Pats 6 @ Winterhawks 3

I know it's late but here's the summary:


Regina Pats 6 At Portland Winterhawks 3 - Status: Final
Nov 24, 2009 - Memorial Coliseum - Portland, OR

Regina 1 3 2 - 6
Portland 1 1 1 - 3

1st Period-1, Regina, Hricina 3 (Parker, Gardiner), 7:26. 2, Portland, Niederreiter 11 (Francis, Johnston), 12:38. Penalties-Ross Por (holding opp. stick), 1:19; Leffler Reg (tripping), 4:38; Rieder Reg (roughing), 17:41; Leffler Reg (roughing), 17:47; Walker Por (roughing), 17:47.

2nd Period-3, Regina, Strueby 17 (Davidson, Carlson), 4:44 (pp). 4, Regina, Mitchell 7 (Weal, Gustafsson), 9:06. 5, Portland, Niederreiter 12 (Rutkowski, Johansen), 15:29 (pp). 6, Regina, Gustafsson 3 (Carlson, Davidson), 19:58. Penalties-Ross Por (checking from behind), 2:56; Walker Por (delay of game), 4:21; Rutkowski Por (holding), 9:32; Mulder Reg (tripping), 14:43.

3rd Period-7, Portland, Niederreiter 13 (Ross, Johansen), 3:41. 8, Regina, Gustafsson 4 (Davidson), 11:29. 9, Regina, Hricina 4 (Weal, Davidson), 13:06. Penalties-Pym Reg (high sticking), 12:16; Niederreiter Por (high sticking), 12:16; Johansen Por (tripping), 16:12; Hricina Reg (slashing), 17:41; Niederreiter Por (slashing), 20:00.

Shots on Goal-Regina 8-19-9-36. Portland 11-13-17-41.
Power Play Opportunities-Regina 1 of 5; Portland 1 of 4.
Goalies-Regina, Ketlo 9-7-2-0 (41 shots-38 saves). Portland, Curtis 7-4-0-0 (36 shots-30 saves).
A-1,921
Referees-Devin Klein (90).
Linesmen-Chris Carlson (92), Brock Gallien (110).

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I don't really have much to say but good job Pats!

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Pats 7 at Americans 1

You read right.... Pats win 7-1!

3 Stars:
1) Weal (REG)
2) Eberle (REG)
3) Toll (TC)

Hardest Working Pat: Dawson Guhle

SUMMARY:

Regina Pats 7 At Tri-City Americans 1 - Status: End of Game
Nov 21, 2009 - Toyota Center - Kennewick, WA

Regina 3 4 0 - 7
Tri-City 0 0 1 - 1

1st Period-1, Regina, Weal 13 (Teubert, Gustafsson), 2:22. 2, Regina, Leffler 12 (Eberle, Strueby), 9:59. 3, Regina, Mitchell 5 (Leffler, Hutt), 18:19 (pp). Penalties-Shinnimin T.c (slashing), 5:43; Teubert Reg (interference), 12:04; Delahey Reg (hooking), 14:55; Wilgosh T.c (elbowing), 18:02.

2nd Period-4, Regina, Eberle 20 (Carlson, Teubert), 1:52 (pp). 5, Regina, Weal 14 (Carlson, Eberle), 8:13 (pp). 6, Regina, Teubert 6 (Carlson, Eberle), 9:37 (pp). 7, Regina, Mitchell 6 (Weal, Davidson), 15:54. Penalties-Shinnimin T.c (checking from behind), 1:18; Hricina Reg (interference), 2:11; Strueby Reg (roughing), 4:51; Yuen T.c (tripping), 7:58; Delahey Reg (unsportsmanlike cnd.), 8:44; Moser T.c (unsportsmanlike cnd.), 8:44; Schmidt T.c (tripping), 9:29; Delahey Reg (roughing), 12:07; Mulder Reg (tripping), 12:07; Rieder Reg (roughing), 12:07; Feser T.c (roughing), 12:07; Leffler Reg (tripping), 17:12; Delahey Reg (tripping), 19:04.

