Pats Weekly
Published on March 24, 2008 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release
The Week in Review
March 21st/08- Regina Pats-2 vs. Swift Current Broncos-1
The Pats started the 2007-08 post season the way the wanted too, with a bang... They came out hitting everything at the start of the game, setting a physical tone for the game and series ... The Pats kept the physical play up and it would pay off, as Colten Teubert scored his 1st career playoff goal to give the Pats a 1-0 lead ... The Broncos would tie things up on a pretty passing play, as the two teams would head to the dressing rooms tied at one ... In the 2nd the Pats powerplay would strike again as Tim Kraus jumped on a rebound to make the score 2-1 in favour of the Pats ... In the 3rd the Pats would press the Broncos outshooting them 12-6 but insurance was not needed as Linden Rowat kicked away all 6 shots he faced in the period, leading the Pats to the 2-1 victory .... With the win the Pats take a 1-0 lead in the best of seven series.
March 22nd/08- Regina Pats-3 vs. Swift Current Broncos-5
The Pats started game #2 the way they wanted, with Ryan DePape deflecting a J.D Watt slap shot, to take an early 1-0 lead Saturday night... The Broncos would respond with two of their own, before Matt Strueby scored his 1st career playoff goal, to knot things at 2-2 after one ... In the 2nd the Pats would take the lead back as Jordan Eberle scored his 1st of the playoffs on a nice feed from Logan Pyett ... In the 3rd the Broncos' powerplay would come alive as Zak Smith and Justin Dowling both scored to give the Broncos the lead ... The Broncos would add an empty netter for insurance, as the Broncos would tie the best of seven series at 1-1.
Series Split at Brandt Centre
The Pats and Broncos split the opening two games of their Eastern Conference Quarter-Finals series this past weekend at the Brandt Centre. The Pats opened up the playoffs with an impressive 2-1 victory over the Broncos Friday night, with Tim Kraus netting the game winner mid-way through the 2nd period. The following night, the Broncos exacted some revenge, as they managed three 3rd period goals on their way to a 5-3 victory. The series now shifts back to Swift Current for games #3 and #4 on Tuesday and Wednesday, before returning to the Brandt Centre for game #5 on Friday, March 28th at 7:00pm. Games #3 and #4 are both slated for 7:30pm at the Credit Union I-Plex in Swift Current.
Game #5 Tickets on Sale Today
With the Pats and Broncos splitting the first two games of their series, it guarantees that there will be a game #5. The match-up is slated for Friday, March 28th at 7:00pm at the Brandt Centre. Individual playoff game tickets for that game went on sale this morning at 10:00am. Visit the Brandt Centre box office, or call Ticketmaster at 543-7800 to purchase your tickets. Also, visit reginapats.com and click on the Ticketmaster logo to purchase tickets online.
Hit The Road With the Pats
For fans that are looking to support the Pats on the road, a fan bus has been scheduled to travel to Swift Current for both games #3 and #4. The dates of the games are Tuesday, March 25th and Wednesday, March 26th. The fan bus will load up at the Brandt Centre at 4:00 pm on both days, and head to Swift Current for the game. The bus will return to Regina following each game. The cost of the trip will be $45.00 per adult and $40.00 per student, per trip and will include the round trip on the bus, as well as a game ticket. For more information, or to book your seat on the bus, call 522-PATS.
Pats Find Themselves In Familiar Situation
Last season the Regina Pats and Swift Current Broncos split the opening two games of their best of seven series. The Pats then went on to win three of the next four games to close out the series in six games. The Pats playoff record in Swift Current last season was a perfect 3-0, including winning game #6 of the series in overtime. Fast forward to this season and the Pats find themselves heading to Swift Current in a very similar situation. The Pats who had a record of 0-1-1-1 in the regular season, will need to win at least one game in Swift Current if they want to move on in the WHL playoffs.
Pats Take Costly Penalties in Defeat
When the Pats are looking back at their 5-3 loss against the Broncos Saturday night, one of the areas they will need to focus on is the timely penalties they took. The Pats penalty kill had been perfect heading into the 3rd period of game #2 Saturday night, until two costly penalties put the Pats down by two skaters. On that man advantage Zak Smith scored on the 5 on 3 man advantage, followed by Justin Dowling's 2nd of the game just a minute later to give the Broncos the lead, which they would not relinquish.
Fans Get Your Play-Off Tickets...
Tickets for game # 5 between the Pats and Broncos are now on sale now at the Brandt Centre box office, or by calling the Ticketmaster box office at 543-7800. Also, log onto reginapats.com and click on the Ticketmaster logo to purchase individual playoff tickets.
