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04-30-2008, 04:55 PM
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Three Pats Named Easter Conference All-Stars
2008-04-30
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THREE PATS NAMED TO EASTERN CONFERENCE ALL-STAR TEAM
Calgary, Alberta – The Western Hockey League handed out their annual awards Wednesday afternoon at the 2008 WHL Awards Luncheon. The Regina Pats had three players named to the Eastern Conference All-Star team, as goaltender Linden Rowat, defencemen Logan Pyett and forward Jordan Eberle were all named as 1st Team All-stars.
Rowat the native of Cocharane, AB emerged this season as one of the WHL’s top netminders, leading the Pats to their first Division Pennant in 10 years. Rowat posted a record of 33-15-4-2, to go along with a goals-against average of 2.68 and a save percentage of .904. The 2007 5th round NHL draft pick of the Los Angeles Kings, was also the Eastern Conference nominee for Del Wilson Trophy, which is given out to the WHL Goaltender of the Year.
Pats captain, Logan Pyett added two International events to his resume this year as the 19 year old defencemen took part in the Canada/Russia Super Series at the end of August, as well as capturing a Gold Medal at the World Junior Championships over Christmas. The native of Milestone, SK notched 20 goals and added 34 assists to go along with a +24 rating, in 62 games this year with the Pats. Pyett, the 7th round draft pick of the Detroit Red Wings in 2006, finished 4th among WHL defencemen in scoring this past season.
Eberle the product of Regina, SK played in his second full season in the WHL this season. Eberle played in 70 games, scoring 42 goals and adding 33 assists for 75 points. During his two years in Regina, the former 7th round bantam draft pick has scored 70 goals and collected 130 points in 136 regular season games. Eberle finished the season ranked 5th in the WHL in goals and 2nd in game winning goals with 9.
The 2008 WHL Bantam Draft is scheduled to take place Thursday, May 1st, in Calgary, AB. The draft will begin at 8:30A.M (SK time), with the Red Deer Rebels holding the 1st overall selection. The Regina Pats currently have 10 picks in the draft including the 17th overall selection.
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Three Pats Named Easter Conference All-Stars
2008-04-30
EMAIL PRINT
THREE PATS NAMED TO EASTERN CONFERENCE ALL-STAR TEAM
Calgary, Alberta – The Western Hockey League handed out their annual awards Wednesday afternoon at the 2008 WHL Awards Luncheon. The Regina Pats had three players named to the Eastern Conference All-Star team, as goaltender Linden Rowat, defencemen Logan Pyett and forward Jordan Eberle were all named as 1st Team All-stars.
Rowat the native of Cocharane, AB emerged this season as one of the WHL’s top netminders, leading the Pats to their first Division Pennant in 10 years. Rowat posted a record of 33-15-4-2, to go along with a goals-against average of 2.68 and a save percentage of .904. The 2007 5th round NHL draft pick of the Los Angeles Kings, was also the Eastern Conference nominee for Del Wilson Trophy, which is given out to the WHL Goaltender of the Year.
Pats captain, Logan Pyett added two International events to his resume this year as the 19 year old defencemen took part in the Canada/Russia Super Series at the end of August, as well as capturing a Gold Medal at the World Junior Championships over Christmas. The native of Milestone, SK notched 20 goals and added 34 assists to go along with a +24 rating, in 62 games this year with the Pats. Pyett, the 7th round draft pick of the Detroit Red Wings in 2006, finished 4th among WHL defencemen in scoring this past season.
Eberle the product of Regina, SK played in his second full season in the WHL this season. Eberle played in 70 games, scoring 42 goals and adding 33 assists for 75 points. During his two years in Regina, the former 7th round bantam draft pick has scored 70 goals and collected 130 points in 136 regular season games. Eberle finished the season ranked 5th in the WHL in goals and 2nd in game winning goals with 9.
The 2008 WHL Bantam Draft is scheduled to take place Thursday, May 1st, in Calgary, AB. The draft will begin at 8:30A.M (SK time), with the Red Deer Rebels holding the 1st overall selection. The Regina Pats currently have 10 picks in the draft including the 17th overall selection.
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