Access Communications to Broadcast 10 Regina Pats Home Games This Season
Regina, SK – Get your popcorn, it’s time to drop the puck on the 107th season of Regina Pats Hockey and Access Communications (Access) will be there broadcasting 10 regular season home games, in partnership with the Western Hockey League (WHL).
“With AccessNow, watching the hockey stars of tomorrow, today, is easier than ever,” said Carmela Haines, President and CEO of Access. “We’re honoured to be able to bring Regina Pats hockey to our viewers. Thank you to our title sponsor Thyssen Mining for supporting the hockey broadcasts. Go Pats Go!”
Access kicks off its broadcast schedule when the Pats host last year’s WHL Champions the Moose Jaw Warriors in a Sunday afternoon matinee affair on September 29 at 2 p.m. The broadcast schedule wraps up on Tuesday, March 18, when the Pats host the Swift Current Broncos.
“We’re excited to partner up once again with Access Communications to bring Pats hockey to fans in Regina and surrounding areas” said Gordon Pritchard, CEO of the Regina Pats. “Access has been a key partner of the Pats for over a decade now and not only have we expanded the accessibility of the Pats through the Access Broadcasts and Pats TV on AccessNow, we’ve also come together on important community initiatives over the years supporting our community and look forward to continuing that again this year.”
Be sure to get the AccessNow TV App. It’s available for anyone to download and register. With the app enjoy our schedule of Regina Pats games or any AccessNow content from the convenience of a mobile device, tablet, or smart TV. It’s a great opportunity to see what Access has to offer. Never miss a moment of the action, and everything local that matters to you, whether at home or on the go.
We’ve got a special treat for our first game of the season. It will also be live on the AccessNow TV YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/@AccessNowTV. People are encouraged to subscribe to the channel and click the notification bell to know when we go live on September 29.
The Access broadcast team will feature various combinations of play-by-play and colour commentary with Michael Ball, Ryan McNally, and Matt Young. Our pregame show begins five minutes before the puck drops.
“The WHL is pleased to extend our cable broadcast partnership with Access Communications for the 2024-25 WHL season,” commented WHL Commissioner Dan Near. “WHL fans in Saskatchewan have come to appreciate comprehensive coverage of the Regina Pats, thanks to the efforts of the Access Communications team, and we’re pleased that will continue this season.”
Included here is the full broadcast schedule.
| # | Away Team | Home Team | Date | Time |
| 1 | Moose Jaw Warriors | Regina Pats | Sun., Sept. 29 | 1:55 p.m. |
| 2 | Brandon Wheat Kings | Regina Pats | Fri., Nov. 8 | 6:55 p.m. |
| 3 | Tri-City Americans | Regina Pats | Wed., Nov. 20 | 6:55 p.m. |
| 4 | Saskatoon Blades | Regina Pats | Fri., Dec. 13 | 6:55 p.m. |
| 5 | Red Deer Rebels | Regina Pats | Wed., Jan. 15 | 6:55 p.m. |
| 6 | Edmonton Oil Kings | Regina Pats | Fri., Jan. 17 | 6:55 p.m. |
| 7 | Red Deer Rebels | Regina Pats | Fri., Jan. 31 | 6:55 p.m. |
| 8 | Calgary Hitmen | Regina Pats | Wed., Feb. 19 | 6:55 p.m. |
| 9 | Medicine Hat Tigers | Regina Pats | Fri., Feb. 28 | 6:55 p.m. |
| 10 | Swift Current Broncos | Regina Pats | Tues., Mar. 18 | 6:55 p.m. |
Schedule subject to change. Please check your local AccessNow TV channel listings for the most up-to-date program times or visit www.myaccess.ca/pats for more information. You can also follow us on our AccessNow Sports X (Twitter) account at https://x.com/AccessNowSports
About Access Communications
Access Communications Co-operative is a 100 % Saskatchewan-owned, not-for-profit co-operative that began serving customers in 1978. It is now one of the province’s largest telecommunication companies. We deliver exceptional communications and entertainment services to over 200 communities and almost 200,000 sq. km of rural Saskatchewan. We dedicate 100% of our earnings to improving the quality of life in the communities and rural areas where we live and do business. This is primarily through our AccessNow TV community channels, corporate initiatives and fundraising events, and the Access Communications Children’s Fund charity. For more information, visit https://www.myaccess.ca.
About the Western Hockey League
Regarded as the world’s finest development league for junior hockey players, the Western Hockey League (WHL) head office is based in Calgary, Alberta. The WHL offers a world-class player experience featuring three key cornerstones: hockey development, education, and a safe and positive environment for all participants. A diverse and inclusive organization, the WHL consists of 22 member Clubs with 16 located in Western Canada and six in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. A member of the Canadian Hockey League, the WHL has been a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League for close to 60 years. The WHL is also a leading provider of hockey scholarships with over 375 graduates each year receiving WHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice. Each season, WHL players also form the nucleus of Canada’s National Junior Hockey Team. For more information please visit: WHL.ca.
