Bender commits to Cougars

Bender commits to Cougars

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REGINA, Sask. – University of Regina men's hockey head coach Blaine Sautner announced Tuesday that former Regina Pats defenceman Ryan Bender has committed to the Cougars and will suit up for the U of R beginning this fall.

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"Ryan is an important addition to our hockey program," Sautner said.
r"Being a five-year WHL veteran and a former captain of the Kamloops Blazers, he brings great leadership qualities. Ryan's grit and toughness will give us the added depth to our already strong defence."

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Bender played 309 career regular season games in the WHL. 279 of those games were in a Blazers uniform and the other 30 were with the Regina Pats after being traded last January. He scored eight goals and added 21 assists for 29 career points.

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In 16 career playoff games, Bender recorded three assists and 30 penalty minutes.

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Bender is the team's first recruit for the 2008-09 season.

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2008 U of R Men's Hockey Recruiting Class D Ryan Bender (6-1/212, 1st) – Regina (WHL)