The 2010 NHL Entry Draft goes this weekend in Los Angeles.
Pats players Jordan Weal and Brandon Davidson will be waiting to hear their names called.
The first round is on Friday and all subsequent rounds are on Saturday.
Monday, June 21, 2010
REGINA PATS - JORDAN WEAL - WAITS THE 2010 NHL ENTRY DRAFT THIS WEEK-END
The 2010 NHL Entry Draft goes this weekend in Los Angeles.
Pats players Jordan Weal and Brandon Davidson will be waiting to hear their names called.
The first round is on Friday and all subsequent rounds are on Saturday.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
EX-REGINA PATS - MANAGER - OWNER DEL WILSON INDUCTED INTO SASK. SPORTS HALL of FAME
Regina Pats WebSite
By Ken Zaharia, Courier-Islander June 18, 2010
Hockey has been good to Campbell River's Del Wilson. Forty eight years as the Western Canadian scout for the fabled Montreal Canadiens, 18 Stanley Cups won in those 48 seasons, of which, he has three Stanley Cup rings to show for it (Habs' scouts only started receiving the mementoes starting in 1986).
But Del Wilson, 83, has also been good for hockey. Just ask the people of Saskatchewan.
Wilson is currently in Regina where he will be inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame as a builder for hockey. Wilson will received the honour Saturday night at the 2010 Induction Dinner in the Saskatchewan capital city.
"When I received the phone call (informing him of the induction) I thought the guy was kidding me," chuckled Wilson a long time Riverite. "But I have to say I feel honoured."
There's little doubt Wilson had a huge impact in the Prairie province when it comes to hockey - at all levels - from minor right up to major junior.
Wilson's minor hockey coaching feats are Gretzky-like in their sheer numbers. As a minor hockey coach in Regina, Wilson was at the helm for 35 Provincial championship teams. And get this, for two straight years he coached four teams (bantam, midget, juvenile and junior B) and all four won Saskatchewan championships in each year!
"I guess you could say I was pretty busy back then," joked Wilson.
Wilson moved up to the major junior ranks when he and five other partners bought the Regina Pats in 1970. At the time the Pats were in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League and had Wilson as their General Manager since 1955. But when Wilson and his group took over they successfully applied to join the Western Hockey League (WHL).
Wilson was the President and General Manager of the Pats until he and his group sold the team in 1980. But in those 10 years Wilson managed to find some 'diamonds in the rough' or as you could say in the 'grass' in the case of NHL Hall of Famer Clark Gillis.
"I heard about this kid playing defence in Yellow Grass (just south of Regina) with the Mosse Jaw midget team, it was really snowy night but I figured 'what the hell'," remembered Wilson. "When I saw him (Gillis) in warmup he was like a man amongst boys. He was this big, hulking kid, who could skate, playing defence. I figured right away he'd make a great power forward."
Wilson signed Gillis with the Pats where Clark was quickly nicknamed 'Jethro' in testament to his size.
Wilson also scouted the likes for the Pats, and future NHLers, forward Dennis Sobchuck, defenceman Greg Joly, netminder 'Steady' Eddie Staniowski, who along with Gillis were the backbone to the Regina Pats' Memorial Cup win in 1973-74. They topped the Quebec Ramparts, 7-4, in the final.
"That was one of, if not the most, memorable experiences," added Wilson. "We actually had 12 Regina boys on the team."
In winning the WHL title that year the Pats beat the Calgary Centennials coached by Scotty Munro in the final.
"Beating Scotty Munro was another highlight for me," said Wilson. For it was way back in 1966-67 that Munro, Wilson, Bill Hunter and Jim Piggott came up with the idea of a major junior league in Western Canada.
As a co-founder of the WHL and a former Governor, Wilson was recognized by the league with the yearly awarding of the Del Wilson Trophy to the WHL's top goaltender.
Tomorrow night in Regina, Wilson will once again be recognized for his extraordinary contributions to hockey. For all the thousands of youth, teenagers, and adults he's influenced over the years.
No one deserves it more.
© Copyright (c) Canwest News Service
Friday, June 18, 2010
EX-REGINA PATS - Red Berenson Signs Three-Year Extension
Awesome news out of the athletic department today, as hockey coach Red Berenson has agreed to a three-year extension that will keep him as Michigan’s coach through the 2012-13 season. This breaks a long trend of Berenson signing rolling one-year agreements, which left open the possibility of retirement after each season. Count this as another big win for new athletic director Dave Brandon — locking up Berenson for three years adds even more stability to Michigan’s program and puts to bed any talk of retirement for a few years. Here’s the official athletic department press release:
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — University of Michigan ice hockey head coach Gordon “Red” Berenson has accepted a three-year contract offer from athletic director Dave Brandon to direct the U-M program through the 2012-13 season. Berenson, who played for Michigan from 1960-62, has been the head coach at his alma mater for the past 26 seasons.
“We’ve been doing a one-year contract of late and it seems like we’re spending a lot of time talking about when I’m going to retire,” Berenson said. “I think we can put that to bed for awhile and just focus on what we’re doing. The situation at Michigan is a little clearer in terms of recruitment or leadership of the program or what my future is. It’s pretty simple. I’ve thought about it a lot. I definitely was thinking about leaving earlier, but my passion has really been with this team and these players. They’re making a commitment to the program and I want my commitment to be clear as well.”
“I feel that this is a hugely important announcement for our ice hockey program and the athletic department,” Brandon said. “There aren’t a lot of Red Berensons in the world past, present or future. To have the ability to keep him and continue to contribute to his great work on behalf of Michigan ice hockey is an incredibly positive thing. We’re excited and I know he’s excited.”
