Pats Host Reinhart and Ice
Regina, Saskatchewan – The Regina Pats (33-19-4-3) wrap up their season series with the Kootenay Ice (31-27-1-2) at the Brandt Centre (7 p.m.) tonight. In the previous three meetings, the Pats have a 1-1-1-0 record against the Ice. Last time out saw the Pats battle back from a 3-0 deficit, but fall 4-3 in overtime in Cranbrook. Taylor Cooper leads the Pats with four points (2G, 2A) in four games against the Ice split between the Pats and Hurricanes. Jaedon Descheneau leads all skaters with five points (3G, 2A) in three games against Regina. The Pats roll in after winning their last three including a 5-4 shootout win in Saskatoon. The Ice have points in five straight, but didn’t do the Pats any favours as they fell 7-6 in the shootout to Swift Current last night. Tune into today’s game on 620 CKRM starting at 6:35 p.m.
Promotions at the Brandt Centre
This evening is the 6th Annual Howard Anderson First Nations/Metis Awareness Night. There will be performances celebrating First Nations culture throughout the game and a teepee set up on the concourse for fans to visit. It’s also a Wiener Wednesday, featuring 2-for-1 hot dogs at concessions all night. It’s also the final Toonie Exchange night of the season for Season Ticket Holders. Bring unused Season Tickets to the Brandt Centre Box Office to exchange for $2 tickets to tonight’s game.
Lead Up: Pats Edge Blades 5-4 in Shootout
It wasn’t a gem from the Pats after a sleepy start to the 11:30 a.m. game at SaskTel Centre. They woke up in the third period after falling behind 3-1. Rykr Cole and Taylor Cooper scored to bring the Pats even and Luc Smith got them in front before Ryan Graham tied the game 4-4. Daniel Wapple slammed the door shut in overtime and the shootout while Taylor Cooper scored to send the Pats to a 5-4 win.
Cooper Back in a Big Way
Taylor Cooper manufactured a crucial return to the lineup Monday after missing five games with a lower body injury. Cooper scored and added an assist in regulation and tallied the shootout winner. He sits tied with Adam Brooks for the team lead in goals (22) and fourth on the Pats with 45 points.
Streakin’
Two Pats are among the league leaders when it comes to active point streaks, and they both just returned from injury. Adam Brooks has points in three straight since returning to the lineup to move his total to ten straight (3rd – WHL). Cooper had points in eight straight before his injury and sits fourth in the league behind Brooks at nine. Cooper has points in 11 of his 14 games with the Pats.
Streaks
10 – Adam Brooks has points in ten straight games played with 15 points (6G, 9A)
9 – Taylor Cooper has points in nine straight games played with 12 points (6G, 6A)
4 – Braden Christoffer has points in three straight games with 6 points (3G, 3A)
4 – Sam Steel has points in four straight games with 5 points (1G, 4A)
3 – Patrick D’Amico has points in three straight games with 3 points (3A)
2 – Jesse Gabrielle has points in two straight games played with 5 points (2G, 3A)
2 – Connor Hobbs has points in two straight games with 2 points (2A)
Milestones
Games Played
150 – Patrick D’Amico has played 147 games in his WHL career
100 – Austin Wagner has played 99 games in his WHL career
Statistical
20 – Pavel Padakin reached the 20 goal mark for the third time in his career February 16th vs. Brandon
20 – Braden Christoffer reached the 20 goal mark for the first time in his career February 23rd at Saskatoon
2 – Rykr Cole registered the first multi-point game of his career with 2 assists February 20th vs. Saskatoon
Upcoming Schedule
vs. Medicine Hat – Friday, February 27th, 7:00 p.m. – Brandt Centre (CKRM/Access 7)
at Moose Jaw – Saturday, February 28th, 7:00 p.m. – Mosaic Place (CKRM)
vs. Moose Jaw – Sunday, March 1st, 6:00 p.m. – Brandt Centre (CKRM)
