PREVIEW: Pats Play Final Game Of Homestand On Brandt Night
Regina, Sask. – The Regina Pats cap off their six game homestand with Brandt Night as the club hosts the Prince Albert Raiders on Saturday at 7pm inside the Brandt Centre.
A crucial two points are on the line tonight as the Pats trail the Raiders by seven points in the Eastern Conference. The Pats are 14-20-4-2 with 34 points, currently sitting in 10th in the East while the Raiders are 19-18-0-3 with 41 points which is eighth in the East.
HOW TO TUNE-IN
- Stream: WHL Live
- Radio: 620 CKRM
- TV: AccessNowSports
- Live Scoring: WHL.ca
- Follow on X: @WHLPats
ABOUT BRANDT NIGHT
Pats fans can expect even more excitement at the Brandt Centre, thanks to Brandt’s game night sponsorship for the Jan. 13 matchup against the Prince Albert Raiders: A guaranteed $50K 50/50 jackpot. An enhanced “Call Your Shot, Win the Pot” contest that could see a lucky fan go home with up to $52K. An exciting donation announcement to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. For all the details, CLICK HERE!
PREVIEW
The Regina Pats are coming off a 4-2 loss to the Vancouver Giants on Friday inside the Brandt Centre. The Pats went down after one and came within one twice, trailing 2-1 and 3-2 at different points in the game.
Braxton Whitehead scored twice while Zach Moore and Tanner Howe each tallied two assists as the Pats top line combined for six points. The final shots were 30-27 for the Pats. Kelton Pyne made 23 saves in the loss. The Pats went 0-2 on their power play and 2-3 on their penalty kill.
The Prince Albert Raiders are coming off a 4-3 shootout win over the Victoria Royals on Friday, as the Raiders had a 3-1 lead after two before allowing two goals in the third. Oil Chenier, Sloan Stanick (1G-1A) and Justice Christensen (1G-1A) scored for the Raiders while Max Hildebrand made 28 saves. Niall Crocker tallied two assists. The final shots were 31-29 for the Royals. The Royals were 0-2 on their power play and 2-3 on their penalty kill.
The Raiders are 2-0-0-1 over their last three games with both victories in a shootout. In fact, they’ve competed in three straight shootouts, gathering points in three straight games. Prior to their last three games, the Raiders had lost their previous four contests.
MATCH UP
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Prince Albert |
Regina |
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| Team Record | 19-18-0-3 — 41 points | 14-20-4-2 — 34 points |
| Division Ranking | 4th East | 5th East |
| Conference Ranking | 8th Eastern | 10th Eastern |
| League Ranking | 13th | 18th |
| Past 10 Games | 4-5-0-1 | 2-4-3-1 |
| Streak | 2-0-0-1 | 0-1-0-0 |
| Last Game | 4-3 W vs Victoria (Jan 12 2024) Final SO | 4-2 L vs Vancouver (Jan 12 2024) Final |
| Home Record | 9-9-0-2 | 11-8-2-1 |
| Away Record | 10-9-0-1 | 3-12-2-1 |
| GF | 128 | 126 |
| GA | 130 | 162 |
| PP (Overall) | (32/154) 20.8% | (27/137) 19.7% |
| PP (Home) | (15/75) 20.0% | (14/74) 18.9% |
| PP (Away) | (17/79) 21.5% | (13/63) 20.6% |
