
Pats Shutout Hitmen
Published on February 9, 2017 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release
Regina, Saskatchewan - Sam Steel and Connor Hobbs had four points apiece, Tyler Brown made 28 saves for the shutout and the Pats won their ninth straight game, 4-0 over the Calgary Hitmen on Wednesday night. Sam Steel got the scoring started with a highlight reel goal halfway through the first. Regina added two powerplay goals late in the frame and led 3-0. It stayed that way until the third when Connor Hobbs hammered home his 23rd of the season, also on the powerplay to make it 4-0 and that was the final score. The Pats outshot the Hitmen 30-28 in the win, the powerplay was three for six and the penalty kill was a perfect six for six. Regina will continue their road trip in Edmonton on Friday against the Oil Kings at 8 p.m. on 620 CKRM.
Scoring Summary
First Period
Regina - Sam Steel (38) from Connor Hobbs - 9:30.
Regina - Nick Henry (25) from Connor Hobbs and Sam Steel - 19:03 5v3 PP.
Regina - Sam Steel (39) from Connor Hobbs and Dawson Leedahl - 19:54 PP.
Second Period
NO SCORE
Third Period
Regina - Connor Hobbs (23) from Sam Steel and Adam Brooks - 12:04 5v3 PP.
Shots on Goal
Regina 13-8-9-(30) Calgary 9-9-10-(28)
Powerplays
Regina 3/6 Calgary 0/6
Quick Hits
- Sam Steel has seven goals and five assists in three games against Calgary this season.
- Nick Henry has a goal in each of his last four games.
- Tyler Brown made 28 saves for his sixth career shutout (including playoffs).
What's Next?
Regina will continue their road trip in Edmonton on Friday against the Oil Kings at 8 p.m. on 620 CKRM. Next home game is Wednesday, February 14 against the Everett Silvertips. Tickets are available at reginapats.com or at the Brandt Centre Box Office. Come into Subway and order a Pats Fresh Value Meal (sandwich, 21 oz. drink and side) and receive a free bronze level ticket to a Pats home game! While supplies last at participating restaurants in Regina.
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