On his 17th birthday, Regina Pat forward Tanner Howe received a special birthday gift as he was named the WHL Player of the Week for the week ending November, 27.

Howe kicked off the Pats road trip in B.C. with seven points (5G & 2A) over a two game span. It was a career night for the Prince Albert product on Saturday night in Victoria where he recorded six points, including four goals.

Beginning this week, the 17 year old is ninth overall (15-18A) in the league’s scoring race.

Regina returns to action tomorrow night when they visit the Kelowna Rockets, coverage begins at 8:40, opening faceoff is 9:05.