REGINA PATS - WIN 6th ROAD GAME

at PRINCE ALBERT 4-1

by: Ron "Scoreboard" Johnston

The Regina Pats for the first time this season have lost two games in arrow. They have slipped to third place, in what has become the tightest Division in the West. Only 5 points separates first and last place in the Eastern Division. Regina Pats are only 1 point out of first with 14 points, while Brandon and Saskatoon have 15 points and are tied for first place.

Tonight the Pats visit Prince Albert at the Art Hauser, game time is 7:00 p.m. on CKRM radio and pre-game at 6:25 with Dan Plaster.

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First Period:

Scoring: A real fast pace period, only 25 minutes to play. No Scoring

Penalties: 14:01 Regina Pats - Art Bidlevskii (Cross Checking); Jonas Knutsen (Unsportsmanlike Conduct); 14:18 Regina Pats - Brandon Underwood (High Sticking); 15:18 Prince Albert - Justin Maylin (Hooking); 19:31 Prince Albert - Harrison Ruopp (Roughing)

Score: 0-0; Shots: Regina Pats 10-8

Second Period:

Scoring: Regina Pats were the first to score. Lane Scheidl tipped in a Brandon Davidson point shot which hit Williams and trickled into the goal at 9:52, also assisted by Chandler Stephenson. Just over three minutes later Scheidl scored his second goal, short handed, off a Prince Albert player's broken stick, at 12:55, assisted by Trent Ouellette. Only 19 seconds later off a Prince Albert turn over, Regina Pats Jordan Weal scored at 13:14, assisted by Morgan Klimchuk.

Penalties: 10:55 Regina Pats - Art Bidlevskii (Major-Fighting); Prince Albert - Austin Bourhis (Major-Fighting); 11:05 Regina Pats - Jordan Weal (Hooking); 13:58 Prince Albert - Tyler Yaworski (Tripping); 19:23 Regina Pats - Art Bidlevskii (Hooking); Prince Albert -J. Knutsen (Unsportsmanlike Conduct); 19:41 Regina Pats - Brandon Underwood (Cross Checking)

Score: Regina Pats 3-0; Shots: Prince Albert 10-9

Third Period:

Scoring: It was Regina Pats going up 4-0 as Chandler Stephenson's sent a nice behind the net pass out to Jordan Weal who scored at 2:04. Prince Albert's Brandon Herrod scored on a 5 on 3 power play goal at 5:36 that hit the inside of the goal post, assisted by Justin Maylan and Mark McNeill.

Penalties: 3:37 Regina Pats - A. Rieder (Roughing); 4:51 Regina Pats - Lane Scheidl (Tripping);
11:30 Regina Pats - Brandon Underwood (High Sticking); 15:29 Prince Albert - Austin Bourhis (Charging); 16:12 Regina Pats - Matt Marantz (Roughing); Prince Albert - Harrison Ruopp (Roughing); 16:49 Prince Albert - James Bettauer (Elbowing); 19:47 Regina Pats - Lane Scheidl (Tripping)

Score: Regina Pats 4-1; Shots: Prince Albert 9-7

REGINA PATS - ADAM BROOKS

SELECTED to YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES

October 22, 2011

Pats first pick in the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft, Adam Brooks will play for Team Canada at Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck Austria.

Regina, Saskatchewan – Regina Pats are proud to announce that the Pats first pick (2nd round 25th overall) in the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft, Adam Brooks, has been named to play for Team Canada at the World Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck Austria. Adam has signed with the Pats and took part in his first WHL training camp this past August. He is currently playing with the Winnipeg Thrashers of the MMAAAHL.

From Hockey Canada:
HOCKEY CANADA ANNOUNCES MEN’S HOCKEY PLAYERS
NOMINATED FOR 2012 WINTER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES
CALGARY, Alta. – Hockey Canada announced Friday the 17 men’s hockey players born in 1996 nominated to the Canadian Olympic Committee to represent Canada at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck, Austria, taking place Jan. 13-22, 2012.

CLICK HERE FOR CANADA’S YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES MEN’S HOCKEY NOMINATIONS

Canada’s players were assembled from nominations from Hockey Canada’s 13 Branches to form a long list. The roster was then selected via a random draw from this long list, with at least one player from each of Hockey Canada’s 13 Branches, to form the 17-player roster. Each branch submitted three players to the nomination list: a goaltender, defenceman and forward.

In addition to one player from each branch, Canada’s entry includes two from BC Hockey, Hockey Alberta, Hockey Quebec and the Ontario Hockey Federation, the most populous branches. Canada’s Youth Olympic roster consists of two goaltenders, six defencemen and nine forwards.

“On behalf of Hockey Canada and our branches, I would like to congratulate the 17 players nominated today,” said Brad Pascall, vice-president of hockey operations/national teams for Hockey Canada. “This event will be a unique cultural experience, as well as a memorable hockey event for all the athletes involved at the Winter Youth Olympic Games.”

The 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games will be the first of its kind, bringing together young athletes from around the world to participate in a unique cultural experience and international sporting competition. The first-ever Summer Youth Olympic Games took place in Singapore in August 2010, with Canada capturing 12 medals.

The men’s hockey event features five countries – Austria, Canada, Finland, Russia and the United States – who will play in a round robin format.

Upwards of 1,100 athletes from more than 60 countries are expected to come together in Innsbruck, which previously hosted both the 1964 and 1976 Olympic Winter Games and will become the first city in history to host three different Olympic events.

Hockey Canada announced last week that Jim Hulton (Kingston, Ont.) and Curtis Hunt (North Battleford, Sask.) will serve as co-coaches of Canada’s men’s team for the 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games.

Canada’s Men’s Youth Olympic team will gather in Toronto on Jan. 8 and fly as a group Jan. 9 to Austria.

For more information on the 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games, please visit www.HockeyCanada.ca.

