Preview: Regina Pats at Moose Jaw Warriors
March 13, 2015 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release
Regina, Saskatchewan - The Regina Pats (35-22-5-4) close out the 2014-15 Regular Season edition of the Trans-Canada Clash with a home and home against the Moose Jaw Warriors (29-33-4-1) starting tonight at Mosaic Place (7 p.m.). The Pats own a 4-0-2-0 record against the Warriors in six previous meetings. In their last matchup, the Pats outlasted the Warriors in a 6-2 victory in Regina. Adam Brooks leads the Pats with nine points (5G, 4A) in six games against Moose Jaw. Rookie forward Brett Howden is the top Warrior with seven points (4G, 3A) in six games. Coming into this evening's contest, the Pats are back in the win column after a 4-1 victory in Swift Current on Wednesday. The Warriors come in just two points back of the Broncos despite falling 5-3 in Brandon on Tuesday. Tune into tonight's game on 620 CKRM starting at 6:35 p.m.
Lead Up: Big Third Key in 4-1 Win Versus Broncos
Tied 1-1 after forty minutes in Swift Current, the Pats scored three times in the final frame to capture a 4-1 win over the Broncos. Pavel Padakin and Jesse Gabrielle scored just ten seconds apart and Gabrielle added extra insurance with a powerplay marker. Jake Leschyshyn scored the Pats' opening goal in the first and was matched by Jay Merkley. Tyler Brown turned aside 29 shots, earning his sixth win of the season.
Points in Bunches
Since coming to Regina from Brandon, Jesse Gabrielle shows a penchant for picking up points in quick succession. The 2015 NHL Draft eligible forward has five multi-point games with the Pats, twice reaching three points. Gabrielle had two goals and an assist on Wednesday, bringing his total to 18 points (10G, 8A) in 29 games wearing Blue and White.
Guarding the Pipes
Rookie netminder Tyler Brown has been busy in recent weeks as the goaltender of record in three of the Pats' previous four games. The Winnipeg, MB product has made 16 appearances for the Blue and White this season while allowing just one goal in seven of those contests. Brown holds a 6-5-1-0 record with a 3.18 GAA and 0.897 SV%
Five at Fifty
With Pavel Padakin surpassing the 50 point plateau this week, the Pats feature five players with over 50 points. Adam Brooks (59), Taylor Cooper (58), Braden Christoffer (55), Sam Steel (54) and Padakin (52) combine to make the Pats one of five teams with five or more players over 50. (BDN-8, VIC-8, KEL-5, POR-5)
Upcoming Schedule
vs. Moose Jaw - Saturday, March 14th, 7:00 p.m. - Brandt Centre (CKRM)
vs. Brandon - Tuesday, March 17th, 7:00 p.m. - Brandt Centre (CKRM/Access7)
vs. Prince Albert - Friday, March 20th, 7:00 p.m. - Brandt Centre (CKRM)
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. 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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