Mikael Jung reassigned

From Dan Plaster:

Regina, Saskatchewan – The Regina Pats have reassigned 19 year old forward, Mikael Jung to the Cowichan Valley Capitals of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL).

Jung spent one full season with the Pats and in 69 games in 2010-11 he had 8 goals and 8 assists for 16 points. Jung also led the Pats in shorthanded points with 3.

Regina Pats General Manager, Chad Lang, “Mikael is a great kid, and we thank him for his contribution to the Pats last season. It was a very difficult decision to make and I wish him all the best in his hockey career.”

The Pats now have 14 forwards, 9 defenceman and 2 goaltenders on their roster. Tomorrow night the Pats will make their way west to take on the Medicine Hat Tigers. It’s a 7:00pm puck drop, with a 6:35 Press Box Sports Bar pregame show start.

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Game #1: Pats vs. Broncos (third period)

Summary
01:00 GOAL REG 24 Rodewald (22 Stephenson, 21 Schedl) 4-1 PATS
12:22 GOAL REG 18 Klimchuk (26 Stevenson, 40 Volek) 5-1 PATS
15:50 PEN REG 21 Scheidl (hooking)
19:21 PEN REG 20 Ouellette (roughing)
19:21 PEN SC 23 Blanke (roughing)

PATS WIN 5-1

Shots:
26-23 Broncos (7-5 shots for the Pats in the third)

Attendance: 5,103

3 Stars
1. Chandler Stephenson
2. Lane Scheidl
3. Matt Hewitt

Game #1: Pats vs. Broncos (second period)

Summary
03:51 PEN SC 4 Muth (interference)
09:22 PEN REG 26 Stevenson (fighting)
09:22 PEN SC 5 Evans (fighting)
11:27 PEN REG 40 Volek (holding)
13:04 PEN SC 27 Zinkan (hooking)
14:20 GOAL REG 21 Scheidl (22 Stephenson, 3 Davidson) PP 2-1 PATS
16:07 GOAL REG 22 Stepehenson (21 Scheidl, 3 Davidson) 3-1 PATS

Shots after 2:
21-16 Swift Current (11-6 Pats in the period)

Score:
3--1 Pats

Game #1: Pats vs. Broncos

Watching the warm-up the lines are as follows.....

Pats Lines (in no particular order):
Scheidl - Stephenson-Rodewald
Elynuik-Ouellette-Rieder
Klimchuk-Volek-Stevenson
Hunt-Olstad-Martell

Davidson-Bidlevskii
Blidstrand-Borstmayer
Jobke-Underwood

Hewitt
Beukeboom

Scratches (they haven't announced scratches.... but these guys aren't out there): Burroughs, Peel, Zimbaluk, Jung, Moser, Weal

Referees: Hamm, Howe Linesmen: Nernberg, Lundquist

Summary
02:53 PEN REG 13 Olstad (hooking)
03:09 GOAL SC 20 Hoban (17 Lowry, 19 Vause) PP 1-0 BRONCOS
07:31 PEN REG 39 Borstmayer (holding)
14:42 PEN REG 20 Ouellette (interference)
14:42 PEN REG 55 Bidlevskii (roughing)
14:42 PEN SC 5 Evans (roughing)
17:07 PEN REG 26 Stevenson (fighting)
17:07 PEN SC 2 Heatherington (fighting)
18:18 GOAL REG 22 Stephenson (24 Rodewald, 21 Scheidl) 1-1

Shots after the first:
15-5 Swift Current

Score:
1-1

Davidson wearing the Captain "C"

I guess this is what he meant on Twitter last night:

bdavy3 Brandon Davidson

Excited and privileged to where the cheds in Regina this year

20 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply

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Rieder, Bidlevskii and Underwood wearing "A"s.

Williams to Pat C's

Colby Williams has been re-assigned to the Regina Pat Canadians.

Pats to Honour Players

From Dan Plaster

For Immediate Release
September 23rd, 2011

Pats to Honour Tragic Passing of Four Former WHL Players

Regina, Saskatchewan – The past few months have been a tragic time in the hockey world. To show our respect and in memory of the losses that were incurred by the WHL and the Regina Pats over the summer the Pats will pay homage to former Pats, Derek Boogaard and Rick Rypien during the 2011/2012 WHL season. Starting with the home opener tonight a customized Regina Pat logo with the names and numbers of Derek and Rick along with the words “In Memory” will be displayed on the back of the Regina Pats bench at the Brandt Centre.

