PATS AND WHEAT KINGS COMPLETE TRADE

Regina, SK – Regina Pats General Manager Chad Lang announced this morning that they have acquired 20 year old defenceman, Mark Schneider from the Brandon Wheat Kings in exchange for 18 year old forward, Dominick Favreau.

Mark is entering his 4th full season in the WHL in a career that began with the Kamloops Blazers. In 2009-10, Schneider played in 60 games with the Wheat Kings, scoring 9 times picking up 12 assists for 21 points. He was also part of a Brandon club that won the East Division last season and went to the Memorial Cup Final.
                                   
D – Mark Schneider
Born: November 10/90
Hometown: Brandon, MB
6’1” 190lbs
2009-10 Brandon Wheat Kings
GP-60 G-9 A-12 Pts-22 +/- +21

“Mark comes from an organization that has been very successful. He will provide us with the experience and depth we were looking for on our back end.” Commented Regina Pats General Manager, Chad Lang. “We would also like to thank Dominick Favreau for his contributions to the hockey club over the past 3 seasons and wish him the best on his future endeavours.”

Schneider will join the forwards Colin Reddin and Thomas Frazee as the 3 Pat 20 year olds.