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Pats 2026 Prospect Update Pt. 2

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:57:18 +0000

Regina, Sask. – Following yesterday’s look at the club’s 2010-born prospects selected in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft, the Regina Pats continue their three-part series ahead of the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft (May 6 & 7), presented by Western Pizza.

Today’s feature shifts focus to the organization’s 2009-born prospects, with a comprehensive update on both signed and unsigned players within that age group. The series will conclude with a final look at 2008-born players, along with listed prospects.

Note: Prospects are listed alphabetically within each birth year and broken down by position.

UNSIGNED PROSPECTS

Jacob Appleby | 2009-born Goaltender | Warman Wildcats U18 AAA Appleby, a 17-year-old from Regina, Sask. went 10-4-0 with a 3.29 goals-against average and a .891 save-percentage with one shutout over 18 games with the Warman Wildcats. The 6-foot-4, 161 lb. goaltender also played one game for the Melfort Mustangs of the SJHL, stopping 14 of 16 in 29 minutes of action on March 13 versus the Nipawin Hawks. "Jacob spent the season with the Warman Wildcats in the SMAAAHL, appearing in 18 games and delivering solid performances. He also gained valuable experience competing at the Circle K Classic, an important developmental opportunity. Jacob’s large frame allows him to cover the net effectively, giving him a strong foundation in goal." - Regina Pats Asst. GM Trist Frei Jack Bissoon | 2009-born Defenceman | Calgary Northstars U18 AAA Bissoon, who turns 17 in December, played for the Calgary Northstars last season, recording close to a point-per-game from the backend with 34 points (11G-23A) in 36 games, and 68 penalty minutes. He led all defencemen on his Club in goals, and scoring, while also placing second amongst all AEHL U18 blueliners in scoring where he was named a second team all-star. The 5-foot-9, 168 lb. left-shot was selected by the Pats in the eighth round of the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft. "He had a great fall camp for us last year, and then we watched him at the Circle K and he continued to get better. I think he found a little bit of an offensive side in his game with the North Stars, playing big minutes, making plays on the power play, playing on the penalty kill, and against the other team's top players. He's physical and plays with an edge. He's a good skater. very mobile and agile, and doesn't let the forecheck get him. He goes into the corners, which is great. We're looking forward to seeing him this fall." - Regina Pats Asst. GM Tristan Frei Thayne Wasyluk | 2009-born Forward | Northern Alberta Xtreme U18 Prep Wasyluk, 17, produced 22 points (11G-11A) in 22 games at NAX this past season, as well as seven points (5G-2A) in six playoff games. The Sherwood Park, Alta. product also tallied two goals and two assists in seven games at the Circle K Classic. Wasyluk is a 6-foot, 179 lb. right-shot forward who was selected by the Pats in the fifth round of the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft. "Thayne plays hard and finishes his checks. He wants to push the pace and he's good around the net. He was a big element for his team, we're proud of the way that he played this season. We're looking forward to him coming in again and competing for a spot on our team and making our camp competitive by the way he plays because that's just what he does." - Regina Pats Asst. GM Tristan Frei. Camden Zaporzan | 2009-born Forward | Shattuck St. Mary's 16U AAA Zaporzan, a speedy 17-year-old forward from Anchorage, AK just completed his third season at Shattuck's, this year competing with their 16U team. The 5-foot-6, 161 lb. right-shot forward compiled 57 points (36G-21A) in 54 games, where his goal total was second on the team. Zaporzan was selected by the Pats with the 25th overall pick in the 2024 U.S. Priority Draft. "We like Camden a lot, he's a good young man. He comes from a program where the details in his game are shown in terms of his improvements, strength from being in the gym, he has a lot of resources to get better. When he came here this year, we saw growth and development from him. He's a smaller forward that has really quick speed and agility. He has a quick release and playmaking abilities. We're excited to see his path of development." - Regina Pats Asst. GM Tristan Frei. Hunter Wilm | 2009-born Forward | Swift Current Legionnaires U18 Wilm, 27, was second on his U18 team in scoring, and first in assists this past season, recording a career-high 67 points (22G-45A) in 44 games. The Central Butte, Sask. product had four or more points in a contest five different times with a season best five assists on October 3 versus Estevan. The 5-foot-9, 161 lbs. left-shot forward was drafted by the Pats in the sixth round of the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft. "Hunter is a very smart player. He's got good skill and quick feet. I think he was a real big asset for that team, providing a lot of scoring and offensive ability. He's getting better every year, which is great, and we're looking forward to seeing him come in and compete for a spot on our team next year." - Regina Pats Asst. GM Tristan Frei. SIGNED PROSPECTS Drake Mooney | 2009-born Goaltender | Prairie Hockey Academy U18 Prep Mooney, who turns 17 in October, just finished up his second season at PHA in Caronport, Sask. posting a 2.13 goals-against average and .932 save percentage with four shutouts in 17 games, along with a 11-5-0 record. The Blackfalds, Alta. product posted the fourth best SV% in the CSSHL, and was tied for first in shutouts. Mooney was drafted by the Pats in the fourth round (82nd overall) of the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft. "We're super excited about his development and his path. I think PHA has been a great fit for him with the staff there, and obviously him being close to Regina allows for opportunity for him to come and work with our goalie coach Max Paddock. Most recently, we watched him in Penticton in the CSSHL Playoffs, and he was outstanding. We were very happy with how he played. He's a very athletic goalie. He makes cross creases shots look easy. He's mobile. And I think for me, the biggest thing about Drake is he's very committed, and he wants to be a goalie in this league very, very bad. We're looking forward to him coming to fall camp next year and trying to compete for spot on our team." - Regina Pats Asst. GM Trist Frei Ryder Dunn | 2009-born Defenceman | Delta Ice Hawks Dunn, a 17-year-old left-shot defenceman from Richmond, B.C., recorded 27 points (11G-16A) along with 136 penalty minutes in 42 games with the Delta Ice Hawks of the PIJHL this season. His 11 goals were the most by a defenceman on the club and tied for fourth-most among all blueliners in the league. The 6-foot, 209-pound rearguard also led all rookie defencemen in goals, assists and points. Dunn was selected by the Regina Pats in the seventh round of the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft. "Ryder was able to play junior hockey, which I think was really good for him. He's a big defenceman that's strong, skates well, and shoots the puck really well. I think him playing in an older league with stronger players helped him. I know our BC Scout Rob Gallamore watched him lots, and made some real great reports on him. He came in during our playoff run, and we got to spend some time with him and watch him. He was able to practice with our team and be around our team, which is which is great for for his development. So, we're looking forward to him competing for a spot in the fall." - Regina Pats Asst. GM Tristan Frei Sam Failler | 2009-born forward | Warman Wildcats U18 AAA Failler, 17, completed his second season with the Warman Wildcats in 2025-26, recording 53 points (22G-31A) in 44 games. The 5-foot-11, 170-pound right-shot forward from Dundurn, Sask., led the Wildcats in scoring and finished second on the team in goals. He followed that up after posting 21 points (7G-14A) in 42 games during his rookie campaign with Warman in 2024-25. Failler was selected by the Pats in the second round (38th overall) of the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft. "Sam continues to get better every year. He's growing, stronger, is bigger and faster, which is great. With Warman, he stepped into a leadership role with the team as the captain. And then, a big step from last year, he had over double the amount of points and goals. That means he's developing and putting in the time to become better. Sam skates well, plays with energy, but the biggest thing about Sam is his hockey sense. He's smart and is able to read and anticipate plays. He played two games for us and you saw this year that we're allowing our young prospects to play some games for our team and I think that's important for the future." - Regina Pats Asst. GM Tristan Frei. Cohen Handby | 2009-born forward | Calgary Canucks Handby, 16, had a unique 2025-26 season, splitting time with the Pats and Calgary Canucks of the AJHL, where he completed in 35 total games, registering five assists. He managed to dress in 10 WHL matches with the Blue Brigade while the Pats dealt with injuries. The 6-foot-4, 179 lb. left-shot hails from Nanaimo, BC, and was selected by the Pats in the third round of the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft. "Cohen had a unique experience this year. There were times that we were down a couple of forwards, which allowed him to spend over a month with our team and play games. That was great for him. Allowing him to be in an older environment where he's able to play against bigger, faster, stronger players, we felt, would be better for his development as well. He was a big help in playing those games and getting us those points when he was with our team. He's a big guy, skates well, and likes to play with an edge. We look forward to seeing him come in and compete for a spot on our team next year." - Regina Pats Asst. GM Tristan Frei Braden Hordichuk | 2009-born Forward | SAHA U18 Prep