Berenson also announced the Wolverines’ schedule for the upcoming 2010-11 season, which is highlighted by “The Big Chill at the Big House presented by Arby’s” that will be played on Dec. 11 at Michigan Stadium. [ 2010-11 Schedule ]
Berenson has led U-M to an NCAA-record 20 consecutive national tournament appearances, earning national titles in 1996 and 1998. His career winning percentage of .669 (670-328-69) is second in the country among active coaches. He has averaged more than 26 wins per season, reaching the 30-win plateau on 11 occasions. Berenson’s 699 victories rank sixth on the collegiate hockey all-time wins list; he is 45 wins from assuming sole possession of fifth place.
U-M has collected 10 Central Collegiate Hockey Association regular-season championships and nine CCHA Tournament titles with Berenson at the helm, all within the last 19 completed seasons. In 1994, he was the CCHA Coach of the Year and in 2008 earned CCHA and National Coach of the Year recognition.
For his outstanding service to hockey in the United States, the National Hockey League honored Berenson with the Lester Patrick Award in the fall of 2006.
During his collegiate career, Berenson was a captain (1962) and two-time All-American (1961, 1962). He holds a bachelor’s degree (1962) and a master’s degree (1966) in business administration from U-M.
Berenson played 17 seasons (1962-78) in the NHL, donning the jerseys of the Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, St. Louis Blues and Detroit Red Wings. After serving as an assistant coach for St. Louis for one and a half seasons, he took over the Blues’ head coaching duties for three seasons (1980-82), earning NHL Coach of the Year honors in 1981.
Berenson is a native of Regina, Saskatchewan. He and his wife, Joy, have four children.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
REGINA PATS - REPORT ON THIS SEASON'S PLAYERS
Kevin Shaw has been a great help to me in the past several years and has a great write-up on the players that will be trying out this coming season. Thanks Kevin for allowing me to share this and put it on my blog.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Looking Ahead: Forwards (The Younger Guys)
The Pats have five 1995 born players on their list, four were drafted in the 2010 Bantam Draft and one was listed. As I have barely seen these guys in action I'm going to reserve most of my thoughts until Training Camp but I will point out a few things.
Demico Hannoun (9th round, 181st overall)
5.08, 150
Delta, BC
Played for the North Delta Sun Devils Bantam AAA but I couldn't find any stats. He also played in 2 games for the Greater Vancouver Canadians Midget AAA picking up 2 penalty minutes.
Brett Harris (5th round, 102nd overall)
5.10, 160
108 Mile Ranch, BC
Played for the Notre Dame Hounds (Bantam) collecting 20-17-37 in just 16 games while adding 10 penalty minutes. He apparently missed the last half of the season with an injury. Was a highly regarded player for the Draft but his injury must have scared a few teams away. If he is as good as people say he could be a legit steal of a pick.
Dryden Hunt (list player)
5.05, 133
Nelson, BC
Played with Harris in Notre Dame for the Hounds (Bantam) picking up some respectable totals of 30-27-57 in 35 games while piling up 41 penalty minutes in the process. He also got into 4 games with the Argos Midget AAA team collecting 1 assist and 2 penalty minutes. One note I will make is that his height/weight listing must be off as he isn't that small. Saw him at spring camp and this kid has some wheels and seems to have pretty good hands.
Morgan Klimchuk (1st round, 5th overall)
5.10, 155
Calgary, AB
Played last season with the Calgary Bisons of the AMBHL tallying 33 goals and 19 assists in 28 games while attaining 44 minutes in the sin bin. I read somewhere that he was the captain of his Bantam team which adds to his character. While at Spring Camp I really focused on him and I was thoroughly impressed. He has some killer speed and looks to be a legit sniper. I can't wait to see him in a Pats uniform on a regular basis.
Ty McLean (4th round, 91st overall)
5.08, 150
Redvers, SK
Played for the Moose Mountain Wild Bantam collecting 57-33-90 in just 25 games and added 28 penalty minutes. Those are some pretty outstanding numbers. From the little I have seen of him he reminds me of a Todd Davison type of skater. Has got some legit skill and doesn't seem to shy away from the walls. I look forward to seeing him at main camp with the big boys.
The 1994 group is a little bit undermanned with only 3 players on this part of the list.
Garrett Lockeridge (9th round, 182nd overall in 2009)
5.10, 175
Regina, SK
Played last season with the Pat Canadians collecting 5 goals and 2 assists to go along with 116 penalty minutes in 41 games. He doesn’t seem overly offensively talented but that could change as he matures. One thing for sure is that he is a real crash and bang winger who seems to like the rough and tough game.
Jack Rodewald (8th round, 160th overall in 2009)
6.00, 160
Winnipeg, MB
Played with the Notre Dame Argos in the SSMHL last season. He collected 19-27-36 in 32 games and added 32 penalty minutes as well. I have yet to get a good read on him. I kept my eye on him at last year’s camp and he looked good at times and could compete with the bigger and faster players and at other times looked like wasn’t anywhere close to competing at that level. I do think he could be a late bloomer and have a good chance at with another year of midget.
