Wheat Kings Overwhelm Pats
Regina, Saskatchewan – The Regina Pats (31-28-3-4) lost 8-1 to the Brandon Wheat Kings (43-18-4-2) at the Brandt Centre on Sunday evening.
Scoring Summary
First Period
Brandon – Jordan Thomson (5) from Matsuba – 4:14
Brandon – Jayce Hawryluk (39) from Provorov and Quenneville – 8:34
Brandon – Ivan Provorov (18) from Hawryluk and Patrick – 13:49
Second Period
Brandon – Reid Duke (31) from Erkamps and Papirny – 10:10
Brandon – Tim McGauley (21) from Quenneville and Mattheos – 10:42
Brandon – Ivan Provorov (19) from Clague and Kaspick – 12:33 PP
Third Period
Brandon – Jayce Hawryluk (40) from Patrick and Coulter – 8:36
Regina – Cole Sanford (38) from Freadrich and Brooks – 16:15 PP
Brandon – Macoy Erkamps (12) from Kaspick and Campbell – 19:17
Shots on Goal
Regina –8-12-11-(31) Brandon – 9-16-25-(50)
Powerplay
Regina –1/4 Brandon –1/5
Game Story
The Regina Pats fell behind early to the East Division leading Brandon Wheat Kings spotting them a 3-0 lead after one period. Brandon’s goals came from Jordan Thompson, Jayce Hawryluk and Ivan Provorov. Pats Goaltender Tyler Brown lasted one period giving up three goals on nine shots. The Pats turned to rookie goalie Jordan Hollett in period two. Hollett did not fare much better surrendering Brandon goals to Reid Duke, Tim McGauley and Ivan Provorov to make it 6-0. The Provorov goal came on the power-play, with Regina facing a two man advantage, as a result of a partial line brawl that saw the Pat’s James Hilsendager, and Brandon’s Shael Higson each receive a game misconduct for. Regina broke the shutout with a late goal in the third by Cole Sanford. The Wheat Kings also added two more for the 8-1 victory.
Quick Hits
–Adam Brooks now has points in 18 consecutive games with 38 points (8G, 30A).
-Cole Sanford now has points in four consecutive games with 6 points (5G, 1A)
-Today’s attendance 5699
What’s Next?
The Regina Pats hit the road for a quick trip down Highway One to Swift Current where they will take on Broncos in a Wednesday night match-up. This is the first time since early February the Pats have more than one day off between games. The face-off is 7 p.m. from the Credit Union iPlex. You can listen to the action on Bennett Dunlop Ford Pats Hockey on 620 CKRM with the pregame show getting underway at 6:35 p.m.
About the Regina Pats
Named for the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, the Western Hockey League’s Regina Pats are the oldest major junior hockey franchise in the world. Since their founding in 1917, the Pats have won three Memorial Cup championships and compete in the WHL’s Eastern Division. To learn more about the Pats, call 306-337-1535 or visit www.reginapats.com.
