WHL Regina Pats

Holmes Ends OT Early for 2-1 Pats' Win

Published on January 1, 2020 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release


Regina, Saskatchewan - Robbie Holmes scored his 15th of the season, 13 seconds into overtime, as the Pats kicked off 2020 with a 2-1 win over the Prince Albert Raiders on Wednesday at the Brandt Centre.

In the first, the two clubs had five combined powerplays, but it was a scoreless game after one. In the second, the Pats found the first goal of the contest at 16:38. Riley Krane finished his ninth on a pretty move in front. The Raiders tied it 1:52 later and it was 1-1 after 40 minutes. In the third, the Raiders outshot the Pats 13-2, but Max Paddock stopped them all, forcing overtime in a 1-1 game. In the extra frame, the Pats got the winner 13 seconds in, Robbie Holmes took a great feed from Riley Krane and potted his 15th on the backhand to give the Pats the two points in a 2-1 final.

The Pats were outshot 30-18, the powerplay went oh for four and the penalty kill four for four. Riley Krane led the offence with a goal and an assist, while Max Paddock made 29 saves.

The Pats (11-19-3-1) are back in action on Friday when they visit the Swift Current Broncos at 7 p.m. on 620 CKRM.

Scoring Summary

First Period

NO SCORE

Second Period

Regina - Riley Krane (9) from Logan Nijhoff - 16:38.

Prince Albert - Ozzy Wiesblatt (16) from Spencer Moe and Zack Hayes - 18:26.

Third Period

NO SCORE

Overtime

Regina - Robbie Holmes (15) from Riley Krane and Zach Wytinck - 0:13.

Shots on Goal

Regina 5-10-2-1-(18) Prince Albert 6-11-13-0-(30)

Powerplays

Regina 0/4 Prince Albert 0/4

Quick Hits

- Riley Krane played in his 100th career WHL game Wednesday, scoring a goal and an assist.

- Robbie Holmes overtime winner was his team leading 15th of the season.

- The Pats penalty kill is 22 for 22 since the Christmas Break.

What's Next?

The Pats are back in action on Friday when they visit the Swift Current Broncos at 7 p.m. on 620 CKRM. Next home game is Saturday against the Broncos at 7 p.m. at the Brandt Centre. Tickets are available at reginapats.com, the Brandt Centre Box Office or at any Regina Safeway location.

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