Chandler Stephenson (1st round, 5th overall in 2009)
5.09, 170
Saskatoon, SK
Played Midget AAA as a 15 year old with the Saskatoon Contacts collecting 17 goals and adding 37 assists for 54 points in 42 games. He also added 34 penalty minutes. He kept up his stellar play in the playoffs collecting 19 points in just 11 games (5-14) and added 4 penalty minutes. I’m going to go out on a limb here and say he is as good as advertised. I honestly have to compare him to Weal and Eberle talent-wise.... I’m not saying that he will rack up the points like the 2 Jordans did but I do have to say the talent level is definitely there. He’s a sniper and a playmaker that isn’t afraid of the front of the net. I look forward to see him in the Red, White and Blue for the 2010-11 season.
Now for the 1993’s....
First up we have Ryan Baskerville (6.00, 160) who was drafted 168th overall in 2008 (8th round). Has looked good in previous camps and seems to be more of gritty player. He had 9 goals and 7 assists in 31 games (with 54 penalty minutes) while playing with the Edmonton Knights of Columbus Pats (the right team.... maybe that’s a good thing). I’m looking to see him compete for a spot at this years’ camp.
Next we have list player AJ Fossen (5.10, 200) from Maple Grove, Minnesota. I really liked him last year at camp; he seemed to have a good knack around the net. He has some decent size and had some pretty good numbers playing for Spring Lake Park High School 20-17-37 in 25 games. He must use his size as he picked up 74 penalty minutes as well.
Michael Sagen (6.00, 186) is up next. Played for the Saskatoon Contacts and had 16-15-31 in 42 games to go along with 63 penalty minutes. From what I have read he steadily improved as the season went along and carried his strong play into the playoffs where he collected another 8 goals and 4 assists in 11 games with 4 penalty minutes. From last training camp last year to spring camp this year he looked like he grew a good couple of inches and looked to have put on some size.... maybe the next Pats power forward?
Last but not least in the 1993 age category is Dyson Stevenson (5.11, 155). He made quite the impression in his one game stint with the Pats. Played last season with Swift Current in the Sask. Midget Hockey League playing in 26 games collecting 18-22-40 to go along with 64 penalty minutes. Methinks with his performance last year he has the inside track to be one of the 2010-11 Pats rookies. He has some serious talent, decent speed and from the looks of it isn`t afraid to get rough and tumble.
So a quick list of the Younger forwards looks like this:
Ryan Baskerville (1993)
AJ Fossen (1993)
Michael Sagen (1993)
Dyson Stevenson (1993)
Garrett Lockeridge (1994)
Jack Rodewald (1994)
Chandler Stephenson (1994)
Demico Hannoun (1995)
Brett Harris (1995)
Dryden Hunt (1995)
Morgan Klimchuk (1995)
Ty McLean (1995)
Up next..... Forwards: The Older Guys
Friday, June 11, 2010
Looking Ahead: Defence (The Younger Guys)
Well taking a look at the Pats group of younger defencemen I do think that they aren't as bad as people are saying (lack of depth, terrible scouting, blah, blah, blah.....). I hope that the kids are given an actual chance this year.The team has five - 1993 born players on their list....
First off is Myles Bell a returning player to the Pats line-up is going to be a great one. I think he had a really successful rookie campaign picking up 18 points along the way. I'm just not sure what role the Pats are going to have him play.... I think he can be a crash and banger and a point producer and a penalty killer.... Maybe the complete package. In the few games he played at the wing he was at times our best forward, but he's got to stay on defence. He is going to be a star once all is said and done.
Now we have the Pats other returning 16 year old from last season Tyler Borstmayer. I think people were overly critical of him at times last year. I think some of his play has to do with him growing and filling out his tall lanky frame. It seemed like he grew a few inches during the season which caused him some awkwardness. I think now that he's maturing and growing into his frame he will only get better. And I stand by my thoughts that he's going to be a good player one day and I don't think that will be too far down the road either.
Tyler Pavkovich (5.11, 170) has four games of experience with the club picking up 4 PIM. I think that he has a legit shot at making the team this year but I guess it all depends on which way Lang and the coaches decide to go.
His numbers for Abbotsford Pilots (Junior B) 46GP-1G-10A-11PTS-77PIM. He played in 3 playoff games picking up no points or penalty minutes.
List player Hudson Friesen (6.00, 165) played this past season in the Manitoba Midget Hockey League for the Eastman Selects where he picked up 14 points (4G-10A) in 36 games. I think he has a chance to get a long look and I remember the scouts at last years training camp talking highly of him.
The last player in this group is another list player Rhett Holland (6.01, 200) who suited up for Okotoks of the AJHL for the 2009-10 season as a 16 year old which isn't overly common (so what does that mean? time will tell). From what I remember of him from last years camp he was a pretty decent player with some decent size and speed. His numbers 57GP-3G-8A-11PTS-91PIM he also played in 2 playoff games picking up an assist and a minor penalty.
The Pats have 6 - 1994 born players on their list....
The only one that I am really going to talk about is Landon Peel (5.10, 160). It was hard to get a really good feel for the others during last years training camp as I was guessing on a few players but when I found out who Peel was I was impressed. I honestly thought that he could have made the team as a 16 year old last year but then I got thinking about what happened to Justin Slobozian and I was glad he got sent back to play with kids his own age. He reminds me a lot of Carlson as a comparison for people that want to know things like that. After getting his feet wet playing in 2 contests (on the road..... I watched the webcasts) he didn't disappoint. I think he will make the team this year.
Southwest Cougars (Manitoba Midget Hockey League) His stats: 39-6-20-26-32; playoffs 2-0-0-0-0
Ryan Leonzio (5.09, 150) Played for Pembina Valley in the Manitoba Midget Hockey League. His stats: 44-2-9-11-12
Tyler Mueller (5.08, 155) Played for the Regina Pat Canadians in the Sask. Midget Hockey League. His stats: 44-0-7-7-38
Jesse Roden (5.11, 155) Played for the Saskatoon Blazers in the Sask. Midget Hockey League. His Stats: 40-1-3-4-23; playoffs 3-0-0-0-0
Brady Skjei (6.00, 160) Played high school hockey in Minnesota at Lakeville North High School.
