Preview: Regina Pats at Medicine Hat Tigers
Published on February 10, 2015 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release
Regina, Saskatchewan - The Regina Pats (30-17-4-2) tangle with the Medicine Hat Tigers (35-15-1-2) tonight at the Medicine Hat Arena (8 p.m. CST). It's the cross-division foes' third meeting of the season with the Pats winning both contests. Last time out, the Blue and White rolled to a 6-1 win in Medicine Hat. Taylor Cooper and Sam Steel lead the Pats against the Tigers with four points in five and two games respectively. Cole Sanford and Trevor Cox each have two points in their two meetings with the Pats. The Blue and White put a four game win streak on the line tonight after a 4-2 victory against Spokane on Saturday. The Tigers find themselves on a four game slide after dropping both contests of a home and home with Lethbridge over the weekend. Tune into tonight's game on 620 CKRM starting at 6:35 p.m.
Lead Up: Pats Out-Battle Spokane for 4-2 Victory
A physical affair went the Pats' way Saturday when they overcame an early 1-0 deficit to win 4-2. Riley Whittingham opened the scoring just over one minute into the game for the visitors. Jesse Gabrielle had the answer as he broke out of a nine game goalless stretch to tie the game. Gabrielle struck again in the second period to give the Pats the lead before Sam Steel made it 3-1 in the third. Adam Helewka made it close with a shorthanded goal in the third, but Patrick D'Amico iced the contest with an empty netter.
100th Game
Jesse Gabrielle busted his way into the goal column for a pair in his 100th WHL game. The agitating forward has six points (4G, 2A) in 16 games since joining the Pats and 31 points (17G, 14A) in 49 games overall this season. In his 100 games, Gabrielle features 57 points (29G, 28A) and 160 PIMs.
Taking Care of Business
Daniel Wapple has started eleven straight games with a record of 5-3-2-1 over that stretch. The Pats goaltender has allowed just two goals in each of his last four starts. A former Tiger, Wapple surpassed his career high in minutes played (2,443) Saturday night against Spokane and recently passed his career mark for saves, sitting 4th in the WHL with 1227.
Saying Goodbye to the Arena
With the Tigers moving to new hunting grounds for the 2015-16 season, the Pats play their final game at the Medicine Hat Arena tonight. Over their last eleven games in Medicine Hat, the Pats are 3-7-0-1.
Upcoming Schedule
vs. Swift Current - Friday, February 13th, 7:00 p.m. - Brandt Centre (CKRM/Shaw TV)
at Prince Albert - Saturday, February 14th, 7:00 p.m. - Art Hauser Centre (CKRM)
vs. Brandon - Monday, February 16th, 2:00 p.m. - Brandt Centre (CKRM)
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