CALGARY HITMEN UPSET

REGINA PATS 3-1

by: Ron "Scoreboard" Johnston

October 20, 2011

Bret "The Hitman" Hart, and the Calgary Hitmen showcase a great night of hockey at the Brandt Centre, tonight. This will mark the return of the WWE hall of famer to Regina. He will sign autographs on the concourse beginning when the doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Regina Pats are presently ranked 7th in the CHL.

This will be the second time in just over a week that the Hitmen and Pats have met. Last week in Calgary, the first 57 minutes of the game, had Calgary carrying the play as they held a 3-1 lead. It was Pats Jordan Weal scoring a power play goal with only 2:50 left in the game. With the net empty, Dyson Stevenson tipped in Brandon Davidson's point shot with only 51 seconds left to tie the game. It went to a shoot out, with Weal and Morgan Klimchuck scoring for a 4-3 victory.

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First Period:

Scoring: Calgary took a 1-0 lead on a power play goal. Victor Rask scored at 3:19, assisted by Brooks Macek and Brock Sutherland. At the mid point of the period Regina Pats had an goal that was under review that took approximately 5 minutes. They could not tell if the puck was over the line, the puck was behind the goaltenders skate. The review showed that the puck was in, but the rule states they have to be 100% certain, so could not call it a goal. A bad turn over by Regina Pats had Cody Sylvester get a break-a-way and scored on a short handed goal at 11:07. Regina Pats just can not get a goal, with just over 5 minutes remaining, Jordan Weal had a break-a-way only to hit the goal post. Calgary went up 3-0, when Regina Pats goaltender Matt Hewitt did not see the puck at the side of the net. All Kenton Miller had to do was poke the puck in at 17:02, assisted by Calder Brooks and Greg Chase.

Penalties: 3:04 Regina Pats - Brandon Underwood (Roughing); 10:50 Calgary - Alex Gogolev (Tripping); 14:53 Regina Pats - Brandon Davidson (Tripping)

Score: Calgary 3-0; Shots: Calgary 11-4

Second Period:

Scoring: Regina Pats finally scored on a power play goal. Right off the face-off Jordan Weal got the puck, passed to Dominik Volek who in turn passed to Colton Jobke, scoring to the far side of the net at 5:20.

Penalties: 0:41 Calgary - Brooks Macek (Major-Fighting); Regina Pats -Matt Marantz (Major-Fighting); 5:12 Calgary - Kenton Miller (Cross Checking); 11:46 Calgary - Alex Roach (Check from Behind); 18:20 Calgary - Greg Chase (Tripping); 19:26 Regina Pats - Morgan Klimchuk (Tripping)

Score: Calgary 3-1; Shots: Regina Pats 12-7

Third Period:

Scoring: Four Minutes into the period, a Calgary turn over had Dominik Volek hit the cross bar. Is this going to be shads off the game in Calgary. Three minutes remaining, Calgary takes a penalty. Pats are not able to score.

Penalties: 0:53 Calgary - Jimmy Bubnick (Roughing); Regina Pats -Trent Ouellette (Roughing); 11:01 Calgary - Brooks Macek (Slashing); 16:26 Calgary - Jaynen Rissling (Interference)

Score: Calgary 3-1; Shots: Regina Pats 8-6

REGINA PATS and

PR. GEORGE COUGARS DEAL

October 17, 2011

Pats send Campbell Elynuik to Prince George in exchange for a conditional draft pick.

Regina, Saskatchewan – Regina Pats General Manager, Chad Lang announced this morning that the Regina Pats have traded 19 year old forward, Campbell Elynuik to the Prince George Cougars in exchange for a conditional 6th round WHL Bantam Draft pick in 2012.

Elynuik played in 8 games as a member of the Regina Pats in 2011-12, registering a goal and two assists as well as picking up 24 minutes in penalties.

Regina Pats General Manager Chad Lang stated, “With the youngsters flourishing and the acquisition of Matt Marantz, Campbell became a victim of a numbers game. He will get a great opportunity in Prince George and I would like to thank him for his time with the Pats and wish him the best the rest of this season.”

The Pats now have 14 forwards, 8 defencemen and 2 goaltenders currently on the roster as they prepare for Thursday night’s battle against the Calgary Hitmen on “Rivalry Night”. It’s a 7:00pm puck drop at the Brandt Centre, but get there early because Bret “The Hitman” Hart will be there to sign autographs beginning at 6:00pm.

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Pats Forward, Dyson Stevenson, sat out with an ankle injury after being taken off the ice with a stretcher Friday in Edmonton. X-rays were negative and he’s now listed as day-to-day

REGINA PATS FINISH

ALBERTA TRIP IN RED DEER

AS THEY LOST 4-1 with 2

EMPTY NET GOALS

by: Ron "Scoreboard" Johnston

October 15, 2011

The Regina Pats finish their three game road trip tonight in Red Deer, puck drop is 7:30 p.m., pregame with Dan Plaster at 7:05 p.m. and colorman Gerad Waldo. This will be the first of four meetings of the season between Regina Pats and the Red Deer Rebels. Three of the four games last year went into over time, with Regina winning both of the games at the Enmax Centrium in a shootout.

So far this season the Pats are 5-1 on the road and have won both games on this trip. Last night with several of the 19 year olds benched, Regina went with a younger team and beat Edmonton 6-3, at the time Edmonton was top team in the East Conference. The East Division has become a dog race as only 1 point separates first place and third. It is Saskatoon and Regina with 14 points, followed by Moose Jaw with 13, then Brandon with 11.

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First Period: Goaltenders: Regina - Adam Beukeboom; Red Deer - Patrik Bartosak

Scoring: Red Deer scored first, starting in their zone, with Locke Muller coming out of the penalty box and takes a pass and passes to Elson. It resulted in a 3 on 1 break with Turner Elson scoring at 11:14, also assisted by Aaron Boreiko. With only 34.9 seconds left in the period, Brandon Davidson scored on a jumping puck that changed directions, assisted by Ricard Blidstrand and Jordan Weal.