Additionally the Pats will wear a special helmet decal that has the WHL Logo surrounded by the initials of Wade Belak, Derek Boogaard, Brad McCrimmon and former Pat Captain Rick Rypien.

On Friday, January 27th, the Pats will have Rick Rypien bobblehead night, a night fully supported by the Rypien family because we will use the bobbleheads to raise money for Kidsport - Crowsnest Pass, a charity that Rick supported in his home region. We will also be using that night to raise money to support Boogaard’s Boogaardians which was Derek’s charity that supported military families in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area of Minnesota.

"We have all been deeply saddened by these tragic loses and we felt it was very important to recognize not only Derek and Rick but Brad and Wade as well.” Regina Pats President, Brent Parker continues, “The contribution these men made to their communities and the legacy that they have left behind is a testament to the people they were. Our hearts go out to all of their families"
A moment of silence will take place prior to the Pats home opener tonight versus the Swift Current Broncos.

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Pats Strengthen Defence

Regina, Saskatchewan – Regina Pats General Manager, Chad Lang would like to announce the acquisition of 19 year old defenceman, Colton Jobke as well as a 2nd round pick in the 2012 and a 5th in the 2013 WHL Bantam drafts in exchange for 18 year old defenceman Myles Bell.

Colton is entering his 3rd season in the WHL and has signed a 3 year entry level contract with the Minnesota Wild. The Delta, BC native played in 51 games with the Kelowna Rockets last season, collecting a goal and 9 assists.

Regina Pats General Manager, Chad Lang "Colton has spent three years in a quality, successful program in Kelowna and his play has earned him a pro contract with the Minnesota Wild. He will provide leadership and a steadying presence on our blue line."

Colton will join the Regina Pats immediately. Chad Lang will be available for comment during practice this afternoon at 2:15pm at the Brandt Centre on the West Side concourse.

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Weal on his way back

http://kings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=589307

Kings Announce Player Transactions
Wednesday, 09.21.2011 / 9:00 PM / Press Release
LAKings.com

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Kings have announced the following player transactions.

Released from Professional Tryout Agreement:
J.D. Watt - RW
Ray Macias - D
C.J. Stretch - C

Re-assigned to Junior Team:
Michael Schumacher - LW
Jordan Weal - C
Christopher Gibson - G
Pierre Durepos - D
Michael Morrison - G
Taylor Carnevale - C
Michael Kantor – RW

Released from Camp:
Teigan Zahn - D

The Kings have 54 players remaining on their 2011 Training Camp roster.

Mitchell "cut" by Washington, sent to AHL Camp

http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/capitals-watch/2011/sep/21/capitals-cut-13-more-camp/

From Stephen Whyno of Caps Watch:

Capitals cut 13 more from camp

Hershey Bears camp doesn't open until Sept. 25, but the Capitals on Wednesday morning significantly trimmed their roster by cutting or sending back to their junior teams 13 more players, including Garrett Mitchell and Stan Galiev.

The Caps are down to 44 in camp.

The Regina Pats received some good news today with the return of 20 year old defenceman Brandon Davidson from the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers 6th round pick in 2010 played in the prospects tournament in Pentiction and one preseason game last night in Saskatoon against the Chicago Blackhawks.

http://reginapats.com/article/brandon-davidson-returns-to-pats

Season Tickets Are Here

Courtesy: Dan Plaster

For Immediate Release

September 21st, 2011

Season Tickets Are Here

Season Ticket Holders Can Now Pick Up Their Tickets

Regina, Saskatchewan – The Regina Pats are happy to announce that the 2011-12 season tickets have arrived and are available to be picked up at the Pats office effective immediately.

To accommodate all season ticket holders, the office hours will be from 9:00am to 7:00pm today, tomorrow and during the home opener on Friday night as they host the Swift Current Broncos at 7:00pm.