| PK (Overall) | (28/151) 81.5% | (40/181) 77.9% |
| PK (Home) | (12/72) 83.3% | (20/98) 79.6% |
| PK (Away) | (16/79) 79.7% | (20/83) 75.9% |
| PP vs. Opp. | (3/17) 17.6% | (0/13) 0% |
| PK vs. Opp. | (0/13) 100% | (3/17) 82.4% |
| Leading Rookie | Macias (14-7-21) | Temple (4-5-9) |
| Most PIM | Christensen – 68 | Barnett – 50 |
| Team PIM/GM | 12.9/Game | 11.9/Game |
| Leading Scorers | Stanick (17-32-49) | Howe (21-28-49) |
| Ritchie (13-18-31) | Whitehead (10-16-26) | |
| Crocker (10-21-31) | Oremba (9-17-26) | |
| Oiring (8-19-27) | Spencer (10-12-22) | |
| Christensen (8-17-25) | Gibson (2-16-18) | |
| Last 5 Games | 4-3 W vs Victoria (Jan 12 2024) Final SO | 4-2 L vs Vancouver (Jan 12 2024) Final |
| 6-5 L vs Vancouver (Jan 9 2024) Final SO | 2-1 W vs Victoria (Jan 6 2024) Final OT | |
| 2-1 W vs Saskatoon (Jan 6 2024) Final SO | 6-4 L vs Saskatoon (Jan 5 2024) Final | |
| 6-4 L @ Moose Jaw (Jan 5 2024) Final | 5-4 L vs Moose Jaw (Jan 1 2024) Final OT | |
| 2-1 L vs Moose Jaw (Dec 30 2023) Final | 5-3 L vs Brandon (Dec 30 2023) Final | |
| Leading After 1st | 12-1-0-0 | 5-3-1-1 |
| Leading After 2nd | 17-0-0-0 | 9-2-1-0 |
| Tied After 1st | 4-5-0-1 | 5-4-1-0 |
| Tied After 2nd | 1-2-0-1 | 1-1-2-0 |
| Trailing After 1st | 3-12-0-2 | 4-13-2-1 |
| Trailing After 2nd | 1-16-0-2 | 4-17-1-2 |
| Out Shooting Opponents | 10-10-0-1 | 5-5-2-0 |
| Out Shot by Opponents | 9-8-0-2 | 8-15-1-2 |
| 1 Goal Games | 8-8-0-3 | 5-4-4-2 |
| 2 Goal Games | 4-3-0-0 | 6-7-0-0 |
| 3 Goal Games | 4-4-0-0 | 1-3-0-0 |
HEAD-TO-HEAD
It’s fourth of six meetings between the Pats and Raiders this season, with Prince Albert leading the season set 3-0 (14GF-8GA). The last time the Pats played the Raiders was on Nov. 1 at home, and the Pats lost 4-1.
2023-24 HEAD TO HEAD VS. PRINCE ALBERT
| Date | Home | Away | Time | Result |
| September 29 | Prince Albert | Regina | 7:00 p.m. CST | L, 4-3 |
| October 10 | Prince Albert | Regina | 7:00 p.m. CST | L, 6-4 |
| November 1 | Regina | Prince Albert | 7:00 p.m. CST | L, 4-1 |
| January 13 | Regina | Prince Albert | 7:00 p.m. CST | |
| March 15 | Regina | Prince Albert | 7:00 p.m. CST | |
| March 20 | Prince Albert | Regina | 7:00 p.m. CST |
For the regular season, the Pats play the Raiders six times.
The Pats are 165-135-11-11-6 vs. the Raiders, all time & 101-50-5-5-3 at home & 64-85-6-3-3 on the road.
Last season, the Pats played the Raiders six times, splitting the season series 3-3, with the Raiders outscoring the Pats 22-19, and the Pats going 2-1 on the road and 1-2 at home. In the 2021-22 season, the Pats went 6-2 against the Raiders. The Pats are 14-19 against the Raiders over their last 33 meetings over the last seven seasons.
COMING UP
- 4:00 p.m., Sunday, Jan 14 – Regina Pats (14-20-4-2) at Saskatoon Blades (27-8-2-2)
- 7:00 p.m., Friday, Jan 19 – Lethbridge Hurricanes (20-16-3-0) at Regina Pats (14-20-4-2)
- 7:00 p.m., Saturday, Jan 20 – Medicine Hat Tigers (25-13-2-0) at Regina Pats (14-20-4-2)
- 7:00 p.m., Friday, Jan 26 – Regina Pats (14-20-4-2) at Lethbridge Hurricanes (20-16-3-0)
