RECAP: Pats Come Back to Beat Broncos Saturday
The Regina Pats overcame a one goal third period deficit to beat the Broncos in Swift Current on Saturday night. The Pats led 1-0, 3-2 and 4-3 in the contest but Swift Current scored twice in the second half of the second and led 5-4 going to the third. In the final frame, Dawson Leedahl scored on the powerplay to tie it and Connor Hobbs got the eventual game winner with 4:30 left to play. Jordan Hollett made 23 saves in his return from injury and improved to 8-0-1-0 on the season. The Pats were led offensively by Adam Brooks who had three assists. Regina went three for four on the powerplay in the win and outshot the Broncos 35-28. The Pats are right back at it on Sunday at home to the Brandon Wheat Kings. Puck drop is at 4 p.m. at the Brandt Centre.
Scoring Summary
First Period
Regina – Jake Leschyshyn (17) from Jonathan Smart – 7:51.
Swift Current – Riley Stots (6) from Lane Pederson and Jake Hobson – 9:04.
Swift Current – Aleksi Heponiemi (17) from Tyler Steenbergen and Glenn Gawdin – 9:45.
Regina – Josh Mahura (10) from Sam Steel and Nick Henry – 15:04.
Regina – Chase Harrison (6) unassisted – 19:47 PP.
Second Period
Swift Current – Glenn Gawdin (17) from Aleksi Heponiemi and Lane Pederson – 7:31 PP.
Regina – Sam Steel (34) from Adam Brooks and Dawson Leedahl – 12:56 PP.
Swift Current – Aleksi Heponiemi (18) from Max Lajoie and Glenn Gawdin – 14:25 PP.
Swift Current – Glenn Gawdin (18) from Tyler Steenbergen and Max Lajoie – 16:49.
Third Period
Regina – Dawson Leedahl (21) from Connor Hobbs and Adam Brooks – 13:59 PP.
Regina – Connor Hobbs (20) from Adam Brooks and Filip Ahl – 15:30.
Shots on Goal
Regina 10-12-13-(35) Swift Current 9-10-9-(28)
Powerplays
Regina 3/4 Swift Current 2/5
Quick Hits
– Josh Mahura scored his first goal with the Pats in the win.
– The Pats powerplay went three for four and are a 32.0% for the season.
– Connor Hobbs set a new career high in goals with his 20th.
What’s Next?
The Pats are right back at it on Sunday at home to the Brandon Wheat Kings. Puck drop is at 4 p.m. at the Brandt Centre. Tickets are available at reginapats.com or at the Brandt Centre Box Office. Come into Subway and order a Pats Fresh Value Meal (sandwich, 21 oz. drink and side) and receive a free bronze level ticket to a Pats home game! While supplies last at participating restaurants in Regina.
