Pats Face Broncos on Pink Ice
Regina, Saskatchewan – The Regina Pats (5-7-1-0) and Swift Current Broncos (8-7-0-1) play the back half of a home and home to open their season series tonight. Last night’s matchup saw the Broncos win 3-1 to open the season series. Sam Steel scored the lone Pats goal while Brycen Martin had a pair of assists from the back end. With last night’s loss, the Pats have now dropped three in a row while Swift Current has wins its last two. You can listen to tonight’s contest on 620 CKRM with Home Depot Pats Hockey starting at 6:35 p.m.
Funding the Fight for Ten Years
As in past years, the ice at the Brandt Centre will be turned pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Night. $2 from every walk-up ticket sold will be donated to local Canadian Cancer Society peer support groups in addition to proceeds from special edition autographed pink sticks which will be up for silent auction. Pink shirts, hats and toques will also be available for purchase at tonight’s game.
Lead Up: Pats Come Up Short in 3-1 Loss to Swift Current
The Broncos powerplay was the difference, scoring twice in the second period to propel Swift Current to a 3-1 win over the Pats. Jake DeBrusk opened the scoring in the first period before Sam Steel would reply for the Pats. Carter Rigby and Coda Gordon scored the powerplay markers for the Broncos. The Pats outshot Swift Current 12-3 in the third, but couldn’t find a way to put one in the back of the net.
Snake-bitten
Despite plenty of chances in recent games, the Pats have struggled to get pucks over the line. In five of their past six games, the Pats have scored one or less goals. In those five games, the Blue and White actually outshot their opponents in three and tied in one. In four of five games, the Pats reached 30 shots.
WHL Debut
After being reassigned by the Pats two games into the season, Ryan Krushen played his first WHL game last night in Swift Current. Krushen was recalled this weekend due to a minor injury to Chase Harrison. The 6’2”, 170 lbs. defender had one assist in three pre-season games with the Pats and one assist in eight games with Sherwood Park (AMHL).
Pink Ice
This is the fourth season the Pats will play on pink ice for Breast Cancer Awareness Night. In three games on pink ice, the Pats hold a 2-1-0-0 record. 2013-14 – W 3-2 vs. MH, 2012-13 – L 4-1 vs. CGY, 2011-12 W 4-1vs. EDM
Milestones
Games Played
200 – Carter Hansen played his 200th WHL game October 21st vs. Portland
150 – Pavel Padakin has played 148 games in his WHL career
100 – Patrick D’Amico played his 100th WHL game October 21st vs. Portland
1 – Ryan Krushen played his first WHL game October 24th at Swift Current
Statistical
100 – Pavel Padakin has 98 points (51G, 47A) in his WHL career
1 – Tyler Brown earned his first WHL win making 29 saves October 18th at Lethbridge
Upcoming Schedule
vs. Lethbridge – Sunday, October 26th, 6:00 p.m. – Brandt Centre (CKRM)
vs. Saskatoon – Friday, October 31st, 7:00 p.m. – Brandt Centre (CKRM)
vs. Swift Current – Saturday, November 1st, 7:00 p.m. – Brandt Centre (CKRM)
