St. Albert - August 30, 2009
The Regina Pats and the Swift Current Broncos were hoping to get their first win in Game 6 of the Edmonton Oil Kings Pre-season Invitational Tournament presented by Elite Sportswear and Awards. It was Swift Current 8, Regina Pats 7 in a shoot out.
The Broncos score first on a breakaway. Mike Brown goes upstairs on Regina goaltender Derek Tendler. It doesn’t take Swift Current long to strike again. Andy Blanke drives the net, Jordan Peddle tips in his centering pass, and it is 2 – 0. Regina comes back to score less than a minute after that. Michal Poletin beats Bronco goalie Chad Ketting to make it 2 – 1. The Pats tie it up at 2 before the half way point of the frame. Jordan Weal goes in alone, dekes and sticks the back hand under the bar. The Broncos Brown gets another break away and is hooked going in. He gets a penalty shot, elects to shoot, but Tendler makes a pad save to keep the score 2 – 2.
Period two starts with five goals in just over seven minutes. Swift Current gets goals from Jordan Evans, Peddle with his second of the game, and Eric Doyle. Regina replies with markers from Tomas Hricina and Andrew Rieder. Add it all up, and the Broncos are up 5 – 4. Things settle down, until the Pats take back to back penalties. The Broncos Justin Dowling has a shot goes off a defenseman, and in, to make it 6 – 4. Regina gets it back to within one. Poletin feeds Graham Hood in the slot for the quick one timer. The period ends 6 – 5.
The Broncos get the two goal lead back in the third when Dane Muench finds Dillon Wagner alone in the slot. He whips one past Regina’s second goalie, Dawson Guhle. The Pats get back within one on a blast from the high slot from Matt Strueby, its 7 – 6. Regina pulls even when Poletin scores his second of the game with just over two minutes to play. The third period ends with the score tied seven all, and so does overtime. We have a shootout.
Swift Current goalie Alexandre Sirard is the hero stopping 2 of 3 Pat shooters. The Broncos win 8 – 7, after a 2 – 1 win in the shootout.
First Period
1. Swift Current - Brown ES, 4:20
2. Swift Current – Peddle (Blanke) ES, 6:17
3. Regina Pats – Poletin (Hood) ES, 6:53
4. Regina Pats – Weal ES, 9:38
Shots on Goal: Regina 12 - Swif Current - 9
Second Period:
5. Swift Current – Evans (Sullivan, Dowling) ES, 3:14
6. Swift Current – Peddle (Hoban) ES, 3:41
7. Regina – Hricina (Metz, Czibere) ES, 4:02
8. Swift Current – Doyle (Evans, Wagner) PP, 6:32
9. Regina – Rieder (Strueby, Stephenson) ES, 7:05
10. Swift Current – Dowling (Hewett, Molle) PP, 14:43
11. Regina – Hood (Poletin, Bell) ES, 17:57
Two Period Totals: Regina 21 - Swift Current 21
Third Period:
12. Swift Current – Wagner (Muench, Luhning) ES, 5:43
13. Regina – Strueby (Stephenson) ES 10:49
14. Regina – Poletin (Weal) ES, 17:45
Three Period Totals: Regina 30 - Swift Current 25
Overtime:
No Scoring
Final Shot Totals: Regina 34 - Swift Current 27
Regina – Tendler 9/14 Guhle 11/ 13
Swift Current – Ketting 15/19 Sirard 12/15
Shootout:
Swift Current – Hoban Goal, Dowling Goal, Doyle X
Regina – Poletin Goal, Weal X, Hricina X
Regina Pats have four more pre-season games: This Friday, September 4, at Brandon; following Wednesday, September 9, Brandon visits the Brandt Centre; Saturday, September 12, Saskatoon visits Brandt Centre and the following day, Regina Pats play at Prince Albert.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
REGINA PATS - LOST THEIR SECOND PRE-SEASON GAME
St. Albert – August 29, 2009
Game 3 of the Oil Kings Pre-season Invitational Tournament presented by Elite Sportswear and Awards featured the Medicine Hat Tigers and the Regina Pats. Both teams were coming off opening day losses and looking for a win. The Pats were shut out 4 – 0 by the Oil Kings, while the Tigers fell 5 – 2 at the hands of the Moose Jaw Warriors.
The Pats scored first, on the power play in the opening period. Tomas Hricina’s point shot found its way through a screen and past Tiger goalie Tyler Bunz. The first period ends 1 - 0 with the shots on goal even at eight.
The second period began with a scrap, as Thomas Carr of the Tigers, and Regina’s Matt Delahey go toe to toe. Still in the first minute, the Tigers take an additional penalty, and the Pats capitalize with the man advantage. Alex Pym walked in from the point and went top corner on Bunz to make it 2 – 0. The Tigers get on the board late in the frame. Emerson Etem set up Kale Kessey for a one timer, its 2 – 1. Regina got it back in less than a minute later, when Michal Poletin scored to make it 3 – 1. Tigers Emerson Etem scored and the period ends 3 – 2 for the Pats.
The Tigers tie it up early in the third period. After a great break out, Mike Forsyth ends up tapping in a feed from Curtis Valk. It is all even at 3. In the scrum after the goal, Regina takes a penalty, and the Tigers capitalize. Etem scored his second goal of the game to make it 4 – 3 the Tigers.
The Oil Kings Pre-season Invitational features two more games today. The Red Deer Rebels play the Moose Jaw Warriors at 3:00 pm. The Oil Kings take on the Swift Current Broncos at 7:00 pm. The Tournament wraps up with two more games Sunday.
Game 3 – Regina Pats 3, Medicine Hat Tigers 4
First Period:
1. Regina – Hricina (Pym, Miller) PP, 2:53
Shots on Goal: Regina - 8 Medicine Hat - 8
Second Period:
2. Regina – Pym (Metz) PP, 1:01
3. Medicine Hat – Kessey (Etem) ES, 12:56
4. Regina – Poletin (Weal, Pavkovich) ES, 13:40
5. Medicine Hat – Etem (King, Shinkaruk) PP, 15:27
Two Period Totals: Regina - 24 Medicine Hat - 15
Third Period:
6. Medicine Hat - Forsyth (Valk) ES, 4:35
7. Medicine Hat – Etem (Collins, Carlson) PP, 5:49
Final Shots on Goal: Regina - 30 Medicine Hat - 20
Goalies: Regina - Guhle 11/12, and Rowat 5/8
Goalie: Medicine Hat – Bunz 29/30
Game 3 of the Oil Kings Pre-season Invitational Tournament presented by Elite Sportswear and Awards featured the Medicine Hat Tigers and the Regina Pats. Both teams were coming off opening day losses and looking for a win. The Pats were shut out 4 – 0 by the Oil Kings, while the Tigers fell 5 – 2 at the hands of the Moose Jaw Warriors.
