Preview: Eastern Conference Quarter-Final Game Three
Published on March 31, 2015 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release
Regina, Saskatchewan - The Regina Pats (2-0) and Swift Current Broncos (0-2) shift to Swift Current for game three of their Eastern Conference Quarter-Final series at the Credit Union Iplex (7 p.m.) tonight. The Pats used their early home ice advantage to full effect over the weekend by taking a 2-0 series lead with 4-2 and 3-2 victories. Adam Brooks scored the lone goal of the third period to lift the Blue and White to the game two win. Pavel Padakin and Braden Christoffer lead the Pats with three points each while Coda Gordon leads Swift Current with three assists in the series. Tune in to tonight's game on 620 CKRM starting at 6:35 p.m. or watch on Shaw/Access7 starting shortly before puck drop at 7 p.m.
From the Net Out
Daniel Wapple has been an early difference maker for the Pats. The Saskatoon, SK native stopped 64/68 shots for a 0.941 save percentage in the series so far. The wins were the first two of Wapple's WHL playoff career.
Zborovskiy Making His Mark
Russian defender Sergey Zborovskiy had a very solid WHL rookie season totaling 19 points (3G, 16A) along with a +15 plus/minus rating. Despite being held pointless, Zborovskiy is tied for third in the WHL with a +5 rating and hasn't been on the ice for a goal against.
Playoffs Team Comparison Regina Swift Current
Record 2-0 0-2
Goals For/Against 7/4 (+3) 4/7 (-3)
Powerplay 0.0% (0/5) 0.0% (0/3)
Penalty Kill 100% (3/3) 100% (5/5)
Team Save Percentage 0.941 0.917
Leading Scorer Pavel Padakin (2-1-3) Coda Gordon (0-3-3)
Leading Scorer (Defence) Chase Harrison (0-2-2) Brett Lernout (1-0-1)
Scoring by Period (1st-2nd-3rd) 5-0-2 2-2-0
Average Age 17.5 yrs 18.2 yrs
Upcoming Schedule
Game Four at Swift Current - Wednesday, April 1, 7:00 p.m. - Credit Union Iplex (CKRM/Access7)
Game Five* vs. Swift Current - Friday, April 3, 7:00 p.m. - Brandt Centre (CKRM)
Game Six* at Swift Current - Saturday, April 4, 7:00 p.m. - Credit Union Iplex (CKRM)
*if necessary
Named for the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, the Western Hockey League's Regina Pats are the oldest major junior hockey franchise in the world still operating from its original location. Since their founding in 1917, the Pats have won three Memorial Cup championships and compete in the WHL's Eastern Division. To learn more about the Pats, call 306-337-1535 or visit www.reginapats.com.
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