WHL Regina Pats

Pats Push Win Streak to Five

Published on March 11, 2018 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release


Regina, Saskatchewan - The Regina Pats won a fifth straight game on Saturday night, 5-3 in Lethbridge over the Hurricanes. The Pats got first period goals from Koby Morrisseau, his sixth and then Jesse Gabrielle scored his 13th and it was 2-0 after the opening period. In the second, Nick Henry extended the lead to 3-0 when he scored on a breakaway for his 13th. Robbie Holmes then made it 4-0 with his 16th but the Hurricanes got two back late in the period and it was 4-2 after two. In the third, The Hurricanes drew to within a goal, but Sam Steel would seal the victory with an empty netter for his 31st and 5-3 was the final score. Jesse Gabrielle led the offence with a goal and two assists while Max Paddock made 27 saves. Regina outshot Lethbridge 43-30, the powerplay was one for two and the penalty kill two for two. The Pats (38-25-5-1) return to home ice on Wednesday night against the Prince Albert Raiders at 7 p.m. at the Brandt Centre.

Scoring Summary

First Period

Regina - Koby Morrisseau (6) from Josh Mahura and Jesse Gabrielle - 3:29 4v4.

Regina - Jesse Gabrielle (13) from Jake Leschyshyn and Emil Oksanen - 8:49 PP.

Second Period

Regina - Nick Henry (10) from Matt Bradley - 1:20.

Regina - Robbie Holmes (16) from Cale Fleury and Jesse Gabrielle - 9:55.

Lethbridge - Brad Morrison (26) from Logan Barlage and Igor Merezkho - 14:35.

Lethbridge - Calen Addison (10) from Ty Prefointaine and Jake Elmer - 16:35.

Third Period

Lethbridge - Brad Morrison (27) from Zane Franklin and Igor Merezkho - 17:18.

Regina - Sam Steel (31) from Libor Hajek - 19:03 EN.

Shots on Goal

Regina 12-13-0-(0) Lethbridge 9-16-0-(0)

Powerplays

Regina 1/2 Lethbridge 0/2

Quick Hits

- Sam Steel has tied Adam Brooks for 10th on the Pats all-time scoring list with 335 points.

- The Pats went 5-0-0-0 in five games on their Central Division road trip.

- Jesse Gabrielle tied his season high of three points in a game in the win.

What's Next?

The Pats return to home ice on Wednesday night against the Prince Albert Raiders 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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