Pats/T-Birds Tonight

Head-to-Head
 The Pats and Thunderbirds come together for their lone matchup of the 2012-13 season.  Last year, the Pats travelled to Seattle and were handed a 5-2 defeat by the Thunderbirds.  Chandler Stephenson scored both Pat goals in the loss while Branden Troock matched with a pair for Seattle.  The Pats come into tonight’s home game having snapped a four game winless slide when they grabbed a win over the division leading Raiders.  The Thunderbirds are in the midst of an extended East Division road swing with a 1-2-0-0 record so far. You can listen to tonight’s game on 620 CKRM with the Press Box Sports Bar Pre-Game Show starting at 6:35.

Lead Up: Pats Trump Raiders
 The Pats brought their best effort of the week against the then conference leading Raiders.  After a slow start in the first that saw the teams tied 1-1, the Pats took over the next forty minutes.  Colten Mayor got the Pats a lead heading into the third period.  In the final frame, Dyson Stevenson and Jack Rodewald tacked on two more markers in the early going and Regina cruised to the 4-1 victory.

American Visitors
 The Pats hold a 2-1-0-0 record against the U.S. Division this season.  The only other team with two wins against the U.S. teams is Moose Jaw.  The whole East Division is 7-11-1-2 against the U.S. Division.

Never Stop Battling
 The Pats held the lead going to the third period in their victory against Prince Albert.  That hasn’t always been the case, but the team hasn’t packed it in when trailing.  The Pats are tied for third in the WHL with two wins when trailing after two periods of play.

Molson Cup
 Through the first quarter of the Regular Season, Chandler Stephenson sits atop the Molson Cup Standings with thirteen points and three First Star selections.  Lane Scheidl sat in second with ten points and Matt Hewitt rolled into third place with eight points.

Under-16 Challenge
 Prospects Brady Reagan and Austin Wagner picked up Silver Medals with Team Alberta at the Under-16 Challenge this past weekend.  Skating with team Saskatchewan, Drew Litwin and Rykr Cole won Bronze.

Quick Hits
 - Colton Jobke is tied for 15th in the WHL in defenceman scoring
 - The Pats are one of four WHL teams yet to participate in a shootout
 - Matt Hewitt’s next win in goal will be the 50th of his WHL career

 Rodeo Tickets
 Redeem your Pats game day ticket from the November 10thgame against Lethbridge at the Brandt Centre Box Office for a FREE Tuesday, Nov 20th ticket to the Canadian Cowboys’ Association Finals Rodeo at Canadian Western Agribition. Offer valid in both the Titanium Tough and Thrills ‘n Spills locations. This offer is proudly brought to you by the Regina Pats and Canadian Western Agribition.
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I know I said I was going to have a 1/4 season thoughts posted. I'm just in the finishing touches of them and I should have them sometime tonight (maybe before tonight's game). I'm also thinking that I might start live-blogging again.... we'll see if I have a connection tonight and go from there.

GO PATS GO!!!
on November 07, 2012 by Kevin Shaw |  

Pink The Rink!

Photo: reginapats.com


Game #18
Friday, November 2nd
Puck Drop: 7:00 p.m.

Regina Pats (6-10-1-0)///Calgary Hitmen (8-4-1-2)

Head-to-Head
The Pats host the Hitmen at the Brandt Centre for the first time of the 2012-13 campaign.  The Blue and White held a 2-2-0-0 record against Calgary last season.  Lane Scheidl and Dyson Stevenson led current Pats in scoring against the Hitmen with three points each.  Victor Rask was the top Calgary scorer against Regina with five points in four games.  Both teams head into tonight’s contest trying to break out of three game losing streaks.  You can listen to tonight’s game on 620 CKRM with the Press Box Sports Bar Pre-Game Show starting at 6:35.

Lead Up: Pats Fall to Blades
The Pats entered the third period down 2-1 in the contest, but Lane Scheidl’s second goal of the contest evened things in the late stages.  The Pats couldn’t complete the third period comeback as Shane McColgan scored the winner just 53 seconds after Scheidl’s goal.  A late surge from the Pats couldn’t beat Andrey Makarov and the final sat 3-2 Saskatoon.

Breast Cancer Awareness Night
The Pats take the night to honour breast cancer survivors, promote cancer awareness and raise money to support the search for a cure.  Pink ice, pink jerseys and special ceremonies make tonight’s one of the largest game night undertakings of the Pats Promotional season.  Tonight’s game will be followed by a public skate so Pats fans have the chance to skate on the pink ice.  The Pats pink jerseys will also be auctioned off during the game on the Brandt Centre concourse with the proceeds going to the Canadian Cancer Society for Breast Cancer Research in Saskatchewan.  One dollar from every walk up ticket sold to tonight’s game will also go to the cause along with the proceeds from the Pink Toques sold through the month and this evening.

Multi-Point Games
Morgan Klimchuk has back-to-back multi-point games with two goals against Medicine Hat and two assists against Saskatoon.  Klimchuk has four multi-point games on the season.
 
Bearing the Offensive Burden
Facing injuries, the Pats need players to step up and provide extra offence.  Lane Scheidl has upped his production in a big way.  Scheidl has a four game point streak over which he has six points (4G, 2A).  The Pats veteran had twelve points in the month of October.

Who to Watch on Calgary
Brooks Macek leads the way offensively for the Hitmen with 21 points in 14 games.  The Hitmen also feature Jake Virtanen, the first overall pick in the 2011 Bantam Draft.  The rookie has four goals in 14 games this season.

Quick Hits
-The Pats penalty kill on home ice has been solid this season at 80.5%
- Five Regina prospects are participating in the U16 Challenge this weekend in Calgary (Brady Reagan, Drew Litwin, Austin Wagner, Rylee Zimmer and Rykr Cole)
- Lane Scheidl is tied for third in the league in the “first goals” category, scoring the first goal of the game three times

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I know it's not really pink (more of a fuschia, but I tried). Pink ice, pink sweaters and most likely pink stick tape. It's going to be a pink night. Hopefully we as fans will pack the rink.

Go! Pats! Go!
on November 02, 2012 by Kevin Shaw |  

Former Pats Captain to Undergo Cancer Treatment

For Immediate Release
November 1, 2012

Former Pats Captain to Undergo Cancer Treatment

Regina, Saskatchewan – The Edmonton Oilers have announced former Regina Pats Captain, Brandon Davidson has been diagnosed with testicular cancer.

“All the characteristics that Brandon showed while he was here as our captain is why we all have faith he will overcome this battle,” says Pats President Brent Parker.  “I know first-hand some of the challenges Bandon will face, but knowing his character he will meet them head on as he has always done. The thoughts and prayers of our entire organization are with Brandon and his family at this time.”

Davidson will undergo immediate treatment at The Peggy and Charles Stephenson Cancer Center on the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center campus in downtown Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma City Barons and Edmonton Oilers ask that Davidson’s privacy be respected at this time. The club will provide updates regarding his health as they become available.

*Pats President Brent Parker will be available for comment at 2:30 this afternoon at the Pats Office.

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I know this is yesterday's news but I figured that I better post something here. My thoughts and prayers go out to Brandon, his family and friends.
on November 02, 2012 by Kevin Shaw |