His stats:
Regular Season: 25GP-7G-16A-23PTS-24PIM
Section Playoffs: 3-3-2-5-2
State Tournament: 1-1-0-1-0
Consolation Tournament: 1-0-0-0-4
Sean Whelan (6.00, 185) Played for the Moose Jaw Midget Warriors os the Sask. Midget Hockey League. His Stats: 43-3-11-14-16; playoffs 4-0-1-1-2
As for the 1995 born players on the Pats list all of their 2010 Bantam Draft picks are present and accounted for.... They are:
Burroughs, Kyle (5.10, 154)
Langley, BC
His stats: Langley Eagles Bantam AAA 29-2-10-12-40
DeJong, Nolan (6.01, 147)
Victoria, BC
His stats: South Island Thunderbirds Midget AAA 5-0-0-0-2
Bantam stats unavailable
McCrea, Alex (5.11, 168)
El Cajon, CA
His stats: unavailable
Parrington, Nolan (6.02, 180)
Winnipeg, MB
His stats: Winnipeg Warriors Bantam AAA 29-2-14-16-51
Williams, Colby (5.10, 157)
Regina, SK
His stats: Regina Oilers SSBHL 22-12-15-27-27; playoffs 2-2-1-3-4
So the Pats Younger Defencemen looks like:
Myles Bell (1993)
Tyler Borstmayer (1993)
Hudson Friesen (1993)
Rhett Holland (1993)
Tyler Pavkovich (1993)
Ryan Leonzio (1994)
Tyler Mueller (1994)
Landon Peel (1994)
Jesse Roden (1994)
Brady Skjei (1994)
Sean Whelan (1994)
Kyle Burroughs (1995)
Nolan DeJong (1995)
Alex McCrea (1995)
Nolan Parrington (1995)
Colby Williams (1995)
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Looking Ahead: Defence (The Older Guys)
Well looking at the list provided to me the only 1990 born defenceman on the list is Colten Teubert. I highly doubt he will be back. I think that the Kings will find somewhere for him to play in their system. If he does happen to come back I think he could be a bit of a stabilizer in the d-end.... or fetch a player in return via trade.
Looking at the group of 1991's...... As there is only four I will go alphabetically through them (it's easier).
Cody Carlson is a decent defender but lacks size and it showed at times last season when the opposition forwards had their way in the d-zone (but then again.... that happened to them all). I think he will be a good veteran presence on the blueline that can be a point man on the PP.
Brandon Davidson almost came out of nowhere to be the Pats best defenceman last year as a rookie. He will only get better. As a 19 year old he will definitely anchor the Pats blueline and he proved that he is willing to kill penalties and although he only lit the lamp once he did gain 34 points in 59 games. I look forward to seeing his totals improve.
Travis Sparrow in my opinion will be in tough to make the team especially as a 19 year old. At times he looked like he could be the prototypical stay-at-home defenceman that could take care of his own end but unfortunately those times were few and far between. At times he looked totally lost. But then again I'm just watching from the stands..... Although when he played forward for a few games I was thinking that he could be a great crash and banger..... but when the third and fourth liners are playing less than 10 shifts a game..... Yeah that's it with that.
I know I said I was going to go alphabetically but I figured that I would leave this name to last as it intrigues me. Last but not least for the 1991 age group is Alex Pym! Remember him? I didn't expect to see him still on the Pats list but he's there. I don't know what happened last season to cause him to leave the team (I can guess many things) but I thought the Pats missed his veteran presence out on the ice. I really don't know what happened to him from the start of the year when he was amazing and looked to have stepped his game up a notch but something happened. Once the regular season started his playing time declined and so did his game. I don't know if he stayed in shape and is willing to come back and give it another go or if the Pats are waiting to trade his rights but I wouldn't be upset if he came back to give the Pats another go.
The only 1992 born defenceman is Mitch Spooner and I think that he will be a keeper. He showed signs that he is capable of playing hard in the d-zone but isn't scared to fire the puck when called upon. I would say that he is a very raw talent and with proper guidance he could be a potent offensive threat.
So the Pats Older Defenceman looks like:
Teubert (1990)
Carlson (1991)
Davidson (1991)
Pym (1991)
Sparrow (1991)
Spooner (1992)
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
Looking Ahead: Goalies
I was sorta disappointed to not see Brent Martyniuk on the Pats list. I really hoped that they would give him a chance, but I guess it's not happening. he showed signs of being a really good tender but just needed some seasoning (and to grow 3-4 inches). He really reminded me of Chad Mercier between the pipes.
Now on to the rest of our listed goalies (the stats are from what I can find, they may be incomplete as some leagues aren't keen on publishing their respective stats):
Cory Nygaard '93 (6th round pick, 127th overall in 2008)
Winnipeg Wild (MMHL)
Had a 22-2-1 record with 2 shutouts and a 2.42GAA.
>He's 17 and has dressed for a game (or 2) so the Pats shouldn't have worries about him going the NCAA route. If he comes into camp and has improved on last camp (he was pretty decent) he might just make the team as a 17 year old. The only way that happens is if Ketlo or Guhle get moved. I just hope that there isn't any goalie controversies under Chad Lang's watch. Is he the heir apparent? I wonder.
