
Blades Blank Pats, 4-0
March 1, 2019 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release
Regina, Saskatchewan - The Regina Pats concluded their season series with the Blades in Saskatoon with a 4-0 defeat on Friday night at the SaskTel Centre.
In the first, the Blades got a shorthanded goal two minutes in from Eric Florchuk to lead 1-0. It stayed a one goal game until late in the frame when Max Gerlach scored with 14 seconds left on the clock and Saskatoon led 2-0 after one. In the second, the Blades got goals from Ryan Hughes and Kyle Crnkovic in the first 10 minutes to lead 4-0. Dean McNabb made four highlight reel saves after that to keep it 4-0 after 40 minutes. In the third, McNabb stopped all 12 shots he faced but the Pats were unable to find a goal and fell 4-0.
The Pats were outshot 35-19, the powerplay was oh for seven, the penalty kill nine for nine and Dean McNabb made 31 saves in a third star performance.
The Pats (18-41-1-2) are right back at it Saturday afternoon against the Lethbridge Hurricanes at 2:30 p.m. at the Brandt Centre.
Scoring Summary
First Period
Saskatoon - Eric Florchuk (21) from Kirby Dach - 2:10 SH.
Saskatoon - Max Gerlach (38) from Chase Wouters - 19:46.
Second Period
Saskatoon - Ryan Hughes (27) from Dawson Davidson and Riley McKay - 7:04.
Saskatoon - Kyle Crnkovic (11) from Dawson Davidson and Tristen Robins - 9:58.
Third Period
NO SCORE
Shots on Goal
Regina 10-5-4-(19) Saskatoon 11-12-12-(35)
Powerplays
Regina 0/7 Saskatoon 0/9
Quick Hits
- The Pats finish their season series with the Blades with a 1-4-1-0 record.
- The Pats are 48 for 53 on the penalty kill in their last 12 games (90.5 per cent).
- Regina killed all nine short handed situations in the contest.
What's Next?
The Pats are right back at it Saturday afternoon against the Lethbridge Hurricanes at 2:30 p.m. at the Brandt Centre. Tickets are available at reginapats.com, the Brandt Centre Box Office and at any Regina Safeway, where Fun Zone tickets are $13 plus tax.
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