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February 2, 2013 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release


Game #53

Saturday, February 2nd

Puck Drop: 7:30 p.m.

Regina Pats (19-28-3-2) Brandon Wheat Kings (18-31-2-2)

Head-to-Head

The back half of the Pats and Wheat Kings home and home goes tonight in Brandon. The Pats took last night's opener in Regina, 3-2, to move to 2-3-0-0 on the season against the Wheaties. Lane Scheidl leads the Pats into tonight's game after his three point effort in Regina moved him to seven points against Brandon. On the other side, Nick Buonassisi, Ryan Pulock and Tim McGauley all have five points against the Blue and White. The Pats win last night snapped a run of eight straight losses. Meanwhile, the Wheat Kings dropped their fourth straight with their loss in Regina. Tonight's game can be heard on 620 CKRM starting with the Press Box Sports Bar Pre-Game Show at 7:05 p.m.

Lead Up: Regina Back in the Win Column

The Pats were in need of a big performance from their top players and the first line provided all of their goals against the Wheat Kings. Morgan Klimchuk opened things up in the first period, but Jayce Hawryluk tied the game before the end of the period. The score remained squared into the third period when Lane Scheidl restored the lead before Hawryluk would reply again. With overtime looming, Scheidl jammed the puck by Jordan Papirny to send the Pats to a 3-2 win. For a full recap, visit ReginaPats.com

Klimchuk Turning Heads

Morgan Klimchuk bounced back into the point column last night with a goal and an assist. The Calgary product was listed at number 33 on TSN's Midterm Rankings for the 2013 NHL Draft. The Pats' sniper was listed 24th among North American Skaters by the Central Scouting Service back in January.

New Points Leader

With his two goals and an assist in the Pats victory, Lane Scheidl took over the Pats' scoring lead with 58 points (26G, 32A). Scheidl needs one more goal to match his career high of 27 set in the 2011-12 campaign.

Who to Watch on Brandon

Forward Tim McGauley ('95) leads the Wheat Kings with 15 goals on the season to lead the Wheat Kings in that department. The Wilcox, SK product has 5 of his 27 points in games against the Pats.

Quick Hits

- Marc McCoy picked up an assist last night earning his first point since returning from injury (3 games)

- Kyle Burroughs' assist on Klimchuk's goal gives him 25 points for his career

- Over his last 7 starts, Matt Hewitt holds a 0.915 save percentage while allowing 17 goals

Upcoming Schedule

vs Lethbridge - Tuesday, Feb 5th, 7 p.m. (CKRM/Access 7) For tickets click here

vs Edmonton - Thursday, Feb 7th, 7 p.m. (CKRM) For tickets click here

at Brandon - Saturday, Feb 9th, 7:30 p.m. (CKRM)

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