3rd Period-8, Tri-City, Toll 5 10:10. Penalties-Delahey Reg (tripping), 18:12.

Shots on Goal-Regina 11-7-6-24. Tri-City 12-12-12-36.
Power Play Opportunities-Regina 4 of 5; Tri-City 0 of 9.
Goalies-Regina, Guhle 4-4-1-0 (36 shots-35 saves). Tri-City, Owsley 17-4-0-0 (16 shots-11 saves); Martyniuk 1-1-0-0 (8 shots-6 saves).
A-5,051
Referees-Curtis Marouelli (86), Jason Nissen (91).
Linesmen-Chris Carlson (92), Jason Michelbook (112).

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From Friday... Pats 3 at Ice 2 (SO)

The webcast wasn't actually super good so it was kinda hard to watch so I really don't have much to say.

Summary:
Regina Pats 3 (SO) At Kootenay Ice 2 - Status: Final SO
Nov 20, 2009 - Cranbrook Rec. Complex - Cranbrook, BC

Regina 0 1 1 0 - 3
Kootenay 2 0 0 0 - 2

1st Period-1, Kootenay, Leach 2 (Sylvester, King), 14:51. 2, Kootenay, King 9 (Pacovsky, Boomer), 16:17 (pp). Penalties-Favreau Reg (high sticking), 8:27; Sparrow Reg (holding), 15:54.

2nd Period-3, Regina, Eberle 19 (Carlson, Weal), 13:41 (pp). Penalties-Molle Ktn (hooking), 5:50; Eberle Reg (hooking), 8:23; Leach Ktn (tripping), 11:44.

3rd Period-4, Regina, Mulder 4 (Teubert), 14:48. Penalties-Pearce Ktn (hooking), 2:38; Mitchell Reg (inter. on goaltender), 4:32; Delahey Reg (instigator, major-fighting, 10-minute misconduct), 10:45; Fraser Ktn (major-fighting), 10:45; Ketlo Reg (delay of game), 14:57; Boomer Ktn (interference), 15:48.

OT Period- No Scoring.Penalties-No Penalties

Shootout - Regina 2 (Eberle NG, Weal NG, Leffler G, Strueby G), Kootenay 1 (Sylvester NG, Reinhart G, Fraser NG, King NG).
Shots on Goal-Regina 12-10-8-3-1-34. Kootenay 9-11-9-0-0-29.
Power Play Opportunities-Regina 1 of 4; Kootenay 1 of 6.
Goalies-Regina, Ketlo 8-7-2-0 (29 shots-27 saves). Kootenay, Mathews 7-6-1-1 (33 shots-31 saves).
A-2,641
Referees-Brett Iverson (24), Ryan Thompson (6).
Linesmen-Bobby Bedingfield (21), Ian Shaver (101).

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From Friday Rodservations...

Friday Rodservations

EBERLE WANTS TO STAY
Pats Star Hopes To Nix Deal To Memorial Cup Hosts

This isn't a newspaper but if it was, that would be the headline blaring across the front page of today's Sports section.

Yes, this was the story I was alluding to on Tuesday's postgame radio show after the Pats' 5-3 victory over the Edmonton Oil Kings. I said I had some news about Eberle I was sitting on and here it is.

In an article for the upcoming winter edition of Fine Lifestyles Regina Magazine, I profiled Eberle and the Regina Pats. With the club languishing around the .500 mark one-third into the season, there's become speculation Eberle and teammate Colten Teubert could be sent to the 2010 Memorial Cup host Brandon Wheat Kings, or the conference-leading Saskatoon Blades.

"I'd be lying if I said I didn't think about it (the trade rumours)," said the Pats' leading scorer. "Obviously there is talk out there but as far as my thoughts go, I want to help Regina be a Memorial Cup contender."

This is a story in my eyes because we've had local players on the Pats before who wanted a trade to a contender.

Not Jordan Eberle.

"I've grown up through this system and I owe a lot to it so in my mind I would love to help Regina do well and finish off my career here on a winning note."

