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Published on February 13, 2012 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release
This past week
Wednesday, February 8th Brandon Wheat Kings 3 Regina Pats 2
The Pats took a 2-0 first period lead on goals by Brandon Davidson and Lane Scheidl, after that, it was all Brandon. Michael Ferland scored twice while Kevin Sundher added another leading the Wheat Kings to a 3-2 victory over the Pats. The Pats outshot Brandon 30-27 on the night as Matt Hewitt made 24 saves in the loss.
Saturday, February 11th Regina Pats 4 Swift Current Broncos 1
The Pats continued their domination of the Broncos with a 4-1 victory on the road at the Credit Union I-Plex. Jordan Weal rolled up three assists while Lane Scheidl scored twice, including the game winner in the victory. Martin Marincin picked up a goal and an assist, Matt Marantz with a pair of power play helpers were also key cogs in the Pats victory.
Quote of the Week
"From start to finish it was one of our better 60-minute games," said Pats head coach Pat Conacher. "The last time we were in here (eight days ago) and won 4-0 it was that exact same type of game. We created pace and a tempo and we really pushed the play."
Pat Conacher after the Pats 4-1 win in Swift Current on Saturday night
- Greg Harder, Saturday, February 11th, Leader-Post online.
Looking Ahead
Monday, February 13th - Blades @ Pats 7:00pm Brandt Centre
This is the 8th and final meeting this season between the Pats and the Blades. Saskatoon has carried this series so far winning 5 of the first 7 meetings. Both of the Pats wins have come on home ice at the Brandt Centre. The Blades welcomed the return of one of their top forwards, Josh Nicholls to their line-up in the middle of January, and he had a pair of goals against the Pats in the 8-1 Blades win on January 28th in Saskatoon.
Wednesday, February 15th - Pats @ Tigers 7:00pm Medicine Hat Arena
The Pats and Tigers will meet for the 4th and final time this season and the Pats have picked up points in the first three meetings, carrying a 2-0-1-0 record against one of the top offensive teams in the Eastern Conference. This past weekend, Emerson Etem hit the magical 50 goal mark in just 50 games with a pair of goals against the Brandon Wheat Kings.
Friday, February 17th - Pats @ Hurricanes 7:00pm Enmax Centre
The Pats continue their final road trip of the season in Lethbridge on Friday night for the fourth and final game against the Hurricanes. Lethbridge walked away with a 3-2 victory at the Brandt Centre on February 4th for their first win against the Pats this season. Former Pat goaltender, Damien Ketlo was fantastic with a 45 save effort in the victory.
Saturday, February 18th - Pats @ Ice 7:00pm Cranbrook Recreation Complex
This is the final time this season that the Pats and Ice will meet and the blue and white are looking for their first victory of the season against the Ice. The last time these two clubs met was on January 18th at the Brandt Centre as Sam Reinhart scored twice for the Ice, including the overtime winner, for the 3-2 victory over the Pats
In The Community
Community Appearances:
With the Pats away this week on their final road trip of the season, it's a light week in the community, but the schedule will fill up again over the final few weeks of the regular season.
This Week's Schedule:
Tuesday, February 14th:
Qu' Appelle School - Project 1st Goal
Along with the community initiatives the Pats take part in, there are also many relationships built in the outside community with our many friends in small towns surrounding Regina. This past Thursday, the Pats packed up the bus and headed to Strasbourg for practice. The town came out in force to see the Pats as many of the kids in attendance had a chance to skate with the team after practice was complete
In The Locker Room
- Brandon Davidson has points in four of his last five games (3g, 2a).
- Jordan Weal picked up three assists on Saturday night and is currently tied with Portland's Ty Rattie for the WHL lead in scoring
- The Pats finished the season 5-1-0-0 against the Broncos and are 12-2-0-0 over the past two season against their East Division foes
- Lane Scheidl has points in seven of his last eight games (6g, 3a)
Through the Looking Glass
Ty McLean:
The 16 year old 5th round pick of the Pats in the 2010 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft is having a breakout offensive season with the Tisdale Trojans of the SMAAAHL.
McLean is currently 3rd in the league in scoring with 59 points, he is 4th in the league in goals with 27 and 7th in assists with 32.
Western Hockey League Stories from February 13, 2012
- WHL Wraps up Arena and Business Conferences - WHL
- This Week's Mad Monday Tickets Sold out - Victoria Royals
- The Road to the 2012 WHL Playoffs - Second Edition - WHL
- Pat Chat - Regina Pats
- Winterhawks Launch Smartphone App - Portland Winterhawks
- Giants Gear up for a 2 Game Road Trip - Vancouver Giants
- Raiders this Week - Prince Albert Raiders
- Kamloops Blazers' Brendan Ranford Named WHL Player of the Week - WHL
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