RECAP: Warriors Hand Pats First Home Regulation Loss
The Regina Pats dropped their first home regulation game of the season on Saturday night, 4-1 to the Moose Jaw Warriors. The Warriors scored twice in the opening two minutes, added one in the second and then scored an empty netter late in the victory. Sam Steel scored the Pats lone goal in the first period, his 31st of the season. The Pats outshot the Warriors 40-37 in the loss. Tyler Brown stopped 33 of 36 and received third star honours. Zach Sawchenko made 39 saves for Moose Jaw and was named the games first star. The Pats are off until Friday when they host the Tri-City Americans at the Brandt Centre at 7 p.m.
Scoring Summary
First Period
Moose Jaw – Tristin Langan (4) from Luka Burzan – 1:17.
Moose Jaw – Jayden Halbgewachs (36) from Brett Howden and Brayden Burke – 3:10.
Regina – Sam Steel (31) from Austin Wagner and Filip Ahl – 12:12.
Second Period
Moose Jaw – Brett Howden (20) from Noah Gregor and Brayden Burke – 14:06 PP.
Third Period
Moose Jaw – Jayden Halbgewachs (37) from Tanner Jeannot and Jett Woo – 18:53 EN.
Shots on Goal
Regina 11-7-22-(40) Moose Jaw 14-19-4-(37)
Powerplays
Regina 0/1 Moose Jaw 1/3
Quick Hits
– The Pats lost their first regulation game at home.
– Filip Ahl had an assist in his first game back from the World Juniors.
– Sam Steel has six goals and two assists in his last three games.
What’s Next?
The Pats are off until Friday when they host the Tri-City Americans at 7 p.m. at the Brandt Centre. Tickets are available at reginapats.com or at the Brandt Centre Box Office. Come into Subway and order a Pats Fresh Value Meal (sandwich, 21 oz. drink and side) and receive a free bronze level ticket to a Pats home game! While supplies last at participating restaurants in Regina.
