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WHL Regina Pats

Pats Fall in Matinee

February 29, 2016 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release


Regina, Saskatchewan - The Regina Pats (30-26-3-4) lost to the Red Deer Rebels (38-22-1-2) 2-1 at the Brandt Centre before a capacity crowd of 6484 fans on Monday afternoon.

Scoring Summary

First Period

Red Deer - Evan Polei (15) from Musil and Nikolishin - 11:30

Red Deer - Jake DeBrusk (18) from Spacek and Hagel - 16:33

Second Period

No Scoring

Third Period

Regina - Sam Steel (22) from Brooks and Zablocki - 19:59

Shots on Goal

Regina -6-6-16-(28) Red Deer - 12-13-9-(34)

Powerplay

Regina -0/4 Red Deer-0/4

Game Story

The Regina Pats first ever Hockey Day Game featured a capacity crowd of 6484 fans, as the Regina Pats took on the Red Deer Rebels. Students in grades 4-8 travelled from across Southern Saskatchewan to be at the game.

The Pats entered the contest with a 2-1 record against the Rebels this year. Both teams were looking to rebound after losses on the weekend. The Rebels Evan Polei opened the scoring in a physical game at the 11:30 mark of the first. Jake Debrusk would notch his 18th, for the visitors, roughly five minutes later to extend his teams lead to 2-0.

The second period remained scoreless with Regina being outshot 12-6 in the frame. The Blue and White turned up the pressure on Red Deer in the third, creating plenty of chances including an apparent goal that was disallowed after a video review. The home team got on the board with one second left in the final frame. Sam Steel recorded his 22nd of the season with the Pats on a two man advantage. The final ended up 2-1 Red Deer.

Quick Hits

-Adam Brooks has points in 15 straight games with 33 points (7G, 26A)

-The Pats have home games this Wednesday (Kootenay), Friday (Swift Current) and Sunday (Brandon) before getting two days off.

-Today's attendance 6484

What's Next?

The Regina Pats get one day off before taking on the Kootenay Ice, at home, on Wednesday evening. The puck drops at 7 p.m. on Wiener Wednesday at the Brandt Centre. Tickets are available by visiting the Brandt Centre Box Office, Ticketmaster.ca or all Regina Safeway location. You can listen to the action on Bennett Dunlop Ford Pats Hockey on 620 CKRM with the pregame show getting underway at 6:35 p.m.

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