Hordichuk was selected by the Pats with the first overall pick in the 2024 U.S. Priority Draft and spent the 2025-26 season with SAHA U18 Prep, where he served as team captain and recorded 16 points (6G-10A) in 27 games at the CSSHL U18 level. The 5-foot-10, 165-pound right-shot winger captained the Phoenix Jr. Coyotes in 2024-25, totaling 48 points (25G-23A) in 41 games. A native of Scottsdale, Arizona, Hordichuk also has Saskatchewan ties, as his father, Darcy, is from Kamsack, Sask.

"In terms of his play, Braden is growing and getting stronger. He's good around the net, plays with an edge, is physical, and blocks shots. He's a good young man as well. It was great for him to come in and be around our team the last two weeks of the season and see the experience of getting into the playoffs. We look forward to seeing him in the fall." - Regina Pats Asst. GM Tristan Frei Owen Sejna | 2009-born Forward | Rocky Mountain Roughriders 16U

Sejna, who was listed by the Pats in 2024, made his WHL debut on March 14 against Prince Albert after an outstanding season in which he recorded 75 points (12G-63A) in 45 games. The Lafayette, Colorado product led his team in both scoring and assists. The 6-foot, 165-pound left-shot forward first caught the attention of Pats management during the 2023-24 campaign, when he amassed an eye-popping 237 points (59G-178A) in 61 games. Sejna is the son of former Slovak NHL forward Peter Sejna, who played for the St. Louis Blues from 2004 to 2007. Prior to turning pro, Peter starred at Colorado College, where he won the Hobey Baker Award as the top NCAA men’s hockey player in 2002-03.

"Owen played in an older league this year, which I think was great for his development. He was here (in Regina) for almost a month and a half, skating and working out with our team. He's a guy who handles and protects the puck well. He's slippery, crafty, and he can make plays. Real good year for him and looking forward to seeing him again in the fall." - Regina Pats Asst. GM Tristan Frei.

