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Brandt Acquires Regina Pats

March 12, 2021 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release


REGINA - The Regina Pats Hockey Club is pleased to announce that it has been acquired by the Brandt Group of Companies. Brandt has been a co-owner of the WHL team as a partner in the Queen City Sports and Entertainment Group since the local consortium originally acquired the franchise in April, 2014.

The deal has received approval from the WHL Board of Governors and Brandt will take over sole ownership of the Pats organization, effective immediately.

"This is a very exciting day for the entire Regina Pats organization; Brandt has played a key role in supporting and building up our organization over the years," says Regina Pats General Manager, John Paddock. "Especially now, as we look forward to an end to the uncertainty resulting from COVID-19 and its restrictions, it is tremendously reassuring to have the strong backing of the Brandt organization and the Semple family."

The Regina-based company is stepping in at a time when the CHL is facing operating restrictions from coast to coast. Closed rinks and closed borders have put pressure on the bottom line for Canadian junior hockey teams, so the stability of strong new ownership with a long-term vision is welcome news for the Regina franchise.

"The pandemic has created exceptional challenges for sports organizations like the WHL and the Pats have felt the effects like everyone else," says Brandt Group of Companies CEO, Shaun Semple. "At Brandt, we are huge Pats fans and strong believers in the importance of community. Regina is our hometown and we're committed to ensuring a secure future for our home team."

The Semples' vote of confidence in the Pats is well timed, coinciding with Regina's debut as a 'Hub Center' host for WHL East Division teams for the abbreviated 2020-21 season, set to open Friday evening at 8:00pm when the Pats take on the Prince Albert Raiders at the Brandt Centre.

Current Pats President Todd Lumbard with remain with the organization in an advisory capacity.

Due to COVID restrictions on public gatherings, Regina Pats fans can listen to the action live on 620 CKRM radio, watch it on AccessNow TV or they can follow their team online, live-streaming all WHL games via CHL TV on their computer, mobile phone or tablet. Single-game and season passes are now on sale at watch.chl.ca.

Access to Friday night's home opener will be available to Pats fans at no charge.

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