
Winterhawks Stake Early Lead, Cruise against Pats
January 9, 2019 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release
Regina, Saskatchewan - The Regina Pats fell 5-2 on home ice to the Portland Winterhawks on Wednesday night at the Brandt Centre.
The Winterhawks scored twice in the first period to lead 2-0 after one and then added another early in the second to take a 3-0 advantage. The Pats broke through late in the frame when Austin Pratt chipped in a rebound for his 16th of the season and 100th career Western Hockey League point. Regina trailed 3-1 after two. In the third, Portland restored their three-goal lead at the 2:51 mark, but Liam Schioler got the Pats back to within two when he hammered home his fourth to make it a 4-2 contest. Regina pulled Dean McNabb for the extra attacker late but the Winterhawks would score into the empty net and take the game in a 5-2 final.
The Pats were outshot 35-26, the powerplay was oh for two, the penalty kill two for two and Dean McNabb made 30 saves.
The Pats (12-28-1-1) are back in action on Friday on the road against the Medicine Hat Tigers at 8:30 p.m. on 620 CKRM.
Scoring Summary
First Period
Portland - Jake Gricius (18) from Robbie Fromm-Delorme and Clay Hanus - 8:15.
Portland - Clay Hanus (5) from Jake Gricius and Michal Kvasnica - 19:40.
Second Period
Portland - Joachim Blichfeld (38) from Ryan Hughes and Cody Glass - 0:56.
Regina - Austin Pratt (16) from Tyson Feist and Robbie Holmes - 18:42.
Third Period
Portland - Jared Freadrich (6) from Jake Gricius and Mason Mannek - 2:51.
Regina - Liam Schioler (4) unassisted - 8:15.
Portland - Jaydon Dureau (10) from Mason Mannek and Lane Gilliss - 17:44 EN.
Shots on Goal
Regina 13-8-5-(26) Portland 11-16-8-(35)
Powerplays
Regina 0/2 Portland 0/2
Quick Hits
- Austin Pratt recorded his 100th career WHL point with a goal in the second.
- Tyson Feist picked up his first point in a Pats uniform with a second period assist.
- Robbie Holmes has nine points in his last nine games.
What's Next?
The Pats are back in action on Friday on the road against the Medicine Hat Tigers at 8:30 p.m. on 620 CKRM.
Next home game is Saturday against the Red Deer Rebels at 7 p.m. for Barret Jackman Bobblehead Night. 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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