Season ticket holders should pick up their packages as soon as possible because their ticket will get them into the 620 CKRM home opener BBQ on Friday night beginning at 5:30pm on the north east corner outside the Brandt Centre.

There is still time to purchase your season tickets to see the 2011-12 Regina Pats. For information on ticket pricing, head to reginapats.com/seasontickets for more information or call the office at 522-5604.

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Pats cut Luhning

The Regina Pats returned D Brody Luhning to the SJHL’s Battlefords North Stars.

Great tribute by Josh Harding

For his teammates Rick Rypien, Derek Boogaard and Pavol Demitra.

Check it out on the Pats website: http://reginapats.com/article/josh-harding-mask-honours-teammates

Bidlevskii on his way back

From Greg Harder:

Defenceman Artem Bidlevskii is on his way back from the New York Islanders.

Read the rest here: http://blogs.leaderpost.com/2011/09/15/good-news-for-pats-2/

Pats vs. Wheats Live Blog - 3rd Period

Summary:
03:28 PEN BRN 13 Bertaggia (unsportsmanlike conduct - embellishment)
04:16 PEN REG 21 Scheidl (high sticking)
07:49 PEN BRN 9 Hunter (holding)
07:49 PEN REG 28 Rieder (unsportsmanlike conduct - embellishment)
11:56 PEN REG 11 Martell (slashing)
12:36 PEN BRN 13 Bertaggia (high sticking)
14:38 GOAL REG 28 Rieder (6 Williams, 34 Peel) 4-0 PATS

Shots: BRN 4 (27), REG 8 (26)
Goals: BRN 0 (0), REG 1 (4)

PATS WIN 4-0!

Pats vs. Wheats Live Blog - 2nd Period

Summary:

01:48 PEN REG 11 Martell (hooking)
05:53 GOAL REG 24 Rodewald (21 Scheidl, 39 Borstmayer) 3-0 PATS
11:28 PEN REG 29 Hunt (slashing)
12:26 PEN BRN 22 Favreau (high sticking)
12:43 PEN BRN 18 Mraz (interference)
15:25 PEN REG 22 Stephenson (roughing)
19:03 PEN BRN 34 (instigator, fight, game misconduct, game misconduct [tie-down violation])
19:03 PEN REG 23 Jung (charging major, game misconduct)
19:03 PEN REG 11 Martell (fight)

Shots: BRN 17 (23), REG 11 (18)
Goals: BRN 0 (0), REG 1 (3)

Pats vs. Wheats Live Blog

Referees: Cole Hamm, Chad Williams
Linesmen: Keith Salamon, Ryan Lundquist

Starters:
13 Bertaggia 25 Ciarelli 26 Conroy
6 Nikkel 9 Hunter
33 Liston

29 Hunt 20 Ouellette 28 Rieder
36 Zimbaluk 2 Underwood
30 Hewitt

Summary:
01:32 PEN BRN 21 Seaman (kneeing)
06:20 PEN REG 40 Volek (charging)
07:22 PEN REG 4 Burroughs (high sticking)
07:32 PEN BRN 13 Bertaggia (roughing)
16:56 GOAL REG 26 Stevenson (40 Volek, 18 Klimchuk) 1-0 PATS
19:33 GOAL REG 18 Klimchuk (40 Volek) 2-0 PATS

Shots: BRN 6, REG 7
Goals: BRN 0, REG 2

First period quick thoughts:
-Lots of hitting in this one tonight. Brandon having advantage in the physical aspect for most of the period but the Pats are holding their own.

-The officials pretty much kept their whistles in their pockets and deservedly so. Not much need for penalty calls. Pretty clean game so far as far as the "extra curricular" stuff goes.

-Dyson Stevenson needs to play. The kid can snipe.... "bar down" on his first period goal.

-Liston looks a bit shaky in the first especially on his gift goal by Klimchuk.

-The announcer (I don't know it is) is terrible..... sorry. It's a hockey game not a funeral.

Pats send Sagen to Melville

From Greg Harder's blog (I guess it's not "Slap Shots" anymore?):
http://blogs.leaderpost.com/2011/09/13/pats-update-2/

The Regina Pats have assigned winger Michael Sagen to the SJHL’s Melville Millionaires.

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You can read the rest of Greg's post at the above link.

