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Published on December 17, 2007 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release


The Week in Review

December 12th /07- Regina Pats -2 @ Saskatoon Blades-3 OT

The Regina Pats went into Saskatoon Wednesday night looking to steal two points away from a depleted Blades squad. The Pats would open the scoring just 1:46 into the 1st period as Brett Leffler (7) scored shorthanded beating Blades net minder Braden Holtby. The Pats would go up 2-0 when European forward Rudolf Cerveny (3) scored on a pretty feed from Cody Gross. The Blades would battle back as former Pat forward Mike Reich put the home team on the scoreboard, making the score 2-1 going into the 1st intermission. In the 2nd frame Walker Wintoneak scored midway through the period to knot things up at 2-2. After a scoreless 3rd period, Teigan Zahn wasted no time scoring the overtime winner just 22 seconds into the extra frame, giving the Blades a 3-2 overtime victory.

December 14th /07- Regina Pats - 3 Vs Moose Jaw Warriors -2 SO

The Regina Pats entered Friday's contest looking to snap the Warriors six game winning streak. The Pats would be the first team to strike as Cody Gross (3) scored with 7 minutes remaining in the 1st frame to make the score 1-0 Pats. The Warriors would get that goal right back as Joel Broda would score his first of two on the night to knot things up going into the 1st intermission. Tim Kraus (7) would be the only goal scorer in the 2nd period as he deflected a Juraj Valach point shot to send the Pats in the 2nd intermission with a 2-1 lead. In the 3rd the Warriors press and get the equalizer as Broda scored his 15th of the season. In overtime the Pats pressed outshooting the tribe 7-1 but were unable to bean Warrior goalie Joey Perricone. In the shootout Gross would be the hero, as he would get the eventual game winner as the Pats defeat the Warriors 3-2 in a shootout. Linden Rowat got the win in net, stopping 24 of 26 shots

December 15th /07- Regina Pats - 1 @ Moose Jaw Warriors - 6

The Regina Pats entered Saturday's game against the Warriors with hopes of hitting the Christmas break on a winning note. In front of a packed crowd at the Civic Centre, the hometown team came strong scoring two goals in the opening period to make the score 2-0 after the 1st period of play. In the 2nd , things did not get any better for the Pats as the only goal scorer in the period would be Jason Bast, making the score 3-0 after two. In the 3rd the Warriors iced the game as Jordan Knackstedt would score two quick goals, making the score 5-0. Colten Teubert (3) would break Joey Perricone's shutout bid with 8 minutes remaining as the two teams would trade goals, making the final score 6-1 for the Warriors. Both Pats goaltenders saw action in Saturday night's game as Linden Rowat made 8 saves on 10 shots and Jeff Bosch made 19 saves on 23 shots.

Who's Hot

Pats defencemen Matt Delahey picked up his offensive play heading into the Christmas break... Delahey the native of Moose Jaw, had 5 points in his last 6 games before the break ... before that Delahey had went pointless in his first 29 games ... The 2nd year defencemen has picked up more powerplay time with the absence of captain Logan Pyett ...

Pats Lose Coach and Captain to World Junior Team

Head Coach Curtis Hunt will once again be joining the Canadian National Junior team this December. Team Canada's camp started Monday, December 10th, with the tournament starting Boxing Day when team Canada takes on the Czech Republic.

The Pats will also lose their captain Logan Pyett. Pyett who has been a leader all season for the Pats currently sits in 5th place in WHL defencemen scoring with 14 goals and 16 assists. Pyett will be representing the WHL and Canada for the 3rd time this season, as he has already competed in the Canada/Russia Super Series as well as the ADT Canada/ Russia Challenge. Former Pats that have recently suited up for Team Canada include Josh Harding - 04', Barrett Jackman - 01', Brad Stuart and Kyle Calder in 1999.

NHL Preliminary Draft Rankings:

The National Hockey League released its preliminary rankings for the 2008 Entry Draft this week, with three Regina Pats making the grade. Pats defencemen ,Colten Teubert is ranked #3, while forward Jordan Eberle is #8 and Matt Delahey is # 16.

The top ranked WHL player is Everett Silvertips forward Kyle Beach.

Pats Send 2 to World Under 17 Challenge

The Regina Pats will send two players to the World Under 17 Challenge in London, Ontario. Forward Garrett Mitchell and defencemen Alex Pym will play for team Western this December. The two players will be playing games from December 29th until January 4th; missing three of the Pats games.

Alumni Spot Light

Former Regina Pat Josh Harding stood tall in net as he led the Minnesota Wild to a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. Harding was also stellar on Friday night, helping the Wild to a 5-2 victory over the defending Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks. The two victories improve Harding's record to five wins and six losses on the season.

In the System

The Regina Pats prospect Graham Hood has had a good start to his Midget AAA career ... Hood the 2nd round Bantam pick of the Pats in 2007, has compiled 13 goals and 7 assists in 26 games so far this season with the Beardy's Blackhawks ...

Pats' Injuries

- Jared Jagow - Ankle - Day to Day

- To date, the Pats have missed 41 man-games due to injury this season

Team Leaders

Goals 24 J. Eberle

Assists 29 T. Kraus

Points 39 J. Eberle

PIM 70 T. Kraus

Wins 17 L. Rowat

Plus/Minus: +10 L. Pyett

PPG: 10 J. Eberle

SHG: 2 J. Jagow

GWG: 5 J. Eberle

2007-08 Attendance

- Total attendance at Brandt Centre this season - 88,922 people

- Average attendance per game at Brandt Centre - 4,680 people

Tickets Anyone?

All single game tickets for all Pats home games are now on sale at the Brandt Centre Box Office, tickets can be purchased by phone @ 543-7800.

Upcoming Week At A Glance

The Pats' players have all returned to their hometowns to celebrate the Christmas season with their friends and families. The Pats will return to action on December 27th, when they will be in Brandon to face off with the Wheat Kings, Game time will be 7:00pm.

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