WHL Regina Pats

Recap: Regina Pats (2) vs Brandon Wheat Kings (1)

Published on October 19, 2017 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release


Regina, Saskatchewan - Tyler Brown made 26 saves and the Regina Pats won a third straight game on Wednesday night, 2-1 over the Brandon Wheat Kings at the Brandt Centre. George King got the scoring started for the Pats with a powerplay goal in the first period, his fourth of the year. The game stayed 1-0 until late in the third when Jake Leschsyhyn would score into an empty net, shorthanded to give Regina the 2-0 advantage. Brandon got one back with 41 seconds left off the stick of Ty Lewis, but the Pats would hold on from there for the 2-1 victory. Regina outshot Brandon 47-27, the powerplay was one for five and the penalty kill four for four. Regina improved to 2-1-0-0 against the Wheat Kings and are 5-2-0-0 on home ice. The Pats (6-4-1-0) are back in action on Friday when they host the Victoria Royals at 7 p.m. at the Brandt Centre.

Scoring Summary

First Period

Regina - George King (4) from Wyatt Sloboshan and Dawson Davidson - 8:47 PP.

Second Period

NO SCORE

Third Period

Regina - Jake Leschyshyn (2) unassisted - 18:20 EN SH.

Brandon - Ty Lewis (7) from Tanner Kaspick and Linden McCorrister - 19:19 6v5.

Shots on Goal

Regina 24-11-12-(47) Brandon 7-7-13-(27)

Powerplays

Regina 1/5 Brandon 0/4 `

Quick Hits

- Tyler Brown is 4-1 in his last six appearances with a 1.58 G.A.A. and a .937 save percentage.

- Jake Leschyshyn scored the Pats second shorthanded goal of the season in the win.

- The Pats penalty kill is 12 for 14 over the last four games (85.7%).

What's Next?

The Pats are back in action on Friday when they host the Victoria Royals at 7 p.m. at the Brandt Centre. Tickets are available at reginapats.com, the Brandt Centre Box office and at all Regina Safeway locations, Safeway Funzone tickets are just $13 plus tax.




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