The Pats scored first, on the power play in the opening period. Tomas Hricina’s point shot found its way through a screen and past Tiger goalie Tyler Bunz. The first period ends 1 - 0 with the shots on goal even at eight.
The second period began with a scrap, as Thomas Carr of the Tigers, and Regina’s Matt Delahey go toe to toe. Still in the first minute, the Tigers take an additional penalty, and the Pats capitalize with the man advantage. Alex Pym walked in from the point and went top corner on Bunz to make it 2 – 0. The Tigers get on the board late in the frame. Emerson Etem set up Kale Kessey for a one timer, its 2 – 1. Regina got it back in less than a minute later, when Michal Poletin scored to make it 3 – 1. Tigers Emerson Etem scored and the period ends 3 – 2 for the Pats.
The Tigers tie it up early in the third period. After a great break out, Mike Forsyth ends up tapping in a feed from Curtis Valk. It is all even at 3. In the scrum after the goal, Regina takes a penalty, and the Tigers capitalize. Etem scored his second goal of the game to make it 4 – 3 the Tigers.
The Oil Kings Pre-season Invitational features two more games today. The Red Deer Rebels play the Moose Jaw Warriors at 3:00 pm. The Oil Kings take on the Swift Current Broncos at 7:00 pm. The Tournament wraps up with two more games Sunday.
Game 3 – Regina Pats 3, Medicine Hat Tigers 4
First Period:
1. Regina – Hricina (Pym, Miller) PP, 2:53
Shots on Goal: Regina - 8 Medicine Hat - 8
Second Period:
2. Regina – Pym (Metz) PP, 1:01
3. Medicine Hat – Kessey (Etem) ES, 12:56
4. Regina – Poletin (Weal, Pavkovich) ES, 13:40
5. Medicine Hat – Etem (King, Shinkaruk) PP, 15:27
Two Period Totals: Regina - 24 Medicine Hat - 15
Third Period:
6. Medicine Hat - Forsyth (Valk) ES, 4:35
7. Medicine Hat – Etem (Collins, Carlson) PP, 5:49
Final Shots on Goal: Regina - 30 Medicine Hat - 20
Goalies: Regina - Guhle 11/12, and Rowat 5/8
Goalie: Medicine Hat – Bunz 29/30
REGINA PATS - LOST OPENER IN EDMONTON
OIL KINGS WIN TOURNAMENT OPENER:
Taken from the Edmonton Oil Kings Web Site
'St. Albert – August 28, 2009 - The Edmonton Oil Kings 3rd Annual Pre-season Invitational Tournament is underway at Servus Credit Union Place in St. Albert. The hosts were up against the Regina Pats Friday night. The Oil Kings failed to convert on four power plays in a tight checking first period. The team’s best chance came late in the period while a man up. Robin Soudek set up Clayton Cumiskey on the door step but he failed to convert. At the other end, Oil King goalie Cam Lanigan was solid stopping Graham Hood on a breakaway. Late in the frame he robbed Matt Strueby in close.
The first period ends scoreless. One of the Oil Kings young guns opened the scoring in the second. Keegan Lowe’s point shot found it’s way passed Regina goalie Damien Ketlo to make it 1 – 0. The Oil Kings made it 2 – 0 on the power play after a wild goal mouth scramble. TJ Foster had a couple whacks at it before Michael St. Croix finally struck it in.“I thought Foster and St. Croix had some good chemistry tonight.” says Head Coach Steve Pleau. “Both guys are smart hockey players. They make good reads and move the puck around well.”
Regina started the third period with a brief two man advantage but the Oil Kings penalty kill held tight. Four minutes into the third, Lanigan robbed Hood again on a set up at the top of the crease. Midway through the period, the Pats had another power play chance. Tomas Hricina tipped a point shot but Lanigan was able to get a pad on it. Edmonton put it away on a power play goal by Garrett Thiessen and an even strength marker by Robin Soudek. The night belonged to Lanigan who back stopped the team to a 4 - 0 win. The Oil Kings tender made stops for the shut out. “Lanigan was our best player tonight.” said Pleau. “He settled down after training camp and made some great saves.”
Lanigan credits the Oil Kings new Goaltender Coach, Lyle Mast, with his improved focus. “We sat down and discussed going back to the basics,” said Lanigan. “He got me concentrating on the puck, not just to see it but to stop it.”
The Oil Kings Invitational continues tomorrow, with three games on the schedule. The Regina Pats and Medicine Hat Tigers play at 11:00 am, Rookie Goalie Dawson Guhle will start in goal for the Pats against the Tigers. The Red Deer Rebels play their only tournament game at 3:00 pm against the Moose Jaw Warriors. The Edmonton Oil Kings return to the ice at 7:00 pm against the Swift Current Broncos. The tournament continues Sunday with Regina and Swift Current playing at 3:00 pm. The weekend concludes when the Oil Kings face Medicine Hat at 7:00 pm.
Game 2: Edmonton Oil Kings - 4 vs. Regina Pats - 0
First Period: No scoring: Shots on Goal: Edmonton -10 Regina - 6
Second Period: 1. EOK - Lowe (Foster, St. Croix) ES, 3:112. EOK – St. Croix (Foster, Stephenson) PP, 6:03
After 2 Periods: Edmonton - 22 Regina Pats - 16
Third Period: 3. EOK – Thiessen (Wruck, Rachinski) PP, 13:364. EOK – Soudek (Thiessen, Wruck) ES, 16:33
After 3 Periods: Edmonton- 32 Regina Pats - 25
Edmonton – Lanigan 32/ 32 Regina Pats – Kelto 16 /18, Tendler 12/ 14
Taken from the Edmonton Oil Kings Web Site
- http://www.oilkings.ca/hm/inside.php?=515 -
'St. Albert – August 28, 2009 - The Edmonton Oil Kings 3rd Annual Pre-season Invitational Tournament is underway at Servus Credit Union Place in St. Albert. The hosts were up against the Regina Pats Friday night. The Oil Kings failed to convert on four power plays in a tight checking first period. The team’s best chance came late in the period while a man up. Robin Soudek set up Clayton Cumiskey on the door step but he failed to convert. At the other end, Oil King goalie Cam Lanigan was solid stopping Graham Hood on a breakaway. Late in the frame he robbed Matt Strueby in close.
The first period ends scoreless. One of the Oil Kings young guns opened the scoring in the second. Keegan Lowe’s point shot found it’s way passed Regina goalie Damien Ketlo to make it 1 – 0. The Oil Kings made it 2 – 0 on the power play after a wild goal mouth scramble. TJ Foster had a couple whacks at it before Michael St. Croix finally struck it in.“I thought Foster and St. Croix had some good chemistry tonight.” says Head Coach Steve Pleau. “Both guys are smart hockey players. They make good reads and move the puck around well.”
