Played on Oct 29, 2025
Game Played in Brandt Centre
General Game Notes: This tightly contested game needed extra time to find a winner. The Wheat Kings were just a minute away from securing the regulation win before the Pats tied it late. In the end, it was Jordan Gavin who sealed the victory for Brandon with the game winning goal in the shootout.
Cameron Allard (D, R, 6’2″, 187, Brandon Wheat Kings, 01/11/2008)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Allard had a game tonight that made him an interesting player. He is a bit of a mix between a physical blue liner and a mobile puck mover. He possesses decent puck skills, a good point shot, and a willingness and ability to play a physical style. One things he does not do is he does not shy away from throwing his body around to win board battles or clear out a net front. Where he was at his best was at the net front, creating a loose puck in the corner, then being first on it to start the break out going the other way.
Prabh Bhathal (C, L, 6’2″, 198, Brandon Wheat Kings, 05/14/2009)
Game Rating
B-
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Comments: Bhathal plays a gritty game and has, responsible two way playmaking skills, that could show more often. He is fast, he attacks the net, and makes smart choices in the offensive zone when he uses his feet first. When he is on, he sees the ice well and is able to find his teammates in positions to succeed. He plays with poise and he plays with an aggressive attitude, his one fault tonight was his consistency issues in his own zone, but they are not work ethic related. Too many turnovers in his own zone with easy outs cut back on his value tonight.
Jaxon Jacobson (LW, L, 5’10”, 181, Brandon Wheat Kings, 12/11/2008)
Game Rating
A-
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Comments: One of the more skilled players with the puck on the ice tonight. Jacobson finds ways to get out trouble right up until you think he is going to get eliminated from the play. He shows with his attempts at the net and how quick he can get a puck off why he averages two points a game. Jacobson is not adept defensively, but he has the right positioning and was able to show that he is not a liability. Offensively not his best night production wise but he is good at transitioning the puck up the ice and utilizing his skating to create chances.
Caleb Hadland (LW, R, 5’10”, 186, Brandon Wheat Kings, 03/06/2006)
Game Rating
A-
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Comments: Hadland was able to capitalize on a back door bounce and bury the rebound home on the power play. This goal looked easy and an empty net usually is, but it is why he was there in the first play that Hadland deserves credit. He understands the flow of the play and know when they puck goes high to low at the net, he knows where to creep offensively. Hadland is smaller in stature but skilled with the puck and packs a punch with his shot. He gets every pound of his frame behind his shot like he is trying to break the netting. At times, he can get a little cute with his decision making and make the first pass instead of trying to continuously find the highlight pass.
Jordan Gavin (LW, L, 5’11”, 188, Brandon Wheat Kings, 11/13/2006)
Game Rating
A-
Jordan Gavin’s speed is a key aspect of his game, allowing him to create scoring chances with his ability to blow past defenders. This skill also enables him to isolate himself against goalies, making him a threat on odd man rushes. On defense, Gavin is a smart player who uses his speed to pressure opponents and create turnovers. He is relentless in his forechecking and backchecking, which helps him stay ahead of his size disadvantage.
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Comments: Gavin scored the eventual winner in the shootout tonight and made numerous plays throughout the night as to why he was chosen to go. He has soft hands with the puck and is able to make small areas plays that relieve pressure on him and his teammates. Multiple times off the rush, he made sauce passes over a stick or a sliding defender while on a two on one creating close chances at the net. He has some solid size that helps him hold on to pucks longer but it is his elusiveness that makes him hard to get contact on. When he is on, he tends to up the risk in his game with plays when there really is no need to.
Jimmy Egan (C, L, 6’2″, 183, Brandon Wheat Kings, 03/19/2008, Arizona State)
Game Rating
B+
This player possesses a tall, lanky build with solid size, allowing for good positioning on the ice. When reaching top speed, their game significantly improves, indicating they have a strong foundation. However, upon initial movement, there is a noticeable delay before reaching optimal pace. Upon analysis, it appears this individual strives to make informed decisions but occasionally lags behind his intended pace due to inexperience. Despite this, they work diligently on their skating and do not hesitate to cover significant ground to return to their own zone, consistently extending their stride.
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Comments: Egan works his tail off to create loose pucks. He works to be on time and close defensively so the opposition does not have time and space to make a play. One part about his game that stands out is his skating stride and how quickly he can get to top speed. He can work on his east and west agility to make himself more dynamic, especially with the puck. Where he struggled tonight was his decision making, he works hard to put himself in optimistic spots but then throws the puck to areas that are contested. He needs the confidence in himself to make these plays in areas where goals are scored.
