Pats and Silvertips Clash in Mid-Week Matchup
Head-to-Head
The Regina Pats (11-10-0-0) resume their U.S. Division road swing against the Everett Silvertips (14-3-3-0) tonight. The lone time these teams met last season saw the Pats come out with a 4-3 win over the Silvertips. Colby Williams had a pair of assists in the contest to lead returning Pats in the points column against Everett. The Silvertips got goals from three different players including current points leader Josh Winquist. Coming into their fourth game of the road trip, the Pats look to get back on the winning track after having a three game win streak snapped in Portland. The Silvertips find themselves with points in their last five games, winning four of those matchups. This evening’s game can be heard on 620 CKRM starting at 8:35 p.m. CST.
Lead Up: Pats Dropped 5-2 by Winterhawks
The Winterhawks got on the board early and worked out to a 2-0 lead courtesy of Nic Petan and Brendan Leipsic. The Pats cut into that number when Dryden Hunt scored his first of the season in the second, but Portland would regain the two goal lead off the stick of Taylor Leier. Kyle Burroughs brought the Pats back within one, but the Hawks goat goals from Chase De Leo and Leier to take the game by a 5-2 final score. Dawson MacAuley made 53 saves in the loss.
Halfway There
The Pats reached the midway point of their longest road swing of the season Sunday. Through three games, the Pats hold a 2-1-0-0 record. They’ve scored 12 goals while allowing10 on the trip. After tonight’s contest in Everett, the Blue and White have games against Tri-City and Spokane to round out the swing. They will not play in the Brandt Centre until November 29th with another swing against Medicine Hat and Red Deer still to come.
Prospect Points
Captain Kyle Burroughs was selected by the New York Islanders in the 7th Round of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, and he’s made a good showing since then. The Langley, B.C. product leads the Islanders’ CHL defensive prospects in scoring with 18 points (2G, 16A) in 21 games. That number has him tied for 9th in the WHL for points among defenceman
Suspended
The Pats will be without the services of Chandler Stephenson tonight as he serves a two game suspension for a hit he threw in the late stages of the game against the Portland Winterhawks. Stephenson is second on the Pats in scoring with 23 points (8G, 15A) in 20 games this season.
Who to Watch on Everett
Over-age forward Josh Winquist is the run-away points leader on the Silvertips. Winquist has 35 points (16G, 19A) in 20 games this season. He’s on pace to blow past his previous career high of 51 points in 51 games last season.
Movember
The Pats are participating in Movember again this season. Visit the Pats’ team Mo-Space to check out the progress of the players’ and staff moustaches through the month of November and donate to the cause.
Upcoming Schedule
at Tri-City – Friday, November 15th, 9:05 p.m. CST – Toyota Center (CKRM)
at Spokane – Saturday, November 16th, 9:05 CST – Spokane Arena (CKRM)
at Red Deer – Friday, November 22nd, 8:00 p.m. CST – Enmax Centrium (CKRM)