Regina started the third period with a brief two man advantage but the Oil Kings penalty kill held tight. Four minutes into the third, Lanigan robbed Hood again on a set up at the top of the crease. Midway through the period, the Pats had another power play chance. Tomas Hricina tipped a point shot but Lanigan was able to get a pad on it. Edmonton put it away on a power play goal by Garrett Thiessen and an even strength marker by Robin Soudek. The night belonged to Lanigan who back stopped the team to a 4 - 0 win. The Oil Kings tender made stops for the shut out. “Lanigan was our best player tonight.” said Pleau. “He settled down after training camp and made some great saves.”
Lanigan credits the Oil Kings new Goaltender Coach, Lyle Mast, with his improved focus. “We sat down and discussed going back to the basics,” said Lanigan. “He got me concentrating on the puck, not just to see it but to stop it.”
The Oil Kings Invitational continues tomorrow, with three games on the schedule. The Regina Pats and Medicine Hat Tigers play at 11:00 am, Rookie Goalie Dawson Guhle will start in goal for the Pats against the Tigers. The Red Deer Rebels play their only tournament game at 3:00 pm against the Moose Jaw Warriors. The Edmonton Oil Kings return to the ice at 7:00 pm against the Swift Current Broncos. The tournament continues Sunday with Regina and Swift Current playing at 3:00 pm. The weekend concludes when the Oil Kings face Medicine Hat at 7:00 pm.
Game 2: Edmonton Oil Kings - 4 vs. Regina Pats - 0
First Period: No scoring: Shots on Goal: Edmonton -10 Regina - 6
Second Period: 1. EOK - Lowe (Foster, St. Croix) ES, 3:112. EOK – St. Croix (Foster, Stephenson) PP, 6:03
After 2 Periods: Edmonton - 22 Regina Pats - 16
Third Period: 3. EOK – Thiessen (Wruck, Rachinski) PP, 13:364. EOK – Soudek (Thiessen, Wruck) ES, 16:33
After 3 Periods: Edmonton- 32 Regina Pats - 25
Edmonton – Lanigan 32/ 32 Regina Pats – Kelto 16 /18, Tendler 12/ 14
Friday, August 28, 2009
REGINA PATS - CO-OWNER IN THE 1980'S PASSES AWAY IN SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA
HARRY "HUDDY" BOTLEY BELL - REGINA PATS PART TIME OWNER OF THE 1980'S PASSED AWAY LAST NIGHT IN SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA, AT THE AGE OF 83.
By: Ron C. Johnston
Harry "Huddy" BELL was born 31 October 1925, at Regina, Saskatchewan. Huddy was one of the five new owners of the 1985-1986 Regina Pats. He was one of the first defenseman credited with using the slap shot. He and his brothers were involved in apartment construction and ownership of the Bell City Motel (which became the Sandman Inn). (Photos: Harry - New York Rovers - and Regina Pats Program 1985 - Ron C. Johnston - Collection)
Harry started his hockey with the Regina Commandos (SJHL) in 1943-1944 and played in the Memorial Cup that year. The following year had Military Service. Played with the New York Rovers (EAHL) 1945-46. The next year 1946-47 played with New Haven Ramblers (AHL), plus 1 game with the New York Rangers (NHL). Next played with St. Paul Saints (USHL) in 1948 to 1950, Tacoma Rockets (PCHL) 1950-51 season. Bakc with the New York Rovers (EAHL) 1951-1952 and finished his hockey career with the Regina Caps (SSHL) from 1952 to 1954. Was selected on the (SSHL) 1952-53 All-Star Team. A complete obituary will be published Wednesday, September 2, 2009.
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From my cousin - Will Klein, Scottsdale, Arizona ,
at 12:04 p.m. - Regina Pats Part Owner - 1979-1983
Received an e-mail from him - 12:10 p.m. this date:
Yes, I did know Huddy, as a matter of fact the home we have lived in for the past 21 years we purchased from Huddy.
I was not a personal friend of his but knew him socially. He had a very interesting background and his life would make a great movie, talk about rags to riches. At one time he was probably the largest private land holder/trader in Arizona (would have to be confirmed).
His brother Dick Bell (a paraplegic became an excellent golfer)
He was an excellent athlete in his younger days, played in the NY Rangers chain for the NY Rovers when he was a teen ager. I believe credit is given to Boom Boom Geofrion for inventing the slap shot but I have heard it attributed to Huddy Bell on many occasions.
He became a low handicap golfer. He came to Arizona to help overcome severe arthritis, I heard he was actually taken off a flight from Canada to Phoenix on a stretcher in the ‘60s (he came here because of the very dry temperatures) and the relocation worked miracles for him.
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e-mail from Orville Off, Ex-Regina Pat - 12:37 p.m.
Apparently Huddy was in Regina a few days ago and was staying at Hotel Saskatchewan and the story is that he fell and hurt his head. He had a hip replacement in Scottsdale a short time ago, I don't know if that was the cause of the fall. He went to the hospital in Regina and had a scan that didn't show any damage. He then flew back to Scottsdale and suffered a blood clot in the brain and apparently died a few hours later. I understand the funeral will be in Regina next Wednesday.
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Taken from the Regina Leader Post - at 11:30 a.m.
- By Samantha Maciag -- http://www.leaderpost.com/new/Former+Regina+Pats+owner+Harry+Bell+1939751/story.html -
REGINA — Harry "Huddy" Bell, a prominent Regina businessman for the last several decades, died Thursday night in Phoenix, Arizona, at 83.
Born Oct. 31, 1925, he served in the Canadian Army from 1943 to 1945 during the Second World War.
In 1945, Bell was scouted and signed by the New York Rangers as a free agent, playing just one NHL game as a defenceman against the Chicago Blackhawks in March of 1947.
He played 374 minor league games with the New York Rovers (EHL), New Haven (AHL), St. Paul (USHL) and Tacoma (PCHL) between 1945 and 1951. He retired from pro hockey in 1952.
Bell was one of the quintet of business owners — including Ted Knight, Jack Nicolle, Morley Gusway and Bill Hicke — that purchased the Regina Pats in February of 1986.
Up-date - Story:
- http://www.leaderpost.com/sports/hockey/pats-hockey/Former+Regina+Pats+owner+Herbert+Huddy+Bell+dies/1939751/story.html -
EDMONTON OIL KINGS - 3rd ANNUAL PRE-SEASON INVITATONAL TOURNAMENT
PRE-SEASON TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:
| .. AUGUST .. | ... VISITORS .... | vs. | .... HOME ..... | ... TIME ... |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 26 | Medicine Hat - 2 | vs. | Moose Jaw - 5 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Friday, 26 | Regina - 0 | vs. | Edmonton - 4 | 7:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 29 | Medicine Hat - 4 | vs. | Regina - 3 | 11:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 29 | Red Deer - 3 | vs. | Moose Jaw - 0 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 29 | Swift Current - 1 | vs. | Edmonton - 4 | 7:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, 30 | Regina - 7 - (SO) | vs. | Swift Current - 8 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, 30 | Medicine Hat - 3 | vs. | Edmonton - 5 | 7:00 p.m. |
Thursday, August 27, 2009
SJHL - HALL of FAME AND WALL of HONOR - THIS YEAR'S INAUGURAL INDUCTEES -
Taken from the SHL Web Site:
- http://www.sjhl.ca/ -
Thursday, August 27, 2009
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce the creation of the SJHL Hall Of Fame and Wall Of Honor.