Darrin Robinson '94 (10th round pick, 208th overall in 2009)
Colorado Rampage (USA Midget 1)
Had a 3-22-1 record with 1 shutout and a 4.46GAA and an .855SV%.
>I don't know too much about the US Midget program(s) but the team that Robinson played for had a terrible record (as you can tell by his). I'm not going to even critique him with those numbers. Like I said I don't know much about US minor hockey. On the Saturday of spring rookie camp.... he looked like he hadn't played goal in a few weeks and looked rusty. Other than that he is an American and may go the USHL/NCAA route but who knows.
Tanner Burgardt '95 (6th round pick, 115th overall in 2010)
West Centre G’Macs Klippers (Centre 4 Hockey League)
Had a 12-11-1 record with 2 shutouts, a 4.04 GAA.
>Isn't eligible to play full time for the Pats until the 2011-12 season. As pointed out by a commenter (or is it commentor?) Burgardt wasn't at Spring camp so I have nothing to say on him as I have yet to see him play.
That's it.... that is the Pats five goalies. I hope everything makes sense. I would have to say going into the season that this would be the teams' depth chart as well.
Ketlo (1991)
Guhle (1992)
Nygaard (1993)
Robinson (1994)
Burgardt (1995)
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REGINA PATS - CARTER ASHTON NAMED TO - CANADIAN JUNIOR TEAM
Regina Pats.com
Courtesy Hockey Canada
FORTY-ONE SKATERS INVITED TO CANADA’S
NATIONAL JUNIOR TEAM DEVELOPMENT CAMP
CALGARY, Alta. – Hockey Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Hockey League, announced roster details on Thursday for Canada’s National Junior Team development camp, scheduled for early August in St. John’s, N.L. Forty-one skaters (defencemen and forwards) have been identified to attend the camp. Four goaltenders will be named in late June, following the June 17-20 Program of Excellence goaltending camp.
The camp roster currently includes 17 defencemen and 24 forwards.
The players, born in 1991 or 1992, were selected by Hockey Canada head scout Al Murray, in consultation with head coach Dave Cameron (Mississauga St. Michael’s, OHL) and assistant coaches Bob Boughner (Windsor, OHL), Ryan Huska (Kelowna, WHL) and André Tourigny (Rouyn-Noranda, QMJHL). Murray evaluated these players over the course of the 2009-10 season, following these players along with numerous other candidates for the program during league play, as well as during international competitions for both the under-18 and junior programs.
REGINA PATS - Myles Bell invited to U-18 Camp
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Myles Bell invited to U-18 Camp
Courtesy Hockey Canada
THIRTY-EIGHT SKATERS INVITED TO CANADA’S NATIONAL
MEN’S SUMMER UNDER-18 TEAM SELECTION CAMP
CALGARY, Alta. – Hockey Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Hockey League, announced Friday the 38 players who have been invited to attend Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team selection camp, which runs from July 31-August 3 at Father David Bauer Olympic Arena in Calgary, home of Canada’s national teams.
The roster includes 14 defencemen and 24 forwards. Four goaltenders will be added to the camp roster following the June 17-20 Program of Excellence goaltending camp in Calgary. Five U18-eligible goaltenders will be in attendance for that camp.
The players, born in 1993, were selected by Hockey Canada head scout Al Murray, in consultation with head coach George Burnett (Port Perry, Ont./Belleville Bulls, OHL) and assistant coaches Ron Choules (Montreal, Que./Acadie-Bathurst Titan, QMJHL) and Jim Hiller (Nelson, B.C./Tri-City Americans, WHL). Murray evaluated these players over the course of the 2009-10 season, following them along with numerous other candidates for the program during league play, as well as during the 2010 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge held from December 29-January 4 in Timmins, Ont.
“The upcoming National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team selection camp will be competitive and exciting,” Murray said. “These players represent the future of Canadian hockey and are a testament to the strength of the Canadian Hockey League and the skill development taking place in minor hockey across the country.”
The camp roster includes 12 skaters from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, 15 from the Ontario Hockey League, 10 from the Western Hockey League and one from the Central Canadian Hockey League (Junior A). In total, 36 of those 38 skaters (14 defencemen and 22 forwards) competed at the 2010 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge.
