1994-1995 - SEASON

Regina Pats Norman Johnston becomes their new Head Coach. He spent time in the SJHL with the North Battleford North Stars, Flin Flon Bombers, Yorkton Terriers, and Humboldt Broncos, winning a league title with Flin Flon Bombers in 1993.

Owner Rick Brodsky sells Victoria Cougars. The team leaves the island and he transfers the franchise to Prince George on the mainland. The new owners' team play their games in the new 5,300 seat Prince George rink.

At Brandon, Tuesday, December 6, the Regina Pats out shot the home club 67-19 only to loose 3-2.

Regina Pats finished seventh in the nine team Eastern Division with 55 points.

1994-1995 REGINA PATS ROSTER - Goalies: Chad Mercier, Mike Walker, Tim Winters Defense: Dion Zukiwsky (Captain), Perry Johnson, Wade Strand, Chad Wilchynski, Shawn Collins, Ross Parsons, Travis Stevenson, Sean Donnelly, Greg Harvey, Chris Riddell Centre: Colin Foley, Russ Hewson, Josh Holden, Chris Johnston, Joe Bouvier, Kurt Neumeier, Jason Bird, Jan Vasilev Right Wing: Jeff Petruic, Rhett Gordon, Demitri Markovsky, Shannon Briske, Jerome Kufflick, Brad Brown, Jesse Rezansoff, Jason Bird, Jan Vasilev, Reed Low Left Wing: Jeff Petruic, Lars Pettersen, Boyd Kane, Chris Johnston, Russ Hewson, Tony Vasilev, Ryan Phillips, Rob Lenz Coach: Norm Johnston Assistant Coach: Ross Mahoney Assistant Coach: Don Chesney (March 15) General Manager: Billy Hicke Trainer: Mark “Torchy” Simpson Directors of Scouting: Graham Tuer

REGINA PATS AWARDS

Type of Award	The Trophy Name	Players Name
Top Rookie Award	Nick Pappas Memorial Trophy	Josh Holden
Most Sportsmanlike	Hub Bishop Memorial Trophy	Rhett Gordon
Top Defenceman	Charles Johnston Memorial Trophy	Perry Johnson
Most Valuable Player	The Barkers Trophy	Chad Mercier
Most Goals - League	Landmark Inn Torchy Schell Memorial Trophy	Jeff Petruic
Leading Scorer - League	Billy Hicke-Dennis Sobchuk Trophy	Jeff Petruic
Leading Vote Getter	Molson-Three Star Award	Chad Mercier
Humanitarian Award	Karcher Award	Rhett Gordon
Scholastic Player Award	CHL Canadian Airlines Medal	Perry Johnson

EASTERN QUARTER PLAY-OFFS – Thursday, March 23, Regina suffered a 6-4 loss to Prince Albert before the lowest attendance (1,726) of the season at the Comuniplex. Shayne Toporowski's three straight goals, including an empty netter, led the Raiders to the victory. Toporowski was Prince Albert's top scorer with four goals and one assist.

Friday, March 24, Raiders out shot Regina 45-11 but were only able to edge the Pats 4-3 at the Comuniplex before 2,210 fans. Regina was out shot 30-3 over the first-two periods. For the second night, Shayne Toporowski came up with one goal and had two assists, Colin Foley had two and Percy Johnson had one goal and two assists for the Pats.

Sunday, March 26, Pats' Chad Mercier, out with a twisted left knee, had to rely on rookie Tim Winters in goal on Sunday, before only 2,381 spectators at the Agridome. Winters had 45 shots directed his way as Raiders defeated Pats 9-6. Denis Pederson had two goals and three assists. Brad Church and David Van Drunen also had two goals.

Monday, March 27, Second place Prince Albert defeated seventh place Regina Pats 5-2, before a poor attendance of 1,680 at the Agridome. Toporowski finished the series with six goals and four assists.

Memorial Cup Tournament host, Kamloops Blazers, defeated Brandon Wheat Kings in the League final. The American team from the east, Detroit Red Wings (OHA), and Hull Qlympiques (QMJHL) represented the east. In the final, Kamloops scored five goals on eight power play chances in an 8-2 triumph over Detroit Red Wings.



(Photo: Royal Photo Studio - Regina Pats Collection)

Front Row: Chad Mercier, Ted Knight (Owner-Govenor), Rhett Gordon, Norm Johnston (Coach), Dion Zukiwsky, Billy Hicke (Owner and Manager), Colin Foley, Morley Gusway, Tim Winters Second Row: Jason Bird, Boyd Kane, Jeff Petruic, Travis Stevenson, Chad Wilchynski, Wade Strand, Russ Hewson, Brad Brown, Ross Parsons, Shawn Collins, Lars Pettersen Third Row: Mark “Torchy” Simpson (Trainer), Kelly Remple (Director of Marketing and Promotions, Chris Johnston, Jan Vasilev, Josh Holden, Kurt Neumeier , Joey Bouvier, Perry Johnson, Jeromie Kufflick, Pal Edmonds (Director of Broadcasting), Graham Tuer (Director of Player Personnel)