WHL Regina Pats

Preview: Eastern Conference Semi-Final Game One

Published on March 27, 2015 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release


Regina, Saskatchewan - The Regina Pats (37-24-5-6) and Swift Current Broncos (34-33-1-4) open their Easter Conference Quarter-Final matchup at the Brandt Centre (7 p.m.) tonight. The Pats held a 3-5-0-0 regular season record against the Broncos, but won the final meeting between the teams by a 4-1 score in Swift Current. Jesse Gabrielle led the Pats with seven points (3G, 4A) in seven games split between his time with Brandon and Regina. Swift Currents Jake DeBrusk led all skaters with 12 points (5G, 7A) in eight games versus Regina. Tune into tonight's game on 620 CKRM starting at 6:35 p.m.

Brooks Wins Scoring Race

Adam Brooks capped off winning the Pats' scoring title in style by scoring his 30th goal of the season. It's the first time the forward has reached both the 30 goal and 60 point plateaus after 23 points over his first two WHL seasons. Brooks finished with 62 points (30G, 32A) on the season and was also named the Pats Most Sportsmanlike Player.

Paddock Nominated

Sr. VP of Hockey Operations and Head Coach John Paddock is the Eastern Conference nominee for WHL Coach of the Year. He led the team to a 22-12-2-0 record through the first half of the season. The team finished second in the eastern conference, 37-24-5-6. This was Coach Paddock's first time in junior hockey since he played for the Brandon Wheat Kings in 1973-74.

Williams an All-Star

The accolades continue to pour in for Pats defenceman Colby Williams. At the Pats' final home game of the regular season, Williams was honoured as the team's Player and Defenceman of the Year. Wednesday saw the Regina, SK native recognized by the WHL being named to the Eastern Conference Second All-Star Team.

Regular Season Team Comparison Regina Swift Current

Record 37-24-5-6 34-33-1-4

Head-to-Head Record 3-5-0-0 5-2-0-1

Goals For/Against 263/238 (+25) 221/245 (-24)

Powerplay 15.3% (47/308) 21.9% (58/265)

Penalty Kill 80.3% (252/314) 81.2% (199/245)

Shorthanded Goals (For/Against) 19/8 2/9

Team Save Percentage 0.903 0.908

Leading Scorer Brooks (30-32-62) DeBrusk (42-39-81)

Leading Scorer (Defence) Williams (11-30-41) Lernout (14-28-42)

Number of 20+ Goal Scorers 7 3

Average Age 17.5 yrs 18.2 yrs

Record When Leading After 2nd 23-0-0-2 25-0-0-1

Record When Trailing After 2nd 7-22-3-1 (18 pts) 3-30-0-1 (7 pts)

Upcoming Schedule

Game Two vs. Swift Current - Saturday, March 27, 7:00 p.m. - Brandt Centre (CKRM)

Game Three at Swift Current - Tuesday, March 31, 7:00 p.m. - Credit Union Iplex (CKRM/Access7)

Game Four at Swift Current - Wednesday, April 1, 7:00 p.m. - Credit Union Iplex (CKRM/Access7)

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 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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