Of the 43 players who have been identified for the selection camp, 22 skaters and two goaltenders will be selected for Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team that will play in the 2010 Memorial of Ivan Hlinka tournament, scheduled for August 10-14 in Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
CANADA ROSTER - SELECTION CAMP
| Defence/Défense | |||||||
| Myles Bell | R/D | 5’11” | 200 | 08/19/93 | Calgary, Alta./Alb. | Regina (WHL) | |
| Cody Ceci | R/D | 6’1” | 188 | 12/21/93 | Ottawa, Ont. | Ottawa (OHL) | |
| Dillon Donnelly | L/G | 6’1” | 181 | 09/07/93 | Montreal, Que./Qc | Shawinigan (QMJHL) | |
| Dougie Hamilton | R/D | 6’3” | 180 | 06/17/93 | Toronto, Ont. | Niagara (OHL) | |
| Scott Harrington | L/G | 6’0.5” | 195 | 03/10/93 | Kingston, Ont. | London (OHL) | |
| Ryan Murphy | R/D | 5’10.5” | 160 | 03/31/93 | Aurora, Ont. | Kitchener (OHL) | |
| Ryan Murray | L/G | 5’11.5” | 185 | 09/27/93 | White City, Sask. | Everett (WHL) | |
| Jimmy Oligny | L/G | 5’10.5” | 190 | 04/30/93 | St-Michel, Que./Qc | PEI (QMJHL) | |
| Xavier Ouellet | L/G | 6’0” | 174 | 07/29/93 | Terrebonne, Que./Qc | Montreal (QMJHL) | |
| Stuart Percy | L/G | 6’0.5” | 176 | 05/18/93 | Oakville, Ont. | Mississauga St. Michael’s (OHL) | |
| Jonathan Racine | L/G | 6’1” | 169 | 05/28/93 | St-Agathe, Que./Qc | Shawinigan (QMJHL) | |
| Reece Scarlett | R/D | 6’0” | 167 | 03/31/93 | Sherwood Park, Alta./Alb. | Swift Current (WHL) | |
| Duncan Siemens | L/G | 6’2” | 185 | 09/07/93 | Sherwood Park, Alta./Alb. | Saskatoon (WHL) | |
| Stephen Woodworth | L/G | 5’11” | 175 | 01/21/93 | Middleton, N.S./N.-É. | Lewiston (QMJHL) | |
| Forwards/Avants | |||||||
| Brent Andrews | L/G | 6’2” | 191 | 01/19/93 | Hunter River, P.E.I./I.-P.-E. | Halifax (QMJHL) | |
| Olivier Archambault | L/G | 5’10.5” | 165 | 02/16/93 | Le Gardeur, Que./Qc | Val d’Or (QMJHL) | |
| Austen Brassard | R/D | 6’1.5” | 184 | 01/14/93 | Windsor, Ont. | Belleville (OHL) | |
| David Broll | L/G | 6’1” | 220 | 01/04/93 | Mississauga, Ont. | Erie (OHL) | |
| Raphaël Bussières | L/G | 6’0” | 170 | 11/05/93 | Saint-Hubert, Que./Qc | Baie-Comeau (QMJHL) | |
| Daniel Catenacci | L/G | 5’9.5” | 181 | 03/09/93 | Newmarket, Ont. | Sault Ste. Marie (OHL) | |
| Michael Curtis | L/G | 5’11.5” | 174 | 01/26/93 | Mississauga, Ont. | Belleville (OHL) | |
| Phillip Danault | L/G | 5’11” | 162 | 02/24/93 | Victoriaville, Que./Qc | Victoriaville (QMJHL) | |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | L/G | 6’0” | 154 | 06/04/93 | Prévost, Que./Qc | Saint John (QMJHL) | |
| Boone Jenner | L/G | 6’0.5” | 192 | 06/15/93 | Dorcester, Ont. | Oshawa (OHL) | |
| Jean-François Leblanc | L/G | 6’3.5” | 186 | 03/03/93 | St-Hyacinthe, Que./Qc | Val d’Or (QMJHL) | |
| Lucas Lessio | L/G | 6’0” | 180 | 01/23/93 | Maple, Ont. | St. Michael’s (CCHL) | |
| Adam Lowry | L/G | 6’2” | 167 | 03/29/93 | Calgary, Alta./Alb. | Swift Current (WHL) | |
| Mark McNeill | R/D | 6’0.5” | 198 | 02/22/93 | Edmonton, Alta./Alb. | Prince Albert (WHL) | |
| Garrett Meurs | R/D | 5’10.5” | 164 | 01/12/93 | Ripley, Ont. | Plymouth (OHL) | |
| Bryce Milson | L/G | 5’10” | 170 | 01/25/93 | Miramichi, N.B./N.-B. | Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL) | |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | L/G | 5’11.5” | 155 | 04/12/93 | Burnaby, B.C./C.-B. | Red Deer (WHL) | |
| Matt Puempel | L/G | 6’0.5” | 188 | 01/24/93 | Essex, Ont. | Peterborough (OHL) | |
| Alan Quine | L/G | 5’10” | 168 | 02/25/93 | Belleville, Ont. | Kingston (OHL) | |
| Ty Rattie | R/D | 6’0” | 170 | 02/05/93 | Airdrie, Alta./Alb. | Portland (WHL) | |
| Brett Ritchie | R/D | 6’2.5” | 195 | 07/01/93 | Orangeville, Ont. | Sarnia (OHL) | |
| Carter Sandlak | L/G | 6’1” | 190 | 05/18/93 | London, Ont. | Guelph (OHL) | |
| Colin Smith | R/D | 5’9.5” | 157 | 06/20/93 | Edmonton, Alta./Alb. | Kamloops (WHL) | |
| Michael St. Croix | R/D | 5’10” | 168 | 04/10/93 | Winnipeg, Man. | Edmonton (WHL) | |
Thursday, June 10, 2010
REGINA PATS BOOK - CO-ARTHUR DARRELL DAVIS
Get well wishes to Darrell Davis who assisted me in the writing of the Regina Pats Book. Davis is recovering after suffering a heart attack while playing racquetball on Tuesday at the Gold Gym.
I just talked with Darrell, (Thursday night by phone while he was in the hospital). "I felt some pain and went to the hospital. Tests revealed a blocked artery, so I had a stent inserted Wednesday. Will be going home tomorrow and have to go back to the hospital on Monday."