So there ya go. The Scoop Du Jour.

I know there are some factions within the Regina Pats organization who desperately want Eberle and teammate Colten Teubert to stay with the club to finish their careers. However G.M. Brent Parker must at least be thinking about making a move.

At least now, whichever teams are interested will have to come up with a king's ransom.

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Older news I know...

Teubert Named WHL Captain

eriesCalgary, AB. – The Western Hockey League in association with the Canadian Hockey League and SUBWAY® today announced the players that will serve as Captains and Assistant Captains for Team WHL in the 2009 SUBWAY® Super Series games to be played in Victoria, BC on Wednesday November 25 and in Kelowna on Thursday November 26, 2009.

Regina Pats defenceman Colten Teubert has been named Team WHL captain for game five of the SUBWAY® Super Series in Victoria, BC.

The 19-year-old from White Rock, BC, is playing his fourth year with the Regina Pats and was a member of Team Canada last season when they captured Gold at the 2009 World Junior Championships.

Teubert, who was selected in the 1st round – 13th overall by the Los Angeles Kings at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, is representing Team WHL for the second straight season. Jared Cowen (Spokane Chiefs), Jordan Eberle (Regina Pats) and Brayden Schenn (Brandon Wheat Kings) have been named as the assistant captains for Team WHL for the game in Victoria, BC. All three participated in last season's Super Series with Team WHL.

Kelowna Rockets forward Brandon McMillan has been named Team WHL captain for game six of the SUBWAY® Super Series in Kelowna, BC. The 19-year-old from Delta, BC is playing his fourth season with the defending WHL Champion Kelowna Rockets.

Craig Cunningham (Vancouver Giants), Wacey Hamilton (Medicine Hat Tigers) and Travis Hamonic (Moose Jaw Warriors) have been named as assistant captains for Team WHL for the game in Kelowna, BC.

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It makes me wonder as to why the Pats haven't named a captain yet. Teubert has been recognized as captain for team WHL yet he isn't the captain of the Pats. It makes me wonder if something is up with Teubert/Eberle.

Anyway, congrats to Teubert! Make the Pats' fan's proud!

KS

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I'm back....

I've been suffering from a sinus infection so I haven't been on my computer much the last couple days. I am looking forward to watching the game on webtv as it looks like Kootenay has a decently nice webcast (except for the bad audio). I will have some thoughts about some of the things I have read today. I'm glad to be fairly healthy.

KS

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Pats 5 vs. Oil Kings 3

Wrap-up by Rod Pedersen can be found here.

Greg Harder's blog post can be found here.

Game Summary:

Edmonton Oil Kings 3 At Regina Pats 5 - Status: Final
Nov 17, 2009 - Brandt Centre - Regina, SK

Edmonton 1 1 1 - 3
Regina 2 1 2 - 5

1st Period-1, Regina, Strueby 15 (Teubert, Weal), 2:37 (pp). 2, Regina, Mitchell 3 (Weal, Davidson), 5:32. 3, Edmonton, Vincour 13 15:34 (ps). Penalties-Breitkreuz Edm (hooking), 2:02; Weal Reg (slashing), 9:06; Maclise Edm (hooking), 12:07; Leffler Reg (slashing), 14:03; Delahey Reg (hooking), 17:12.

2nd Period-4, Edmonton, Proulx 3 (Nichol, Rachinski), 9:04. 5, Regina, Delahey 4 (Carlson, Hutt), 10:15 (pp). Penalties-Eberle Reg (hooking), 7:01; Proulx Edm (tripping), 9:18; Gustafsson Reg (roughing), 14:31.

3rd Period-6, Regina, Strueby 16 (Leffler, Eberle), 5:45. 7, Regina, Mitchell 4 (Gustafsson), 11:04. 8, Edmonton, Hlookoff 3 (Raedeke, Koper), 17:53. Penalties-Vincour Edm (hooking), 2:04; Strueby Reg (inter. on goaltender), 2:59; Koper Edm (holding), 6:37; Raedeke Edm (checking from behind), 20:00.

