1991-1992 SEASON

Bruce Hamilton, part owner of Tacoma Rockets, became the newest entry in the Western Hockey League. The Rockets play their home games in the 17,700 seat Tacoma Dome.

Saskatoon part-owner Rick Brodsky, along with his brothers Bob and Jack and Father Nathan, purchased the Victoria Cougars from Bob Vrancraert. Brodsky kept the clubs “Cougar” name and play their games in the old 1,800 seat Coliseum.

1991-1992 REGINA PATS ROSTER - Goalies: Mike Risdale, Berry Becker, Jason Claque Defense: Derek Eberle, Jason Smith, Nathan Dempsey, Heath Weenk, Niko Ovaska, Jason Morris, Vernon Beardy, Hal Christianson, Jamie Hayden, Rob McCaig, Kelly Harris, Brad Bagu, Jason Young Centre: Jeff Shantz, Louis Dumont, Trevor Hanas, A. J. Kelham, Jeff Frieson Right Wing: Frank Kovacs, Chris Constant, Gary Pearce, Karry Biette, Nikas Barklund, Darcy Jerome, Josh Erdman, Craig Kinney, Devin Grimeau, Tony Frenette, Greg Story Left Wing: Lloyd Pelletier, Jason Gibson, Terry Bendera (Captain), Ken Richardson, Russ Gronick, Danny Pilling, Brad Scott N/K: Kelly Harris, Jason Young, Mike Crespeigne, Gib Tucker Coach: Brad Tippett Assistant Coach: Al Dumba General Manager: Bill Hicke Trainer: Mark “Torchy” Simpson

Regina Pats Right Winger Frank Kovacs is selected to the Eastern Second All-Star Team. Regina Pats finished in seventh place in the eight team Eastern Division and out of the play-offs that season.

REGINA PATS AWARDS:

Type of Award	The Trophy Name	Players Name
Top Rookie Award	Nick Pappas Memorial Trophy	Jason Smith
Most Sportsmanlike	Hub Bishop Memorial Trophy	Gary Pearce
Top Defenceman	Charles Johnston Memorial Trophy	Derek Eberle
Most Valuable Player	The Barkers Trophy	Frank Kovacs
Top Leading Scorer	Torchy Schell Memorial Trophy	Frank Kovacs
Most Goals Scored	No Trophy	Frank Kovacs and Lloyd Pelletier (Tied)
Most Improved	No trophy	Jeff Shantz
Most Popular Player	No Trophy	Frank Kovacs
Player-of-the-Year	Booster Club Award	Frank Kovacs
Scholastic Player	Molson-Cooper Trophy	Nathan Dempsey
Unsung Hero	Booster Club Award	Mike Risdale
Heart and Soul Award	No Trophy	Karry Biette
Leading Vote Getter	Molson- Three Star Award	Frank Kovacs

That year Seattle Thunderbirds were the Memorial Cup Tournament host. Kamloops Blazers were the League champions taking Seattle in six games. From the east it was Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds from the (OHA) and Verdun College Francais (QMJHL). Kamloops beat Sault Ste. Marie 5-4 in the final, the winning goal scored with only 14 seconds remaining on a Zac Boyer break-a-way.


(Photo: Royal Photo Studio - Regina Pats Collection)

Front Row: Barry Becker, Dale Vossen (Assistant Coach) , Graham Tuer (Head Scout), Al Dumba (Assistant Coach), Ted Knight (Owner), Frank Kovacs, Morley Gusway (Owner), Brad Tippet (Coach), Bill Hicke (Manager-Owner), ___________ Second Row: ________, Nathan Dempsey, Jeff Shantz, ______, Garry Pearce, Heath Weenk, ______, ________, ________, Jamie Hayden, ________, Louis Dumont Third Row: ________, Derek Eberle, Mark “Torchy” Simpson (Trainer)