Pats 2026 Prospect Update Pt. 1

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:50:04 +0000

Regina, Sask. – Ahead of the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft (May 6 & 7), the Regina Pats will be releasing a three-part series providing an update on the organization's prospect pool, including both signed and unsigned players, presented by Western Pizza. The series will be broken down by birth year, beginning today with 2010-born prospects. The series will continue in the coming days, highlighting the 2009-born prospects, followed by a final look at 2008-born players, as well as listed prospects. *Note: Prospects are listed alphabetically within each birth year and broken down by position. UNSIGNED PROSPECTS Dawson Sheehan | 2010-born Goaltender | Northern Alberta Xtreme U17 Prep (UNSIGNED) Sheehan, who turns 16 in July, completed his first full season at the U17 level with Northern Alberta Xtreme U17 Prep in 2025-26. The Beaumont, AB, product posted a 7-8-1 record with a .899 save percentage and a 3.49 goals-against average, recording one shutout. Standing at 5-foot-11, 157 pounds, Sheehan was drafted in the sixth round, 120th overall in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft. With another season under his belt, the netminder will look to build on that foundation heading into the offseason and an opportunity to make a strong impression at the WHL level. "Dawson is growing, pushing six feet, which is great for a goalie. I think it makes it a lot easier on your net when you have the height. He's a very committed kid, has good character, and he played really well for NAX this year. He'll be at development camp in a month, where we will able to see him a little bit more, and he'll be able to get on the ice with Max Paddock and continue to work on his development. He's eligible to compete for a spot on our team next year, so this will be a big summer for him." - Regina Pats Asst. GM Tristan Frei Tyler Kunz | 2010-born Forward | Shattuck St. Mary's 15U AAA (UNSIGNED) Kunz, a 16-year-old forward from Grand Forks, North Dakota played for Shattuck St. Mary's 15U AAA during the 2025-26 season, posting the fifth most points on the club, with 61 points (23G-38A) in 58 games. The 6-foot-4, 181-pound left-shot forward was selected by the Pats 36th overall in the 2025 U.S. Priority Draft. Last season, the hard nosed winger posted 90 points (48G-42A) in 52 games with the Grand Forks Bantam AA squad. "Tyler had a strong season with Shattuck St. Mary’s 15U AAA program, where he produced at better than a point-per-game pace. He offers a unique combination of skill and size, making him a compelling prospect. We are excited to see him compete at development camp in the coming weeks." - Regina Pats Asst. GM Tristan Frei SIGNED PROSPECTS Charlie Leonard | 2010-born Defenceman | Calgary IHA U18 Prep (SIGNED) Leonard, 16, made the jump to U18 in the 2025-26 campaign, playing for Calgary IHA U18 Prep in the CSSHL. Competing in 29 games, the Calgary, Alta. native picked up two goals, 10 assists, and 12 points. His 10 assists and 12 points were the second-highest totals for a defenceman on the team. In tournament play, Leonard picked up a goal in four games at the Circle K Classic. The six-foot, 192-pound left-shot defenceman also competed in two games for the Canmore Eagles in the AJHL before most notably making his WHL debut with the Regina Pats on March 17 against the Prince Albert Raiders. The late-season stint offered a glimpse of his physical edge and potential abilities at the WHL level. Leonard was selected with the 46th pick in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft. "Charlie brings an element to the game that we really like. He's hard; he plays with an edge. He'll stick up for teammates, but he's also a great defenceman. Those are all really good attributes that we like about him. He's strong and plays a simple game. Coming and spending some time with our team in the last three weeks of the season, and then getting a game in Prince Albert, I thought was great for him." - Regina Pats Asst. GM Tristan Frei Cruz Nicolay | 2010-born Defenceman | Calgary IHA U18 Prep (SIGNED) Nicolay, 16, joined Leonard on Calgary IHA U18 Prep in the 2025-26 season, registering three goals, seven assists, and 10 points in 27 appearances for the Club in addition to five games played at the Circle K Classic. As a defenceman, his goal total ranked second most on his team, while his point total ranked third. The Rocky Mountain House, Alta. product played in two games for the Drayton Valley Thunder in the AJHL and competed in four WHL games this past season, making his league debut on March 14 against the Prince Albert Raiders. In the final regular season game of the 2025-26 year, Nicolay notched his first career WHL assist and point in Brandon. The 6-foot-1, 170-pound left-shot defenceman was selected with the 27th overall pick in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft. "Cruz continues to get better, and we're really excited about his path and his development. He's a big defenceman who has great mobility and agility, and he's a great skater, effortless when he gets up and down the ice. I think in the last year, he's developed and changed so much in many good ways. So we're looking forward to him again coming in and competing for a spot." - Regina Pats Asst. GM Tristan Frei Logan Henry | 2010-born Forward | Burnaby Winter Club U18 Prep (SIGNED) Henry, 15, continued with Burnaby Winter Club but made the transition to the U18 level in the 2025-26 season. Taking part in 27 regular-season games, the Prince George, BC, native collected eight goals, seven assists, and 15 points. In five postseason appearances, the 5-foot-10, 187-pound power forward was impressively better than a point-per-game, securing six points (1G-5A) over that stretch. The left-handed shot competed in the WHL Cup, where he represented Team British Columbia and won game MVP against Team Manitoba and finished in second place in the event. He registered three goals and one assist for a four-point total at the WHL Cup before scoring twice at the Circle K Classic tournament later in the season. Henry was picked 23rd overall in the first round of the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft. "Logan plays a game that we really like, and we feel is a style that we want our players to play. He plays hard, with an edge, and finishes his checks, but he also has skill. He's good around the net, stops at the net, and wants to score goals. He has a good, heavy shot he likes to use off the rush. Those are all elements that we like about Logan's game. We're looking forward to seeing him at development camp again in May and in the fall as well." - Regina Pats Asst. GM Tristan Frei. Mahlon Wiley | 2010-born Forward | Regina Pat Canadians (SIGNED) Wiley, 15, competed in his first season with the Regina Pat Canadians at the U18 AAA level in the SMAAAHL, recording six goals, nine assists, and 15 points in 37 regular-season games. The Yorkton, Sask. product represented Team Saskatchewan at the WHL Cup, scoring the team's first goal of the tournament before taking part in five games at the Circle K Classic with the Pat Canadians. Standing at 6-foot-2, 174 pounds, Wiley signed his WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Regina Pats on January 6. He played a key role in the long playoff run in Regina, helping the Pat Canadians win their league championship with four crucial goals in 11 postseason games, before helping lift the club to a Western Regional Final victory, and punch their ticket to the 2026 Telus Cup Men's U18 National Championship in Peterborough, ON., where he racked up has three assists. Wiley was selected 89th overall in the fourth round of the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft. "We're really excited about Mahlon. He just continues to get better; his skating, physicality, and plays with bite and an edge. He finishes his checks, blocks shots, but also can provide offence. I think he took a step this year and added some depth scoring to that team. For him, we're excited for his development. He won the league, won the Western Regional Final, and now a bronze medal at the Telus Cup. All those experiences make you a better player and help grow your development." - Regina Pats Asst. GM Tristan Frei.

