Pats vs Thunderbirds Gameday Preview
Published on November 7, 2012 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release
Game #20
Wednesday, November 7th
Puck Drop: 7:00 p.m.
Regina Pats (7-11-1-0) Seattle Thunderbirds (8-7-1-0)
Head-to-Head
The Pats and Thunderbirds come together for their lone matchup of the 2012-13 season. Last year, the Pats travelled to Seattle and were handed a 5-2 defeat by the Thunderbirds. Chandler Stephenson scored both Pat goals in the loss while Branden Troock matched with a pair for Seattle. The Pats come into tonight's home game having snapped a four game winless slide when they grabbed a win over the division leading Raiders. The Thunderbirds are in the midst of an extended East Division road swing with a 1-1-0-0 record so far. You can listen to tonight's game on 620 CKRM with the Press Box Sports Bar Pre-Game Show starting at 6:35.
Lead Up: Pats Trump Raiders
The Pats brought their best effort of the week against the then conference leading Raiders. After a slow start in the first that saw the teams tied 1-1, the Pats took over the next forty minutes. Colten Mayor got the Pats a lead heading into the third period. In the final frame, Dyson Stevenson and Jack Rodewald tacked on two more markers in the early going and Regina cruised to the 4-1 victory.
American Visitors
The Pats hold a 2-1-0-0 record against the U.S. Division this season. The only other team with two wins against the U.S. teams is Moose Jaw. The whole East Division is 6-11-1-2 against the U.S. Division.
Never Stop Battling
The Pats held the lead going to the third period in their victory against Prince Albert. That hasn't always been the case, but the team hasn't packed it in when trailing. The Pats are tied for third in the WHL with two wins when trailing after two periods of play.
Molson Cup
Through the first quarter of the Regular Season, Chandler Stephenson sits atop the Molson Cup Standings with thirteen points and three First Star selections. Lane Scheidl sat in second with ten points and Matt Hewitt rolled into third place with eight points.
Under-16 Challenge
Prospects Brady Reagan and Austin Wagner picked up Silver Medals with Team Alberta at the Under-16 Challenge this past weekend. Skating with team Saskatchewan, Drew Litwin and Rykr Cole won Bronze.
Quick Hits
- Colton Jobke is tied for 15th in the WHL in defenceman scoring
- The Pats are one of four WHL teams yet to participate in a shootout
- Matt Hewitt's next win in goal will be the 50th of his WHL career
Rodeo Tickets
Redeem your Pats game day ticket from the November 10th game against Lethbridge at the box office for a FREE ticket to the Canadian Cowboys' Association Finals Rodeo at Canadian Western Agribition Tuesday, Nov 20th. This offer is proudly brought to you by the Regina Pats and Canadian Western Agribition.
Western Hockey League Stories from November 7, 2012
- Royals Come up Short in Lethbridge - Victoria Royals
- Pats Topple T-Birds - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Canes Unveil New Jersey - Lethbridge Hurricanes
- Les Schwab Teddy Bear Toss Tickets on Sale Tomorrow - Portland Winterhawks
- Police vs. Sheriffs Hockey Game Saturday Afternoon - Spokane Chiefs
- BMO Ultimate Fan Event in Moose Jaw - Moose Jaw Warriors
- T-Birds Sign Logan Flodell to WHL Education Contract - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Hitmen Open Four-Game Home Stand - Calgary Hitmen
- Cougars to Crown BMO Ultimate Fan on Friday, November 9th - Prince George Cougars
- Jared Smith Crowned BMO Ultimate Lethbridge Hurricanes Fan - Lethbridge Hurricanes
- Tigers Get Down to 20-Year Old Limit - Medicine Hat Tigers
- BMO Ultimate Rockets Fan Named - Kelowna Rockets
- Pats vs Thunderbirds Gameday Preview - Regina Pats
- Blazers Fall 2-1 to Oil Kings - Kamloops Blazers
- Hughson Blanks Silvertips - Spokane Chiefs
- Oil Kings Take 2-1 Win in Kamloops - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Opportunistic Chiefs Best Silvertips Again - Everett Silvertips
- Winterhawks Win Ninth Straight with 5-1 Win over Red Deer Tuesday - Portland Winterhawks
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