Matt Butcher, who was acquired in a pre-draft day trade by the Regina Pats from the Kamloops Blazers, will not be reporting to the Major Junior ranks.

Butcher, whose father Garth once played for the Regina Pats, committed to the University of Northern Michigan for the year 2006 earlier this weekend.

Butcher is a 1987 who tallied 27 goals playing for the Harvey Smyl coached Chilliwack Chiefs last season in the BCHL.

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