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Regina Pats fell 7-5 at home to the Kelowna Rockets

December 10, 2017 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release


Recap: Regina Pats (5) vs Kelowna Rockets (7)

Regina, Saskatchewan - The Regina Pats fell 7-5 at home to the Kelowna Rockets on Teddy Bear Toss night at the Brandt Centre Friday. Regina led 4-3 after the first period thanks to a pair of goals from both Josh Mahura and Nick Henry. Mahura scored the teddy bear goal four minutes into the game. The Rockets responded with two in the second and two more in the third to take the lead 7-4, Mahura would complete his hattrick on the powerplay with his 11th of the year in the final minute but the Pats would fall 7-5 on home ice. Regina outshot Kelowna 37-32, the powerplay was two for four and the penalty kill one for one. Mahura led the offence with four points, Matt Bradley had three while Sam Steel and Nick Henry put up two. Tyler Brown made 19 saves in just over two periods of work, Max Paddock came in and stopped six of seven. The Pats (15-14-2-0) are right back at it on Saturday night against the Medicine Hat Tigers. Puck drops at 7 p.m. at the Brandt Centre.

Scoring Summary

First Period

Regina - Josh Mahura (9) from Matt Bradley - 4:00.

Kelowna - Leif Mattson (8) from James Hilsendager and Libor Zabransky - 5:37.

Kelowna - Braydyn Chizen (3) from Jack Cowell - 9:54.

Regina - Nick Henry (3) from Matt Bradley - 10:01.

Regina - Nick Henry (4) from Josh Mahura and Sam Steel - 17:45 PP.

Kelowna - Nolan Foote (8) unassisted - 18:50.

Regina - Josh Mahura (10) from Jake Leschyshyn and Wyatt Sloboshan - 19:37.

Second Period

Kelowna - Leif Mattson (9) from Libor Zabransky and Conner Bruggen-Cate - 2:13.

Kelowna - Dillon Dube (17) from Cal Foote and Gordie Balhorn - 5:40 SH.

Third Period

Kelowna - Carsen Twarynski (20) from Kaeden Korczak - 5:17.

Kelowna - Nolan Foote (9) unassisted - 8:38.

Regina - Josh Mahura (11) from Sam Steel and Matt Bradley - 19:09 PP.

Shots on Goal

Regina 14-16-11-(37) Kelowna 16-4-12-(32)

Powerplays

Regina 2/4 Kelowna 0/1

Quick Hits

- Josh Mahura picked up his first career hattrick in the loss.

- Nick Henry scored twice and has three goals and six assist in his last five games.

- Jake Leschyshyn has points in four straight (2G, 2A).

What's Next?

The Pats are right back at it on Saturday night against the Medicine Hat Tigers. Puck drops 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.

About the Regina Pats

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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