The SJHL virtual Hall Of Fame includes a 12-team Wall Of Honor, 1-league Wall Of Honor, and 1-SJHL Hall Of Fame.
The SJHL prides itself on Rich Tradition, Strong Future and therefore has created a venue to recognize greats from years past. In general, the premise is to highlight success for those players, officials, coaches, and builders who used the SJHL as a springboard for future success.
Annually, teams will nominate a candidate on their team’s Wall Of Honor to be considered for the SJHL Hall Of Fame.
A selection process based on merit and other determined criteria shall select no more than six Hall Of Fame inductees per year. A Hall Of Fame Game will be played in conjunction with the Hall Of Fame Weekend. The Battlefords North Stars will be in Weyburn to face the Red Wings on October 9th. A Hall Of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony will highlight the festivities on October 10th.
This year's inaugural inductees include:
Ron Hextall (Melville Millionaires) - Hextall used the Millionaire program as the initial stepping stone toward his glorious career in the National Hockey League, predominately spent with the Philadelphia Flyers. He won the Conn Smythe Trophy as a rookie in 1987 for being the NHL's MVP during the playoffs. He also was the first ever netminder to shoot and score a goal at the NHL level, something he also accomplished in the playoffs. He's currently the Assistant General Manager for the Los Angeles Kings.
Chris Chelios (Moose Jaw Canucks) - Chelios spent three years in the SJHL and parlayed his Junior 'A' career into an NCAA scholarship before landing on the scene with the Montreal Canadiens in 1985, getting named to the NHL All-Rookie Team. He has won three Norris Trophies for being the NHL's top defenseman. The 25-year NHL veteran is hoping to begin his 26th season this October.
Wayne Kartusch (SJHL President and Regina Pats) - Kartusch spent 26-years as President of the SJHL, resigning his post in 2003. He has received numerous accolades and honors for hard work and dedication to the sport of the game. He has been bestowed a lifetime membership to the SHA as well as the Canadian Junior Hockey League. He's also been named Hockey Canada's Volunteer Of The Year. He was enshrined in Saskatchewan's Sports Hall Of Fame in 2007. Played with the Regina 1958-1959 and 1959-1960 seasons. Also was a referee in the SJHL.
Ron Rumball (Weyburn Red Wings) - Rumball has provided the Red Wings with forty years of service, holding roles on the Board of Directors, Director Of Scouting, Assistant Coach, Interim Head Coach, and General Manager. A retired school teacher, Rumball continues to seek out talent for the Wings, who have a storied history as one of the SJHL's most storied franchises. His most recent major accomplishment was serving as GM for the 2005 RBC Cup champions.
Dwight McMillan (Weyburn Red Wings) - McMillan has won over a thousand regular season games in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, putting him in an extremely elite class with Scotty Bowman (NHL) and Brian Kilrea (OHL). His tenure as a player and/or coach has spanned five decades with Weyburn and he wielded some magic in 2005 by taking a fifth place team and leading them to an RBC Cup (national championship). McMillan has ties back to the Red Wings as far back as 1961 when he appeared as a rookie on the very first Red Wing club ever.
The SJHL is extremely proud and pleased to announce the creation of the virtual Hall Of Fame and Wall Of Honor as well as to recognize these five very special individuals for being the first ever inductees.
- http://www.sjhl.ca/ -
Thursday, August 27, 2009
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce the creation of the SJHL Hall Of Fame and Wall Of Honor.
The SJHL virtual Hall Of Fame includes a 12-team Wall Of Honor, 1-league Wall Of Honor, and 1-SJHL Hall Of Fame.
The SJHL prides itself on Rich Tradition, Strong Future and therefore has created a venue to recognize greats from years past. In general, the premise is to highlight success for those players, officials, coaches, and builders who used the SJHL as a springboard for future success.
Annually, teams will nominate a candidate on their team’s Wall Of Honor to be considered for the SJHL Hall Of Fame.
A selection process based on merit and other determined criteria shall select no more than six Hall Of Fame inductees per year. A Hall Of Fame Game will be played in conjunction with the Hall Of Fame Weekend. The Battlefords North Stars will be in Weyburn to face the Red Wings on October 9th. A Hall Of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony will highlight the festivities on October 10th.
This year's inaugural inductees include:
Ron Hextall (Melville Millionaires) - Hextall used the Millionaire program as the initial stepping stone toward his glorious career in the National Hockey League, predominately spent with the Philadelphia Flyers. He won the Conn Smythe Trophy as a rookie in 1987 for being the NHL's MVP during the playoffs. He also was the first ever netminder to shoot and score a goal at the NHL level, something he also accomplished in the playoffs. He's currently the Assistant General Manager for the Los Angeles Kings.
Chris Chelios (Moose Jaw Canucks) - Chelios spent three years in the SJHL and parlayed his Junior 'A' career into an NCAA scholarship before landing on the scene with the Montreal Canadiens in 1985, getting named to the NHL All-Rookie Team. He has won three Norris Trophies for being the NHL's top defenseman. The 25-year NHL veteran is hoping to begin his 26th season this October.
Wayne Kartusch (SJHL President and Regina Pats) - Kartusch spent 26-years as President of the SJHL, resigning his post in 2003. He has received numerous accolades and honors for hard work and dedication to the sport of the game. He has been bestowed a lifetime membership to the SHA as well as the Canadian Junior Hockey League. He's also been named Hockey Canada's Volunteer Of The Year. He was enshrined in Saskatchewan's Sports Hall Of Fame in 2007. Played with the Regina 1958-1959 and 1959-1960 seasons. Also was a referee in the SJHL.
Ron Rumball (Weyburn Red Wings) - Rumball has provided the Red Wings with forty years of service, holding roles on the Board of Directors, Director Of Scouting, Assistant Coach, Interim Head Coach, and General Manager. A retired school teacher, Rumball continues to seek out talent for the Wings, who have a storied history as one of the SJHL's most storied franchises. His most recent major accomplishment was serving as GM for the 2005 RBC Cup champions.
Dwight McMillan (Weyburn Red Wings) - McMillan has won over a thousand regular season games in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, putting him in an extremely elite class with Scotty Bowman (NHL) and Brian Kilrea (OHL). His tenure as a player and/or coach has spanned five decades with Weyburn and he wielded some magic in 2005 by taking a fifth place team and leading them to an RBC Cup (national championship). McMillan has ties back to the Red Wings as far back as 1961 when he appeared as a rookie on the very first Red Wing club ever.