Penalties: 3:35 Red Deer - Josh Cowen (Inter. on Goaltender); 9:04 Red Deer - Locke Muller (Interference); 11:14 Regina Pats - Brandon Davidson (High Sticking); Red Deer - Adam Kambeitz (Cross Checking)

Score: Tied 1-1; Shots: Red Deer 11-7

Second Period:

Scoring: Red Deer scored on a power play, a sharp angle shot and took a 2-1 lead as Mathew Dumba passes out front of net and the puck goes off Regina Pats goaltender Adam Beukeboom at 12:28, assisted by Alex Petrovic and Colten Mayor

Penalties: 0:29 Regina Pats - Dayden Hunt (Hooking); 8:42 Regina Pats - Dominik Volek (Elbowing); 12:05 Regina Pats - Campbell Elynuik (Slashing); 14:34 Regina Pats - Art Bidlevskii (Roughing); Red Deer - Colten Mayor (Roughing)

Score: Red Deer 2-1; Shots: Regina Pats 13-10

Third Period: Regina Pats came close to scoring as Jordan Weal hit the goal post with 8 minutes remaining in the period.

Scoring: Red Deer scores 2 empty net goals. The first had John Pearson finally scoring with 46.9 left, after the Rebels had 5 chances, assisted by Chad Robinson. The second was by Tyson Ness at 19:35, assisted by Josh Cowen.

Penalties: 6:02 Red Deer - Josh Cowen (Holding)

REGINA PATS TAKE

THE EDMONTON OIL KINGS 6-3

(Photo by: Andy Devin)

Stephane Legault and the Edmonton Oil Kings host Morgan Klimchuk and the Regina Pats in Western Hockey League.

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by: Ron "Scoreboard Johnston"

Action takes place tonight 7:00 at the Rexall Place on 620 CKRM (Press Box Sports Bar Pre-game Show at 6:35 pm). The Pats will have to play alot better then they have in the last three games to even come close to Edmonton.

Regina Pats score three goals in the third period to defeat Edmonton Oil Kings 6-3.

Regina Pats are now 5-1 on the road.

First Period:

Scoring: Regina Pats scored first on a 5 on 3 power play. A pass from behind the net to Morgan Klimchuk scored on a back hand shot at 8:05, assisted by Colton Jobke and Diminik Volek. Just over three minutes later Edmonton tied the score as Keegan Lowe shot and Regina Pats netminder gave a big rebound to T.J. Foster who scored from the point, also assisted by Goaltender Laurent Brossoit.

Penalties: 3:07 Regina Pats - Art Bidlevskii (Holding); 6:21 Edmonton - Dylan Wruck (Checking from Behind); 7:29 Edmonton - Mark Pysyk (Boarding); 11:45 Regina Pats - Matt Marantz (Interference); 11:54 Regina Pats - Jordan Weal; 19:29 Regina Pats - Brandon Underwood (Roughing); Edmonton - Jordan Peddle (Roughing)

Score: Tied 1-1; Shots: Edmonton 17-12

Second Period:

Scoring: Regina Pats went up 2-1 when Lyndon Martell poked Underwood's shot out of the air and scored at 14:38, assisted by Brandon Underwood and Matt Marantz. Edmonton tied the score at 2-2 as Klarc Wilson went down the boards then banked the puck off Regina Pat players, as Pat goaltender Matt Hewitt was caught going the wrong way at 18:10, unassisted.

Penalties: 11:13 Edmonton - Michael St. Croix (Hooking)

Score: Tied 2-2; Shots: Regina Pats 14-12

Third Period:

Scoring: Regina Pats again go up 3-2 as Brandon Davidson scored on a hard shot from the point at 4:34, assisted by Matt Marantz and Brandon Underwood. Three time Edmonton comes back around four minutes later. This time it was Dylan Wruck scoring off Regina Pats Defenceman Jobke at 8:40, assisted by martin Gernat and Michael St. Croix.

At the 12:25 mark Regina Pats Dyson Stevenson went hard into the boards. Both team trainers assisted and he was taken off by stretcher, (it was his leg). Regina Pats go up 4-3 as Dryden takes a shot and Jordan Weal scored on the rebound at 14:33, also assisted by K. Burroughs
. Regina Pats Bullough was allowed to walk in a score at 18:45. Less then one minute later Regina Pats on a power play had Brydon Davidson shot from 150 feet away into the empty net.

Penalties: 6:41 Regina Pats - N. Moser (High Sticking); 15:27 Edmonton - M. Moroz (Tripping)

Score: Regina Pats 6-3; Shots; Regina 10-8

IT WILL BE the

CALGARY HITMEN and the HITMAN

NEXT THURSDAY

October 13, 2011

Regina, Saskatchewan – The Regina Pats are proud to announce that legendary wrestler Bret “The Hitman” Hart will be at the Brandt Centre next Thursday, October 20th as the Pats host the Calgary Hitmen on “Rivalry Night”. Bret will be signing autographs an hour before the game, giving fans the chance to meet the WWE Hall of Famer.

"I am very much looking forward to watching a great WHL game between my Calgary Hitmen, and an old favorite, the Regina Pats. Most of all though, I can't wait to see my fans in attendance, sign some autographs, take some pictures, and have some fun. I've always said, Regina is, and always will be a special place for me."

Bret “The Hitman” Hart continues, "I was extremely disappointed when my book (HITMAN - My Real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling) came out three years ago and Regina, Saskatchewan, of all places was not on the book signing tour. I made every attempt to have Regina added to the tour, unfortunately, it could not be done. Now my many fans that enjoyed the book can come down and get it signed if they wish. Should be a BLAST!"