Centre Ice

Campbell Elynuik

Ricard Blidstrand

The blueline has been moved out.
(for Dustin: a.k.a closer to centre ice)

The goal line has been moved back.

Teagan Sacher the starter.

Pre-game huddle.

Anthem.

Opening faceoff.

Stevenson battles Hoban on a faceoff

Pats deal Ketlo to the 'Canes

Courtesy Dan Plaster

Ketlo A ‘Cane

The Regina Pats send Goaltender Damien Ketlo to Lethbridge

Regina, Saskatchewan – Regina Pats General Manager, Chad Lang announced this afternoon that he has sent 20 year old goaltender, Damien Ketlo to the Lethbridge Hurricanes in exchange for a conditional 5th round pick in the 2012 WHL Bantam Draft.

Ketlo is entering his 4th season in the WHL, all with the Pats. In 113 total games he has 35 wins with a pair of shutouts and a GAA of 3.80.

Regina Pats General Manager, Chad Lang, “After 3 seasons with the Pats, I would like to thank Damien for his contribution to the hockey club both on and off the ice. I wish him the best of luck in his 20 year old season.”

This now leaves three 20 year old players on the Pats roster in defencemen Brandon Davidson and Artem Bidlevskii as well as forward Garrett Mitchell. All three are currently at NHL camps.

Pats v. Broncos - Live Blog 3rd period

Summary

02:34 PEN REG 28 Rieder (tripping)
04:22 PEN SC 27 Zinkan (high sticking)
05:59 PEN SC 5 Evans (slashing)
10:05 GOAL SC 20 Hoban (19 Vause, 28 Gordon) 4-3 BRONCOS
14:24 GOAL SC 21 Bosc (16 Cameron) 5-3 BRONCOS
15:17 PEN REG 21 Scheidl (high sticking)

Shots on goal by:
Broncos 7 (29 in the game)
Pats 8 (28 in the game)

Broncos win 5-3.

A couple of things I noticed during the game....

I'm not sure of the status of a couple of players but Braden Christoffer and Bryden Serafini are no longer on the Pats roster. I don't recall seeing any re-assignments or anything (maybe I missed it) so I'm not sure if they are still with the Pats or not.

Pats v. Broncos - Live Blog 2nd period

Underway.

Summary
01:39 PEN REG 28 Rieder (tripping)
02:16 PEN REG 21 Scheidl (cross checking)
02:26 PEN REG 20 Ouellette (cross checking)
06:28 PEN REG 13 Olstad (slashing)
12:53 GOAL REG 24 Rodewald (22 Stephenson, 39 Borstmayer) 3-3
15:57 PEN REG 13 Olstad (tripping)
16:12 PEN SC 13 Howorko (holding)
18:51 PEN SC 27 Zinkan (hooking)

Shots on goal by:
Broncos 12 (22 in the game)
Pats 10 (20 in the game)

The second ends 3-3.

Pats v. Broncos - Live Blog

I have wi-fi so I can live blog.

Referees are Patrick Gagnon and Nathan Wieler. Patrolling the lines are:Matthew Lawrence and Bryden Hutlet

28 Gordon-19 Vause-20 Hoban
7 Scarlett-2 Heatherington
1 Myland

21 Scheidl-22 Stephenson-24 Rodewald
5 Blidstrand-4 Burroughs
33 Sacher

Summary
01:00 PEN SC 13 Howorko (checking from behind)
02:10 GOAL REG 18 Klimchuk (36 Zimbaluk, 40 Volek) PP 1-0 PATS
05:43 PEN REG 28 Rieder (kneeing)
06:11 GOAL SC 16 Cameron (3 Reum, 39 Black)PP 1-1
08:56 PEN REG 41 Sagen (holding)
11:25 GOAL SC 20 Hoban (19 Vause) 2-1 BRONCOS
13:37 PEN REG 21 Scheidl (tripping)
13:55 GOAL REG 28 Rieder (20 Ouellette) SH 2-2
14:41 PEN REG 2 Underwood (roughing)
14:41 PEN SC 13 Howorko (roughing)
16:19 PEN SC 32 Mackay (cross checking)
16:19 PEN SC 18 Dale (roughing)
16:19 PEN REG 26 Stevenson (roughing)
19:08 GOAL SC 19 Vause (20 Hoban, 28 Gordon) 3-2 BRONCOS

Shots on goal by:
Broncos 10
Pats 10

Pats lines for the first period:
41-13-29
18-40-26
27-20-28
21-22-24

36-2
5-4
39-6

Pats and Broncos Pre-Season #4 Tonight

I'm looking forward to this one tonight. I want to see the Pats in the Brandt (14 games/scrimmages in the Co-op is just a bit much).