The SJHL is extremely proud and pleased to announce the creation of the virtual Hall Of Fame and Wall Of Honor as well as to recognize these five very special individuals for being the first ever inductees.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
IT IS OFFICIAL - EX-REGINA PATS MIKE SILLINGER - HAS RETIRED
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(Photo: Rookie Season, Regina Pats - Kevin Shaw Collection,
Professional Picture - St. Louis Blues)
Parts taken from Greg Harder. blog -
The veteran centre has been on the limp for nearly two years due to chronic hip problems which required three surgeries — two on the left, one on the right — and will likely force him to undergo a replacement procedure later in life. As a result, Sillinger felt the time was right to announce his retirement on Wednesday, realizing the wear and tear of 17 professional seasons had caught up to him and might affect his quality of life down the road.
"It's the most logical decision to make," offered the 38-year-old Regina native, who has a titanium ball and joint in his left hip. "If I continue playing, best-case scenario, I sneak through another year. Worst-case scenario, I'm having a hip replacement before I'm 40 years old. There's no way a 40-year-old should have a hip replacement. I've had a great career and I have to move forward. It's a sad day but it's the start of a new beginning for our whole family. Am I going to miss hockey? Of course. Am I happy with my decision? There was no decision. My decision was made easy for me, but I'm content with what I'm doing. I really feel solid that I gave it all I had for all those years."
Parts taken from Greg Harder. blog -
The veteran centre has been on the limp for nearly two years due to chronic hip problems which required three surgeries — two on the left, one on the right — and will likely force him to undergo a replacement procedure later in life. As a result, Sillinger felt the time was right to announce his retirement on Wednesday, realizing the wear and tear of 17 professional seasons had caught up to him and might affect his quality of life down the road.
"It's the most logical decision to make," offered the 38-year-old Regina native, who has a titanium ball and joint in his left hip. "If I continue playing, best-case scenario, I sneak through another year. Worst-case scenario, I'm having a hip replacement before I'm 40 years old. There's no way a 40-year-old should have a hip replacement. I've had a great career and I have to move forward. It's a sad day but it's the start of a new beginning for our whole family. Am I going to miss hockey? Of course. Am I happy with my decision? There was no decision. My decision was made easy for me, but I'm content with what I'm doing. I really feel solid that I gave it all I had for all those years."
Parts Taken from the TSN . ca
"Mike has and always will be a tremendous ambassador for this game," said Islanders general manager Garth Snow. "He is a born leader in everything he does and on behalf of the New York Islanders I wish him and his family the very best in the future."
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Part taken from Rob Vanstone - Leader Post -
Sillinger, his wife Karla, and their three sons (Owen, 12, Lukas, 9, and Cole, 6) customarily spend the off-seasons in the Queen City. This summer, however, has been unlike any other — in that Sillinger is not preparing for the rigours of another hockey season.
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New York Islanders forward Mike Sillinger is calling it a career. The Regina product played only seven games last year and had season-ending surgery in January. The 38-year-old played for a record 12 different NHL teams and wore 8 different jersey numbers: # 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 21, 23, and 26. He was traded 10 times during his career, including twice in one day in July, 2003.
Detroit Red Wings: 1990-1995; Anaheim Mighty Ducks 1994-1996; Vancouver Canucks 1995-1998; Philadelphia Flyers: 1997-1999; Tampa Bay Lightning: 1998-2000; Flordia Panthers: 1999-2001; Ottawa Senators: 1999-2001: Columbus Blue Jackets: 2001-2003; Phoenix Coyotes: 2003-2004; St. Louis Blues: 2003-2006; Nashville Predators: 2005-2006; New York Islanders: 2006-2009
Note: Some years Mike played for two teams in the same season.
NHL TOTALS:
Part taken from Rob Vanstone - Leader Post -
Sillinger, his wife Karla, and their three sons (Owen, 12, Lukas, 9, and Cole, 6) customarily spend the off-seasons in the Queen City. This summer, however, has been unlike any other — in that Sillinger is not preparing for the rigours of another hockey season.
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New York Islanders forward Mike Sillinger is calling it a career. The Regina product played only seven games last year and had season-ending surgery in January. The 38-year-old played for a record 12 different NHL teams and wore 8 different jersey numbers: # 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 21, 23, and 26. He was traded 10 times during his career, including twice in one day in July, 2003.
Detroit Red Wings: 1990-1995; Anaheim Mighty Ducks 1994-1996; Vancouver Canucks 1995-1998; Philadelphia Flyers: 1997-1999; Tampa Bay Lightning: 1998-2000; Flordia Panthers: 1999-2001; Ottawa Senators: 1999-2001: Columbus Blue Jackets: 2001-2003; Phoenix Coyotes: 2003-2004; St. Louis Blues: 2003-2006; Nashville Predators: 2005-2006; New York Islanders: 2006-2009
Note: Some years Mike played for two teams in the same season.
NHL TOTALS:
| League .... | GP | G | A | Pts | Pim | Play-off ... | GP | G | A | Pts | Pim |
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| Totals | 1049 | 240 | 308 | 548 | 644 | Totals | 43 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 28 |
When he played with the Regina Pats in his Rookie Season (1987-1988), he finished 7th in Team Scoring. In the following three seasons he was the team's top scorer.
REGINA PAT TOTALS:
| League ... | GP | G | A | Pts | Pim | Play-off .... | GP | G | A | Pts | Pim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-1988 | 67 | 18 | 25 | 43 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1988-1989 | 72 | 53 | 78 | 131 | 52 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1989-1990 | 70 | 57 | 72 | 129 | 41 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 2 | |
| 1990-1991 | 57 | 50 | 66 | 116 | 42 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 4 | |
| Totals | 266 | 178 | 241 | 419 | 152 | Totals | 23 | 18 | 19 | 37 | 6 |
REGINA PAT AWARDS:
| Year Won | Type of Award | Name of Trophy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-89 & 1990-91 | Most Valuable Player | Barkers Trophy | |
| 1988-89, 1989-1990, 1990-1991 | Top Goal Scorer | Torchy Schell Memorial | |
| 1990-1991 | Player of the Year | Booster Club Trophy | |
| 1990-1991 | Most Popular Player | No Trophy | |
| 1988-1989 | Top Vote Getter | Labbatt Trophy | |
| 1989-1990 | Most Sportsmanlike | Hub Bishop Memorial |
WHL - AWARDS:
Centre - Mike Sillinger was selected to the second All-Star Team and the First All-Star Team in 1991.
WORLD - AWARDS:
He captured a Gold Medal with Team Canada at the 1991 World Junior Championship in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Was the Captain of Team Canada at the 2000 World Championship at Petersburg, Russia.
REGINA PATS - BLUE & WHITE GAME
Gregg - Regina Leader Post Slap Shot. blog
With 8 veteran players out of the line-up, it was the youngsters' time to shine in the annual Regina Pats Prairie Mobile Communications Blue & White game.
