For Immediate Release
October 7th, 2011
Home Sweet Home
After a Four Game Road Trip, the Pats Return Home for Back to Back Games
After a successful road trip that saw the Pats go 3-1 and propel them into the number four spot in the CHL Top 10, they will return home to the Brandt Centre beginning tonight against the Lethbridge Hurricanes with the Prince George Cougars paying a visit on Saturday.
Friday, October 7th Hurricanes @ Pats
Brandt Centre 7:00pm (Live on Access TV)
This will be the back half of a home and home series for the Pats against the Hurricanes with the Pats taking the front end this past Saturday 4-1. The ‘Canes did have a stop on their road trip this past Wednesday in a 3-2 loss in Moose Jaw.
The faces of the Lethbridge Hurricanes:
G – Brandon Anderson
The 19 year old goaltender is a signed free agent by the Washington Capitals. He is the Hurricanes #1 goaltender ahead of former Pat Damien Ketlo and 17 year old Tanner Kovacs.
C – Cam Braes
Braes, along with Brody Sutter and Matt Marantz are a part of a dynamic trio of 20 year old forwards with the Hurricanes. He led the Hurricanes in goals with 31 and points with 61 in 2010-11.
RW – Matt Marantz
The 20 year old forward was recently acquired by the Hurricanes in a trade with the Spokane Chiefs. Marantz is in his 3rd season in the WHL and attended Regina Pats training camp in 2007.
Saturday, October 8th Cougars @ Pats
Brandt Centre 7:00pm
The Pats and Cougars will meet for the only time in the 2011-12 season and it’s the first time Prince George has paid a visit to the Brandt Centre since a 4-2 loss on November 10th, 2009.
The faces of the Prince George Cougars:
D - Martin Marincin
The Slovakian native, Marincin, is in his second year in the WHL and was solid with the Cougars a year ago with 56 points in 67 games. Marincin was recently sent back to Prince George by the Edmonton Oilers, whom made him a 2nd round pick in the 2010 NHL Draft
D – Cody Carlson
The former Pat defenceman is back in Regina for the first time since being sent to the Cougars last October in exchange for Artem Bidlevskii. Carlson was recently named captain of the Cougars.
C – Alex Forsberg
The 16 year old rookie is a part of an outstanding crop of 1995 players with the Prince George Cougars. He is currently in a tie for the team lead in points with 5.
Pat Facts:
All Around Scoring:
It hasn’t been just one player that is guiding the Pats offensively in the early parts of the season, help is coming from all four lines. Dyson Stevenson, Jordan Weal and Lane Scheidl are in a tie for top spot with seven points apiece, but all three play on different lines, while defenceman Brandon Davidson is also has seven points on the season.
In Matt we Trust:
19 year old goaltender, Matt Hewitt was given the goaltending reigns at the end of training camp, and he has flourished. He is currently first in wins (4), second in the WHL in goals against average (1.75) and third in save percentage (.936).
Subway Super Series:
Tickets are on sale now to see Team WHL seek revenge against a pair of losses last year to the Russian Selects in the Subway Super Series on Tuesday, November 16th at the Brandt Centre. Head to any Ticketmaster location, or go to http://www.reginapats.com/ for more information.
Next Pats Action:
After this weekend, the Pats will leave for three games through the Central Division beginning next Wednesday night in Calgary. Catch all the action on 620 CKRM beginning with the Press Box Sports Bar pregame show beginning at 6:35.
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(Courtesy Dan Plaster)
~NOTABLE~
Howe keeps climbing the Pats' All-Time Lists
As of March 18th, 2024. With just 3 games left on the season schedule, Pats' captain Tanner Howe continues to climb the record ladder....
~Pats Retired Numbers~
#1 Ed Staniowski [1971-1975]
Number retired: Feb. 18, 2000
#7 Jordan Eberle [2006-2010]
Number retired: Dec. 5, 2012
#8 Brad Hornung [1984-1987]
Number retired: Oct. 25, 1987
#9 Clark Gillies [1971-1974]
Number retired: Feb. 18, 2000
#12 Doug Wickenheiser [1977-1980]
Number retired: Mar. 13, 1999
#14 Dennis Sobchuk [1971-1974]
Number retired: May 12, 1974
#15 Jock Callander [1978-1982]
Number retired: Feb. 18, 2018
#16 Dale Derkatch [1981-1985]