Pats forwards Lansard, Klassen named in NHL Central Scouting final rankings

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:47:18 +0000

Regina, Sask. – The Regina Pats Hockey Club is pleased to announce that 2008-born forwards Zach Lansard and Cohen Klassen have been recognized in the NHL Central Scouting Final Draft Rankings ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft.

Lansard, 17, is ranked 70th among North American skaters following a strong sophomore campaign. The 6-foot, 175-pound right-shot winger, who also saw time at centre this season, appeared in all 68 regular-season games for the Pats, recording a career-high 56 points (24 goals, 32 assists). The Ste. Anne, Man., product also added three goals in five playoff games.

Lansard’s ranking marks a slight rise from January, when he was slotted 72nd among North American skaters. His 2025-26 season represented a significant step forward from his rookie campaign, where he tallied 19 points (7 goals, 12 assists) in 54 games and was named the team’s Rookie of the Year. Lansard was originally selected by Regina in the fourth round (78th overall) of the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft. He was also recently named to Team Canada’s roster for the 2026 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship in Bratislava and Trencin, Slovakia.

Klassen, 17, checked in at 211th among North American skaters after putting together a career year. The Martensville, Sask. product recorded 37 points (14 goals, 23 assists) in 62 games this season, along with two assists in five playoff contests.

A 6-foot, 176-pound left-shot centre, Klassen showed strong development in his second WHL season after posting 17 points (6G-11A) in 48 games as a 16-year-old rookie in 2024-25. He was originally selected by the Pats in the third round (51st overall) of the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft.

Lansard and Klassen are part of a group of 69 WHL skaters ranked by Central Scouting for the 2026 NHL Draft.

The 2026 NHL Draft will return to Buffalo, N.Y., for the first time in a decade, with the Buffalo Sabres set to host the event from June 26-27 at KeyBank Center. Round 1 is scheduled for June 26 (7 p.m. ET on ESPN, ESPN+, Sportsnet, TVA Sports), followed by Rounds 2-7 on June 27 (10 a.m. ET on NHL Network, ESPN+, Sportsnet). Prior to that, the NHL Draft Lottery is set for May 5.

Hockey Operations Update

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:58:17 +0000

Regina, Sask. – The Regina Pats Hockey Club announced today that the team will not be extending the contracts of Head Coach Brad Herauf and Associate Head Coach Ryan Smith. “Brad has been a big part of our organization for a long time,” said Pats General Manager Dale Derkatch. “From his work behind the bench to the relationships he built with our players, he’s made a lasting impact during his tenure. We thank him for his commitment and wish him all the best moving forward.” “Ryan has been an important part of our coaching staff and brought a strong work ethic and professionalism every day,” said Derkatch. “He connected well with our players and played a key role in their development. We thank him for his contributions and wish him the best in his next opportunity.” With this decision and Ken Schneider’s retirement, the search is now underway for a new head coach and supporting coaching staff. The Pats would like to thank both Herauf and Smith for their time and contributions to the organization. Further updates on the coaching search will be shared when available.

Lansard Named to Team Canada Roster for 2026 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:09:16 +0000

Regina, Sask. - Hockey Canada announced today its roster for the 2026 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship, set to take place in Bratislava and Trencin, Slovakia, and among those selected is Regina Pats forward Zach Lansard.

Lansard’s inclusion caps off a strong draft season for the 17-year-old, who continues to rise on the radar of NHL scouts. Ranked No. 62 in TSN’s latest draft rankings by Craig Button, Lansard has firmly worked his way into second-round consideration for the 2025 NHL Draft. That marks a notable jump from January, when NHL Central Scouting had him slotted 72nd among North American skaters.