Regina Pats Vice President of Operations, Cliff Mapes on “Rivalry Night”, “I am excited and proud to announce that we are bringing back to Regina, the one and only, Bret “The Hitman” Hart. I have been a big fan of Bret’s for a long time and I know how passionate he is about our city and junior hockey in Canada. This is a great opportunity for us to bring Bret in to spend time with our fans, signing autographs and posing for pictures with them. Get your tickets now and come early, it’s going to be a great night” Next Thursday will also be the first ever “Thirsty Thursday” at the Brandt Centre. For Thursday games only, 32oz. Molson product will be just $8.

The Pats and the Hitmen continue the “rivalry” between the cities of Regina and Calgary with “Rivalry Night” next Thursday. 24 hours later, the Saskatchewan Roughriders will take on the Calgary Stampeders at McMahon Stadium in Calgary. It’s going to be a fantastic night on next Thursday at the Brandt Centre, so get your tickets now! Head to any Ticketmaster location in Regina, click on www.ticketmaster.ca or call 543-7800 for more information.

Talking about the Saskatchewan Roughriders - NEWS BROADCAST SPECIAL AT 6:00 p.m. this date:

IT WILL BE A 2013 GRAY CUP GAME HERE IN REGINA.

REGINA PATS COME FROM BEHIND

AND WIN OVER CALGARY

in a SHOOT OUT 4-3

By: Ron "Scoreboard" Johnston

October 12, 2011

The Pats got off to a fast start with 5 wins and one lose, for first place in the East Division. Their last game against Prince George Cougars, the banged up westerners came in and shut out the Pats 2-0. Since then the Pats have dropped to third place in a real tight Eastern Division. Only 3 points separate first place Saskatoon and Brandon

The Pats start a three game road trip tonight in Calgary against the Hitmen, puck drop is at 7:00 p.m. at the Scotiabank Saddledome with the pre-game starting at 6:35 p.m. Tonight it will be Regina Pats Athletic Therapist-Trainer Greg Mayer's 1,000 game (including Moose Jaw Warriors, Hired July 3, 1997 and Regina Pats).

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First Period:

Scoring: Regina Pats sixteen year old rookie Morgan Klimchuk skated down the left side of the boards and scored (third of the season) on a hard shot over Calgary's Goaltender Chris Driedger at 9:31, assisted by Dominik Volek.

Penalties: 13:53 Regina Pats - Campbell Elynuik (Hooking)

Score: Regina Pats 1-0; Shots: Regina Pats 9-5

Second Period: Calgary Hitmen only had one power play prior to this game, but scored two to start this period. Regina Pats have taken the first seven penalties, yes (7). Calgary finally gets their first penalty with 1:24 left in the period. Pats first shot came with only 18 seconds remaining in the period.

Scoring: Calgary's Cody Sylvester, scored a power play goal, a point shot off the near goal post at 1:00 into the period, assisted by Trevor Cheek and Jimmy Bubnick. Calgary went up 2-1 on their second power play goal ( 5 on 3) by Brooks Macek off Regina Pats Defenceman Brandon Underwood at 6:40, assisted by Sylvester and Victor Rask. Regina Pats were being out shot 12-0 at the mid point of the period.

Penalties: 0:46 Regina Pats - Andrew Rieder (High Sticking - 4 minutes); 4:59 Regina Pats - Campbell Elynuik (Instigator 2 minutes)(Major-Fighting); Calgary - K. Helgesen (Major-Fighting); 6:02 Regina Pats - M. Marantz (Hooking); 9:40 Regina Pats - A. Bidlevskii (Slashing); 16:14 - Regina Pats - D. Stevenson (Tripping); 18:36 Calgary - Jaynen Rissling (Roughing)

Score: Calgary 2-1; Shots: Calgary 20-1

Third Period:

Scoring: The Hitmen go up 3-1 as Trevor Cheek scored on a rebound at 10:42, assisted by Spencer Humphries and Brooks Macek. Regina Pats Jordan Weal scored at 17:10 to make it 3-2, assisted by Mike Klimchuk and Dyson Stevenson. With only 51 seconds left in the period Regina Pats tied the game with only 51 seconds left at 3-3 two minutes later, with goaltender Matt Hewitt pulled with 1:38 left. It was Dyson Davidson tipping in Brandon Davidson shot at 19:09, also assisted by Lane Scheidl.

Penalties: 11:12 Calgary - Brooks Macek (Hooking); 16:32 Calgary - Trevor Cheek (Hooking)

Score: Tied 3-3; Shots: Calgary 10-8

Overtime:

Penalties: 3:30 Regina Pats - Jack Rodewald (Tripping) - Shots: Regina Pats 5-1

Shoot Out:

Regina Pats - Jordan Weal (Yes); Mike Klimchuk (Yes) - both a 5 hole shot

Calgary Hitmen - Victor Rasek (No); Brooks Masek (Yes); Alex Gogolev (No)

REGINA PATS - ACQUIRE

MARANTZ from LETHBRIDGE

October 12, 2011

Pats round out 20 year old positions by acquiring Matt Marantz from the Lethbridge Hurricanes.

Full Story

Regina, Saskatchewan –

Regina Pats General Manager, Chad Lang would like to announce the acquisition of 20 year old forward, Matt Marantz from the Lethbridge Hurricanes in exchange for a 4th round pick in the 2013 WHL Bantam Draft.

Marantz, a native of Calgary, Alberta, began the season with the Spokane Chiefs before being sent to the Lethbridge Hurricanes on September 29th, 2011. This season between the Chiefs and Hurricanes, Marantz has 5 assists in 7 games. Last season with the Chiefs, Matt had 20 goals and 22 assists in 68 games while having an outstanding +21.

Matt will join defencemen Artem Bidlevskii and Brandon Davidson as the three Pat 20 year old players.

Regina Pats General Manager, Chad Lang “Matt fills out our final 20 year old position with size, speed and scoring touch up front, he is a proven goal scorer that will give us better depth at the forward position.”

