PREVIEW: Pats Ride Two-Game Win Streak Into Home Clash With Broncos
Regina, Sask. – The Regina Pats return to the Brandt Centre on Wednesday night carrying momentum they haven’t had in months, welcoming the Swift Current Broncos in a key Eastern Division matchup.
WHL REGULAR SEASON GAME #39 | Regina Pats (13-20-4-1) vs. Swift Current Broncos (9-28-3-0)
| Date | Time | Saturday, January 10 | 6:00pm CST |
| Place | Brandt Centre |
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| What’s Next | Next Game: Saturday, January 17 vs. Victoria (6pm) |
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PREVIEW
The Blue Brigade has earned back-to-back victories for the first time since early November and will look to continue their surge on home ice.
The Pats are coming off a statement 6–3 win over the Brandon Wheat Kings, a game that highlighted their resilience and offensive firepower. After falling behind 2–0 in the opening period, Regina responded with four unanswered goals in the second frame to take control. Ephram McNutt and Keets Fawcett each found the back of the net, while Jace Egland and Zach Lansard rounded out the scoring. Goaltender Taylor Tabashniuk made his first start since October 29, turning aside 21 shots, as the Pats outshot Brandon 36–24. Special teams were even on the night, with both clubs going 1-for-2 on the power play.
Swift Current enters Wednesday’s contest following a tight 3–2 overtime loss to the Red Deer Rebels on Saturday. The Broncos currently sit last in the WHL standings at 9-28-3-0 (21 points). After enduring a 16-game losing streak, Swift Current snapped the skid on January 3 with a 7–4 win over the Lethbridge Hurricanes, their first victory since November 14 against Moose Jaw. Since then, the Broncos are 1-2-1 over their last four games, scoring 13 goals while allowing 19.
Special teams could be a deciding factor, as Regina’s power play has been among the league’s best. The Pats have scored 29 power-play goals over their last 22 games (29-for-82, 35.3%), including 14 over their last 11 outings. Overall, Regina ranks second in the WHL with 44 power-play goals this season.
WHO TO WATCH
For the Pats, Zach Lansard continues to be a consistent offensive threat, recording 11 points (5G–6A) over his last 10 games, including three multi-point performances. The Ste. Anne, Man. product is riding a four-game point streak and has set a new career high with 33 points (15G–18A) in 38 games.
In addition, Keets Fawcett is coming off a two-goal effort Saturday and has reached the 20-goal mark for the first time in his WHL career. The Grimshaw, Alta. native has 35 points (20G–15A) in 29 games, with 25 points over his last 17 contests.
Ephram McNutt also scored twice against Brandon, giving him a career-high eight goals on the season. McNutt now sits at 28 points (8G–20A) in 38 games.
For the Broncos, Zach Pantelakis, a former Pat, leads the Broncos with 21 points (11G–10A) in 39 games this season. Anthony Wilson, also a former Regina Pat, has posted a career-best 21 points (8G–13A) in 33 games and scored in Swift Current’s last outing. The veteran forward has appeared in 272 career WHL games.
COMING UP
Looking ahead, the Pats will remain at home on Saturday, January 17, when they host the Victoria Royals for a 6:00 p.m. puck drop at the Brandt Centre. Regina will then hit the road for a four-game Alberta swing beginning January 20 in Red Deer against the Rebels, followed by stops in Edmonton, Lethbridge, and Calgary, playing four games in five nights.
