GAME PREVIEW: Pats Wrap Up Two-Game Road Trip in Brandon
Regina, Sask – The Regina Pats finish their busy weekend with a matchup against the Brandon Wheat Kings at Assiniboine Credit Union Place.
WHL REGULAR SEASON GAME #15 | Regina Pats (5-7-1-1) at Brandon Wheat Kings (5-6-1-0)
| Date | Time | Saturday, November 1 | 6:00pm CST |
| Place | Assiniboine Credit Union Place |
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| What’s Next | Next Game: Tuesday, November 4 vs. Calgary |
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GAME PREVIEW
The Regina Pats will look to close out their weekend on a high note when they visit the Brandon Wheat Kings tonight in a rematch from Wednesday’s 3-2 shootout loss at the Brandt Centre.
Regina enters the contest coming off a strong 5-2 win over the Moose Jaw Warriors on Friday night, improving to 3-1-0-1 over their last five games. With the victory, the Pats have a chance to finish the week with five of a possible six points as they continue to build momentum early in the season.
On Friday, the Pats showed plenty of resilience, responding to an early Moose Jaw goal with two quick strikes just 10 seconds apart late in the first period to take the lead. Keets Fawcett paced the offence with three points (2G-1A), while Aiden Wagner scored his first career WHL goal. Matt Parnaych and Zach Lansard also found the back of the net, and goaltender Marek Schlenker made 22 saves in the win. Regina outshot Moose Jaw 32-24 and held strong defensively, killing off three of four penalties.
The Wheat Kings, meanwhile, enter tonight’s matchup riding a three-game winning streak and victories in four of their last five contests. Their recent surge continued with Wednesday’s shootout win in Regina. Through 12 games, the Wheat Kings now hold a 5-6-1-0 record as they continue to climb the Eastern Conference standings.
Tonight’s contest marks the third of eight meetings this season between the Pats and Wheat Kings. Regina holds a 1-0-0-1 record in the season series, having won 6-4 on October 18 before dropping the midweek shootout decision. Last year, the Wheat Kings had the upper hand, going 5-2-1 against the Pats, while Regina’s two victories both came in the first half of the season. The long-standing rivalry continues tonight in what will be the 488th all-time meeting between the two franchises.
WHO TO WATCH
One player to watch for Regina is 19-year-old forward Keets Fawcett, who continues to impress in his third season. The Grimshaw, Alberta product has eight goals and 12 points (8G-4A) through 13 games this season, already nearing his totals from last year. Fawcett has found the scoresheet in five of his last seven games, tallying five goals and two assists over that span.
In addition, Pats forward Shea Rollason celebrates his 17th birthday today after recording his first WHL point with a primary assist on Zach Lansard’s game winning goal in the second period.
COMING UP
Following tonight’s matchup, the Pats will return home for their annual I Heart Regina game on Tuesday, November 4, against the Calgary Hitmen. The club will then embark on a busy weekend with three games in three nights, taking on Red Deer, Moose Jaw, and Swift Current.