RW – Matt Marantz
Born: May 9/91
Hometown: Calgary, AB
6’0” 190lbs Shoots: Right
2010-11 Spokane Chiefs
GP-68 G-20 A-22 Pts-42 PIM-62 +/- (+21)


Matt will join the Regina Pats immediately and is expected to be in the line-up tonight as the Pats will take on the Calgary Hitmen at Scotiabank Saddledome. Puck drops at 7:00pm, with the Press Box Sports Bar pregame show beginning at 6:35.

Leadership role fits Regina Pats

Captain Brandon Davidson to the letter

October 11, 2011

Brandon Davidson understands the difference, knowing full well that the Regina Pats need more than a guy with a letter on his jersey.

By: Greg Harder - Leader Post - Full Story

REGINA, Sask. - Some players wear the ‘C’ and others become captains.

Brandon Davidson understands the difference, knowing full well that the Regina Pats need more than a guy with a letter on his jersey. They need a captain who graciously accepts the badge of honour, embracing the privileges of the title as well as the burden that goes with it.

“I’ve always wanted that,” offered the 20-year-old defenceman. “I knew it wasn’t given to an individual, it’s earned. I feel privileged and honoured, but there is that responsibility being captain. I think I have the (right) qualities as a person and that translates into hockey as well. You have to be a character person. Some people have it, some people don’t.”

Since his arrival two years ago, Davidson has often expressed his desire to be a leader for the Pats. With maturity, he came to understand that it’s about more than just words, it’s about actions and hard work.

REGINA PATS LOST AGAINST

PRINCE GEORGE COUGARS

2-0

by: Ron "Scoreboard" Johnston

Tonight the Regina Pats will be hosting Prince George Cougars, 7:00 p.m. at the Brandt Centre. Pre-game show with CKRM Dan Plaster will be at 6:35.

It will be a very special night in memory of former Captain Rick Rypien.

First Period:

Scoring: No Scoring

Penalties: 7:56 Prince George - L. Springer (Checking from Behind); 10:36 Prince George - N. Buonassisi (Delay of Game); 19:03 Regina Pats - Jordan Weal (Slashing)

Score: Tied 0-0; Shots: Even 7-7

Second Period:

Scoring: No Scoring

Penalties: 3:23 Regina Pats - Nils Moser (Ob-Tripping); 10:23 Prince George - J. Smith (Boarding); 16:12 Prince George - A. Forsberg (Slashing); Brandon Underwood (Roughing)

Score: 0-0; Shots: Even 6-6

Third Period:

Scoring: Prince George was hungry as they shot three shots on Hewitt before scoring. It was Jordan Tkatch at 7:03, assisted by Spencer Asuchak and Jarrett Fontaine. Just less then two minutes later the Cougars went up 2-0 on a power play goal by Tayler Thompson, assisted by Troy Bourke and Cody Carlson. Regina Pats pulled their goaltender Matt Hewitt with three minutes remaining, could not score.

Penalties: 8:11 Regina Pats - Jordan Weal (Slashing); 13:15 Prince George - Jake Mykitiuk (Roughing); Regina Pats - Lyndon Martell (Roughing)

Score: Prince George 2-0; Shots: Prince George 13-6

EX-REGINA PAT

PLAYING FOR -

SOUTH CAROLINA STINGRAYS

(ECHL)

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#26 Garrett Mitchell

Position: F Date of Birth: 09/02/1991 Height: 5' 11" Weight: 195 lbs Pro Experience: Hershey Bears Shoots: R Resides: Regina, SK Biography: Mitchell recently completed his junior career with his hometown Regina Pats of the WHL (2006-11) gathering 51 goals and 61 assists for 112 points in 264 games. A sixth-round draft pick by the Washington Capitals in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, Mitchell served as team captain of the Pats during his final season. The 5-foot-11, 195-pound defenseman also saw AHL action after the 2009-10 and 2010-11 WHL seasons with the Hershey Bears, appearing in three games.

His first game with South Carolina Stingrays is tonight, as they host the Greenville Road Warriors.

PR. GEORGE COUGARS

VISIT REGINA PATS

A very special night in memory of former Captain Rick Rypien

Regina Pats take on the Prince Geoge Cougars tonight at 7:00pm Brandt Centre, pre-game with Dan Plaster at 6:35 Pre-Game Show 620 CKRM, also WHL WebTV

Tonight will be a special night for the Regina Pats organization. Earlier in the summer, former Captain, Rick Rypien passed away. It was one of many tragic moments for the hockey world but one that affected the Regina Pats very deeply. Rick’s mother Shelly will be in attendance and will drop the puck before the game between the Pats and the Cougars.



Tonight, the hockey club is also proud to rename their “Unsung Hero Award” award the “Rick Rypien Award” because he best exemplified hard work not just on the ice, but also what he meant to his teammates and all the work that Rick did in the community.

“In memory of a person who was the epitome of what we want our players to be, it is MY Honour and Privilege to announce that we will be renaming the Regina Pats Unsung Hero award in the Name of former Regina Pat Rick Rypien.” Regina Pats President, Brent Parker continues, “It is an honour that he earned through his commitment, dedication and selflessness. We all miss him dearly but through this award he will continue to have an impact on our organization.”

The ceremony will take place before tonight’s game between the number four team in the country, you Regina Pats and the Prince George Cougars. The Cougars are making their bi-annual trip to Regina and it will be the only chance for fans to see Oilers 2010 second round pick, defenceman Martin Marincin and former Pat, now Cougar Captain, Cody Carlson.

