Hype for December 29, 2009

Jordan Eberle has picked up right where he left off at last year's world junior hockey championship.

The Regina Pats forward, proud to be wearing the team's new Saskatchewan green jerseys, scored a goal and set up four others Monday, including three from linemate Brandon McMillan, as Canada downed Switzerland 6-0 for its second straight shutout at Saskatoon.

Calgary Flames forward Rene Bourque enjoys playing against his provincial rivals from Edmonton, and it shows.

Bourque earned his second NHL hat trick as the Flames ended a three-game losing skid, defeating the Oilers 4-1 on Monday night.

Chris Neil's third-period goal lifted the Ottawa Senators over the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Monday at Scotiabank Place.

Neil's marker, his second in as many games, came early in the third frame. He also added an assist.