We wish Darrell well and pray for his speedy recovery.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
OHL's Belleville Bulls' Burnett to coach Canadian U-18 team at Hlinka tourney
TSN.ca - STAFF6/8/2010 4:06:33 PM
Full Story
George Burnett has been named head coach of Canada's National Men's Summer Under-18 team for the 2010 Memorial of Ivan Hlinka tournament, scheduled for August 10-14 in Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
Burnett, head coach and general manager of the OHL's Belleville Bulls, will be joined behind Canada's bench by assistant coaches Ron Choules, head coach of the QMJHL's Acadie-Bathurst Titan, and Jim Hiller, head coach of the WHL's Tri-City Americans, for the tournament. (Photo: Belleville Bull's WebSite)
''It is always a tremendous privilege and honour to represent Canada on the international stage,'' said Burnett. ''Being with Team Canada past has always been a tremendous experience and I am anxious to get started with the coaching staff to get our plan in place.''
Burnett, 48, will make his second appearance as head coach of Canada's National Men's Summer Under-18 Team, having led Canada to a gold medal at the 2001 Six Nations Cup in the Czech Republic. He was most recently an assistant coach with Canada's National Men's Under-18 Team at the 2010 IIHF World Under-18 Championship in Belarus, where Canada finished seventh.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
REGINA PATS - 4th Annual Street Hockey Classic
FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 2010
4th Annual Street Hockey Classic
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
With three exciting years under its belt, “Sticks on Rose" has solidified itself as an annual classic, attracting a wide range of enthusiasts to the fun-filled charity event.
- www.shootingstarsfoundation.ca -
This year we continue our partnership with the Shooting Stars Foundation; Jamie Heward and Mike Sillinger will again bring some of their closest friends to participate.
Funds raised will be distributed to local children’s charities.
3 Games Guarantee
Autographed Hockey Stick
Lunch provided by Butcher’s Best
Prairie Party to Follow
shootingstars@sasktel.net
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
EX-REGINA PATS - WHERE ARE THEY NOW
From: Gregg Drinnan.blog - Taking Note
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Forward - Jeff Friesen (Regina, 1991-95)l signed one-year contract extensions with Eisbären Berlin (Germany DEL). . . . also - Nastiuk started the season with Idaho (ECHL, one game, two goals allowed, .917 save percentage), moved on to Corpus Christi (CHL, 26 games, 2.59 GAA, .921 save percentage) before joining Eisbären (four games, 1.88 GAA, .942 save percentage). . . . and Friesen had 15 goals and 30 assists in 53 games this season. . . .
Monday, May 31, 2010
Defenceman - Filip Novak (Regina, 1999-2002) -
and Defenceman Aleksandr Boikov (Victoria/Prince George, Tri-City, 1993-96) each signed a one-year contract with OHK Dynamo Moscow (Russia KHL). Novak had two goals and 22 assists in 52 games and Boikov had one goal and nine assists in 44 games with HC MVD Balashikha (Russia KHL) this season. MVD and Dynamo Moscow merged to form OHK Dynamo last month. . . .
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Forward - Mitch Czibere (Vancouver, Regina, 2005-09) - has signed with the Central league’s Laredo Bucks. Czibere played out his 20-year-old season with the MJHL-champion Dauphin Kings, who were the host team for the RBC Cup, the national junior A tournament. . .
EX-REGINA PATS JORDAN EBERLE - TEAM CANADA JERSEY UP FOR SILENT AUCTION
Autographed Jordan Eberle Team Canada Jersey up for Silent Auction with proceeds to the Canadian Cancer Society's Regina Relay for Life in conjunction with 3rd Annual Relay for Life Golf Tournament and Steak Supper in Strasbourg, SK.
Bids can be sent to rich.harries@affinitycu.cA and will be accepted until midnight on June 5th. Winner will be announced on July 7th. You can also call Rich at 533-9781 if you have any questions.
Also, go into any branch of Affinity Credit Union to enter raffle for Autographed Game Worn Shoes from Chris Szarka, Autographed Game used stick from Josh Harding of the Minnesota Wild or two tickets to the Calgary Flames vs New York Islanders in Saskatoon - again all proceeds benefit the Relay for Life.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2 - IT'S CAMP DAY at TIM HORTON'S STORES - REGINA PATS WILL BE THEIR
Regina Pats.com - WebSite -
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
From the Tim Hortons web site:
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 - is a special day for Tim Hortons Store Owners, staff and customers.
It's Camp Day! Camp Day is the one day a year when Tim Hortons Store Owners across Canada and the United States donate every penny from coffee sales to the Tim Horton Children's Foundation. In 2009, Camp Day raised more than $9.4 million CDN ($8.5 million U.S.).
Regina Pats will be particiapating at local Tim Hortons locations in Regina: Head Coach Curtis Hunt and assistant coach Shaun Sutter will be at the Rochdale Tim Hortons beginning @ 7:30am until 8am. Garrett Mitchell and Andrew Rieder will be at the new Super Wal-Mart location from 3pm to 4pm.
What One Cup of Coffee Can Do
Every time a customer buys a coffee at Tim Hortons on Camp Day they will help send more than 14,000 kids - who could otherwise not afford it - on the camping adventure of a lifetime. All children who attend one of the Foundation's six camps are selected from within the communities where Tim Hortons stores are located. Tim Hortons Store Owners work closely with local youth organizations and schools to select children, between the ages of nine and 12, to attend a 10-day summer camp session or seven day winter camp session.
"By purchasing a coffee on Camp Day, our customers give kids, who live in their very own community, an opportunity to experience a camping adventure that will inspire them for years to come," says Bill Moir, President, Tim Horton Children's Foundation. "Together we can continue to foster within thousands of children the quest for a brighter future."
Additional Fundraising and Special Guests
On Camp Day, customers can expect additional fundraising activities at many of their local Tim Hortons stores. For example, funds are also raised at some stores through a 'Rent-a-Tent' promotion where customers can personalize paper cut-out tents and post them in-store for a donation. Other activities may include: indoor and outdoor games; silent auctions; face-painting; and drive-thru window washing. Some stores will invite special guests, including sports and media personalities, to greet customers and pour coffee throughout the day.