Shots on Goal-Edmonton 13-12-6-31. Regina 13-9-12-34.
Power Play Opportunities-Edmonton 0 of 6; Regina 2 of 5.
Goalies-Edmonton, Jung 5-10-0-3 (34 shots-29 saves). Regina, Ketlo 7-7-2-0 (31 shots-28 saves).
A-3,757
Referees-Cole Hamm (51), Steve Papp (36).
Linesmen-Mathew Lawrence (34), Keith Salamon (55).

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I will post my thoughts tomorrow.

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Two Pats ranked in CSS Preliminary rankings

Jordan Weal appears at 10th spot for WHL ranked skaters. Brandon Davidson is ranked at 22 for WHL skaters.

A complete list can be found on the Seattle T-Birds website: here (note the file is a PDF).

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Update: Arsene is in the Oilers' Line-up

Wearing #8

From NHL.com: played 6:24 in his first game as teams' 7th d-man.

Way to go Dean-O!!

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Bad news for Hood

I just read on Greg Harder's blog that Hood may have broke his collar bone and is out indefinitely.

You can check it out here.

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Congrats to Dean Arsene

In making it to the show. I see he didn't play on Sunday as was expected so hopefully he gets into the line-up tonight to make it official.

You can find the link here.

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It's about time I updated The Blueliner

I've been lazy the last few days just sitting and watching sports. I actually enjoyed most of the Pats' games this weekend (Saturday was the exception). I had the opportunity to watch the road games on the internet and have to say that the Wheat Kings webcast is probably one of the better ones in the WHL.... Other than a couple of choppy segments it was good.

I honestly don't know what to say about the pats this year.... one night they are fun to watch the next night it's just eyeglazing hockey (I know it has to do with the opponent as well); it puzzles me. Thinking about it.... the Pats have been like this for years. Me as a fan; I don't know what goes on behind closed doors or if the players are hurt or if they are sick but some nights players just look downright sluggish. But that's a discussion for another day.

I was going to put a huge write-up about this weekend games but it's already Monday and most people have read what they wanted to read or heard what they wanted to hear so I won't add to that. I am going to post the summaries below and start again fresh with Tuesday's game against the Oil Kings.

SUMMARIES
Moose Jaw Warriors 4 At Regina Pats 3 - Status: Final
Nov 13, 2009 - Brandt Centre - Regina, SK

Moose Jaw 0 1 3 - 4
Regina 1 1 1 - 3

1st Period-1, Regina, Weal 11 (Strueby, Eberle), 13:08 (pp). Penalties-Smith M.j (tripping), 11:39; Hamonic M.j (delay of game), 11:52; Hamonic M.j (interference), 18:32.

2nd Period-2, Regina, Mulder 3 (Pym, Hricina), 7:03. 3, Moose Jaw, Honejsek 2 (Stanton, Hamonic), 11:02 (pp). Penalties-Howden M.j (tripping), 17:41.

3rd Period-4, Moose Jaw, Hood 7 (Rowinski), 1:14. 5, Moose Jaw, Honejsek 3 (Hood), 7:07. 6, Moose Jaw, Rowinski 15 (Stanton), 9:38. 7, Regina, Eberle 16 10:59. Penalties-Eberle Reg (tripping), 1:56; MacMaster M.j (unsportsmanlike cnd.), 9:33; Gustafsson Reg (checking from behind), 9:33; Hamonic M.j (major-fighting), 20:00; Leffler Reg (major-fighting), 20:00.

Shots on Goal-Moose Jaw 7-17-18-42. Regina 17-13-10-40.
Power Play Opportunities-Moose Jaw 1 of 1; Regina 1 of 4.
Goalies-Moose Jaw, Bosch 10-5-0-0 (40 shots-37 saves). Regina, Ketlo 6-7-2-0 (42 shots-38 saves).
A-5,237
Referees-Reagan Vetter (79), Derek Zalaski (8).
Linesmen-Sean Dufour (50), Derrick Fox (61).