Nicholas Johnson (C, R, 6’1″, 201, Brandon Wheat Kings, 01/20/2005, Ferris State)
Game Rating
B+
Johnson’s playing style is characterized by his toughness and physical presence, making him a valuable asset as a crease cleaner and net screener. Despite initial appearances, he demonstrates awareness and playmaking ability, allowing him to draw players in and create opportunities for himself or teammates.
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Comments: Johnson is a big body who can handle the puck. He plays an interesting game where he can be both physical and skilled at the same time. Scored a nice goal where he was set free on a breakaway and just powered it through the goalies legs. When Johnson is on the ice he is always a threat to create offensive opportunities just with how physical he plays and what he can do with his head up and the puck on his stick. When he is in the offensive zone, in the corner or behind the net, small spaces make it hard for defenders to get the puck off of him due to his puck protection and physical skills.
Giorgos Pantelas (D, R, 6’2″, 216, Brandon Wheat Kings, 04/24/2008)
Game Rating
B+
Pantelas possesses above-average size and physical strength, but his ability to secure board battles is inconsistent. He often struggles to maintain tenacity in his defensive play, failing to establish himself as an intimidating presence despite being larger than some of his opponents. While he occasionally shows flashes of processing the game quickly enough to interrupt passing lanes, these moments are not frequent.
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Comments: Pantelas is obviously more known for his offensive body of work that he is able to produce. When he has a game that he is not able to get on the score sheet, there were plenty of defensive efforts tonight, worthy of labeling him a solid two way player. Couple times tonight he was able to match the speed of a smaller forward taking him wide, with a great stick and long reach, he keeps these forwards to the outside and eventually shuts them down at the wall. His combination of being bigger and mobile makes him a threat at both ends of the ice. He was able to show that he can play a defensive role, and can be relied on to match up against his opponents top offensive producers.
Ellis Mieyette (C, L, 6’0″, 167, Regina Pats, 10/25/2006, Lindenwood)
Game Rating
A-
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Comments: Mieyette scored a nice power play goal, flying to get back door where his teammate put a pass on his tape and he was able to literally bump it into the back of the net. Mieyette can move, it is one of the better aspects of his game. Just like his goal, when he sees an offensive opportunity, he turns the jets on and becomes incredibly difficult to cover. An under rated part of his game is how well he protects the puck on the breakout. When defenseman like to jump down on him to pinch, he pre scans his pressure, and finds a way to take the contact while still getting the puck to the open guy. Mieyette does not have the biggest frame but plays bigger than he is.
Cohen Klassen (RW, L, 6’0″, 177, Regina Pats, 09/08/2008)
Game Rating
A-
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Comments: Klassen scored a very nice goal flying down the wing, lowering his shoulder to get to the net, and when he had the little space, beat the defenseman to the far pipe. He showed his hands in tight at the goalie beating him with a little back hand slip through the five hole. It was all done so smoothly showing how confident he is with the puck. Klassen is not the biggest player on the ice but this goal showed when he sees an offensive opportunity, he can play bigger than he is. He has a great stride and with his head up, he sees the play happening around him.
Matt Paranych (D, L, 5’8″, 157, Regina Pats, 04/23/2007, Bowling Green)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Paranych has good puck skills and good skating, and those two traits go along with his strong hockey IQ to make him a lethal offensive force from the back end. That offensive upside comes with some downside, as he is defensively limited and too small to play a physical game. He struggles to reliably win board battles and does not have the defensive awareness to be a shutdown presence. He can get up the ice and is deceptive with his mobility, able to loose defenders when he rushes the puck up the ice and when he wants to get lateral on the blue line. At times he acts like a fourth forward making it hard to the defensive structure to keep up.
Dayce Derkatch (LW, L, 5’8″, 143, Regina Pats, 05/30/2007)
Game Rating
B-
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Comments: Derkatch size inhibits him from making a defensive impact physically, so he relies on his speed to be first on loose pucks. He is smart with the puck, but he is easily knocked off of the puck and cannot reliably win board battles. Due to his agility, he has the skating ability to create space for himself to get open for shots or to create plays for his line mates. He makes it hard for larger slower footed defenseman to contain him in small ice area situations but when they do close on him, he has trouble getting loose.
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