About the Tim Horton Children's Foundation
The Tim Horton Children's Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization founded in 1974, is committed to providing an enriched and memorable camp experience for children, who would otherwise not have the opportunity. Funding for the Foundation comes from year-round public donations collected through counter and drive-thru coin boxes located at more than 3,400 Tim Hortons stores, Tim Hortons Camp Day, as well as other special events and donations. Since 1975, more than 120,000 children and youth have attended a Foundation camp.
Where Kids Discover Their Best!
During their stay at one of the Foundation's six camps, campers participate in a wide range of first-class programs and activities designed to increase self-confidence, self-esteem and teach leadership skills that will continue to benefit them for years to come.
"The Foundation is committed to ensuring that every aspect of each day is truly exceptional for our campers," says Dave Newnham, Vice President, Tim Horton Children's Foundation. "This both begins and ends with their travel experience, our beautiful facilities and equipment, every nutritious meal they eat and our caring counseling staff. Maintaining these high standards helps us demonstrate to every child our belief in their potential and how this experience can help them with their personal growth and development."
Youth Leadership Program
The Foundation also offers a Youth Leadership Program that invites a selected number of previous summer camp participants, between the ages of 13 and 17, back to camp. This unique wilderness adventure and leadership program is unlike any other experience available to youth. With each level of the program, campers gain valuable leadership and life-skills that will help them in their future endeavours. After completing this five year program, participants are eligible for bursaries towards their College or University education.
Serving Even More Kids
In an effort to reach out to more children on a year-round basis, the Tim Horton Children's Foundation has created a Community Partnership Program. Through this program, the Foundation partners with community agencies and groups that provide services support and opportunities to children from economically disadvantaged homes. From September to May, the Foundation's six camps welcome thousands of children to experience its first-class facilities and programs, free of charge.
EX-REGINA PATS - NHLer JAMMIE HEWARD RETIRES AND HAS EYE ON WORKING FOR REGINA PATS
By: GREG HARDER, Regina Leader-Post Sports Writer
May 31, 2010
Leader-Post
REGINA, Saskatchewan — Jamie Heward is ready to move on — not move away. (Photo: Regina Pats - Ron C. Johnston - file)
The 39-year-old Reginan is officially retiring after a long career which included 18 pro seasons, 394 NHL games and numerous international appearances with Canada, including gold medals at the 2003 and 2004 IIHF world championships.
Heward sat out all of last season after suffering a major concussion midway through the 2008-09 campaign with the Tampa Bay Lightning. He considered accepting an offer to play one more year in Europe but has decided instead to pursue the next phase of his hockey career — which he hopes is right here in Regina.
"I was actually sitting down (Sunday) with my wife and I said, 'We should probably phone the NHLPA and make it official and move on,' " Heward said Monday. "I realize with my injury and having to take the year off, it would be too hard to come back. It's just time."
Heward's decision was solidified last week after an informal interview with Regina Pats president Brent Parker, who at the time was searching for his own replacement as general manager. Although Heward expressed interest in the job, he's eager to discuss a support role with new GM Chad Lang.
Heward does have other options — he has already been approached about an NHL scouting role — and will consider anything that allows him to stay in Regina, but his preference is to work for the Pats.
"My interest is definitely still there," said Heward, who phoned Lang on Friday to congratulate him. "Chad and I have known each other for a long time. I'm excited at the prospect of Chad getting the job and doing a good job. I'm not sure where Chad wants to go as far as hiring and that kind of thing. He's still trying to evaluate everybody in the organization. Once he makes those decisions I'm sure we'll sit down and talk. If I don't (fit in the plans), I don't. But I'd love to work with him and see where it leads."
If/when the Pats bring Heward on board, it won't be strictly as an assistant coach. He's expected to receive an expanded role after getting his feet wet last season helping the coaches during home games and practices.
"It's tough (not playing anymore) but it kind of eases the sting when I can still work in hockey and stay involved at some capacity," said the Pats' alumnus. "I enjoyed working with (head coach) Curtis (Hunt) and (assistant Shaun Sutter) and Brent last year. If I wouldn't have done that I don't know what I would have done. I would have gone crazy. I told Brent, 'In a way, you made my decision a little bit easier regarding retirement, the fact that I could see this was something I wanted to do.' "
Parker is expected to commit additional resources to the hockey department this season, which likely includes creating a new position such as assistant GM or director of player development. Regardless of the title, Heward is willing to be the team's "jack of all trades" — coach, administrator, scout, you name it. Although he admits to having a lot to learn, Heward's hockey pedigree and credentials give him a solid foundation from which to build.
"I'd really like to learn the business side and learn what goes on behind the scenes," he added. "Chad would be a great guy to learn from. Brent is still there as president. He'd be a good guy to learn from. And then I'd still have the ability to go out and talk to their young prospects and do follow-ups with them and watch them and make sure they're developing the right way and still be able to go on the ice and help Curtis and Suttsy out. It's something that has maybe never been done before (by the Pats). I'm not going to be ridiculously expensive. I'm not doing it for the money or the glory. I live here and I want to stay here and keep my family here. Whatever they need me to do."
Read more: http://www.leaderpost.com/sports/hockey/pats-hockey/NHLer+Jamie+Heward+retires+working+Regina+Pats/3094686/story.html#ixzz0pdv8rpSQ
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