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.

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

• Pats: 1/3
• Tigers: 2/7

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

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

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.

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.

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

• Pats: 0/3
• Tigers: 1/5

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

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

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.

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.

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

• Pats: 1/4
• Tigers: 1/4

• 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

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

GAME PREVIEW

With the best-of-seven matchup tied 1-1, the Pats will look to build on momentum from a bounce-back win and deliver in front of their home crowd for the first time since April 8, 2023.

Regina responded in a big way in Game 2, earning a 4-2 victory in Medicine Hat with a much sharper defensive effort and timely scoring throughout the lineup. After surrendering six goals in the series opener, the Pats tightened things up considerably, holding the Tigers to just two goals, something they accomplished only a handful of times during the regular season.

Goaltender Marek Schlenker was a steady presence in Game 2, turning aside 21 shots and coming up with key saves late as the Tigers pushed for an equalizer. His performance will be crucial again in Game 3 as the Pats look to establish control on home ice.

Offensively, Regina has found contributions up and down the lineup through the first two games. Zachary Lansard opened the scoring in Game 2 with a first-period tip, while Ephram McNutt restored the lead in the second with a strong individual effort. Ruslan Karimov added what stood as the game-winner early in the third, and Jace Egland continued his strong start to the series with an empty-net goal, giving him goals in back-to-back games.

Egland has been one of Regina’s most dangerous forwards early in the series, using his speed and skill to generate chances, including a highlight-reel goal in Game 1 that briefly gave the Pats the lead.

While Game 2 showed the Pats’ ability to lock things down defensively, Game 1 served as a reminder of the Tigers’ offensive firepower. Medicine Hat erupted for four straight goals in the second period of the opener, powered by a natural hat trick from Jonas Woo and a power-play goal from Bryce Pickford. Limiting those momentum swings will be a key focus for Regina heading into Game 3.

Special teams could also play a pivotal role. Through two games, the Pats are still searching for their first power-play goal of the series, going a combined 0-for-8, while the Tigers have converted once. Finding a breakthrough with the man advantage could be the difference in what figures to be a tightly contested game.

With the series now a best-of-five, the Pats have an opportunity to seize control on home ice.

WHO TO WATCH

Jace Egland is a player to keep an eye on heading into Game 3 after scoring in back-to-back contests to open the series. The Eastend, Sask. product has been one of Regina’s most reliable forwards, delivering a go-ahead goal in Game 1 and adding a key empty-netter in Saturday’s 4-2 win. Coming off a career season with 11 goals and 18 points in 56 games, Egland continues to make his impact felt in all areas of the ice. Known for his speed, defensive awareness, and shot-blocking ability, he remains a crucial piece on the Pats’ penalty kill while now providing timely offence when it matters most.

COMING UP

The Regina Pats take on the Medicine Hat Tigers in game four of this first round matchup on Wednesday, April 1 at the Brandt Centre. Game five will be on Saturday, April 4 in Medicine Hat. If needed, game six will be at the Brandt Centre on Sunday, April 5.

Series tied 1-1

Medicine Hat, Alta. — The Regina Pats bounced back in Game 2 with a strong 4-2 victory over the Medicine Hat Tigers, evening their best-of-seven first-round series at one game apiece.

In a much improved defensive effort, the Pats held the Tigers to two goals or fewer for just the fourth time this season, while getting timely scoring and a steady performance from goaltender Marek Schlenker. With the win, the series now shifts back to Regina for Games 3 and 4.

Regina opened the scoring late in the first period. Shea Rollason moved the puck up the right boards to Aiden Wagner, who stepped into a slapshot that Zachary Lansard tipped five-hole on Jordan Switzer at 16:39. The lead was short-lived, however, as the Tigers responded just over a minute later. After Jace Egland was denied on a breakaway, Medicine Hat transitioned the other way, and Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll found Ethan Neutens in the slot, where he snapped a shot past Schlenker to tie the game 1-1 at 17:49.

The Pats regained the lead in the second period thanks to a strong individual effort from Ephram McNutt. After protecting the puck down low, McNutt circled the net and beat Switzer short side at 6:01 to make it 2-1 Regina.

In the third, the Pats extended their advantage early. Wagner fired the puck off the end boards, allowing Ruslan Karimov to win the race and lift a backhand over Switzer at 5:37 for a 3-1 lead. The Tigers answered quickly, as Jonas Woo circled the Regina net and set up Markus Ruck alone in front, cutting the deficit to 3-2 at 6:29.

Medicine Hat pushed for the equalizer late, but Schlenker shut the door, finishing the night with 21 saves. Egland sealed the win in the final minute, forcing a turnover at the blue line and hitting the empty net at 19:10.

The Tigers outshot the Pats 23-20, including an 11-shot second period, but neither team capitalized on the power play, with Regina going 0-for-3 and Medicine Hat 0-for-2.