LUMSDEN — Michal Poletin doesn't speak any English, so he's letting his play do all the talking. Czech rookie Michal Poletin scored two goals on Tuesday to lead Team Blue to a 6-4 win over Team White in the Regina Pats’ annual intrasquad game at Lumsden Arena. Both of Poletin’s goals came on pretty setups by Jordan Weal, who finished with three assists. Brayden Metz, Myles Bell, Dayton Reinboldt and Devon Allenby (empty netter) had the other goals for Team Blue. Tomas Hricina, Lucas Froese, Tyler Borstmayer and Garrett Mitchell (penalty shot) replied for Team White.
Mitchell’s penalty-shot marker brought Team White within a goal with 1:35 remaining but Allenby iced it with 33 seconds on the clock, scoring into an empty net.
With veterans Linden Rowat and Damien Ketlo getting the night off, the Pats split playing time between four rookie goalies.
The starting assignments went to top prospects Derek Tendler and Dawson Guhle, who dominated the midget AAA ranks last season and are duelling for a job in the Pats’ muddled crease. They allowed two goals apiece in 1 1/2 periods of work, with Tendler stopping seven of nine shots and Guhle shining with 17 saves on 19 shots.
Cory Nygaard picked up the win in relief with 16 saves on 18 shots. Rogers took the loss with 11 saves on 14 shots. Both goalies were re-assigned following the game, joined by D-men Ty Ariss, Hudson Friesen and Rhett Holland; and, forwards Dyson Stevenson, Reinboldt, Shaq Merasty, Garrett Lockeridge, Matthew Hildebrandt, A.J. Fossen, Aiden Crowther, Thomas Cardinal, Ryan Baskerville, Tayler Balog and Allenby.
That leaves the Pats with 36 players: Four goalies, 13 defencemen and 19 forwards. They’ll trim that to about 25 for the start of the regular season.
Several veterans got the night off, including D Colten Teubert, RW Jordan Eberle and all five 20-year-olds: LW Matt Strueby, C Mitch Czibere, RW Brett Leffler, D Matt Delahey and G Linden Rowat. LW Jason Gardiner and C Dominick Favreau sat out with knee injuries.
The team has one more day of practice before heading to Edmonton on Thursday for a pre-season tournament. Regina will meet the host Oil Kings (Friday), Medicine Hat Tigers (Saturday) and Swift Current Broncos (Sunday). Those are the first of seven pre-season games for the Pats, whose exhibition home-opener is Sept. 9 against the Brandon Wheat Kings.
Here's the summary from the Blue & White game:
Blue 6 vs White 4 - Intrasquad Game - LUMSDEN
WHL Tuesday night:
First Period 1. Blue, Metz (Miller) 5:17 (pp) 2. White, Hricina (Enns) 14:31 (pp) Penalties — Graham Blue (holding) 2:40, Stephenson White (holding) 5:07, Friesen White (tripping) 6:53, Hood White (boarding) 8:28, Graham Blue (holding) 10:27, Weal Blue (hooking) 12:46.
Second Period 3. Blue, Bell 3:51 (pp) 4. White, Froese (Fossen) 7:16 5. Blue, Poletin (Weal) 16:29 (sh) 6. Blue, Poletin (Weal) 17:07 Penalties — Froese White (hooking) 2:15, Allenby Blue (holding), Friesen White (delay of game) 2:20, Lockeridge Blue (hooking) 15:01.
Third period 7. White, Bortsmayer 8:33 (pp) 8. Blue, Reinboldt (Balog) 13:54 9. White, Mitchell 18:25 (ps) 10. Blue, Allenby (Weal) 19:27 (pp) (en) Penalties — Crowther (hooking) White 3:47, Enns White (tripping) 6:01, Weal Blue (interference) 7:27, Borstmayer White (hooking) 15:26, Bench White (too many men) 18:11, Enns White, Sparrow Blue, Breitkreuz White, Metz Blue (fighting) 19:59.ShotsBlue 4 10 10—24White 12 13 12—37Goal — Blue: Guhle (19-17) and Nygaard (18-16) (10:00 second); White: Tendler (9-7) and Rogers (14-11) (10:00 second).
Power play: (goals-chances) — Blue: 3-8; White: 2-5.
Referees: Sheldon Dean, Nathan Wieler; Linsemen — Chad Marshall, Sean Dufour.
Mitchell’s penalty-shot marker brought Team White within a goal with 1:35 remaining but Allenby iced it with 33 seconds on the clock, scoring into an empty net.
With veterans Linden Rowat and Damien Ketlo getting the night off, the Pats split playing time between four rookie goalies.
The starting assignments went to top prospects Derek Tendler and Dawson Guhle, who dominated the midget AAA ranks last season and are duelling for a job in the Pats’ muddled crease. They allowed two goals apiece in 1 1/2 periods of work, with Tendler stopping seven of nine shots and Guhle shining with 17 saves on 19 shots.
Cory Nygaard picked up the win in relief with 16 saves on 18 shots. Rogers took the loss with 11 saves on 14 shots. Both goalies were re-assigned following the game, joined by D-men Ty Ariss, Hudson Friesen and Rhett Holland; and, forwards Dyson Stevenson, Reinboldt, Shaq Merasty, Garrett Lockeridge, Matthew Hildebrandt, A.J. Fossen, Aiden Crowther, Thomas Cardinal, Ryan Baskerville, Tayler Balog and Allenby.
That leaves the Pats with 36 players: Four goalies, 13 defencemen and 19 forwards. They’ll trim that to about 25 for the start of the regular season.
Several veterans got the night off, including D Colten Teubert, RW Jordan Eberle and all five 20-year-olds: LW Matt Strueby, C Mitch Czibere, RW Brett Leffler, D Matt Delahey and G Linden Rowat. LW Jason Gardiner and C Dominick Favreau sat out with knee injuries.
The team has one more day of practice before heading to Edmonton on Thursday for a pre-season tournament. Regina will meet the host Oil Kings (Friday), Medicine Hat Tigers (Saturday) and Swift Current Broncos (Sunday). Those are the first of seven pre-season games for the Pats, whose exhibition home-opener is Sept. 9 against the Brandon Wheat Kings.
Here's the summary from the Blue & White game:
Blue 6 vs White 4 - Intrasquad Game - LUMSDEN
WHL Tuesday night:
First Period 1. Blue, Metz (Miller) 5:17 (pp) 2. White, Hricina (Enns) 14:31 (pp) Penalties — Graham Blue (holding) 2:40, Stephenson White (holding) 5:07, Friesen White (tripping) 6:53, Hood White (boarding) 8:28, Graham Blue (holding) 10:27, Weal Blue (hooking) 12:46.
Second Period 3. Blue, Bell 3:51 (pp) 4. White, Froese (Fossen) 7:16 5. Blue, Poletin (Weal) 16:29 (sh) 6. Blue, Poletin (Weal) 17:07 Penalties — Froese White (hooking) 2:15, Allenby Blue (holding), Friesen White (delay of game) 2:20, Lockeridge Blue (hooking) 15:01.
