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Pats Stopped by Raiders to Open 2019

January 1, 2019 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release


Regina, Saskatchewan - Max Paddock made 51 saves to kick off 2019 but the Prince Albert Raiders edged the Regina Pats 5-3 at the Brandt Centre on Tuesday.

The Raiders outshot the Pats 18-4 in the first period, but Paddock stopped them all and it was scoreless after one. Early in the second, the Raiders scored shorthanded to take the 1-0 lead. The Pats drew even late in the frame, Robbie Holmes scored on a breakaway for his eighth and it was 1-1 after two. In the third, Prince Albert took a 2-1 lead with a powerplay goal, but the Pats responded 14 seconds later to tie it up. Liam Schioler from the left circle for his third and it was 2-2. 1:22 after that, Riley Krane picked up his seventh of the season and the Pats took their first lead at 3-2. The Raiders came back with a tying goal at 11:04 and then a powerplay marker at 15:39 to take the lead back at 4-3. The Pats pulled Paddock late, but Prince Albert scored into the empty net with one second left and took the two points in a 5-3 final.

The Pats were outshot 56-23, the powerplay was oh for three and the penalty kill three for five. Riley Krane led the offence with a goal and an assist, while Max Paddock was fantastic making 51 saves.

The Pats (12-25-0-1) will return to action on Friday on the road against the Saskatoon Blades at 7 p.m. on 620 CKRM.

Scoring Summary

First Period

NO SCORE

Second Period

Prince Albert - Parker Kelly (16) from Sean Montgomery - 0:19 SH.

Regina - Robbie Holmes (8) from Riley Krane and Austin Pratt - 18:37.

Third Period

Prince Albert - Cole Fonstad (13) from Sean Montgomery and Noah Gregor - 4:04 PP.

Regina - Liam Schioler (3) from Sergei Alkhimov - 4:18.

Regina - Riley Krane (7) unassisted - 5:40.

Prince Albert - Sean Montgomery (17) from Parker Kelly and Ozzy Wiesblatt - 11:04.

Prince Albert - Sergei Sapego (7) from Cole Fonstad and Noah Gregor - 15:39 PP.

Prince Albert - Parker Kelly (17) from Noah Gregor - 19:59 EN.

Shots on Goal

Regina 4-12-7-(23) Prince Albert 18-15-23-(56)

Powerplays

Regina 0/3 Prince Albert 2/5

Quick Hits

- Liam Schioler has goals in back to back games for the first time in his WHL career.

- Max Paddock had a season high 51 saves in the loss.

- The Pats are 3-1-0-0 since the Christmas break.

What's Next?

The Pats will return to action on Friday on the road against the Saskatoon Blades at 7 p.m. on 620 CKRM. Next home game is Sunday against the Seattle Thunderbirds at 4 p.m. at the Brandt Centre. Tickets are available at reginapats.com, the Brandt Centre Box Office and at any Regina Safeway, where Fun Zone tickets are $13 plus tax.

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