Five Game Home Stand Closes with Raiders
Regina, Saskatchewan – The Regina Pats (25-13-2-1) close out a five game home stand at the Brandt Centre (7 p.m.) skating against the Prince Albert Raiders (18-23-1-0). The Queen City Kids are 3-0-0-0 against Prince Albert this season including an 8-3 victory over the Raiders their last time out back in November. Pavel Padakin and Austin Wagner lead the Blue and White with six points (2G, 4A) each. Jordan Tkatch is the top Raider with five points (3G, 2A) in three games. Coming into tonight’s contest, the Pats suffered their first regulation loss since December 27th, dropping a 4-1 decision to Edmonton. The Raiders have won two straight after a 4-3 OT win at home against Swift Current last night. Listen to tonight’s contest on 620 CKRM with Home Depot Pats Hockey starting at 6:35 p.m.
Trade Your Gear
It’s Trade Deadline day, so don’t miss out on your chance to swing a deal. Bring your old hockey gear to the game tonight and trade it in for a 2-for-1 voucher to a future Pats game and discount coupon for the Netural Zone Store. Donated gear goes to the Ehrlo Outdoor Hockey League.
Lead Up: Jarry an Enigma in 4-1 Loss to Edmonton
The Pats solved Tristan Jarry just once last night with Pavel Padakin’s goal coming in the second period to match Tyler Robertson’s opening tally. The Oil Kings did the rest of the scoring with Brandon Ralph, Lane Bauer and Davis Koch reaching the score sheet. Jarry finished with 36 saves on the evening.
Finding Twine
After a slow December in the goal column, Pavel Padakin is starting to find his scoring touch. The Ukrainien forward has three goals and an assist in his last four games for eleven on the season.
Rewarding Faith
Ryan Krushen didn’t wait long to express his appreciation for joining the Pats full time the rest of the season. The recently turned 17 year old defenceman picked up his first WHL point last night.
Turning Back the Raiders
The Pats have running success against three of their divisional foes including the Raiders. After losing the first five meetings between the teams in 2013-14, the Pats have turned the tables with six straight wins over Prince Albert.
Streaks
2 – Pavel Padakin has points in back-to-back games with 3 points (2G, 1A)
Milestones
Games Played
1 – Jake Leschyshyn played his first WHL game January 10th vs. Edmonton
Statistical
100 – Taylor Cooper has 99 penalty minutes in his WHL career
1 – Ryan Krushen earned his first WHL assist/point January 9th vs. Edmonton
Upcoming Schedule
at Medicine Hat – Wednesday, January 14th, 8:00 p.m. CST – Medicine Hat Arena (CKRM)
at Edmonton – Friday, January 16th, 8:00 p.m. CST – Rexall Place (CKRM)
at Red Deer – Saturday, January 17th, 8:00 p.m. CST – Enmax Centrium (CKRM)
