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September 21, 2009 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release


Friday, September 18, 2009 Regina Pats 1 Saskatoon Blades 5

The Regina Pats kicked off the 2009-10 WHL season Friday night in Saskatoon, at times, the blue and white showed signs of marked improvement, but in the end it was the Blades coming away with the 5-1 win. Damien Ketlo was solid between the piped for the Pats stopping 34 shots, while Matt Strueby scored the lone Pat goal. One of the Blade markers came on the power play on 9 chances, the Pats couldn't get anything going with the man-advantage running at 0/4. It ended up being a fight filled affair with 6 tilts in total, 3 in a line-brawl late in the game.

Saturday, September 19th, 2009 Regina Pats 0 Brandon Wheat Kings 5

For the second night in a row, the Pats played well enough to win, but couldn't fine the back of the net losing 3-0 to the Brandon Wheat Kings. Brandon outshot the Pats 31-25, but Damien Ketlo was fantastic stopping all but two of them.

Three Return from NHL Camp:

The Pats received some great news this week with the return of three players from NHL training camps. The Washington Capitals returned Garrett Mitchell last Thursday, and just this past weekend Matt Delahey (New Jersey) and Colten Teubert (Los Angeles) were sent home to Regina.

Kets Solid Between The Pipes:

In his first two games as the outright starting goaltender for the Regina Pats, Damien Ketlo proved the coaches right in their decision. He stopped 65 of 72 shots in the losses to Saskatoon and Brandon for a save percentage of .903

New Jersey's:

Across the CHL, teams launched the new RBK EDGE jerseys. The Regina Pats have a few changes to their uniforms this season, with the blues having full red shoulders with red numbers and white trim accompanied by red helmets. The white jersey will have solid blue shoulders with blue numbers and red trim. The blue jersey's were debuted Friday in Saskatoon, while the white were on stage Saturday for the home opener.

Two Make Their Debut:

A pair of Regina Pat defencemen made their WHL debuts this weekend. 16 year-old rookie Tyler Borstmayer and 18 year-old, Brandon Davidson both played well in their first ever major junior action.

Season Tickets on Sale Now!

2009-10 Regina Pat season tickets are available right now! Head to the Pats Office, located at the west end of the Brandt Centre or call 522-PATS to reserve your seat for the upcoming season of Regina Pats Hockey. They are more affordable than ever, with a season ticket beginning at just $199.00.

Stat Leaders:

Goals - Matt Strueby (1)

Assists - N/A (0)

Points - Matt Strueby (1)

PIM - Garrett Mitchell, Travis Sparrow (11)

GAA - Damien Ketlo (3.52)

Sv % - Damien Ketlo (.903)

This Week:

The Regina Pats continue a home stand with a trio of games. Two of them will see the Saskatoon Blades visit the Brandt Centre beginning Wednesday at 7pm, then Sunday at 6pm. Sandwiched between those two games will see the Moose Jaw Warriors visit Friday night at 7pm.

Schedule:

Monday, September 21st Practice 2:30-4pm Brandt Centre

Tuesday, September 22nd Practice 9:30-noon Brandt Centre

Wednesday, September 23rd Blades @ Pats 7pm Brandt Centre

Thursday, September 24th Practice 2:30-4pm Brandt Centre

Friday, September 25th Warriors @ Pats 7pm Brandt Centre

Saturday, September 26th TBA

Sunday, September 27th Blades @ Pats 6pm Brandt Centre

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