Regina Pats 0 At Moose Jaw Warriors 5 - Status: Final
Nov 14, 2009 - Civic Centre - Moose Jaw, SK

Regina 0 0 0 - 0
Moose Jaw 1 2 2 - 5

1st Period-1, Moose Jaw, Hood 8 (Honejsek, Smith), 15:57 (pp). Penalties-Borstmayer Reg (major-fighting), 8:38; McIlrath M.j (major-fighting), 8:38; Delahey Reg (slashing), 9:00; Rieder Reg (major-fighting), 14:37; Suer M.j (major-fighting), 14:37; Leffler Reg (charging), 18:17.

2nd Period-2, Moose Jaw, Smith 2 (Honejsek, Suer), 1:13. 3, Moose Jaw, Howden 11 (Stanton, Hamonic), 12:18 (pp). Penalties-Weal Reg (high sticking), 1:18; McIlrath M.j (tripping), 9:59; Strueby Reg (slashing), 10:29; Weal Reg (hooking), 11:51.

3rd Period-4, Moose Jaw, Frazee 8 (Bast, Howden), 3:53. 5, Moose Jaw, Honejsek 4 (Hood, Rowinski), 12:30. Penalties-Weal Reg (high sticking), 1:18; Smith M.j (slashing), 19:37.

Shots on Goal-Regina 10-9-8-27. Moose Jaw 11-12-10-33.
Power Play Opportunities-Regina 0 of 2; Moose Jaw 2 of 6.
Goalies-Regina, Ketlo 6-7-2-0 (33 shots-28 saves). Moose Jaw, Bosch 10-5-0-0 (27 shots-27 saves).
A-2,804
Referees-Derek Herman (9), Adam Byblow (23).
Linesmen-Todd Doepker (65), Darren Spurgeon (131).


Regina Pats 7 At Brandon Wheat Kings 8 (OT) - Status: Final OT
Nov 15, 2009 - Westman Place - Brandon, MB

Regina 3 0 4 0 - 7
Brandon 4 0 3 1 - 8

1st Period-1, Brandon, Calvert 14 (Urbom, Glennie), 2:31 (pp). 2, Brandon, Sinatynski 1 (Ciarelli, Walker), 2:49. 3, Regina, Leffler 10 (Gustafsson, Weal), 8:06. 4, Regina, Eberle 17 (Leffler), 8:51 (sh). 5, Brandon, Robak 5 (Schenn, Urbom), 9:11 (pp). 6, Regina, Strueby 13 (Eberle, Weal), 16:12 (pp). 7, Brandon, Schenn 10 (Melnychuk, Calvert), 18:18. Penalties-Teubert Reg (tripping), 0:47; Mulder Reg (high sticking), 8:19; Sinatynski Bdn (hooking), 16:03.

2nd Period- No Scoring.Penalties-Glennie Bdn (high sticking), 0:29; Gardiner Reg (roughing), 8:52; Bestland Bdn (roughing), 8:52; Walker Bdn (delay of game), 16:45.

3rd Period-8, Brandon, Schenn 11 (Glennie, Calvert), 8:10. 9, Brandon, Urbom 3 (Schenn, Calvert), 8:58 (pp). 10, Brandon, Calvert 15 (Schenn), 10:02 (sh). 11, Regina, Leffler 11 (Weal, Eberle), 11:38 (pp). 12, Regina, Eberle 18 (Gardiner, Davidson), 13:20. 13, Regina, Weal 12 (Rieder), 14:27. 14, Regina, Strueby 14 (Eberle), 15:22. Penalties-Leffler Reg (elbowing), 8:36; Schneider Bdn (tripping), 9:50.

OT Period-15, Brandon, Robak 6 (Fehr, Calvert), 2:12. Penalties-No Penalties

Shots on Goal-Regina 16-15-13-1-45. Brandon 15-3-10-2-30.
Power Play Opportunities-Regina 2 of 4; Brandon 3 of 3.
Goalies-Regina, Guhle 4-4-1-0 (6 shots-3 saves); Ketlo 6-7-2-0 (24 shots-19 saves). Brandon, De Serres 3-5-0-1 (45 shots-38 saves).
A-3,889
Referees-Devin Klein (90).
Linesmen-Sean Dufour (50), Darrell Surminski (37).