Schlenker was named the game’s first star for his 21-save performance. Ruck earned second star honours with his third-period goal, while Egland was named third star after scoring the insurance marker.

Shots on Goal

• Pats: 7 – 9 – 4 — 20

• Tigers: 5 – 11 – 7 — 23

Power Plays

• Pats: 0/3

• Tigers: 0/2

Goaltending

• Pats: Marek Schlenker — 21 saves on 23 shots

• Tigers: Jordan Switzer — 16 saves on 19 shots

• First Star: Marek Schlenker (21SV)
• Second Star: Markus Ruck (1G)
• Third Star: Jace Egland (1G)

GAME PREVIEW

The Tigers opened the series with a convincing 6-2 win on Friday, taking a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven matchup. Now, the Pats are aiming to bounce back quickly and head home to the Brandt Centre with a split, with Games 3 and 4 set for the Queen City.

Game 1 offered a promising start for Regina before things unraveled in the middle frame. The Pats were tied 1-1 after the opening period and grabbed a 2-1 lead early in the second, showing early signs of control. However, the Tigers responded in a big way, scoring four unanswered goals to take a 5-2 lead into the third period.

Mathis Paull and Jace Egland provided the offence for Regina, while Kolten Bridgeman paced the attack with two assists. Between the pipes, Taylor Tabashniuk made 19 saves in the loss, as the Pats were outshot 25-18.

Special teams played a key role in the outcome. Regina was unable to capitalize on their opportunities, going 0-for-5 on the power play, while their penalty kill went 2-for-3. Cleaning up those areas will be crucial heading into Game 2.

The Tigers were led by a dominant performance from Jonas Woo, who recorded a hat trick along with an assist for his first playoff goals since 2022. Yaroslav Bryzgalov added a goal and two assists, while Andrew Basha, Markus, and Liam Ruck each contributed a pair of helpers. Bryce Pickford and Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll also found the back of the net, and goaltender Jordan Switzer turned aside 16 of 18 shots.

For Regina, the focus will be on tightening up defensively and finding a way to slow down Medicine Hat’s top producers, particularly Woo, who proved to be a difference-maker in the series opener. Generating more sustained pressure and converting on the power play will also be key if the Pats hope to shift momentum.

With a chance to reset and respond, the Pats know the importance of a strong showing in Game 2. A win would bring the series back to Regina tied, while a loss would put them down 2-0 against a high-powered Tigers squad.

WHO TO WATCH

Mathis Paull and Jace Egland were Regina's top threats on Friday in game one. Paull used his physicality and strength on the forecheck to create chances, and was rewarded with a first period goal. Meanwhile, Jace Egland scored a big go-ahead marker in the second, and generated a breakaway shortly after, and later a odd man rush short handed thanks to his speed.

COMING UP

The Series shifts to the Brandt Centre in Regina for games three and four on March 31 and April 1.

Series: Tigers lead series 1 games to 0 

The Pats showed early composure in a hostile road environment, responding late in the opening frame after conceding the first goal. After Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll opened the scoring for Medicine Hat midway through the first, Mathis Paull brought Regina even at 1-1 with a perfectly timed deflection in the final minute of the period.

Regina carried that momentum into the second, taking their only lead of the night just 1:58 in. Jace Egland made an impressive individual effort, dangling past a defender before finding the back of the net to give the Pats a 2-1 advantage.

However, the game quickly turned from there.

The Tigers responded with urgency, scoring four consecutive goals in a dominant stretch before the end of the second period. Jonas Woo led the charge, tying the game just over a minute after Egland’s marker before adding two more goals to complete a natural hat trick. Bryce Pickford chipped in with a power-play tally, and by the late stages of the period, Medicine Hat had flipped a one-goal deficit into a commanding 5-2 lead.

Despite the setback, Regina continued to battle in the third, but couldn’t solve Tigers netminder Jordan Switzer again. Yaroslav Bryzgalov added an insurance marker midway through the final frame to seal the 6-2 victory for the home side.

The Tigers outshot the Pats 25-18 and capitalized on special teams, going 1-for-4 on the power play while holding Regina scoreless on five opportunities.

Taylor Tabashniuk made 19 saves in goal for the Pats, while Switzer turned aside 16 shots for Medicine Hat.

Shots on Goal

• Pats: 6 – 6 – 6 — 18

• Tigers: 7 – 13 – 5 — 25

Power Plays

• Pats: 0/5

• Tigers: 1/4

Goaltending

• Pats: Taylor Tabashniuk — 19 saves on 25 shots

• Tigers: Jordan Switzer — 16 saves on 18 shots

• First Star: Woo (3G-1A)
• Second Star: Bryzgalov (1G-2A)
• Third Star: L. Ruck (2A)