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Daily Dose of the Dub: Rockets recall three, Pats return Weigel to midget, Lineup notes, Milestones and more

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Rockets recall DeSouza, Quiring Wightman

The Kelowna Rockets recalled Jackson DeSouza, Steel Quiring, and Dylan Wightman from the BCMML’s Okanagan Rockets. Quiring is the most veteran of the three with 14 WHL games on his resume while DeSouza has played six games and Wightman has suited up for four WHL games.

Weigel returned to SMHL 

The Regina Pats returned defenseman Daylan Weigel to the Saskatoon Blazers of the SMHL. He played one game with the Pats on this call-up registering no points. The move comes as defenseman Zach Wytinck (illness) and forward Robbie Holmes (upper-body) returned to the lineup on Friday.

McLeod returns, Horstmann out vs. Rebels

Defenseman Wyatt McLeod returned from his upper-body injury on Friday night while Tyler Horstmann was a late scratch after looking like he could make his return to the lineup. He’s been out of the lineup since December 30th.

Hausinger out, Masters back in the lineup

On the other side of the ice, Kyle Masters was back in the lineup after being out since October 25th. Cam Hausinger was out of the lineup presumably because of the knee-on-knee collision with Lethbridge Hurricanes defenseman Trevor Thurston.

Allan, Olson in the lineup for Hitmen

Blake Allan was back in the lineup for Calgary after missing Saturday’s game with an upper-body injury. Kyle Olson made his debut for the Hitmen as he returned from a lower-body injury suffered while he was still with the Tri-City Americans.

Boyko, Bouchard back for Americans

Talyn Boyko (lower-body) and Connor Bouchard (upper-body) were both back in the lineup for the Tri-City Americans against the Everett Silvertips. Boyko hadn’t played since January 15th while Bouchard had been sidelined since January 17th.

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Puutio returns for Silvertips

For the Americans opponent, Kasper Puutio was sideline just one game as he made his return to the ice with the Silvertips.

Svejkovsky back for Tigers

Lukas Svejkovsky was back in the lineup for the Medicine Hat Tigers after being out on Wednesday due to illness.

Desjardins inducted into Canada West Hall of Fame

Willie Desjardins (129 GP, 61 G, 79 A with the Lethbridge Broncos in the old WCHL from 1975-1977) has been inducted into the Canada West Hall of Fame for his time as a player with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies. He is currently in his second stint as Head Coach and General Manager of the Medicine Hat Tigers.

Milestones

  • Brandon’s Connor Gutenberg played in his 300th WHL game.
  • Portland’s Joel Hofer recorded his 50th WHL win
  • Swift Current’s Kaleb Bulych played in his 200th WHL game.
  • Victoria head coach Dan Price posted his 100th WHL win

Three Stars

First Star: Portland’s Seth Jarvis had two goals and one assist.

Second Star: Victoria’s Brandon Cutler recorded two goals.

Third Star: Regina’s Carson Denomie notched two goals.

Honourable Mentions

Calgary’s Brayden Peters made 39 saves on 40 shots while Portland’s Johnny Ludvig tallied a goal and two assists.