Lansard was the only Regina player to appear in all 68 regular-season games, finishing with a career-high 56 points (24 goals, 32 assists). The performance represents a significant step forward from his rookie season, when he recorded 19 points (7 goals, 12 assists) in 54 games and was named the team’s Rookie of the Year.

His development also earned him a spot in the 2025 WHL Top Prospects Game in Langley, where he showcased his skill set on a national stage during a pivotal draft year. Lansard carried that momentum into the postseason, scoring three goals in five playoff games.

The 2026 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship begins April 22, with Canada set to face Slovakia, Latvia, Norway, and Finland in the preliminary round. The tournament concludes with the medal games on May 2.

Fans across Canada will be able to follow the action, with TSN and RDS serving as the official broadcast partners of Hockey Canada. TSN will air all Team Canada preliminary-round games, along with the quarterfinals, semifinals, and medal contests, while RDS will broadcast all preliminary-round games involving Canada, select quarterfinals, and the medal round.

For more information on the tournament, visit the official website at IIHF.com.

PLAYOFF RECAP: Pats’ Season Ends in Heartbreak with 5-4 Overtime Loss to Tigers

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:10:55 +0000

Final Score: Tigers 5, Pats 4 (OT) Tigers win series 4-1

Medicine Hat, Alta. — The season came to a heartbreaking end for the Regina Pats on Saturday night, falling 5-4 in overtime to the Medicine Hat Tigers, who captured the first-round series in five games.

In Medicine Hat, the Pats looked poised to extend their season early, jumping out to a strong start. Dayton Deschamps opened the scoring just 1:20 into the game, wiring a shot from the high slot after a hard-fought puck battle along the boards by Ellis Mieyette and Jace Egland gave Regina a 1-0 lead.

The Pats took full control in the second period with a quick offensive burst. Zachary Lansard doubled the lead on the power play less than two minutes in, finishing a setup from Keets Fawcett. Just 23 seconds later, Ruslan Karimov made it 3-0 after capitalizing on a loose puck and firing it past Jordan Switzer.

Medicine Hat responded midway through the frame, but the Pats pushed back when Mieyette restored a three-goal cushion at 4-1, burying a rebound after a strong drive to the net by Karimov.

However, momentum shifted late in the second period. The Tigers struck twice in the final two minutes, with Noah Davidson tipping one home before Bryce Pickford blasted a one-timer to suddenly cut the lead to 4-3 heading into the third.

That late push carried over, and the Tigers completed the comeback in the third period. A tough bounce behind the Regina net led to Liam Ruck finding an empty cage at 14:36, tying the game at four.

Despite being outshot heavily throughout the night, the Pats forced overtime thanks to 32 saves from Marek Schlenker, who kept Regina in the fight as Medicine Hat pressed for the winner.

But just 51 seconds into overtime, Cam Parr ended it. Carrying the puck high in the zone, Parr fired a low shot that slipped under Schlenker, sealing the 5-4 victory and ending Regina’s season.

The Tigers outshot the Pats 37-21 and went 2-for-7 on the power play, while Regina finished 1-for-3. Schlenker turned aside 32 shots in a valiant effort, while Switzer made 17 saves for the win.

With the loss, the Pats bow out of the playoffs after a hard-fought series.

THE GOALS First Period Pats 1-0 — #38 Dayton Deschamps (1), assisted by #21 Ellis Mieyette & #24 Jace Egland at 1:20 // Mieyette and Egland won a battle along the right boards, the puck bounced to the high slot where Deschamps stepped into one and ripped it past Jordan Switzer to give the Pats an early 1-0 lead. Second Period Pats 2-0 — #57 Zachary Lansard (3), assisted by #10 Keets Fawcett at 1:54 (PP) // The Pats worked the puck around in the Tigers' zone with Fawcett finding Lansard at the high slot, and he finished off the play with a long wrister that beat Switzer to make it 2-0 for the visitors. Pats 3-0 — #25 Ruslan Karimov (4), unassisted at 2:17 // Karimov picked up a loose puck deep in the Tigers zone, skated to the faceoff circle and wired a shot high blocker side past Switzer to make it 3-0 for the Pats. Tigers 3-1 — #34 Andrew Basha (3), assisted by #5 Kadon McCann & #27 Bryce Pickford at 6:17 // In a mad scramble by the Pats net, Basha found the loose puck and put it past a sprawled out Schlenker to get the Tigers on the board at 3-1. Pats 4-1 — #21 Ellis Mieyette (1), assisted by #25 Ruslan Karimov & #6 Reese Hamilton at 12:47 // Karimov got the puck along the left boards, drove hard to the net, but Switzer stopped his attempt. Mieyette followed up the play by depositing the puck into the open cage to make it 4-1 for the Pats. Tigers 4-2 — #39 Noah Davidson (3), assisted by #16 Luke Cozens & #10 Yaroslav Bryzgalov at 18:18 // Cozens cut behind the Pats net and put a centering pass to the front of the goal where Davidson was able to get a piece of the puck and tip it under Schlenker to make it 4-2. Tigers 4-3 — #27 Bryce Pickford (3), assisted by #11 Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll & #14 Dayton Reschny at 19:55 // The Tigers controlled the play in the Pats zone, worked it to the left point and Pickford one-timed a shot past Schlenker to make it 4-3 late in the second. Third Period Tigers 4-4 — #12 Liam Ruck (2), assisted by #26 Marcu Ruck & #34 Andrew Basha at 14:36 // The Tigers shot the puck in, Schlenker went to play it behind the net, but the puck bounced off the end glass to Ruck, who deposited it into the empty cage tying the game up at 4-4. Overtime Tigers 5-4 — #20 Cam Parr (1), assisted by #5 Kadon McCann & #14 Dayton Reschny at 51 seconds // Parr had the puck in the Pats zone, carried it back to the blueline, and his low shot snuck under Schlenker to give the Tigers a 5-4 victory.