Third period 7. White, Bortsmayer 8:33 (pp) 8. Blue, Reinboldt (Balog) 13:54 9. White, Mitchell 18:25 (ps) 10. Blue, Allenby (Weal) 19:27 (pp) (en) Penalties — Crowther (hooking) White 3:47, Enns White (tripping) 6:01, Weal Blue (interference) 7:27, Borstmayer White (hooking) 15:26, Bench White (too many men) 18:11, Enns White, Sparrow Blue, Breitkreuz White, Metz Blue (fighting) 19:59.ShotsBlue 4 10 10—24White 12 13 12—37Goal — Blue: Guhle (19-17) and Nygaard (18-16) (10:00 second); White: Tendler (9-7) and Rogers (14-11) (10:00 second).
Power play: (goals-chances) — Blue: 3-8; White: 2-5.
Referees: Sheldon Dean, Nathan Wieler; Linsemen — Chad Marshall, Sean Dufour.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
OTHER - WHL - NEWS
BRANDON WHEAT KINGS -
GETTING A NEW VIDEO SCORE CLOCK
THE SCORECLOCK WILL BE UP AND RUNNING FOR THE LEAGUE OPENER.
ANYONE REMEMBER OUR BRANDT CENTRE SCORECLOCK !
HOW I MISS THAT CENTRE ICE - SCORECLOCK !
PRINCE ALBERT RAIDERS -
Raiders Green and Gold Game Ends In OT
Ryan Button played the hero with his OT goal to secure the 5-4 victory for Team Black on Sunday afternoon..
MEDICINE HAT TIGERS -
CELEBRATING - 40 YEARS
MOOSE JAW WARRIORS -
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS
MOOSE JAW WARRIORS & McDONALDS HOSPITAL ROOM OPENS
Taken from the Moose Jaw Warriors Web Site:
- http://www.mjwarriors.ca/news/1798 -
The Moose Jaw Warriors in partnership with McDonalds officially opened the Warriors/McDonalds Room in the Pediatrics Ward of the Moose Jaw Union Hospital today. Warriors’ players, staff and board members were on hand for the grand opening.
The Warriors Room was made possible by the “One Step at a Time” promotion put on by McDonalds last season. For every Big Mac sold on a Warriors home game, McDonalds donated one dollar to help renovate the room. With construction beginning in June, the room underwent complete renovations for the past 3 months.
New flooring was installed to resemble a hockey arena. Rink boards surround the room with brightly colored walls adding to the hockey rink theme. A giant wall mural was created containing a cheering crowd that doubles as an eye-spy game. The Warriors logo has been placed prominently on the windows. A coat rack and framed pictures, both made of hockey sticks, constructed and donated by Jason Moran complete the room. (Photo: Morty - Moose Jaw Warrior's - Mascot, first to use the room.)
At the Grand Opening, another announcement was made on behalf of the Warriors Alumni Association. Warriors Alumni Kent Hayes and Mike Keane donated $2,500 to the Moose Jaw Union Hospital Pediatrics Ward. Former Warrior Derek Kletzel was on hand to make the presentation. The donation will allow the Hospital Foundation to take one more step to improve the Pediatrics Ward.
A big thank you goes to McDonalds Owner/Operator Doug Douley, Moose Jaw Union Hospital Maintenance Staff and Kelly McEllree of the Moose Jaw Hospital Foundation for making the room a reality.
HATS OFF TO THE MOOSE JAW WARRIORS & McDONALDS - GREAT IDEA
- http://www.mjwarriors.ca/news/1798 -
The Moose Jaw Warriors in partnership with McDonalds officially opened the Warriors/McDonalds Room in the Pediatrics Ward of the Moose Jaw Union Hospital today. Warriors’ players, staff and board members were on hand for the grand opening.
The Warriors Room was made possible by the “One Step at a Time” promotion put on by McDonalds last season. For every Big Mac sold on a Warriors home game, McDonalds donated one dollar to help renovate the room. With construction beginning in June, the room underwent complete renovations for the past 3 months.
New flooring was installed to resemble a hockey arena. Rink boards surround the room with brightly colored walls adding to the hockey rink theme. A giant wall mural was created containing a cheering crowd that doubles as an eye-spy game. The Warriors logo has been placed prominently on the windows. A coat rack and framed pictures, both made of hockey sticks, constructed and donated by Jason Moran complete the room. (Photo: Morty - Moose Jaw Warrior's - Mascot, first to use the room.)
At the Grand Opening, another announcement was made on behalf of the Warriors Alumni Association. Warriors Alumni Kent Hayes and Mike Keane donated $2,500 to the Moose Jaw Union Hospital Pediatrics Ward. Former Warrior Derek Kletzel was on hand to make the presentation. The donation will allow the Hospital Foundation to take one more step to improve the Pediatrics Ward.
A big thank you goes to McDonalds Owner/Operator Doug Douley, Moose Jaw Union Hospital Maintenance Staff and Kelly McEllree of the Moose Jaw Hospital Foundation for making the room a reality.
HATS OFF TO THE MOOSE JAW WARRIORS & McDONALDS - GREAT IDEA
2008-2009 - THE "RAT" COMES HOME
Regina Pats President Russ Parker along with Pats General Manager Brent Parker announced that former Regina Pat Sniper Dale Derkatch has inked a three (3) year deal to become the new Head Coach of the Regina Pats. Terms of the contract were not released. The 43 year old Derkatch recently completed his fourth year as Director of Hockey Operations at the Athol Murray College of Notre Dame, at Wilcox, (approximately 35 miles south of Regina). He was also the Head Coach of the 2007-2008 Saskatchewan Midget AAA Champion Hounds. In 2006-2007 Dale was named the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Coach of the Year and led the Hounds to a Championship at the prestigious Mac's Midget Championship in that same year. (Photo: Dale Derkatch - Regina Pats - file)
Regarded by many as the greatest Pats player of all time Dale had his number 15 retired on March 13, 1999. Dale is the Pats career leader in numerous categories: Goals (222), Assists (269) and Points (491). Dale also holds Western Hockey League records for career play-off points (103), career play-off assists (73), most points in one play-off game (7) as well as the most points in one play-off year when he had a remark- able fifty three (53) points in the 1984 play-offs.
Derkatch was named the WHL Rookie of the year in 1982 and captured the WHL Scoring crown a year later during the 1983 season. A 7 th round selection of the Edmonton Oilers, Dale went on to play professionally in Europe for fourteen (14) season making stops in Finland, Germany, Italy and Switzerland. After finishing his playing career Dale returned to Regina and joined the Washington Capitals where he worked as an amateur scout for six (6) years.
On Friday, September 5, 2008 - In the 91 year history of the Regina Pats, they have never seen the 3200 mark in season ticket sales, today they surpassed it. It beats the season ticket sales record set last season with 3126. This is just indicative of the support Pats fans have given the club over the pats 2 seasons, with and almost 20 per cent increase in attendance since the 2006-2007 season.
