2009 Pats Bantam Draft Thread

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Stats from Alan Caldwell's blog http://smallatlarge.blogspot.com/

Landon Peel - Defence, 5'9" 140lbs
08-09: Virden Oil Kings (MB AA bantam) -- no stats
08-09: Virden (Westman H.S.) -- 18gp-1g-8a-9pts
08-09: Westman South (Director's Cup) -- 4gp-1g-1a-2pts-2pim

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Greg Harder's take on the Stephenson pick

http://communities.canada.com/regina...h-overall.aspx

Pats pick Stephenson fifth overall

By Greg Harder 04-30-2009 COMMENTS(0) Slap Shots

In the absence of a trade offer to their liking, the Regina Pats used the fifth overall pick in the 2009 WHL bantam draft to select talented centre Chandler Stephenson of Saskatoon.
This might be regarded in some circles as a bit of a surprise pick, since Stephenson wasn't generally ranked in the top five, although he was very close. However, he was at the top of the Pats' wish list heading into the draft and has been on their radar for some time, given their objective of picking a forward with dynamic offensive skill. They chose Stephenson over Airdrie, Alta., speedster Mike Winther, whom many prognosticators had ranked as the most explosive forward at the top of the draft. Stephenson, however, is regarded as a more complete player. It was thought the Pats might be able to trade down and still grab Stephenson in the top 10, but they obviously didn’t receive an offer to their liking. It’s also a possibility they had information that another team would pick Stephenson if they didn’t grab him at No. 5.
Stephenson is small — listed at 5-foot-9, 155 pounds — but according to scouting reports sees the ice well, is a skilled playmaker, has an accurate shot, is an excellent skater and also handles himself well in the corners. He played for the Saskatoon Generals bantam team this season and is expected to join the midget AAA Saskatoon Contacts in 2009-10. He’ll be eligible to join the Pats on a full-time basis in 2010-11.
Stephenson’s brother Colton was drafted by Edmonton in the third round of the 2007 draft. He’s also cousins with former WHLers Shay and Logan Stephenson from Outlook.

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Greg Harder's take on the Balog pick

http://communities.canada.com/regina...eal-balog.aspx

Pats steal Balog in second round?
By Greg Harder 04-30-2009 COMMENTS(0) Slap Shots

Forward Tayler Balog, who was projected to land in the top 10, slipped all the way to the second round, where the Pats were quick to snap him up at No. 28. The natural assumption is that there were some recruiting issues for him to fall that far. However, the Pats wouldn't have used a second-rounder on him if they weren't sure he'd play. There were also reports that his stock dropped due to a sup-par showing at the Western Canadian bantam championship. That said, he was still ranked sixth overall by International Scouting Services and was considered by many to be the third-best forward in the draft behind Mike Winther (went sixth overall to P.A.) and Connor Rankin (No. 7 to Tri-City).

Balog is a left wing/centre from Kipling who played in Weyburn this season — along with first-overall pick Derrick Pouliot — on the Saskatchewan bantam champions. He's listed at 6'0, 170 pounds. According to scouting reports, he's a power forward and a natural goal scorer. Could be a nice complement to Stephenson.

As expected, the first Regina product to be selected was forward Shea Howorko, taken in the second round (37th overall) by the Swift Current Broncos. Howorko was projected as a possible top 10 pick early in the season, but his stock dropped off considerably late in the campaign and in the playoffs. He has also been dropping hints that he might be headed for the NCAA, so that probably scared some teams as well. Regardless, he could end up being a steal for the Broncos.

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Balog went 2nd round?
Wow, what a great pick for the Pats.

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Media release:

Edmonton, Alberta – With their 3rd pick, 50th overall, the Regina Pats selected defenceman Landon Peel out of Virden, Manitoba.
D – Landon Peel
5’10” 160lbs.
Shoots – Left
Born – April 12th, 1994
Hometown – Virden, Manitoba
Past 3rd round picks include: Justin Slobozian (2007), Alex Pym (2006), Jeff Bosch (2005), Linden Rowat (2004) and Matt Delahey (2004).
The Pats will next pick in the 5th round, 90th overall.

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5th round.... 94th overall

Mason Logan
June 15, 1994
D
Gull Lake, SK

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Mason Logan's stats

2008-09 stats
Regular season: Swift Current (SSMHL) 26gp-6g-17a-23pts-40pim
Playoffs: Swift Current (SSMHL) 3gp-0g-2a-2pts-2pim

http://southsaskminorhockey.com/

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Stats from Alan Caldwell's blog

Mason Logan - Defence, 5'10" 152lbs
08-09: Swift Current Raiders (SSMHL AA bantam) -- 26gp-6g-17a-23pts-40pim
08-09: Swift Current Legionnaires (SMHL AAA midget) -- 1gp-0g-0a-0pts-0pim
08-09: Swift Current Raiders (Saskatoon bantam tournament) -- 3gp-1g-1a-2pts-6pim
07-08: Swift Current Raiders (SSMHL AA bantam) -- 25gp-1g-7a-8pts-24pim

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7th round.... 138th overall.....

Ryan Leonzio
January 20, 1994
D
La Salle, MB

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Stats from Alan Caldwell's blog....

Ryan Leonzio - Defence, no ht/wt
08-09: MacDonald Lightning (Maple Leaf AAA bantam tournament) -- 5gp-2g-2a-4pts-6pim
08-09: Pembina Valley (Director's Cup) -- 4gp-1g-1a-2pts-2pim
07-08: MacDonald Lightning (Maple Leaf AAA bantam Tournament) -- 6gp-2g-3a-5pts-6pim