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Published on January 9, 2012 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release


This past week

Wednesday, January 4th Regina Pats 8 Prince Albert Raiders 3

The offensive firepower continued for the Pats as they got a hat trick from Matt Marantz (his first in the WHL) two goals from Andrew Rieder while Jordan Weal scored once and had four assists at the Pats rolled over the Raiders 8-3. Matt Hewitt was solid gain with a 31 save effort for his 21st win of the season.

Friday, January 6th Regina Pats 3 Saskatoon Blades 0

Friday, in Regina, it was Matt Hewitt stealing the show, stopping all 33 Blades shots for his second shutout of the season as the Pats picked up a hard fought 3-0 victory. Jordan Weal scored once and had an assist while Morgan Klimchuk and Matt Marantz each had goals in the Pats win.

Saturday, January 7th Saskatoon Blades 4 Regina Pats 3

The second half of a home and home series with the Blades was in the Bridge City and it saw the home towners stake themselves to a 3-0 lead early in the 2nd period. The Pats were able claw back to cut the lead to within one on two occasions, but weren't able to make the comeback complete in a 4-3 loss. Matt Marantz scored for the third straight game while Jordan Weal and Andrew Rieder also scored in the loss

Quote of the Week

"We were fortunate Matt was ready to go from the hop and held the fort. They were outshooting us at one time in the first period 12-1. It wasn't a good thing. Head Coach, Pat Conacher on Matt Hewitt's 33 save shutout on Saturday night

- Greg Harder, Jan 7th Leaderpost online.

Looking Ahead

Wednesday, January 11th - Pats @ Raiders 7:00pm Art Hauser Centre

This is the fifth of eight meetings between the Raiders and the Pats this season. These two Eastern Division rivals met last Wednesday at the Brandt Centre with the Pats rolling to an 8-3 victory. Matt Marantz picked up the hat trick in the victory and it was the beginning of his current 3 game goal scoring streak. The series has been all Regina thus far taking 3 of the first four meetings.

Friday, January 13th - Royals @ Pats 7:00pm Brandt Centre

This is the first time that the Victoria Royals (the former Chilliwack Bruins) will pay a visit to the Brandt Centre ice. Depending on what happens during Tuesday's WHL Trade Deadline, the Royals could bring with them one of the top forwards in the Western Conference in Kevin Sundher. The 3rd round pick of the Buffalo Sabres in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft leads the Royals in goals, assists and points.

Sunday, January 15th - Blades @ Pats 6:00pm Brandt Centre

This will be the third time in a little over a week that these two long time rivals will meet. The home teams have dominated this series so far with Saskatoon winning the three games at the Credit Union Centre, while the Pats have won the previous two games at the Brandt Centre.

In The Community

Community Appearances:

The Pats are headed back into the community and a busy schedule at home on the ice, also means the players will be busy in the community this week and the rest of the month.

This Week's Schedule:

Monday, January 9th:

Regina and Area Food Bank

Wascana Rehabilitation Centre

Food For Learning - Coronation Park School

Tuesday, January 10th:

George Lee School (Project 1st Goal)

In The Locker Room

- The Pats acquired 18 year old defenceman, Luke Fenske on Friday night from the Vancouver Giants in exchange for a 3rd round pick in the 2013 WHL Bantam Draft

- Jordan Weal is now 2nd in the WHL in scoring with 69 points, first in assists and second in plus/minus

- Matt Marantz is on a three game goal scoring streak and has five goals over that span. He picked up his first WHL hat trick last Wednesday against the Prince Albert Raiders

- Andrew Rieder has 6 points (3g 3a) over his last 4 games.

Through the Looking Glass

J. J. Coleshaw:

The Regina Pats just recently placed 17 year old J.J. Coleshaw on the club's 50 man protected list. He attended the training camp of the Edmonton Oil Kings this past fall and made it to their main camp.

With the Tisdale Trojans this season, J.J. is second on the Tisdale Trojans in scoring behind Pats 5th round pick in the 2010 WHL Bantam Draft, Ty McLean. Coleshaw's 40 points is also good for fifth in the SMAAAHL in scoring.

He has a late birthday (October 26th, 1994) and is eligible for the 2013 NHL Entry Draft

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