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Lest We Forget

IN FLANDERS FIELD

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,

That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved, and were loved, and now we lie

In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields.

— Lt.-Col. John McCrae (1872 - 1918)

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Pats v. Raiders

Scratches are Bell, Rieder and Hricina. So Hood and Sparrow draw back into the line-up.

Officials are Dean, Gagnon with Marshall and Schafer on the lines.

Lines to start this one:
24-29-7
13-19-10
40-23-18
27-15-21

3-20
4-44
39-2

35
31

That's right Sparrow is playing forward.
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Pats/Blades thoughts.....

First thing that I have to say is the Saskatoon Blades are a well coached machine that are going places. I think that they are a piece or 2 from being a real legit top team for the season. They are a good team. Bravo to Lorne for making the division a very exciting one.

On to the game... Pats make 2 noticeable mistakes and bam the puck is in the net. I give zero blame for any of the goals against in this one. The Niemi pass on the shorty was a thing of beauty.

The Blades came out guns blazing and I think it caught the Pats somewhat offguard. The Pats took an early questionable major penalty in the first minute and the Blades seemed somewhat frustrated that they only potted one goal, and even though the Blades were up 3-1 I do think that PK set the Pats in the right direction.... wanting the W. Losing Strueby that early really put the monkey in the wrench.... I was actually just starting to type out the lines on my BlackBerry when bam.... major penalty. So it became a hodge podge of lines for the Pats.

When the Pats were trailing 3-1 after the second period I honestly would have been content with the loss just because of the teams effort and their never quit. People may say that the Blades laid off.... I honestly don't think they did; they kept on getting quality chances all game (except for the first 6 or 7 minutes of the third). the Pats worked just as hard as the Blades and showed that they can compete. About 4 minutes into the third I was really content with the way the game was going and I would have accepted the loss. I said that to my dad and he said "no, we're going to overtime." And voilà OT. It was probably the most exciting Pats game I've seen in many years.

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Damien Ketlo is now becoming a force. He's one fine goalie and will only get better. I still can't believe some of the stops he has been making.

Jason Gardiner had by far his best game as a Pat. It seems with the more ice he gets the better he is and I was impressed by his nose for the net and not being afraid to get involved.

Colten Teubert, Cody Carlson, Brandon Davidson and Matt Delahey appear to be the teams top 4 d-men and the go to guys for the third period.Pym and Borstmayer may have seen a shift or 2 in the third but they were pretty much stapled to the bench. It makes me wonder where Bell fits into the equation when he gets healthy and health scratch Sparrow where does he fit? The teams d is improving.... they are still prone to making the odd mistake but Ketlo is becoming more and more reliable to bail the team out.

Eberle and Weal played a TON and they both were their magic selves. I do wish that both would stop being so fancy and just rip the puck. They both have great shots and both are capable of scoring a lot (in my opinion).

Hutt is finding his stride and continues to get better. He seemed to have some magic with Mitchell and Gardiner in theis game and I wonder if Hunt will keep them as a unit (for at least the first.... or until he starts changing things up).

Hricina looked a bit tentative in this one wearing the full cage after getting ran from behind in the last game. Leffler seemed a bit tired out there but seemed to be in the middle of it most of the game.

I do think if the Pats can keep this up they will be fine.

GO PATS GO!

KS

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Pats 4 Blades 3 (SO)

Summary:


Saskatoon Blades 3 At Regina Pats 4 (SO) - Status: Final SO
Nov 6, 2009 - Brandt Centre - Regina, SK

Saskatoon 3 0 0 0 - 3
Regina 1 0 2 0 - 4

1st Period-1, Saskatoon, Patterson 9 (Elliott, Wintoneak), 1:02 (pp). 2, Regina, Hutt 4   9:41. 3, Saskatoon, Gallimore 8 (Inglis), 12:32. 4, Saskatoon, Patterson 10 (Niemi), 18:09 (sh). Penalties-Strueby Reg (major-boarding, game misconduct), 0:31; Niemi Sas (roughing, roughing), 6:46; Gustafsson Reg (roughing), 6:46; Inglis Sas (delay of game), 17:17.

