WHL Regina Pats

Visiting Blades Stop Pats

Published on February 1, 2019 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release


Regina, Saskatchewan - The Regina Pats fought to the end in a 3-1 home loss to the Saskatoon Blades on Friday night at the Brandt Centre.

In the first, the Blades opened the scoring just as a powerplay expired, Max Gerlach banged in his own rebound six minutes in and it was 1-0. Max Paddock had a stellar opening frame, making 16 saves and the Pats trailed by just one after 20 minutes. In the second, the Pats found their legs and outshot Saskatoon 22-14. However, the Blades extended their lead to 2-0 thanks to Gary Haden at 7:35. The Pats got that one back thanks to Sergei Alkhimov, his 11th of the year and it was 2-1 after two periods. Max Paddock had another incredible period with a save of the year candidate on Riley McKay. In the third, the Pats pressed for a tying goal and hit a post when they had the extra attacker, but the Blades held on and scored an empty netter with one second left to take the two points in a 3-1 final.

The Pats were outshot 42-35, the powerplay was oh for two, the penalty kill five for five and Max Paddock made 39 saves in a first star performance.

The Pats (13-35-1-2) will kick off a four-game road trip through the Central Division on Tuesday when they visit the Lethbridge Hurricanes at 8 p.m. on 620 CKRM.

Scoring Summary

First Period

Saskatoon - Max Gerlach (28) from Kyle Crnkovic and Dawson Davidson - 6:08.

Second Period

Saskatoon - Gary Haden (22) from Chase Wouters and Max Gerlach - 7:35.

Regina - Sergei Alkhimov (11) unassisted - 15:31.

Third Period

Saskatoon - Gary Haden (23) unassisted - 19:59 EN.

Shots on Goal

Regina 3-22-10-(35) Saskatoon 17-14-11-(42)

Powerplays

Regina 0/2 Saskatoon 0/5

Quick Hits

- Ryker Evans returned to the lineup after missing 23 games with a lower body injury.

- Sergei Alkhimov has goals in back to back games and points in three of four.

- Max Paddock made 39 saves on 41 shots and was named the games first star.

What's Next?

The Pats will kick off a four-game road trip through the Central Division on Tuesday when they visit the Lethbridge Hurricanes at 8 p.m. on 620 CKRM. Next home game is Friday February 15 against the Edmonton Oil Kings at 7 p.m. at the Brandt Centre. Tickets are available at reginapats.com, the Brandt Centre Box Office and at any Regina Safeway, where Fun Zone tickets are $13 plus tax.

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