RECAP: Max Paddock stellar in Pats 4-2 win over Medicine Hat
Max Paddock made 32 saves and Robbie Holmes scored with just over four minutes left to give the Pats a 4-2 win over the Medicine Hat Tigers on Saturday night at the Brandt Centre. The Pats took a 1-0 lead just 53 seconds in when Matt Bradley tipped in his team leading 20th. However the Tigers responded with two goals and led 2-1 after the opening period. Emil Oksanen scored with just over three minutes left in the second, his 12th, and the game was tied 2-2 heading to the third. In the final frame, Robbie Holmes put home a rebound for his sixth with just over four minutes left and that stood up as the game winner. Jake Leschyshyn added an empty netter late and the Pats took the two points, 4-2 the final score. Cale Fleury led the offence with three assists while Jake Leschyshyn and Emil Oksanen both scored once and added an assist. Regina outshot Medicine Hat 46-34, the club did not have a powerplay and the penalty kill was four for five. The Pats (16-14-2-0) will return to action on Wednesday when they host the Kamloops Blazers. Puck drops at 7 p.m. at the Brandt Centre.
Scoring Summary
First Period
Regina – Matt Bradley (20) from Cale Fleury and Sam Steel – 0:53.
Medicine Hat – Hayden Ostir (8) and Ryan Jevne and Ryan Chyzowski – 4:16 PP.
Medicine Hat – Henry Rybinski (1) from Ryan Chyzowski and Linus Nassen – 6:53.
Second Period
Regina – Emil Oksanen (12) from Jake Leschyshyn and Wyatt Sloboshan – 16:53.
Third Period
Regina – Robbie Holmes (6) Josh Mahura and Cale Fleury -15:47.
Regina – Jake Leschyshyn (8) from Emil Oksanen and Cale Fleury – 19:16 EN.
Shots on Goal
Regina 11-15-20-(46) Medicine Hat 12-5-17-(34)
Powerplays
Regina 0/0 Medicine Hat 1/3
Quick Hits
– Max Paddock has won his last five starts, giving up just 10 goals in that stretch.
– Jake Leschyshyn has points in five straight games (3G, 3A).
– Sam Steel and Josh Mahura will leave for Team Canada selection camp for the 2018 World Juniors on Monday.
What’s Next?
The Pats will return to action on Wednesday when they host the Kamloops Blazers. Puck drops at 7 p.m. at the Brandt Centre. Tickets are available at reginapats.com, the Brandt Centre Box office and at all Regina Safeway locations, Safeway Funzone tickets are just $13 plus tax.