2nd Period- No Scoring.Penalties-Klassen Sas (cross checking), 0:57; Leffler Reg (roughing, roughing), 0:57; Siemens Sas (slashing), 6:15; Elliott Sas (roughing), 17:49.

3rd Period-5, Regina, Gardiner 1 (Davidson, Teubert), 14:31. 6, Regina, Gardiner 2 (Mitchell, Delahey), 15:44. Penalties-Inglis Sas (slashing), 11:50.

OT Period- No Scoring.Penalties-Hutt Reg (tripping), 4:31.

Shootout - Saskatoon 0 (Wintoneak NG, Hulak NG, Elliott NG), Regina 1 (Eberle G, Gardiner NG, Leffler NG).
Shots on Goal-Saskatoon 10-9-8-3-0-30. Regina 13-12-11-1-1-38.
Power Play Opportunities-Saskatoon 1 of 3; Regina 0 of 5.
Goalies-Saskatoon, Morrison 9-3-0-3 (37 shots-34 saves). Regina, Ketlo 4-5-1-0 (30 shots-27 saves).
A-5,110
Referees-Curtis Howe (118), Pat Smith (12).
Linesmen-Chad Marshall (95), Sean Dufour (50). 

Thoughts.... tomorrow. I need to get some zzzzz's.

KS

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Pats/Tigers Thoughts from Wednesday

I'm sure that I can't re-hash the events any better than our local media sources. Here's Rod's re-cap, Greg Harder's blog entry and the LeaderPost article (also by Greg H.).

Summary:
Medicine Hat Tigers 4 At Regina Pats 7 - Status: Final
Nov 4, 2009 - Brandt Centre - Regina, SK

Medicine Hat 2 1 1 - 4
Regina 2 2 3 - 7

1st Period-1, Regina, Strueby 9 (Teubert, Weal), 10:01 (pp). 2, Regina, Strueby 10 (Weal, Eberle), 11:12 (pp). 3, Medicine Hat, Gal 7 (Kundratek, Carr), 14:41. 4, Medicine Hat, Hamilton 5 (Vey, Cameron), 17:01. Penalties-Rieder Reg (tripping), 3:27; Mospanchuk M.h (high sticking), 9:46; Vey M.h (hooking), 10:58; Bredo M.h (roughing), 14:17; Favreau Reg (roughing), 14:17.

2nd Period-5, Regina, Carlson 2 (Hricina, Weal), 7:01. 6, Medicine Hat, Vey 7 (King, Carr), 17:47 (pp). 7, Regina, Leffler 7   17:56 (sh). Penalties-Sohn M.h (major-fighting), 3:09; Favreau Reg (major-fighting), 3:09; Leffler Reg (cross checking), 11:26; Gal M.h (roughing), 16:12; Isherwood M.h (roughing), 16:12; Borstmayer Reg (roughing, roughing, 10-minute misconduct), 16:12; Hutt Reg (boarding), 16:12; Leffler Reg (roughing), 16:12.

3rd Period-8, Medicine Hat, Vey 8 (Hamilton, Cameron), 0:27. 9, Regina, Leffler 8 (Eberle), 4:01. 10, Regina, Eberle 13 (Weal, Davidson), 11:48 (pp). 11, Regina, Mitchell 1 (Hutt, Davidson), 14:13. Penalties-Teubert Reg (delay of game), 1:57; Konan M.h (interference), 6:22; Kessy M.h (checking from behind, checking from behind), 10:30; Hamilton M.h (roughing), 14:13; Isherwood M.h (roughing, 10-minute misconduct), 14:13; Gustafsson Reg (elbowing), 14:13; Mitchell Reg (roughing), 14:13.

