WHL Regina Pats

Pats Knock off Calgary in OT

Published on March 3, 2018 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release


Regina, Saskatchewan - The Regina Pats kicked off their Alberta road swing with a 3-2 overtime victory in Calgary over the Hitmen on Saturday night. Regina trailed 1-0 after one and then 2-0 early in the third. Aaron Hyman got the comeback started with his second of the season and then Jake Leschyshyn tied it at two with his 16th and the Pats went to overtime for the 11th time this season. In the extra frame, Cameron Hebig sprung Sam Steel on a breakaway and he went backhand to score his 25th, giving the Pats a 3-2 win. Hebig led the offence with a three assist night while Max Paddock made 23 saves. Regina outshot Calgary 34-25, the powerplay was oh for two and the penalty kill went two for two. The Pats (34-25-5-1) continue their road trip Sunday in Edmonton against the Oil Kings. Puck drops at 5 p.m. Regina time on 620 CKRM.

Scoring Summary

First Period

Calgary - Tristen Nielsen (14) unassisted - 1:20.

Second Period

NO SCORE

Third Period

Calgary - Mark Kastelic (16) from Jakob Stukel - 3:18.

Regina - Aaron Hyman (2) from Cale Fleury and Cameron Hebig - 3:56.

Regina - Jake Leschyshyn (16) from Emil Oksanen and Cameron Hebig - 11:47.

Overtime

Regina - Sam Steel (25) from Cameron Hebig and Max Paddock - 0:32.

Shots on Goal

Regina 12-8-13-1-(34) Calgary 8-5-11-1-(25)

Powerplays

Regina 0/2 Calgary 0/2

Quick Hits

- Aaron Hyman scored his first goal in a Pats uniform in the win.

- Sam Steel extended his point streak to seven games, has four goals and seven assists in that stretch.

- Max Paddock is 4-1-0-0 in his last five starts.

What's Next?

The Pats continue their road trip Sunday in Edmonton against the Oil Kings. Puck drops at 5 p.m. Regina time on 620 CKRM. Next home game is Wednesday, March 14 against Prince Albert at 7 p.m. at the Brandt Centre. Tickets are available at reginapats.com, the Brandt Centre Box office and at any Regina Safeway where FunZone tickets are just $13 plus tax.

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