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Published on October 3, 2011 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release
This past week
Wednesday, September 28th Regina Pats 5 Medicine Hat Tigers 3
The Pats started their Central Division road swing with a 5-3 victory over the Medicine Hat Tigers. It was the first win for the Pats at the Medicine Hat Arena since January of 2008. Jordan Weal with a pair of goals, Dyson Stevenson had a goal and an assist while Matt Hewitt won his third game of the season.
Friday, September 30th Kootenay Ice 5 Regina Pats 2
The three game winning streak came to a halt as the Ice scored 4 straight times en route to the 5-2 victory. The Pats scored a pair of goal on specialty teams as Lane Scheidl picked up a power play marker and Brandon Underwood scored his first ever shorthanded goal.
Saturday, October 1st Regina Pats 4 Lethbridge Hurricanes 1
It was a commanding 60 minute road performance by the Regina Pats as they cruised to a 4-1 victory over the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Dyson Stevenson continued his great start with a goal and an assists and Matt Hewitt was stellar again between the pipes stopping 24 Hurricane shots.
Quote of the Week
"It's the players (GM) Chad (Lang) brought in. It's the players who were here last year wanting to do better. Let's face it, people have pride. It's all of us working together and the coaching staff maybe taking a little different approach to things, how we go about our business and how we set the bar. The guys were open to change and they accepted it and they've gone to work and done it."
-Pat Conacher on the Pats quick start.
Greg Harder - Oct 3rd Leader-Post
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Looking Ahead
Friday October 7th - Hurricanes @ Pats 7:00pm Brandt Centre
This is the back half of an extended home and home series for the Pats against the 'Canes. Lethbridge has a trio of 20 year old forwards that lead them offensively in Brody Sutter, Cam Braes and Matt Marantz. While goaltender Brandon Anderson is a signed free agent of the Washington Capitals.
Saturday October 8th - Cougars @ Pats 7:00 Brandt Centre
This will be the first time that the Prince George Cougars will visit the Brandt Centre since November 10th, 2009 in a 4-2 Pats win. The Cougars have a great defensive core with Oilers 2010 2nd round pick Martin Marincin leading the way.
In The Community
Community Appearances:
After returning from a successful road trip, the Pats will be back at work on and off the ice. This week you can see the Pats helping out with multiple organizations across the city.
Monday:
Wascana Rehab Centre
Regina and Area Food Bank
Food For Learning - Coronation Park
Tuesday
Wascana Rehab
Regina and Area Food Bank
Food For Learning - Coronation Park
Food For Learning - Al Ritchie
Wednesday
Wascana Rehab Centre
Regina and Area Food Bank
Food For Learning - Coronation Park
School Appearance - Douglas Park
Thursday
Wascana Rehab Centre
Regina and Area Food Bank
Canadian Blood Services - "Life Saving Hat Tricks"
Making Reading a Fun Goal - W.S. Hawrylak School
In The Locker Room
- Dyson Stevenson and Jordan Weal are off to a scorching starts. Both have points in all four games that they've played in and share the team lead in points with seven.
- Brandon Davidson is tied for first in scoring by a defenceman (7) and assists (6).
- Matt Hewitt is tops in the WHL in wins with four is third in goals against average and fourth in save percentage.
- Morgan Klimchuk is tied for fourth in rookie scoring with 5 points
- Brandon Underwood hadn't scored a goal in a season and a half and he now has two on the season. He has his first career power play and shorthanded goals.
Through the Looking Glass
Adam Brooks:
The Regina Pats 1st pick in the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft, Adam Brooks (2nd round, 25th overall) had a great first training camp with the blue and white and has committed to the team.
This season he will play with the defending Telus Cup champion Winnipeg Thrashers of the Manitoba Midget AAA Hockey League.
Western Hockey League Stories from October 3, 2011
- Stewart Cleared to Play for Great Britain - Spokane Chiefs
- Chiefs Add Hauptman to Roster - Spokane Chiefs
- Weekly Ice Report - Kootenay Ice
- Calgary Hitmen this Week: Hitmen Host Red Deer Friday - Calgary Hitmen
- Silvertips Get Draft Picks, Forward from Warriors - Everett Silvertips
- Mad Monday Tickets Sold Out - Victoria Royals
- Warriors Make Deal With Silvertips - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Pats Reassign Tyler Borstmayer - Regina Pats
- Kamloops Blazers Week in Review - Kamloops Blazers
- Pat Chat - Regina Pats
- Portland Winterhawks this Week - Portland Winterhawks
- Raiders this Week - Prince Albert Raiders
- Brandon Wheat Kings' Mark Stone Named WHL Player of the Week - WHL
- Royals Burned by Blazers - Victoria Royals
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