I would take guesses as to who is and isn't playing for the Pats but I'll assume all of the NHL bound guys won't be in the lineup as 4 are gone already and the other two leave soon.

I've somehow misplaced my camera so I probably won't be able to take pictures (I'm still looking for it).... I'm hoping I find it. Edit: I found my camera.

I don't know if I'll be able to live blog.... I'll see when I get there. I'll definitely take lots of notes and have many brilliant observations (I laughed as I typed that last sentence).

We'll see what happens.

GO PATS GO!!!

Pats @ Tigers (Pre-Season #3)

I wasn't able to make it to the game so I followed it on Twitter (@WHLpats). Not that exciting but here's the summary:

Regina Pats 6 (SO) at Medicine Hat Tigers 5 - Status: Final SO
Friday, September 9, 2011 - Shaunavon, SK

Regina 5 0 0 0 - 6
Medicine Hat 2 0 3 0 - 5

1st Period-1, Medicine Hat, Valk 1 (Aasman), 3:46. 2, Regina, Jung 2 (Ouellette, Elynuik), 5:29 (PP). 3, Regina, Rodewald 2 (Peel), 8:32. 4, Regina, Jung 3 (Elynuik), 11:40. 5, Regina, Martell 2 (Blidstrand, Olstad), 12:08. 6, Medicine Hat, Leier 1 (Bredo, McKay), 14:07 (PP). 7, Regina, Rodewald 3 (Stephenson), 19:02. Penalties-Lewington M.h (interference), 5:00; Borstmayer Reg (holding), 9:11; Underwood Reg (interference), 12:25; Lewington M.h (checking to the head), 14:36; Stanton M.h (interference), 15:08; Burroughs Reg (roughing), 15:55; Konan M.h (roughing), 15:55.

2nd Period- No Scoring.Penalties-Sanford M.h (boarding), 1:20; Cox M.h (interference), 10:01; Lewington M.h (slashing), 12:03; Peel Reg (cross checking), 14:55; Labelle M.h (roughing), 17:17; Borstmayer Reg (roughing), 18:06; Stevenson Reg (roughing), 18:06; McKay M.h (roughing), 18:06; Stanton M.h (roughing), 18:06; Blidstrand Reg (hooking), 19:57.

3rd Period-8, Medicine Hat, Leier 2 (Hart, McKay), 8:11. 9, Medicine Hat, Valk 2 (Leier), 13:12 (PP). 10, Medicine Hat, Aasman 1 18:51 (PP). Penalties-King M.h (hooking), 3:52; Elynuik Reg (roughing, 10-minute misconduct), 12:00; Ouellette Reg (roughing), 12:00; Konan M.h (roughing, 10-minute misconduct), 12:00; Burroughs Reg (interference), 15:11; Borstmayer Reg (hooking), 17:02.

OT Period- No Scoring.Penalties- Reg (kneeing), 4:53.

Shootout - Regina 2 (Stevenson G, Peel G), Medicine Hat 0 (Valk NG, Petryk NG).
Shots on Goal-Regina 5-0-0-0-1-6. Medicine Hat 2-0-3-0-0-5.
Power Play Opportunities-Regina 1 / 8; Medicine Hat 3 / 8.
Goalies-Regina, Beukeboom 1-0-0-0 (5 shots-0 saves). Medicine Hat, MacAuley 1-0-0-0 (5 shots-0 saves); Cameron 0-0-0-1 (0 shots-0 saves).
A-1,000
Referees-Chris Crich (80).
Linesmen-Devin Pinkney, Ian Schafer (56).

Horrible news from the hockey world.... again....

