Played on Dec 17, 2025
Game Played in Brandt Centre
Justice Christensen (D, R, 5’9″, 193, Prince Albert Raiders, 08/30/2005)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Christensen, the team captain, leads by example with a physical and composed style of play. Despite being undersized for a defenseman at 5’9′, 195 lbs, he plays with a strong physical presence. He delivered multiple impactful hits in different situations, including open-ice, a reverse hit, and corner contact. His skating is average, but he reads pressure well and made several controlled power-play zone entries, prioritizing efficiency over creativity. He scored a goal in this game and provides a steady defensive presence with a shooting option from the blue line.
Linden Burrett (D, R, 6’1″, 182, Prince Albert Raiders, 02/06/2006, Alaska Fairbanks)
Game Rating
B-
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Comments: Burrett, in his first full WHL season, has shown noticeable growth in confidence and comfort. He is a smooth-skating defenseman with long strides and maintains good gap control, allowing play to remain in front of him. Defensively, he is generally positionally sound but would benefit from increased assertiveness in corner battles and net-front assignments. Offensively, he showed patience and poise, highlighted by a sequence where he circled the offensive zone before attempting a backdoor pass. Overall, he displays better composure and decision-making, with room for continued physical development.
Aiden Oiring (C, L, 5’7″, 181, Prince Albert Raiders, 05/09/2005)
Game Rating
B-
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Comments: Oiring is an undersized center who relies on skill, quickness, and agility to create offense. He is difficult to contain off the rush due to his lateral movement and puck control. He demonstrated this by beating a defender one-on-one at the offensive blue line and cutting to the middle to create a scoring chance. Oiring is capable of making plays through traffic and finding teammates in motion. Defensively, his size can be a limitation, but his effort level and skating helped mitigate those concerns in this game.
Jonah Sivertson (RW, R, 6’3″, 194, Prince Albert Raiders, 08/27/2008, St. Cloud)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Sivertson is a big-bodied winger who understands how to use his frame effectively. While not a high-end speed player, he skates adequately and relies on size and puck protection rather than foot speed to create advantages. He protects the puck well along the walls, using his body and upper strength to maintain possession. Off the rush, he consistently drives the net as F2 and creates traffic around the crease. He is capable of making plays off the rush but can also beat defenders wide when he commits physically, which led to his assist in this game.
Marek Schlenker (G, L, 5’11”, 166, Regina Pats, 04/01/2006)
Game Rating
A
Schlenker exhibited a stable presence in net, maintaining a composed demeanor throughout the game. They employed a defensive-minded approach, staying square to shooters and using sharp lateral movements to control the puck’s position. This strategy resulted in most shots being absorbed cleanly, minimizing rebound opportunities. While they were outmaneuvered on two quality shots from opposing forwards, they recovered with impressive stops later on. The player demonstrated a strong work ethic, competing hard throughout the game and providing their team with a solid foundation for success.
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Comments: Schlendker was the primary reason the Regina Pats remained competitive in this game. He stopped 34 of 38 shots and demonstrated strong rebound control, limiting second-chance opportunities. He absorbs pucks well into his body and tracks through traffic effectively despite being 5’10’. His footwork and lateral movement allowed him to stay square on cross-crease plays, including a key sequence in the second period where he denied multiple backdoor attempts. He also handled the puck efficiently to support his defense. A strong performance that warranted first-star recognition.
Reese Hamilton (D, L, 6’0″, 178, Regina Pats, 03/26/2007)
Game Rating
A-
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Comments: Hamilton is a mobile, offensively inclined defenseman whose skating stands out at the WHL level. He closes gaps well, angles opponents to the outside, and competes effectively in corner situations. Upon puck retrievals, he transitions quickly using his feet to exit the zone with possession. His speed allows him to create separation through the neutral zone and carry pucks across the offensive blue line with control. With two assists in this game and a positive plus-minus on a struggling team, Hamilton continues to show value in all three zones.
Connor Bear (C, L, 5’9″, 167, Regina Pats, 06/11/2007)
Game Rating
A-
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Comments: Bear is a smaller winger who compensates with pace, anticipation, and competitiveness. His skating allows him to stay involved in the play and apply pressure consistently. Defensively, he uses an active stick to disrupt plays at both blue lines. He showed commitment on the penalty kill by blocking shots and engaging physically despite his size. Offensively, he is capable of making plays on both his forehand and backhand, and his assist resulted from a smart turnover created at the offensive blue line.
Ellis Mieyette (C, L, 6’0″, 167, Regina Pats, 10/25/2006, Lindenwood)
Game Rating
B+
Ellis Mieyette is a skilled forward who excels in fast-paced, dynamic situations. He demonstrates confidence on the half wall, using his agility to evade pressure and create space for himself. When not involved in possession, Ellis remains active, constantly scanning the ice for opportunities to make plays. His goal highlighted his speed and ability to capitalize on quick transitions. By moving the puck quickly, creating a give-and-go opportunity, he successfully exploited the defense’s aggressiveness. This play showcased his chemistry with his linemates, as they worked together seamlessly to generate scoring chances.
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Comments: Mieyette was a key contributor in the third period when the game was at its most crucial point. He protected the puck effectively down low, managed possession, and demonstrated composure under pressure. His ability to scan and make controlled plays while being defended stood out. He recorded a goal and an assist in the final frame, including a cross-ice pass off the rush that led to a 2-on-1 goal and the game-winning power-play goal, finishing with quick hands in tight. His impact late in the game was a significant reason they held on to win this game.
Caden Brown (RW, R, 6’0″, 197, Regina Pats, 03/22/2005)
Game Rating
A-
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Comments: Brown plays with a high motor and consistently applies pressure in all situations. He possesses strong straight-line speed, which he uses effectively on the forecheck, backcheck, and penalty kill. He can make plays through traffic and has a hard, accurate shot when given time. While he recorded a goal and an assist, his defensive contributions were particularly noticeable. He broke up a 2-on-1 with a strong backcheck and was effective on the penalty kill by forcing rushed decisions on puck retrievals.
Mathis Paull (LW, L, 6’3″, 197, Regina Pats, 01/29/2009)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Paull is a physically mature forward for his age at 6’2′ and plays a direct, high-energy game. Skating on a line with other sixteen-year-olds, he brings consistent forecheck pressure and physical engagement. He delivered several hard hits, including the most impactful of the game, demonstrating confidence against older competition. Offensively, he focuses on getting open and supporting his linemates, protecting pucks low and working below the goal line. He was reliable defensively and played within his role effectively.
Zachary Lansard (C, R, 6’0″, 177, Regina Pats, 07/29/2008)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Lansard is a skilled forward with a scoring mentality around the net. He scored twice in this game by attacking from the half wall and finishing to the far side, including a rebound conversion on his second goal. He is a creative puck handler who uses deception through head fakes and footwork to create space. Lansard plays at a higher pace with the puck and consistently looks to generate offense off possession.
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