- Adult - $18/each
- Senior - $15/each
- Student - $8/each
Playoff Veteran's Lead The Way
Although the Pats' dropped game #2 of their best-of-seven series against the Broncos, their playoff seniors lead the way in each game. 20-year old forward's J.D Watt and Tim Kraus, who were both acquired earlier in the season for their playoff experience, each collected 2 points over the weekend. Watt leads all the Pats in career WHL playoff games with 57, while Kraus is close behind with 50. Both players played last season with the Vancouver Giants who won the Memorial Cup Championship.
Pats' Add Weal To The Mix
The Pats have added another Midget player to the mix as 15 year old sniper Jordan Weal has joined the team. Weal, who played with the Vancouver NW Giants this season, was the Pats 4th round Bantam selection (79th overall) in 2007. The speedy forward was recently knocked out of the BC Major Midget League Playoffs. Weal lead the league in scoring after the regular season, with 39 goals and 61 assists, for 100 points. The 15 year old sniper played 3 games with the Pats earlier in the season recording one assist; he also suited up for game #2 of the playoff series Saturday night ...
Alumni Spotlight
The Regina Pats had two former players taking part in the CIS Championships in Moncton this past weekend.
- Former Pat captain Curtis Austring, who played parts of four seasons with the Queen City Kids, is now playing with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies ... Austring scored 6 goals and added 10 assists in 18 games with the Huskies this season ...
- Former Pat defencemen Andrew DeSousa also took part in the Championship tournament over the weekend... DeSousa who spent parts of two seasons with the Pats is now playing with University of New Brunswick Redmen ... DeSousa's club lost Sunday's final to the University of Alberta Golden Bears 3-2...
Prospects Spotlight
- Spencer Braaten, who was a listed player by the Pats earlier this season, continues to lead the Saskatoon Blazers through the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Playoffs ... The 17 year old forward finished 3rd in league scoring after the regular season and currently sits 2nd in playoff scoring with 8 goals and 5 assists in 9 games ... The Blazers currently lead the Notre Dame Hounds 1-0 in the SMAAAHL Final...
Pats' Injuries
- Josh Elder - Knee - 8-12 weeks
- To date, the Pats have missed 87 man-games due to injury this season
Team Leaders
Goals: 1 5 Players Tied
Assists: 2 4 Players Tied
Points: 3 J. Eberle
PIM: 13 J. Watt
Wins: 1 L. Rowat
Plus/Minus: +1 M. Strueby
PPG: 1 4 Players Tied
GWG: 1 T. Kraus
2007-08 Playoff Attendance at the Brandt Centre
- Total attendance at Brandt Centre this season - 11,217
- Average attendance per game at Brandt Centre - 5,609
Upcoming Week At A Glance
Monday March 24/08 Practice @ Staples Arena 1:15PM
Tuesday March 25/08 Pats @ Swift Current Broncos 7:30PM
Wednesday March 26/08 Pats @ Swift Current Broncos 7:30PM
Thursday March 27/08 Practice To Be Determined 2:30PM
Friday March 28/08 Pats vs. Swift Current Broncos 7:00PM
Saturday March 29/08 Pats @ Swift Current Broncos (if necessary) 7:30PM
Sunday March 30/08 Practice @ Brandt Centre 2:30PM
Western Hockey League Stories from March 24, 2008
- Kelowna Rockets Release 700 Playoff Tickets - Kelowna Rockets
- Series Shifts To Everett - Spokane Chiefs
- Silvertips Weekly - Everett Silvertips
- Brian Sutter Steps Down; Red Deer Rebels Announce Jesse Wallin As New Head Coach - Red Deer Rebels
- Wheaties Look To Rebound On Home Ice - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Pats Weekly - Regina Pats
- 24 WHL Grads Lead University Of Alberta Golden Bears To 13th National Title - WHL
- Ice's Sylvester Named BOSTON PIZZA WHL Player Of The Week - WHL
- Ice Weekly - Kootenay Ice
- Pizza Hut Fan Bus Heads To Regina for Game 5 - Regina Pats
- Pats and Broncos Game 5 Tickets On Sale Today - Regina Pats
- Broncos Playoff Tickets Still Available - Swift Current Broncos
- Remington's Saves for Kids - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Ams Take Game Two 4-1 - Kamloops Blazers
- 24 WHL Grads lead University of Alberta Golden Bears to 13th National Title - WHL
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