LETHBRIGE and

REGINA PATS in a Shoot Out

PATS WIN IN SHOOT OUT 5-4

The Regina Pats are back home after a successful road trip (3-1-0). Thy haven't play at the Brandt Centre since a 5-1 season opening win over the Swift Current Broncos. The Pat's last game was Saturday in Lethbridge a 4-1 win ovr the Hurricanes. Lethbridge had coach Rich Preston called th performance a"stinker" by his team but also gave credit to the Pats. "I like their team," he said. "Thhy have a big experienced defence. Their forwards outworked us. Patty (head coach Pat Conacher) has them them working hard. Whn you hav a top guy like Jordan Weal leading the way, it's pretty good." .... The Hurricanes are coming off a 3-2 loss to the host Moose Jaw Warriors on Wednesday.

by: Ron "Scoreboard" Johnston

Game will be broadcast over CKRM at 7:00 and the pre-game show with Dan Plaster and Colorman Al Dumba. A very bad call by the referee, Jobek as hit the puck first and then the blade, but off all things was called on a penalty shot that took longer.

First Period

Scoring: No Scoring

Penalties: 0:17 Regina Pats - Andrew Rieder (Boarding); 5:21 Lethgbridge - Macoy Erkamps (Roughing); 5:21 Regina Pats - Lane Scheidl (Roughing); 6:01 Lethbridge - (Tripping); 12:29 Regina Pats - Campbell Elynuik (Cross Checking); 17:22 Regina Pats - Brandon Underwood (Hooking); 18:33 Lethbridge - Derek Ryckman (Interference)

Score: Even 0-0; Shots: Lethbridge 11-9

Second Period:

Scoring: Regina Pats go on to the score board first, Andres Rider found a loose pink in a mad scrmplae in front of the net and scored at 3:51, assisted by A. Bidlevskii. Lethbridge came right back and Maco Erkamps scoring on a power play goal as he received a pass M. Marantz and scored at 5:28, assisted also by Craes. Pats once again went up 2-1 on a 5 on 3 power play as Dominik Volek was right on the spot and scored a rebound at 11:18, assisted by M. Klimchuk and Jordan Weal. Lethbridge tied the score at 2-2 three minutes later when Russell. Maxwell carried the puck cost to coast then toe dragged upping the puck over Pat goaltender Matt Hewitt at 13:10.

Penalties: 1:09 Lethbridge - R. Maxwell (Slashing); 4:12 Lethbridge - G. Hood (Instigator 2min)(Major-Fighting 5min)(Misconduct 10 min); Regina Pats - K, Burroughs (Clipping 2 min); Major-Fighting 5 min); 5:17 Regina Pats - B. Davidson (Holding); 7:23 Regina Pats - B. Davidson (Kneeing); 10:00 Lethbridge - S. McKechine (Inter. On Goaltender); D. Ryckman (Cross Chcecking); 18:04 Lethbridge - R. Maxwell (High Sticking)

Scores: Tied: 2-2; Shots: Regina Pats 14-10

Third Period:

Scores: Regina Pats Andrew Rieder scored his second goal of the game as he tipped in the shot at 0:27 into the period, assisted by Jordan Weal and L. Martell. Lethbridge came right back at tied the game at 3-3 when Derek Ryckman scored on a loose puck at 4:40, assisted by P. Tot. Regina Pats went up 4-3 as Lyle Burroughs scored at 12:06, assisted by L. Martell and Jordan Weal. Weal becomes the Pats top scorer with 2 goals and 6 assists for 8 points in 5 games. On a real bad call by the referee, awarded Broddy Sutter of Lethbridge a penalty shot and scored at 18:24 to tie the game at 4-4. A Terrible referee call, it sould never had been a penalty shot.

Penalties: 5:25 - Lethbridge - B. Ramsay (Roughing); D. Stevenson (Roughing); 7:02 Regina Pats - B. Davidson (Roughing 2 min)(Misconduct 10 min); 12:41 Lethbridge - L. Oslanski (Hooking)

Score: Tied 4-4; Shots: Lethbridge 15-8

Overtime: Scoring: No Scoring; Shots: Regina Pats 2-1

Shoot Out:

Lethbridge - Juraj Bezuch (Yes); Sam McKenzie (N0); Brody Sutter (Yes); Graham Hood (N0); Russell Maxell (N0)

Regina -Jordan Weal (Yes); Lyndal Martell (Yes); Morgan Klimchuk (No); Dyson Stevenson (No); Domini Volek (Yes)

REGINA PATS IN BMO CHL

MASTERCARD TOP 10 - (4TH)

Regina Pats IN BMO CHL MASTERCARD TOP 10

Toronto, Ontario – The Canadian Hockey League today announced the BMO CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings for week 3 of the 2011-12 season. The weekly rankings of the Canadian Hockey League’s Top 10 teams are selected by a panel of National Hockey League scouts.

When was the last time they were ranked - 4th. ! Even I cannot remember.

BMO CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings – Week 3

Rank	Team (Record)	Last Week	# of Weeks
1	London Knights (4-0-0-0)	2	2
2	Baie-Comeau Drakkar (8-1-0-0)	6	2
3	Miss. St. Michael's Majors (5-0-0-0)	10	2
4	Regina Pats (4-1-0-0)	-	1
5	Victoriaville Tigres (7-3-0-0)	4	3
6	Saint John Sea Dogs (5-4-0-0)	1	3
7	Tri-City Americans (3-1-0-0)	-	1
8	Shawinigan Cataractes (7-3-0-0)	7	3
9	Kelowna Rockets (2-0-0-0)	9	3
10	Ottawa 67's (3-1-1-0)	8	2
	Honourable Mention:
	Moose Jaw Warriors (3-1-0-0)	-	0
	Peterborough Petes (3-0-1-1)	-	0
	Cape Breton Screaming Eagles (6-3-0-0)

REGINA PATS FACE OFF

AGAINST BREAST CANCER

October 04, 2011

The puck drops on Pink Ice - Friday, October 28th against the Edmonton Oil Kings.



Regina, Saskatchewan – The Regina Pats are once again proud to be part of the Canadian Cancer Society’s “National Breast Cancer Awareness Month”. For the sixth year in a row, the Pats will culminate their activities with their award winning “Breast Cancer Awareness Night” presented by Jay’s Moving on Friday, October 28th against the Edmonton Oil Kings.

