Pats Announce 2023-24 Leadership Group
Regina, Sask. – The Regina Pats Hockey Club are proud to announce their 2023-24 leadership group, naming Tanner Howe the 82nd captain in franchise history.
Joining Howe in the leadership group are defenceman Parker Berge and forward Braxton Whitehead as alternate captains.
“I think we have the luxury to have several players wear letters this year,” said Regina Pats Head Coach Brad Herauf. “With Tanner, he is a fierce competitor, a workhorse, and off-season “rink rat”. Tanner will lead by example, always giving his teammates, coaches and the organization, his best effort and utmost respect. We feel that what Tanner does on and off the ice, is a “Pats standard” and one that we want all current and future Regina Pats players to model themselves after. This will be a strong leadership group with Parker and Braxton supporting Tanner, along with our veteran core.”
Howe, 17, becomes the second youngest captain in team history (17 years old, 9 months, 24 days), joining Connor Bedard and Barret Jackman as the only players to be named captain of the Pats while being 17-years-old. The Prince Albert, Sask. product tallied 85 points (36G-49A) in 67 games with the Pats last season, finishing tied for 13th in WHL scoring. The 5-foot-10, 182 lb. forward has produced 156 career points (64G-92A) across 139 games over parts of three seasons with the Pats.
Berge, 20, wears a letter for the first time in his career. Last season, the Edmonton, Alta. product recorded a career best 22 points (3G-19A) in 68 games with the Pats, being one of just two players to play in all 68 contests with the team. The 6-foot, 189 lb. defenceman has played in 147 games with the Pats (5G-32A-37PTS) over parts of four seasons with the club.
Whitehead, 19, returns as an alternate captain ahead of the 2023-24 season. The Palmer, AK product produced a career high 24 points (10G-14A) in 67 games with the Pats last season. Over three seasons with the team, the 5-foot-11, 160 lb. forward has tallied 42 points (21G-21A) in 143 career games.
The 2023 Pats home opener is this Saturday at 7pm inside the Brandt Centre. Tickets are available HERE.
The pre-game tailgate party will take place from 4-6 inside the Viterra Internatonal Trade Centre. For more information about that, click HERE.