Shots on Goal

Pats: 10 – 8 – 3 – 0 — 21
Tigers: 11 – 13 – 12 – 1 — 37

Power Plays

Pats: 1/3
Tigers: 2/7

Goaltending

Pats: Marek Schlenker — 32 saves on 37 shots
Tigers: Jordan Switzer — 17 saves on 21 shots

Three Stars

First Star: #55 Ephram McNutt
Second Star: #27 Caden Brown
Third Star: #20 Cameron Parr (GWG)

PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Pats Face Elimination in Game 5 Showdown in Medicine Hat

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:31:15 +0000

Regina, Sask. — The Regina Pats take on the Medicine Hat Tigers on Saturday at Co-op Place, looking to keep the series alive down 3-1. WHL PLAYOFF GAME #5 | Regina Pats (25-34-7-2) at Medicine Hat Tigers (50-10-5-3)

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GAME PREVIEW

The Regina Pats will look to keep their season alive on Saturday night as they visit the Medicine Hat Tigers for Game 5 of their first-round playoff series at Co-op Place. Down 3-1 in the best-of-seven, the Pats are in must-win territory as they try to force a Game 6 back home at the Brandt Centre on Sunday.

Regina is coming off a hard-fought 4-2 loss on home ice in Game 4, a contest that was tighter than the score suggests. The Pats opened the scoring midway through the first period when Zachary Lansard finished a slick passing play from Cohen Klassen, but the Tigers answered quickly before capitalizing on a late turnover to take a 2-1 lead into the break.

Medicine Hat pulled away in the second period with a pair of goals, including one on the power play, to stretch the lead to 4-1. Despite the deficit, the Pats kept pushing. Ruslan Karimov brought Regina back within two with a determined wraparound effort, and the club continued to generate chances, finishing with 30 shots. However, they couldn’t close the gap, falling 4-2. Both teams recorded 30 shots, while Taylor Tabashniuk made 26 saves to keep Regina within reach. Special teams proved pivotal, with the Tigers going 1-for-5 and the Pats 0-for-3.

The Pats’ lone win in the series came in Game 2 last Saturday, a 4-2 victory in Medicine Hat that marked Regina’s first win at Co-op Place since 2021. Marek Schlenker turned aside 21 shots in the win, while goals came from Lansard, Ephram McNutt, Karimov, and Jace Egland in a balanced offensive effort.

WHO TO WATCH

Ruslan Karimov has been a bright spot for the Pats, leading the team with three goals in the series and scoring in each of the last three games. The 18-year-old posted 39 points (17G-22A) in 61 regular season games, and including playoffs, now has 20 goals in 65 games with the Pats. His ability to generate offence and find timely goals will be crucial in a must-win scenario.

For the Tigers, Andrew Basha (2G-5A) and Jonas Woo (3G-4A) have each recorded seven points through four games, leading the offensive charge. Yaroslav Bryzgalov and Markus Ruck have also been key contributors with five points apiece, giving Medicine Hat plenty of depth heading into Game 5.

COMING UP

With their season on the line, the Pats will need a full 60-minute effort to extend the series and bring it back to Regina. With a win, the Pats will play on Sunday, April 5 at 6pm.

PLAYOFF RECAP: Tigers Take 3-1 Series Lead with 4-2 Win in Game 4

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:52:33 +0000

Final Score: Tigers 4, Pats 2 Tigers lead series 3-1

Regina, Sask. — The Regina Pats are now on the brink of elimination after a 4-2 loss to the Medicine Hat Tigers in Game 4 on Wednesday at the Brandt Centre, falling behind 3-1 in their best-of-seven first-round series.

The Pats opened the scoring early in the first period, as Zachary Lansard netted his second of the playoffs at 8:28. Cohen Klassen carried the puck over the line and delivered a perfect feed to Lansard, who made a smooth move to his backhand and beat Carter Casey low to give Regina a 1-0 lead.

Medicine Hat responded quickly. Just over two minutes later, Kade Stengrim finished off a backdoor pass from Jonas Woo to tie the game 1-1. The Tigers then capitalized on a Regina turnover late in the period, with rookie Gavin Kor burying a backhand chance in front to give the visitors a 2-1 lead heading into the intermission.

The Tigers extended their lead in the second period. Liam Ruck made it 3-1 at 11:57 after taking a slick saucer pass from Andrew Basha, slipping it past Taylor Tabashniuk. Minutes later, on the power play, Noah Davidson broke in alone and chipped a backhander over Tabashniuk to push the lead to 4-1.

Regina showed some pushback late in the middle frame. Ruslan Karimov continued his strong series, scoring his third goal in as many games at 15:19. After driving hard to the net on an odd-man rush, Karimov circled behind the goal and tucked in a wraparound to cut the deficit to 4-2.

That would be as close as the Pats would get, however, as a scoreless third period sealed the win for Medicine Hat.

