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Published on November 28, 2011 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release
This past week
Tuesday November 22nd Portland Winterhawks (5) Regina Pats (2)
The Pats and Winterhawks were tied at one heading into the 3rd period at the Rose Garden 24 hours ago, but Portland scored four time in the third (3 on the power play) to pull away 5-2. Chandler Stephenson and Lane Scheidl (shg) scored in the loss while Jordan Weal picked up an assist to extend his scoring streak to 16 games. Specialty teams were the difference on the night as the Winterhawks went 4/10 on the power play with two of the goals coming with a 5on-3 advantage.
Wednesday, November 23rd Seattle Thunderbirds (5) Regina Pats (2)
The Pats got off to a great start as Chandler Stephenson scored the first two goals of the hockey game to stake the Pats to an early 2-0 lead, but Seattle's Branden Trook cut the lead to 2-1 before the first period was done. After that, it was all Seattle as they scored four more times to roll to the 5-2 victory. It's the fourth straight time that the Thunderbirds have defeated the Regina Pats.
Friday, November 25th Regina Pats (5) Everett Silvertips (2)
It was another great start for the Regina Pats, this time they were able to pull through with the victory. The blue and white staked themselves out to a 3-0 first period lead on two goals by Jordan Weal and one by Dominik Volek. It was a 4-2 edge by the Pats after 40 minutes of play on goals by Kohl Bauml and Josh Birkholz for Everett and Chandler Stephenson for the Pats. Matt Marantz scored the lone goal of the third for the 5-2 victory. Matt Hewitt was solid for the Pats stopping 23 shots for his 13th win of the season
Saturday, November 26th Tri City Americans (6) Regina Pats (1)
The Americans exploded for 3 first period goals and cruised to the 6-1 victory. Ricard Blidstrand picked up his first goal of the season in the loss while Adam Beukeboom stopped 10 of 11 shots in relief in the 3rd period.
Quote of the Week
"You have to play a full 60. We knew we were up against good competition. This is the strongest division in the league. We knew the teams we would face and we didn't want to beat ourselves, but each and every game we shot ourselves in the foot - for 10 minutes or one period. You can't do that."
-Regina Pats Head Coach, Pat Conacher after the 6-1 loss to the Tri-City Americans.
Greg Harder - Slapshots, November 26th. Read the rest of the story here .
Looking Ahead
Friday, December 2nd - Giants @ Pats 7:00pm Brandt Centre
This will be the first time the Giants have paid a visit to the Brandt Centre since February 24th, 2010. World Junior Selection Camp invitee, Brendan Gallagher leads the Giants in scoring and is a 5th round pick of the Montreal Canadiens. This night is also The Co-operators toque night. The first 500 children in attendance will get a Regina Pats toque courtesy of The Co-Operators
Saturday, December 3rd - Rebels @ Pats 7:00pm Brandt Centre
The Red Deer Rebels will visit Regina for the first time this season. The Rebels are one of the top defensive teams in the WHL led by the strong goaltending or Patrik Bartosak. The rookie Czech goaltender is third in the WHL in goals against average and fourth in save percentage. It's also the 12th annual Toque and Teddy Bear toss night at the Brandt Centre. Bring your new toques and teddy bears to the game and when the Pats score their first goal, toss them on to the ice. The toys and toques will be delivered to local hospitals and charities during the Christmas season.
Sunday, December 3rd - Pats @ Wheat Kings 6:00pm Westman Group Place
These two East Division rivals meet for the first time this season in Brandon as Mark Stone and the Wheat Kings host the Regina Pats. Stone has been named to Canada's World Junior training camp and is currently in the WHL's top 3 scorers.
In The Community
Community Appearances:
After 10 days away from Regina, the Pats will be busy in the community with a big help to the Regina and area Food Bank with their Christmas Drive. On the some of the days the Pats will be with the Food Bank during the Christmas season, they will be in all of the mall across Regina helping in their Christmas Food Drive.
Pats in the community this week:
Tuesday
Regina and Area Food Bank
Food For Learning - Coronation Park
Food for Learning - Al Ritchie Community Centre
Kitchener School (Read to Succeed)
Wednesday
Wascana Rehab Centre
Regina and Area Food Bank
Food For Learning - Coronation Park
St. Jerome School
Thurdsay
Wascana Rehabilitation Centre
Regina and Area Food Bank (Christmas Food Drive)
In The Locker Room
- Jordan Weal surpassed the 300 point mark for his career during the U.S. Division road trip. He also hit the 200 career assist mark as well on the trip. He is one point back of Dave Michayluk for 13th on the all time list and is now tied for 6th on the all time assist list with Brian Varga
- Chandler Stephenson had a 4 game goal streak snapped Saturday in Tri-Cities. He had 6 goals over the four games.
Through the Looking Glass
Tanner Burghart:
The Pats 6th round pick, 115th overall in the 2010 WHL Bantam Draft is playing with the Prince Albert Mintos of the SMAAAHL. He has a record of 9-1 with a goals against average of 2.64.
His goals against average is good for 7th in the league.
Western Hockey League Stories from November 28, 2011
- Kamloops Blazers Week in Review - Kamloops Blazers
- This Week's Mad Monday Tickets Sold Out - Victoria Royals
- Pat Chat - Regina Pats
- Kichton Invited to Team Canada Selection Camp - Spokane Chiefs
- Ty Rattie Named WHL Player of the Week - WHL
- Raiders this Week - Prince Albert Raiders
- Murray Named to Canada's WJC Selection Camp - Everett Silvertips
- Joe Morrow, Ty Rattie and Brad Ross Invited to Canada's World Junior Selection Camp - Portland Winterhawks
- Weekly Ice Report - Kootenay Ice
- Rockets Bulmer Among 16 WHL Players Invited to Team Canada's National Junior Team Selection Camp - Kelowna Rockets
- Stone, Ferland Invited to Selection Camp - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Brendan Gallagher Receives Invitation to Canada's World Junior Selection Camp - Vancouver Giants
- McNeill Named to Canada's World Junior Selection Camp Roster - Prince Albert Raiders
- 16 WHL Players Invited to Team Canada's National Junior Team Selection Camp - WHL
- A Busy Week for the Wheat Kings - Brandon Wheat Kings
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