Number retired: Dec. 5, 1998
#16 Mike Sillinger [1987-1991]
Number retired: Jan. 14, 2011
#17 Bill Hicke [1954-1958]
Number retired since 1958
Number retired: Feb. 18, 2000
#7 Jordan Eberle [2006-2010]
Number retired: Dec. 5, 2012
#8 Brad Hornung [1984-1987]
Number retired: Oct. 25, 1987
#9 Clark Gillies [1971-1974]
Number retired: Feb. 18, 2000
#12 Doug Wickenheiser [1977-1980]
Number retired: Mar. 13, 1999
#14 Dennis Sobchuk [1971-1974]
Number retired: May 12, 1974
#15 Jock Callander [1978-1982]
Number retired: Feb. 18, 2018
#16 Dale Derkatch [1981-1985]
Number retired: Dec. 5, 1998
#16 Mike Sillinger [1987-1991]
Number retired: Jan. 14, 2011
#17 Bill Hicke [1954-1958]
Number retired since 1958
~PATS BUILDERS~
February 29, 2008
Lorne Davis
Graham Tuer
Bob Turner
October 8, 2010
Al Ritchie
Gord Staseson
Del Wilson
March 12, 2014
Dr. Ralph Berdan
Dr. Ian Hill
Gary Renner
Bill White
Lorne Davis
Graham Tuer
Bob Turner
October 8, 2010
Al Ritchie
Gord Staseson
Del Wilson
March 12, 2014
Dr. Ralph Berdan
Dr. Ian Hill
Gary Renner
Bill White
~PATS ALL-TIME POINT LEADERS~
491 - Dale Derkatch (1981-85)
419 - Mike Sillinger (1987-91)
416 - Dennis Sobchuk (1971-74)
385 - Jordan Weal (2007-12)
376 - Len Nielsen (1982-87)
368 - Jock Callander (1978-82)
352 - Doug Wickenheiser (1977-80)
352 - Josh Holden (1994-98)
342 - Louis Dumont (1990-94)
338 - Sam Steel (2013-18)
335 - Adam Brooks (2012-17)
334 - Brett Lysak (1996-01)
329 - Brian Varga (1978-81)
311 - Frank Kovacs (1987-92)
310 - Jordan Eberle (2006-10)
419 - Mike Sillinger (1987-91)
416 - Dennis Sobchuk (1971-74)
385 - Jordan Weal (2007-12)
376 - Len Nielsen (1982-87)
368 - Jock Callander (1978-82)
352 - Doug Wickenheiser (1977-80)
352 - Josh Holden (1994-98)
342 - Louis Dumont (1990-94)
338 - Sam Steel (2013-18)
335 - Adam Brooks (2012-17)
334 - Brett Lysak (1996-01)
329 - Brian Varga (1978-81)
311 - Frank Kovacs (1987-92)
310 - Jordan Eberle (2006-10)
~PATS ALL-TIME GOAL LEADERS~
222 - Dale Derkatch (1981-85)
191 - Dennis Sobchuk (1971-74)
178 - Mike Sillinger (1987-91)
167 - Fran Huck (1962-65)
167 - Josh Holden (1994-98)
159 - Gary Butler (1956-61)
158 - Doug Wickenheiser (1977-80)
158 - Jock Callander (1978-82)
155 - Jordan Eberle (2006-10)
154 - Louis Dumont (1990-94)
191 - Dennis Sobchuk (1971-74)
178 - Mike Sillinger (1987-91)
167 - Fran Huck (1962-65)
167 - Josh Holden (1994-98)
159 - Gary Butler (1956-61)
158 - Doug Wickenheiser (1977-80)
158 - Jock Callander (1978-82)
155 - Jordan Eberle (2006-10)
154 - Louis Dumont (1990-94)
~PATS ALL-TIME ASSIST LEADERS~
269 - Dale Derkatch (1981-85)
266 - Len Nielsen (1982-87)
250 - Jordan Weal (2007-12)
241 - Mike Sillinger (1987-91)
225 - Dennis Sobchuk (1971-74)
216 - Adam Brooks (2012-17)
215 - Sam Steel (2013-18)
210 - Jock Callander (1978-82)
200 - Brian Varga (1978-81)
194 - Doug Wickenheiser (1977-80)
266 - Len Nielsen (1982-87)
250 - Jordan Weal (2007-12)
241 - Mike Sillinger (1987-91)
225 - Dennis Sobchuk (1971-74)
216 - Adam Brooks (2012-17)
215 - Sam Steel (2013-18)
210 - Jock Callander (1978-82)
200 - Brian Varga (1978-81)
194 - Doug Wickenheiser (1977-80)
~PATS ALL-TIME GP LEADERS~
352 - Frank Kovacs (1987-92)
331 - Brett Lysak (1996-01)
317 - Adam Brooks (2012-17)
309 - Brett Leffler (2004-10)
287 - Doug Piper (1960-65)
287 - David McDonald (1999-04)
282 - Matt Hubbauer (1998-03)
282 - Jordan Weal (2007-12)
280 - Mark Janssens (1984-88)
280 - Perry Johnson (1993-97)
331 - Brett Lysak (1996-01)
317 - Adam Brooks (2012-17)
309 - Brett Leffler (2004-10)
287 - Doug Piper (1960-65)
287 - David McDonald (1999-04)
282 - Matt Hubbauer (1998-03)
282 - Jordan Weal (2007-12)
280 - Mark Janssens (1984-88)
280 - Perry Johnson (1993-97)
~PATS ALL-TIME PIM LEADERS~
817 - Gerad Adams (1995-99)
796 - Barret Jackman (1997-01)
773 - Al Tuer (1980-83)
725 - Frank Kovacs (1987-92)
626 - Kyle Freadrich (1996-99)
608 - Mark Janssens (1984-88)
607 - Barry Ziegler (1978-81)
595 - Bryan Wells (1984-87)
595 - Garth Murray (1997-02)
570 - Clark Gillies (1971-74)
796 - Barret Jackman (1997-01)
773 - Al Tuer (1980-83)
725 - Frank Kovacs (1987-92)
626 - Kyle Freadrich (1996-99)
608 - Mark Janssens (1984-88)
607 - Barry Ziegler (1978-81)
595 - Bryan Wells (1984-87)
595 - Garth Murray (1997-02)
570 - Clark Gillies (1971-74)