This year the Pats have made a fantastic event even better. For the first time the “The Rink will be Pink” The fantastic ice crew from the Brandt Centre will colour the ice pink for “Breast Cancer Awareness Night”.

The Pats will once again wear special edition Pink Jerseys on “Breast Cancer Awarness Night”. This year though, everyone will have a chance to bid.

on their favourite player. Each player’s jerseys are available right now via an online auction. To view what the jerseys will look like and to bid on your favourite player’s jersey, head to http://www.elevateauctions.com/reginapats. The auction begins today and will close on Thursday, October 27th at 9:00pm.

You can also show your support by purchasing special edition Pink Pats mittens. They are available now in the Neutral Zone, online at reginapats.com, as well as the Pats office for $20 plus tax. All proceeds from the jersey auction and mitten sales will go to the Canadian Cancer Society for Breast Cancer Research in Saskatchewan.

You too can get involved in the night by just buying a ticket. One dollar from every walk-up ticket will also go to the Canadian Cancer Society for Breast Cancer Research.


“The Regina Pats are very excited and honoured to once again partner with the Canadian Cancer Society and this year’s game sponsor Jays Moving on our annual Breast Cancer Awareness Night.” Regina Pats V.P Operations Cliff Mapes continues “This has been one of our most important nights of the year and the fans have responded with over $70-thousand raised for Breast Cancer research in Saskatchewan over the past six years. With the first time playing on Pink ice, the Pink Pats mittens and the online jersey auction, we believe we can achieve our goal of raising $20-thousand that night.”
For all the work done the past six years, the Canadian Cancer Society honoured the Regina Pats with the National Special Recognition Award. The Pats received this award this past June during the Canadian Cancer Society, Saskatchewan Division awards night.

Joyce Pawlowski, Regina Events Manager, Canadian Cancer Society “I am very excited about the ongoing partnership with the Pats. This partnership will assist us in our efforts to save more lives faster and promote awareness in our community.”
Tickets for Breast Cancer Awareness night on Friday, October 28th as the Pats host the Edmonton Oil Kings are on sale now. To purchase a ticket to this or any other Regina Pats home game head to any Ticketmaster location in Regina, click on www.ticketmaster.ca or call 543-7800.

REGINA PATS DEFENCEMAN

UNDERWOOD REDISCOVERS

SCORING TOUCH

October 04, 2011

By: Regina Leader Post Sports - Ian Hamilton

The Regina Pats defenceman entered the 2011-12 WHL season with two goals in 149 career games, but he hadn’t scored in his last 110 outings.

Underwood snapped that streak in the Pats’ second regular-season game, connecting on the power play in Regina’s 4-2 victory over the Swift Current Broncos on Sept. 24. Then, during the Pats’ 5-2 loss to the Kootenay Ice on Friday, the 19-year-old product of San Marcos, Calif., sniped short-handed to match his career goal total in just four games.

So, with a dearth of experience in recent seasons, did Underwood know how to celebrate scoring a goal?

“I kind of blacked out after both of them,” the 6-foot-3, 210-pound blueliner admitted with a grin Monday. “I just kind of winged it.

“The first one, I just gave it the big fist pump. I get pretty fired up, so both times I came by the bench and gave the boys a pretty good yell.”

Scoring goals wasn’t Underwood’s calling through his first three WHL seasons with the Kamloops Blazers.

He scored his first career goal on Dec. 28, 2008 against the Prince George Cougars, but that, along with one assist, constituted his offensive production over 35 games.

He lit the lamp again on Oct. 3, 2009 against the Vancouver Giants in his fourth game of the ’09-10 campaign — and then played 52 more games that season without scoring again. He did, however, add four assists.

Last season, Underwood had no goals and 10 assists in 58 regular-season games for Kamloops. He was traded to the Pats on July 28 for a fourth-round pick in the 2012 bantam draft.

“I’m getting a really good chance here to be a more complete player,” said Underwood, who also has seven penalty minutes and a plus-5 rating through five games. “The last couple of years when I was with the Blazers, I was more of a defensive guy and (the Pats) are just giving me a chance to show my offensive side.

“I’m still not an offensive guy, but I think I can contribute and I’ve shown that so far.”

The Pats are offering him more opportunities to do that, giving him time on the power play and penalty kill while also encouraging him to join the rush.

“They’re giving not just me but all the D free rein,” Underwood said. “If we have the chance to join offensively, we can. (Colton) Jobke only had one goal last year (with the Kelowna Rockets) and he already has one this year (with the Pats).

“It’s just everyone contributing. Everyone has their own role, but we can also stretch out and get a little bit out of our comfort zones.

“We’re all still developing as players. I’ve been in the league for four years, but every day I’m trying to get better and trying to better myself as a player. If I can become more of a two-way guy, that’s what I’m going to try to do.”

That’s certainly what the Pats are hoping he’ll do.

Assistant coach Malcolm Cameron believes maturity has played a role in Underwood’s sudden scoring touch. As a 19-year-old, fourth-year player, Underwood has been given more responsibility and more ice time, which in turn has led to more scoring chances.

The Pats aren’t expecting Underwood to completely change his game — “I don’t think he’s going to turn into Mike Green, as much as that would be a bonus for us,” a laughing Cameron said in reference to the Washington Capitals’ offensive defenceman — but they are encouraging him to go on the offensive.

“It’s a work in progress, but he’s getting the hang of it,” said Cameron, who oversees the Pats’ D-men. “Sometimes he likes to hang back when there’s an opportunity to jump into the play, and that’s where his defensive coach gets on him a little bit.

“It’s hard to break the mindset you’ve been in maybe your whole hockey career of being a solid, stay-at-home guy, which is really what we want him to be. But if he can be a threat to add some offence, that’s what we want, too.”

