The Pats enter the contest with a 1-1-0-1 record and three points after earning their first win of the season in Sunday’s home opener, a 6-2 victory over the Swift Current Broncos.

Regina’s special teams have been a major bright spot through the opening three games. The Pats’ penalty kill is operating at 91%, while their power play has clicked at 40% after going 4-for-7 against Swift Current on Sunday.

Parker Trottier led the offensive attack in the home-opening victory, scoring twice and adding an assist for a three-point performance. Zach Lansard, Liam Pue and Matt Paranych each recorded a goal and an assist, while Ellis Mieyette chipped in with two helpers. Zach Moore also found the back of the net, scoring to make it 4-2 in the third period.

Taylor Tabashniuk made 21 saves to earn the win as Regina outshot Swift Current 33-23. The Pats went 4-for-7 on the power play and were a perfect 6-for-6 on the penalty kill.

Edmonton comes into Friday’s matchup with a 1-2-1 record after dropping a 5-2 decision to the Medicine Hat Tigers on Sunday.

The Oil Kings have scored nine goals through their first four games while allowing 16. Their power play is operating at 23.5%, with their penalty kill sitting at 75%.

Aaron Obobaifo led Edmonton’s offence in Sunday’s loss with a goal and an assist, while Olli Wahlroos scored his first WHL goal. The Tigers held a 27-26 edge in shots, with Edmonton going 0-for-3 on the power play and 3-for-5 on the penalty kill. Ethan Simcoe stopped 22 of 27 shots in the loss.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

The Pats went 3-1-0 against the Oil Kings during the 2025-26 season series, earning wins of 5-4 in overtime, 4-3 and 5-2. Edmonton’s lone victory came by a 4-3 score.

Regina is 8-6-2 against Edmonton over the past five seasons, including a 4-2-2 record on the road and a 4-4-0 mark at home.

The recent series has been tightly contested, with six of the last eight meetings dating back to the 2024-25 season decided by one goal. Three of those games required overtime or a shootout.

WHO TO WATCH

Pats 20-year-old forward Ellis Mieyette enters Friday’s game riding a three-game multi-point streak. Mieyette picked up two assists in Sunday’s win and currently leads the Pats with six points (2G-4A) through three games. The Lumsden, Sask., product posted 36 points (11G-25A) in 63 games last season and has been a consistent offensive contributor to begin the 2026-27 campaign.

Aaron Obobaifo leads the Oil Kings in scoring through four games with five points (2G-3A). The Calgary product is coming off a career season in 2025-26, recording 40 points (19G-21A) in 59 games split between Edmonton and the Vancouver Giants.

COMING UP

The Pats continue their two-game Alberta road trip on Sunday, October 4, when they visit the Calgary Hitmen at the Saddledome for a 2 p.m. matchup. Regina then returns home on Friday, October 9, to host the Prince Albert Raiders at the Brandt Centre.