Shots on Goal-Medicine Hat 12-12-13-37. Regina 9-11-10-30.
Power Play Opportunities-Medicine Hat 1 of 5; Regina 3 of 5.
Goalies-Medicine Hat, Bunz 8-7-2-1 (21 shots-16 saves); Dubyk 1-1-0-0 (9 shots-7 saves). Regina, Ketlo 4-5-1-0 (37 shots-33 saves).
A-3,626
Referees-Reagan Vetter (79).
Linesmen-Derek Nernberg (139), Chad Marshall (95).

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Some thoughts from the game.....
Damien Ketlo is really making me a believer. I honestly don't recall a goalie making saves of the spectacular sort like he has recently and he made at least 2 or 3 of them in this contest. He's getting better each game.

For all of the Colten Teubert haters out there.... Grow Up! He has been a beast recently and in this game he was a stalwart on D. I've noticed that people near me aren't on him as much.... until he makes what people perceive to be a mistake by him.... in my opinion the errors are becoming few and far between. He's becoming a real leader.

It was nice to see Carlson get his first as a Pat, especially against his former club. He has been a fine addition to the Pats blue line corps. His speed and his puck moving ability have helped the Pats backend a ton.

Strueby scores a couple of his specialty...garbage... goals. At least you know he's going to the net and getting chances. Goals are goals and the more he scores the better it is for the whole team.

A couple of nice snipes by Leffler who seemed like he tried to pick the team up and put them on his back for periods of time. It was like he was trying to will the team to win.

Jordan Weal was truly amazing this game... he was all over the ice and all over the score sheet picking up 4 assists. His effort and his creativity cause the opposition to pay that much more attention to him freeing up his linemates for scoring chances. Could have easily been the first star.

Jordan Eberle is truly a gift for us fans to watch. I know he gets a ton of press and attention but this kid is special. I hate drawing comparisons to former Pats so I won't. All I know is that in my thirty years of watching Pats hockey he is one of the best.

I wish I would have taken a pen to scribble notes down but I didn't and I was going by memory and mentioned the players that really stood out. Gardiner had a good game (getting some ice time now), Hutt is getting his stride, Davidson was again solid, Mitchell finally got his first of the year and is looking more and more like he's going to take the next step, Gustafsson seems to be getting it now and soon he will break out. I have nothing bad to say about this one so I won't try to drum up anything.

I will post my Pats/Blades thoughts tomorrow.

KS

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I completely forgot to post thoughts

from the Pats/Tigers game. But I will after the game tonight.

KS

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Pats vs. Tigers

Pats scratches are Bell, Hood and Sparrow.

Thes are the lines... Early on. Defense pairings have been mish mashed.

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Eberle named WHL Player of the Month

Regina Pats dot com link.

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Congrats Jordan!

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Parker addresses trade speculation

Greg Harder has the scoop on his blog.

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Very interesting reading.

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Brayden Metz re-assigned to Melville (SJHL)

As per his request.

The Media Release from Regina Pats dot com


Metz to Junior-A
2009-11-02

Regina, Saskatchewan – The Regina Pats wish to announce that forward Brayden Metz has requested to be re-assigned to the Melville Millionaires of the SJHL.

With the Pats this season, Metz has played in 15 games this season with a goal and 5 assists while picking up 9 minutes in penalties. He played 18 games with the Millionaires last season accumulating 15 points.

Regina Pats General Manager, Brent Parker, “Brayden’s decision to return to Jr A is disappointing to us but he just felt that his heart was not in it anymore to try to play at the highest level. The sacrifice and commitment to play in the WHL is far greater than at the Jr. A Level and sometimes kids just are not willing to do what is needed. Brayden is a good kid and we wish him all the best.”

This now leaves the Pats with 23 players on the roster: 13 forwards, 8 defencemen and 2 goaltenders.

Next Pats action is this Wednesday night as Canadian National Junior team Head Coach; Willie Desjardins brings his Medicine Hat Tigers to town. It’s a 7pm puck drop at the Brandt Centre, for tickets, head to www.reginapats.com or call the Ticketmaster box office at 543-7800.

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