REGINA PATS

Reassign Tyler Borstmayer

October 03, 2011

Regina, Saskatchewan - Regina Pats Web Site: The Regina Pats have reassigned 18 year old defenceman, Tyler Borstmayer to the Weyburn Red Wings of the SJHL.

The St. Brieux, Saskatchewan native has spent parts of the last two seasons with the Regina Pats and played in the first two game of this campaign with the blue and white.

The Pats now have 14 forwards, 8 defenceman and 2 goaltenders on their roster.

REGINA PATS WIN 4-1

AGAINST LETHBRIDGE

by: Ron "Scoreboard" Johnston

Our Regina Pats will have the honour of participating in the Lethbridge home opener at the newly renovated Enmax Centre. It has gone through a $34 million dollar renovation that includes a new restaurant, sky boxes, dressing rooms and press box location.

If only Regina Brandt Centre had a Centre Scoring Clock like this one. A real big mistake getting rid of theirs.

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First Period:

Scoring: Regina Pats' Brandon Davidson (his first goal of the season) scored a power play goal from the point, a wrist shot to the upper left corner of the net at 5:31, assisted by Lane Scheidl and Jack Rodewald. Jordan Weal, short handed hit the goal post with about 8 minutes left in the period. Regina went up 2-0 also a power play goal. Colton Jobke (his first goal of the season) a hard shot from the point at 18:43, assisted by Dyson Stevenson and Morgan Klimchuk.

Penalties: 4:07 Lethbridge - Daniel Johnston (Boarding); 7:30 Lethbridge - Macoy Erkamps (Interference); 10:14 Regina Pats - Art Bidlevskii (Holding); 15:58 Regina Pats - Aandrew Rieder (Interference); 17:23 Lethbridge - Graham Hood (Tripping)

Score: Regina Pats 2-0; Shots: Regina Pats 12-3

Second Period: The closest Lethbridge came to scoring was Brady Randy hitting the goal post.

Scoring: Regina Pats went up 3-0 as (the fourth line) Tanner Olstad, was in tight, scoring on a back hand to the upper net at 12:36, assisted by Campbell Elynuik.

Penalties: 8:34 Lethbridge - Brady Ramsay (Checking from Behind); 13:07 Regina Pats - Lyndon Martell (High Sticking); 19:53 Regina Pats - Jack Rodewald (Tripping)

Score: Regina Pats 3-0; Shots: Regina Pats 13-10

Third Period:

Scoring: Lethbridge got on the scoreboard as picked up a turn over at their blue line. A three way pass resulted in Brody Sutter scoring at 4:50, assisted by Philip Tot and Cam Braes. Regina Pats scored their third power play goal, as Dyson Stevenson was allowed to walk in and score at 15:37, assisted by Dominik Volek and Jordan Weal.

Penalties: 16:45 Regina Pats - Tanner Olstad (Hooking)

Score: Regina Pats 4-1; Shots: Lethbridge 12-11

KOOTENAY ICE WIN 5-2

OVER REGINA PATS

Friday, September 30, 2011 - Regina, Saskatchewan

By Regina Pats: Dan Plaster

The Regina Pats continue their road trip tonight in Kootenay, as they take on the defending WHL champions. Listen to the game over CKRM at 7:00 p.m., pre-games show at 6:45.

This has been a quick start for the Regina Pats and a trio of rookies also achieved WHL first over the first three games:

Morgan Klimchuk - 1st WHL goal and point (Sept 23 vs Swift Current)
Jack Rodewald - 1st WHL goal, point-muti-point night (Sept 23 vs SC)
Dominik Volek - 1st WHL assist and point (Sept 23 vs. SC) and 1st.
WHL goal Sept 24 at SC)

Brandon Underwood and Campbell Elynuik also scored their first goals as members of the Regina Pats this past Saturday in Swift Current. The goal by Underwood was his 3rd of his WHL career, his first ever power play goal. Underwood hadn't seen the back of the net since October 3rd, 2009 as a member of the Kamloops Blazers against the Vancouver Giants.

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by: Ron "Scoreboard" Johnston

Regina Pats start goaltender Adam Beaukeboom. It will be his first ever WHL start.

First Period:

Scoring: Regina Pats score a power play goal as Lane Scheidl got a great pass from Chandler Stephenson and scored at 6:31, also assisted by Jordan Weal. A Regina Pats turn over, resulted in Max Reinhart scoring his first goal of the season at 16:15, assisted by Dylen McKinlay.

Penalties: 0:39 Regina Pats - Chandler Stephenson (Hooking); 1:42 Regina Pats - Coltin Jobke (Delay of Game); 5:29 Kootenay - Joe Antilla (Interference); 12:16 Kootenay - L. Paulsen (Holding)

Score: Tied 1-1, Shots: Kootenay 13-11

Second Period:

Scoring: Regina Pats Jonke made a nice high pass from his blue line over a Kootenay Defenseman to Brandon Underwood. It was a short handed goal at 10:06, assisted by Jordan Weal. Kootenay tied the score 2-2 when A. Rossignol scored on a wrist shot at 11:55, assisted by J. Neibrandt and Max Reinhart. Just less then three minutes later, Kootenay went up 3-2 on a power play goal scored by Dylen McKinlay at 14:48, assisted by Max Reinhart and Joey Leach.

Penalties: 9:42 Regina Pats - A. Bidlevskii (Interference); 14:09 Regina Pats - Dominik Volek (Holding)

Score: Kootenay 3-2; Shots: Regina Pats 12-9

Third Period:

Scoring: Regina Pats almost tied the game, when Klimchuk hit the goal post with only four minutes remaining. One minute later Kootenay's E. Pearce scored on a turn over at 17:14, assisted by J. Dirk. Max Reinhart finished the scoring, getting an empty net goal at 19:15, assisted by D. McKinlay and Joey Leach.

Penalties: 10:15 Regina Pats - Dryden Hunt (Tripping)

Score: Kootenay 5-2; Shots: Regina Pats 6-5