Blue and White Try to Bounce Back Against Warriors
Head-to-Head
The Regina Pats (14-12-1-0) go head to head with their arch-rivals the Moose Jaw Warriors (8-17-3-2) tonight in their fifth meeting of the season. The Blue and White have dominated the season series so far, winning all four previous meetings. Boston Leier leads the Pats with seven points (4G, 3A) against Moose Jaw this season while Colton McCarthy has two goals in four games for the Warriors. Coming into tonight’s contest, the Pats have lost two straight after last night’s OT loss to Prince Albert. The Warriors have also dropped two in a row and are 2-7-1-0 in their last ten. This evening’s game can be heard on 620 CKRM starting at 6:35 p.m.
Lead Up: Pats Drop Lead in 7-6 OT Loss to Prince Albert
The Pats got goals from Boston Leier (2), Connor Gay (2), Dyson Stevenson and Dryden Hunt to lead 6-2 in the third period. The Raiders wouldn’t go quietly into the night as they scored four times in the final period to tie the game with their fifth and sixth goals coming fifteen seconds apart. With a powerplay in overtime, Prince Albert would end it on Leon Draisaitl’s second of the night to win 7-6 in a stunning comeback.
‘Stache it Up Movember Wrap-Up
Movember comes to a close for the Regina Pats and it’s a celebration of all things moustache to raise awareness for Men’s Health. Immortalize your Mo with a picture at the RNC Imaging Photo Booth, say good-bye to your Mo with a shave from Modern Men (with donation) and if you didn’t/couldn’t grow a Mo don’t worry! Snag a Sports ‘Stache on your way into the Brandt Centre courtesy Abadoo Marketing. The Canadian Cancer Society will also be on hand to “pass the bucket” to raise funds for cancer research.
Good Hunting
Dryden Hunt continues to roll through the month of November. The first year NHL draft eligible forward has seven points (5G, 2A) in his last six games. With a goal and an assist last night, Hunt matched his career highs in goals, assists and points (5G – 5A – 10PTS) in 62 games in the 2011-12 season.
Three in Three? No Problem
Chandler Stephenson played his third game in as many nights Friday after playing in the Subway Super Series Wednesday and Thursday. The Washington Capitals prospect didn’t have any points for Team WHL, but jumped right onto the scoresheet with two assists in the Pats’ loss last night and now sits one point back of Morgan Klimchuk for the Pats’ lead.
Reaching New Heights
Over-age forwards Dyson Stevenson and Boston Leier are well on track to set new career highs in the goal column in the near future. Stevenson sits two shy of his twice-reached career high of 16 goals and Leier is just one away from matching his career high, set last season, of 18. Leier’s previous high came over 72 games while Stevenson’s was posted in 62.
Who to Watch on Moose Jaw
Josh Uhrich has shown his feisty side in four games against the Pats. The second year forward has racked up the PIMs against Regina and has found his scoring touch of late with four goals and eight points in his last nine games.
Upcoming Schedule
at Brandon – Wednesday, December 4th, 7:00 p.m. – Westman Place (CKRM)
at Moose Jaw – Friday, December 6th, 7:00 p.m. – Mosaic Place (CKRM)
at Saskatoon – Saturday, December 7th, 7:00 p.m. – Credit Union Centre (CKRM)
Stat Book
Streaks
3 – Geordie Maguire is on a three game point streak with three points (2G, 1A)
3 – Chase Harrison has assists in three straight games (3A)
Milestones
Games Played
150 – Marc McCoy played the 150th game of his WHL career November 23rd at Medicine Hat
150 – Carter Hansen has played in 148 games in his WHL career
10 – Geordie Maguire surpassed his previous career high of nine points November 29th vs. Prince Albert
Statistical
150 – Morgan Klimchuk has 142 points in his WHL career
50 – Dyson Stevenson scored the 50th goal of his WHL career November 22nd at Red Deer
50 – Jesse Zgraggen has 46 points in his WHL career