Both teams finished with 30 shots on goal, with Tabashniuk giving Regina a chance with 26 saves, while Casey turned aside 28 shots for the Tigers. The Tigers also held the edge on special teams, going 1-for-5 on the power play, while the Pats were held scoreless on three opportunities.

THE GOALS First Period Pats 1-0 — #57 Zachary Lansard (2), assisted by #37 Cohen Klassen, & #55 Ephram McNutt at 8:28 // Klassen stepped in over the line and funned a perfect pass to Lansard, who cut to his backhand and beat Carter Casey low to open the scoring. Tigers 1-1 — #21 Kade Stengrim (2), assisted by #18 Jonas Woo at 10:40 // Woo grabbed the puck at the line, and sent a back-door pass to Stengrim, who just snuck a shot over Tabashniuk to tie the game. Tigers 2-1 — #4 Gavin Kor (1) scores. Assists: #29 Ethan Neutens, #10 Yaroslav Bryzgalov at 18:50 // The Tigers capitalized on a Regina turnover inside their zone, where it ended up on the stick of Kor in front. The Tigers' rookie then sent a low backhander five-hole on Tabashniuk to take the lead with 1:10 to go. Second Period Tigers 3-1 — #12 Liam Ruck (2), assisted by #34 Andrew Basha at 11:57 // Basha saucered a pass over the stick of a Pats defender to Ruck, who flipped the puck past Tabashniuk to make it 3-1 for the visitors. Tigers 4-1 — #39 Noah Davidson (2), assisted by #34 Andrew Basha & #26 Marcus Ruck at 13:21 (PP) // Basha sent a stretch pass to Davidson, who broke in alone and he chipped a backhander over Tabashniuk to make it 4-1. Pats 4-2 — #25 Ruslan Karimov (3), assisted by #30 Taylor Tabashniuk at 15:19 // Karimov carried the puck into the Tigers’ zone on an odd-man rush, went hard to the net but ran out of space. He the took the puck behind the net and attempted a wraparound that beat Casey to pull the Pats within a pair at 4-2. Third Period No scoring. Shots on Goal

Pats: 12 – 8 – 10 — 30
Tigers: 9 – 15 – 6 — 30

Power Plays

Pats: 0/3
Tigers: 1/5

Goaltending

Pats: Taylor Tabashniuk — 26 saves on 30 shots
Tigers: Carter Casey — 28 saves on 30 shots

Three Stars

First Star: Carter Casey (28SV)
Second Star: Ruslan Karimov (1G)
Third Star: Andrew Basha (2A)

COMING UP Now trailing 3-1 in the series, the Pats will look to keep their season alive in Game 5 on Saturday at Co-op Place with puck drop set for 7pm. If needed, game 6 will be at the Brandt Centre on Sunday, April 5 at 6pm.

PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Pats host Tigers in must-win game four

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:25:19 +0000

Regina, Sask. — The Regina Pats will look to respond in a big way Wednesday night as they host Game 4 of their first-round playoff series against the Medicine Hat Tigers, with puck drop set for 7 p.m. at the Brandt Centre. WHL PLAYOFF GAME #4 | Regina Pats (25-34-7-2) at Medicine Hat Tigers (50-10-5-3)

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GAME PREVIEW

Regina enters the contest trailing the best-of-seven series 2-1 after a tough 8-2 loss in Game 3 on home ice. Despite the final score, the Pats showed plenty of push early, skating stride-for-stride with the Tigers through 40 minutes. Shots were even after two periods, and Regina generated several high-quality looks, but Tigers goaltender Jordan Switzer stood tall, turning aside multiple grade-A chances to keep his club in control.

Medicine Hat capitalized on its opportunities, jumping out to a 3-0 lead in the first period with goals from Yaroslav Bryzgalov, Kade Stengrim and Bryce Pickford. The Pats responded early in the second, as Ruslan Karimov struck on the power play just 43 seconds in. However, Andrew Basha quickly swung momentum back with a pair of goals, restoring a multi-goal cushion. Liam Pue briefly cut into the deficit, but a late second-period goal from Carter Cunningham proved to be a turning point before the Tigers pulled away in the third with goals from Noah Davidson and Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll.

For Regina, Game 4 presents a critical opportunity to even the series before it shifts back to Medicine Hat. The Pats have already shown resilience in this matchup, bouncing back from a 6-2 loss in Game 1 with a strong 4-2 win in Game 2. Replicating that response will be key, particularly finding a way to break through against Switzer, who has been a difference-maker in the Tigers’ wins.

Goaltending will also be a storyline for Regina after Marek Schlenker and Taylor Tabashniuk split duties in Game 3. A steady performance between the pipes, combined with capitalizing on opportunities could help swing momentum back in the Pats’ favour.

WHO TO WATCH

For the Regina Pats, Ruslan Karimov is starting to find his groove at the right time. The Pats forward has goals in back-to-back games and is tied for the team lead in playoff scoring with two. His ability to generate offence, especially on the power play, will be crucial as Regina looks to break through and even the series.

On the other side, the Medicine Hat Tigers continue to be powered by their top-end talent. Jonas Woo has been the most productive player in the series, leading all skaters with six points (3G-3A) while driving offence from the blue line. Up front, Andrew Basha and Yaroslav Bryzgalov have each chipped in five points (2G-3A).

