WHL Regina Pats

Pats at Moose Jaw Gameday Preview

Published on March 12, 2013 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release


Game #70

Wednesday, March 12th

Puck Drop: 7:00 p.m.

Regina Pats (25-36-4-4) Moose Jaw Warriors (23-36-4-6)

Head-to-Head

Tonight marks the end of another season in the best rivalry in junior hockey as the Pats and Warriors face off for the final time this season. The Pats hold a 4-2-0-1 record against the Warriors in the 2012-13 campaign including their most recent meetings, back-to-back wins in a home and home with Moose Jaw. Morgan Klimchuk leads the Pats with eleven points (6G, 5A) in seven games against Moose Jaw. Sam Fioretti is the top Warrior with seven points (2G, 5A) in seven games. The Blue and White look to rebound from an 8-7 OT loss to Saskatoon on Saturday when they gave up a four goal lead in the third. The Warriors head into this contest on a two game slide after a 4-1 loss to Edmonton on Saturday. Tonight's game will be broadcast on 620 CKRM starting with the Press Box Sports Bar Pre-Game Show at 6:35 p.m.

Lead Up: Pats Can't Hold Lead in 8-7 OT Loss to Saskatoon

The Pats were on a roll, scoring twice in the late stages of the second period to take a 7-3 lead to the third period in Saskatoon. The Blue and White couldn't keep it up as the Blades stormed back in the final frame, scoring four times to square the contest, 7-7, and force overtime. After both teams had some good chances, Brenden Walker completed the comeback, scoring the OT winner and totaling four points on the night. For game highlights, click here.

Streakin'

The Pats feature a number of players on scoring streaks right now. Morgan Klimchuk leads the way with a six game point streak (5-7-12). Defenceman Kyle Burroughs is on a five game run (2-8-10). Chandler Stephenson is on a similar five game streak (2-6-8). Lane Scheidl is on a three game goal scoring streak with five goals over that span.

Rivalry Renewed

The last time the Pats and Warriors met, they totaled 171 penalty minutes in the contest (MJ - 124, REG - 47). The rivals totaled ten fighting majors as well as eight misconduct penalties. Jordan Wyton (MJ) led all skaters with 27 PIMs.

Who to Watch on Moose Jaw

Warriors forward Brandon Potomak shows signs of developing into an offensive threat for Moose Jaw in the future. The 17-year old forward has fourteen points (5G, 9A) on the season with half of those coming in the last two months.

Quick Hits

- With back-to-back two goal games in his last two, Lane Scheidl has 11 two goal performances on the season

- Connor Gay scored the first goal of his first WHL career Saturday night in his hometown of Saskatoon

- Griffin Mumby celebrated his 17th birthday yesterday. Mumby has four assists on the season

Fan Appreciation Night

The Pats final home game of the season is Friday, March 15th against the Swift Current Broncos. There will be fan giveaways all night and one lucky fan will leave with a new hot-tub (courtesy Sunset Bay Leisure) and another could win a new RV (courtesy Traveland RV). 2-for-1 tickets are available at the Brandt Centre Box Office.

Upcoming Schedule

vs. Swift Current - Friday, March 15th, 7 p.m. - Fan Appreciation Night - Brandt Centre (CKRM)

at Swift Current - Saturday, March 16th, 7 p.m. - Credit Union I-Plex (CKRM)

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