) "isn't working".
The team feels it may be best for their brand identity to have "their own" play-by-play man and although that opportunity was offered to me, it's not one I will be taking.
The split is amicable, and I feel I can provide lots of support for the club through this new sports talk show.
I'd like to take this time to thank the Regina Pats for all the great memories and opportunities they've afforded me.
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Rod, sorry to see you step down from broadcasting Regina Pats Hockey games but wish you all the best in your new Show.
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Jonas Andersson scored goals 2:54 apart Sunday as Sweden beat Canada 3-1, leaving open the possibility of a quarter-final date with the powerhouse Russians.
Johan Harju also had a goal for Sweden (4-1), which can't see the two-time defending champions before the semifinals.
Brooks Laich replied for Canada (3-2).
These teams have faced one another in the semifinals at this tournament for four straight years, with Canada winning the last three after Sweden came out on top in 2006.
The road to this year's semifinal for Canada will likely end up going through the Russians if it isn't able to beat the Czech Republic in its final round robin game on Tuesday.
An online auction to bid on all Wheat Kings’ game worn and game issued commemorative jerseys will commence at puck drop, 7:00 pm local time on Friday night, at www.mastercardmemorialcup.com up until Tuesday May 25, 2010, at 9:00 pm central time when the auction will close. Proceeds from the auction will go towards the Dominion Command Poppy Trust Fund. Poppy funds are spent to support veterans and their families, buy hospital equipment, support cadet groups, and provide student bursaries.
The opening game jerseys were designed by the CHL in conjunction with the Brandon Wheat Kings in honour of the Canadian Army, specifically the men and women past, present, and future of CFB Shilo. CFB Shilo is Manitoba’s only army base and is located approximately 20 minutes from the Keystone Centre. CFB Shilo is the site of the Memorial Cup Arrival and Rededication Ceremony which takes place Thursday May 13 at 1:30 pm. The Memorial Cup will be rededicated to honour all of Canada’s war fallen.
In his 15 years as G.M., Parker has raised the profile of the Pats and lifted the franchise from an afterthought on the Regina sports scene to one of the premier Junior Hockey franchises in the Western Hockey League and the Canadian Hockey League.
During Brent’s tenure as the General Manager of the Pats the organization has played host to marquee national and international hockey events such as:
• 1998 SaskTel WHL All-Star Classic
• 2001 MasterCard Memorial Cup
• 2004 ADT Canada/Russia Hockey Challenge
• 2010 World Junior Hockey Championships
The Pats have also become a leader on and off the ice during Brent Parker’s time as General Manager:
• 7 NHL 1st round picks (Josh Holden, Derek Morris, Brad Stuart, Barret Jackman, Nick Ross, Jordan Eberle, Colten Teubert)
• Over 30 NHL’ers in total have been produced
• 2 WHL Players of the Year, both hailing from Regina in Josh Harding (2003) and Jordan Eberle (2010)
• 2 WHL Scholastic Players of the Year in Perry Johnson (1995) (Won CHL Award) and Jordan Eberle (2008)
• The Pats have sent nine players to nine different World Junior Hockey Championships (2009, 2010 – Colten Teubert, Jordan Eberle, 2008 – Logan Pyett, 2004 – Josh Harding, 2002 – Garth Murray, 2001, 2000 – Barret Jackman, 1999 – Brad Stuart, Kyle Calder, 1998 – Josh Holden)
• Overall attendance has increased dramatically since Parker has taken over the G.M. reigns increasing by an average of over 2000 fans per game.
• The Pats overall record has been 469-436-61-42 with 6-40 win seasons. A winning % of .513
“It has been an honour and a privilege to have been the General Manager of this storied franchise” Commented Brent Parker. “It is time for a new chapter in the Teams history and it’s time for new thoughts and a fresh set of ideas with respect to the hockey operations. I am looking forward to my new role and the challenges that lie ahead”
The process of hiring a replacement to the General Managers chair will begin immediately.
The next task for the Pats is to find an experienced hockey man to take over some of his duties. Former Moose Jaw Warriors GM Chad Lang remains a leading candidate.
The 49-year-old general manager of Canada's world championship team strapped on the skates Thursday and went through drills with 12 of his players during an optional practice. The Moose looked pretty good on the ice and showed flashes of his former self by catching coach Craig MacTavish with a bit of an elbow -- something he later claimed was inadvertent.
"They are always accidental," Messier said with a laugh.
The GM is clearly taking a hands-on approach with one of the youngest teams Canada has ever sent to the world championship tournament. Messier has been spending a lot of time in the locker-room during the run-up to the event and was even helping lift equipment as the team made the move to Mannheim after a training camp in Hamburg, Germany.
His presence is certainly being felt.
"It was awesome having him out there," said veteran forward Ryan Smyth, back for his eighth world championship. "He's left a legacy not only in the NHL, but in Team Canada's organization. It's nice to see him around. You know, he puts smiles on the guys' faces. He's in there just like one of the boys -- chatting away and making everyone feel comfortable."
That job is especially important with six players on the roster who are 20 and under. Canada will be leaning heavily on its young players as it attempts to win the world championship for the first time since 2007.
The mood around the team seemed extremely upbeat as it arrived at SAP Arena for the first time.
Canada opens the event there with a game against Italy on Saturday (TSN, 10:15 a.m. ET) and will remain in Mannheim until the tournament shifts to Cologne for the playoff round.
Several of the players took some time to look around their new dressing room, with many stopping to examine the wall that features photos from each of the 24 Canadian teams that have won the world championship. It brought back some good memories for Smyth, who captured back-to-back gold medals in 2003 and 2004.
"There's a few of them (with me) up there, which is awesome," said Smyth. "This is the first time we've been down here and looked around. To walk into our room, it's special to see the history that Team Canada has developed over the years."
The goal is quite clear for the 2010 squad: They want to put their picture on the next championship wall.
"That would be it for sure," said Smyth. "We put high expectations on ourselves, but we know that every country is tough and they play hard against the Canadians. We've got to make sure that we're on top of our game."
Even though it's been six years since he stepped away from the NHL, Messier still looked pretty good during Thursday's practice. He's been on the ice a fair bit over the last year for various events and says he feels comfortable on skates.
It helps that he continued to place a priority on fitness after retiring.
"I try to work out at least four times a week," said Messier. "It's basically the same routine I did when I was playing, but probably half of the effort. I like to work out, I feel much better. I think it's important for your overall mental well-being and emotionally as well."
Before joining the team for practice, he made sure he wasn't breaking Hockey Canada protocol and was told that Lanny MacDonald did the same thing when he was Canada's GM.
Messier knows the team's success will be dictated by how quickly the players become a cohesive unit and wants to help the process along. Plus, he enjoyed himself.
"It was nice to get a little exercise and get rid of some of the jet lag," said Messier. "It was a good opportunity ... to get to know the guys a little bit better as well and spend some time with them in a little more of a relaxed atmosphere. It was great."
And he wanted to make it clear that no one needs to worry about losing a roster spot so he can make a comeback.
"They're all safe," said Messier.
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