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=375297

TUNOSHNA, Russia -- An off-season already rife with tragedy dealt another gut-wrenching blow to hockey's highest ranks Wednesday when a private jet slammed into a Russian riverbank, killing all but one member of a prominent pro hockey team -- including its Canadian coach.

In all, 43 people died, including 27 players of the well-known Lokomotiv Yaroslavl team and coach Brad McCrimmon, of Plenty, Sask., who took over the club in May. Nine other team officials and seven crew members were also killed.

McCrimmon, 52, was most recently an assistant coach with the Detroit Red Wings, and played for years in the NHL for Calgary, Boston, Philadelphia, Detroit, Hartford and Phoenix. He won a Stanley Cup in 1989 as a member of the Calgary Flames.

"This is the darkest day in the history of our sport," said Rene Fasel, president of the International Ice Hockey Federation.

Follow the TSN.ca link to read the rest of the story (and comments).

Also: From reginapats.com

Statement on the Passing of Brad McCrimmon

Regina, Saskatchewan – The Regina Pats Hockey Club would like to issue the following statement regarding the tragic passing of former WHL player and coach, Brad McCrimmon:

Regina Pats President, Brent Parker, “It has been a horrific summer for the hockey business and losing another WHL alumnus in Brad McCrimmon adds to the tragedy. Brad was a tremendous ambassador for the WHL and hockey in general. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire McCrimmon family and all of the people who lost loved ones today.”

Regina Pats General Manager Chad Lang, “We are all deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Brad McCrimmon. As a member of the 2010 Memorial Cup Committee I was fortunate to have spent quality time with both Kelly and Brad. Brad was highly respected in the hockey community and was a tremendous son, brother, husband and father. He will be deeply missed by all.”

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I'm back from a short hiatus.....

I guess I haven't missed much.

Here is the summary from the second Pats Exhibition Game in Moose Jaw:

Regina Pats 3 at Moose Jaw Warriors 6 - Status: Final
Saturday, September 3, 2011 - Mosaic Place - Moose Jaw, SK

Regina 2 1 0 - 3
Moose Jaw 3 1 2 - 6

1st Period-1, Regina, Borstmayer 1 (Davidson), 3:57 (PP). 2, Moose Jaw, Hansen 3 (Bowman, Howden), 8:10 (PP). 3, Regina, Olstad 2 9:16. 4, Moose Jaw, Howden 1 (Beach), 17:09 (PP). 5, Moose Jaw, Arnold 1 (Aschim), 17:51. Penalties-Potomak M.j (hooking), 1:20; Lyon M.j (charging), 2:01; Rieder Reg (hooking), 7:47; Underwood Reg (cross checking), 12:07; Edmundson M.j (elbowing), 13:30; Martell Reg (hooking), 15:14; Potomak M.j (tripping), 18:35.

2nd Period-6, Moose Jaw, Lyon 1 (Arnold, Aschim), 3:09. 7, Regina, Rodewald 1 (Weal, Underwood), 11:37 (PP). Penalties-Brooks M.j (elbowing), 4:21; Elynuik Reg (boarding), 8:53; Paradis M.j (hooking), 11:08; Stevenson Reg (cross checking), 16:47; Rieder Reg (major-fighting, game misconduct), 17:15; Beach M.j (charging, major-fighting, game misconduct), 17:15.

3rd Period-8, Moose Jaw, Howden 2 (Eberle, Bowman), 6:42. 9, Moose Jaw, Aschim 1 (Arnold, Bowman), 17:22. Penalties-Bidlevskii Reg (holding), 3:03; Ouellette Reg (checking to the head), 17:47.

Shots on Goal-Regina 9-4-7-20. Moose Jaw 13-12-6-31.
Power Play Opportunities-Regina 2 / 7; Moose Jaw 2 / 7.
Goalies-Regina, Ketlo 0-0-0-0 (21 shots-17 saves); Sacher 0-0-0-0 (10 shots-8 saves). Moose Jaw, Stone 1-1-0-0 (11 shots-9 saves); Paulic 1-0-0-0 (9 shots-8 saves).
A-3,952
Referees-Cole Hamm (51), Chad Williams (60).
Linesmen-Jason Roy (94), Shane Smith (123).
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I will have some updates over the next day or so but until then.... Keep safe.