TROIS-RIVIÈRES, Que. (February 3, 2012) – Riley Whitlock of Calgary continued his strong play of late stopping 24 of 26 shots faced from the UQTR Patriotes (18-6-2) but the Gaels (13-11-2) offense was slowed with only 17 shots in a 3-0 loss.

Emmanuel Boudreau of Iles-de-la-Madeleine, Que. had two goals and Guillaume Nadeau of St-Jean-Chrysostome, Que. stopped 17 shots for the shutout to lead UQTR.

Bourdreau scored in the first on the powerplay and the Patriotes added a second in period two. The Gaels pulled their goalie late in the game in an attempt for a comeback but Bourdreau scored into the empty net to secure the win for the Patriotes.

Whitlock was strong for the Gaels in his second game in as many night stopping 24 shots in a losing effort.

Despite the loss the Gaels still sit in a playoff position and are only one point behind fourth place Toronto.

Queen's will return to action on February 9 when they travel to Ryerson to take on the Rams.