COMING UP

The Regina Pats travel to Medicine Hat and take on the Tigers in game five of the series on Saturday with puck drop set for 7pm.

PLAYOFF RECAP: Tigers take game three, Pats look to rebound tomorrow

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:54:42 +0000

Final Score: Tigers 8, Pats 2 Tigers lead series 2-1

Regina, Sask. — The Regina Pats and Medicine Hat Tigers were locked in a tight battle through much of the opening 40 minutes, but a third-period surge powered the Tigers to an 8-2 win Tuesday night at the Brandt Centre, giving them a 2-1 lead in the series.

Despite the lopsided final, the game was far closer early on. Shots were even through two periods, and the Pats generated several quality chances, but Tigers netminder Jordan Switzer proved to be the difference, turning aside multiple grade-A opportunities to keep Regina at bay while the Tigers capitalized at the other end.

Medicine Hat struck three times in the first period to seize control. Yaroslav Bryzgalov opened the scoring at 7:47 after forcing a turnover and finishing on a breakaway. Kade Stengrim doubled the lead midway through the frame with a strong individual effort, and Bryce Pickford made it 3-0 late in the period with a wrister from the slot.

The Pats responded early in the second when Ruslan Karimov converted on the power play just 43 seconds in, giving Regina some life. However, Andrew Basha quickly restored the Tigers’ momentum with a pair of goals, one at even strength and another on the power play, to push the lead to 5-1. Liam Pue answered moments later with a sharp individual effort to cut it to 5-2, but a late turnover led to Carter Cunningham’s goal with 31 seconds left in the period, restoring a four-goal cushion.

That late strike proved to be a turning point, as the Tigers pulled away in the third. Noah Davidson extended the lead with a shot through traffic before Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll buried a rebound just 15 seconds later to cap the scoring at 8-2.

Switzer finished with 25 saves on 27 shots, earning second-star honours, while Basha’s two-goal performance led the way offensively for Medicine Hat. Marek Schlenker made 14 saves on 19 shots before being relieved by Taylor Tabashniuk, who stopped 17 of 20 in the loss.

THE GOALS First Period Tigers 1-0 — #10 Yaroslav Bryzgalov (2), assisted by #25 Nilopekka Muhonen at 7:47 // The Tigers caused a turnover along the right boards, and Bryzgalov got in alone on Schlenker and tucked it five hole to make it 1-0 for the visitors. Tigers 2-0 — #21 Kade Stengrim (1), assisted by #Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll & #22 Josh Van Mulligan at 13:54 // Stengrim received a drop pass just inside the Pats blueline, took the puck deep past the goal line, then cut in front and tucked the puck under Schlenker to make it 2-0 Tigers. Tigers 3-0 — #27 Bryce Pickford (1), assisted by #10 Yaroslav Bryzgalov & #39 Noah Davidson at 19:25 // Pickford got the puck just outside the Pats line, cut through to the slot and let a wrister go that eluded Schlenker to extend the lead to 3-0. Second Period Pats 3-1 — #25 Ruslan Karimov (2), assisted by #19 Maddox Schultz & #27 Caden Brown at 43 seconds (PP) // Schultz sent a pass to Karimov below the Tigers' goal line. He then cut to the front and let a shot go that deflected off a Tigers defender and past Switzer to get the Pats on the board at 3-1. Tigers 4-1 — #34 Andrew Basha (1), unassisted at 9:53 // Basha got the puck at the left circle skated toward the dot and fired a wrister high blocker side to make it 4-1 for the Tigers. Tigers 5-1 — #34 Andrew Basha (1), assisted by Marcus Ruck at 12:25 (PP) // Basha got the puck near the top of the right circle and skated toward the slot, and his shot beat Schlenker high glove side to make it 5-1. Pats 5-2 — #13 Liam Pue (1), unassisted at 12:54 // Pue streaked in over the Tigers line along the right boards, cut to the middle of the circle and fired a shot far side to beat Switzer to get the Pats to within three at 5-2. Tigers 6-2 — #17 Carter Cunningham (1), assisted by #27 Bryce Pickford at 19:29 // The Pats turned the puck over in their zone and the puck caromed off Pickford to Cunningham who beat Taylor Tabashniuk glove side to make it 6-2. Third Period Tigers 7-2 — #39 Noah Davidson (1), assisted by #4 Gavin Kor at 11:56 // Davidson fired a shot from the high slot that beat a screened Tabashniuk to make it 7-2. Tigers 8-2 — #11 Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll (2), assisted by #18 Jonas Woo & #21 Kade Stengrim at 12:11 // Woo’s shot from the slot was stopped by Tabashniuk, but Gordon-Carroll picked up the rebound and tapped it past the Pat netminder to make it 8-2.

Shots on Goal

Pats: 12 – 11 – 5 — 28
Tigers: 13 – 9 – 17 — 39

Power Plays

Pats: 1/4
Tigers: 1/4

Goaltending

Pats: Marek Schlenker — 14 saves on 19 shots (32:25) and Taylor Tabashniuk — 17 saves on 20 shots (27:33)
Tigers: Jordan Switzer — 25 saves on 27 shots

Three Stars

First Star: Basha (2G)
Second Star: Switzer (25 SV)
Third Star: Pickford (1G-1A)

COMING UP The Regina Pats will look to regroup quickly as they aim to even the series in Game four on home ice. Puck drop is scheduled for 7pm. Game five will be at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat on Saturday.