2008-2009 REGINA PATS ROSTER - Goalies: Lindon Rowat, Jeff Bosch Defence: Matt Delahey, Colten Teubert, Dallas Jackson, Victor Bartley, Alex Pym, Justin Slobozian, Koltyn Miller, Jeff Dort Centre: Jordan Eberle, Cody Gross, Kirt Hill, Jared Jagow, Levi Lind, Troy Ofukany, Mike Reich, Justin Scott, Tim Kraus, Matt Scrueby, Jordan Weal Right Wing: Brett Leffler, Kasper Saulietis, Niko Sellman, Garrett Mitchell, J.D. Watt, Scott Doucett, Brett Miller, Dominick Favreau Left Wing: Michael MacAngus, Myles Stoesz, Rudolph Cerveny, Tomar Hricina, Mitch Czibere Coach: Dale Derkatch Assistant Coaches: Terry Perkins, Todd Strueby Goalie Coach: Cyr General Manager: Brent Parker Athletic Therapist/Trainer: Greg Mayer Assistant Trainer: Leigh Fitzpatrick Director of Scouting: Todd Ripplinger
The Regina Pats got of to a great start, after the first month. They were fighting for first place only to see the club slip badly. It started when five of their top players had to leave the club for International play. Forward, Jordan Eberle, Defenceman, Colten Teubert, with the Canadian IIHF under 20 World Tournament, along with Forward Rudolf Cerveny of the Czech Republic at Ottawa. The other two were Forwards: Jorden Weal (Pacific) and Dominick Favreau (West) in the under 17 World Junior Tournament.
(Photo: Canada celebrating their Gold Medal - Andre Ringuette - IIHF)
It was a great moment for Regina Pat's Jordan Eberle, as he became a star overnight when he scored the tying goal with only 5.4 seconds remaining in the semi-final game against Russia, then scoring the winner in the shoot out. In the Gold Medal game against Sweden (5-1) Eberle scored a goal and had two assists. At the end of the season, Jordan Eberle had taken seven of the Regina Pats Awards. (Photo: Jordan Eberle - Regina Pats - file)
By Christmas break the Regina Pats were in 3rd place in the Eastern Division and 4th in the Eastern Conference. With the return of the five, Pats had slipped to 7th in the Eastern Conference. At the end of the League Schedule they were in 10th place with 60 points and out of the play-offs.
REGINA PATS AWARDS:
| Type of Award | The Trophy Name | Players Name |
|---|---|---|
| Top Rookie Award | Nick Pappas Memorial Trophy | Jordan Weal |
| Most Sportsmanlike | Hub Bishop Memorial Trophy | Jordan Eberle |
| Top Defenceman | Charles Johnston Memorial Trophy | Matt Delahey |
| Most Goals - League | Torchy Schell Memorial Trophy | Jordan Eberle |
| Top Scorer - League | Billy Hicke-Dennis Sobchuk Trophy | Jordan Eberle |
| Unsung Hero | No Trophy | Garrett Mitchell |
| Most Popular Player | Billy Hicke Trophy | Jordan Eberle |
| Most Community Minded | Mike Kartusch Memorial Award | Victor Bartley |
| Player of the Year | Regina Pats Trophy | Jordan Eberle |
| Leading Vote-Getter | Molson Three Star Award | Jordan Eberle |
REGINA PATS - TRAINING CAMP - DAY FIVE
From Greg Harder's Slap Shots blog.
Training camp Day 5 - (good news, bad news for Pats) - By Greg Harder Tuesday, August, 25, 2009
The big story on Monday was the official signing of blue-chip prospects Chandler Stephenson and Tayler Balog. Both are slated to play in Tuesday’s Blue & White intrasquad game (7 p.m., Lumsden Arena). They’ll likely see some pre-season action as well before joining their respective midget AAA teams: The Tisdale Trojans (Balog) and Saskatoon Contacts (Stephenson). They’re eligible to play just five WHL games this season but can join the Pats on a full-time basis after their midget teams are done.
Here are some other notes from Monday:— It’s looking like G Linden Rowat and RW Brett Leffler may not be headed for NHL training camps after all. That would be a tough blow for the 20-year-olds, who attended summer development camps with the Ottawa Senators and Chicago Blackhawks, respectively. It was thought those teams would extend an invitation to training camp but that no longer appears to be the case. Unless something changes, D Matt Delahey is now the only 20-year-old who could leave the Pats for a job in the pros. However, the fact that the New Jersey Devils still have a year to sign Delahey bodes well for Regina's chances of getting him back. Delahey, RW Garrett Mitchell (Washington), RW Jordan Eberle (Edmonton) and D Colten Teubert (L.A.) are now the lone members of the Pats who are assured of spots in NHL training camps.
— LW Jason Gardiner, an off-season acquisition from Tri-City, is slated to miss about 10 days with a hyper-extended knee. It was originally feared to be more serious. C Dominick Favreau is also out 10 days with a sprained knee. LW Graham Hood (thumb) is good to go and might play in the Blue & White game. Delahey (charleyhorse) is also coming along well but won’t play in the intrasquad game.
— With 52 players still in camp, there will be significant cuts following the Blue & White game. The contest will feature a mixture of veterans and hopefuls. Jordan Eberle and Colten Teubert are among the vets who may sit, unless head coach Curtis Hunt has a change of heart.
— Returning goalies Linden Rowat and Damien Ketlo are expected to get the night off. As a result, the four rookies in camp — Derek Tendler, Dawson Guhle, Cory Nygaard and Jesse Rogers — will all play. It’s an important audition for a player like Guhle, who has a chance to challenge for a job this season.
— Ex-Pats Jamie Heward and Garth Murray are expected to begin skating with the team this week in preparation for the upcoming NHL season. Heward, who may elect to retire and get into coaching, typically uses the time to improve his conditioning and lend a hand with the Pats. Watch for another Pats alumnus, Mike Sillinger, to do some work with the team this season in a yet-to-be defined consultant/coaching role, perhaps as a skills coach. Sillinger is expected to retire after 16 seasons in the NHL.
PATS SIGN TOP PROSPECT DUO -
Pats sign top prospects - by Greg Harder Monday, August, 24, 2009
We told you last week to watch for an imminent announcement about the signing of the Pats’ top two picks in this summer’s WHL bantam draft. Well, it’s a done deal.
'The Pats are holding a media gathering today at 4 p.m. to announce the signing of forwards Chandler Stephenson (first round, fifth overall) and Taylor Balog (second round, 28th overall). There were no recruiting issues with either player, each of whom has stated his desire to play for the Pats. Based on that fact, there wasn’t a great deal of urgency to get them committed before now.
Still, it’s an exciting day for the Pats' franchise and its future. Although both players still have plenty of work to do in terms of their development, there’s considerable optimism that they could represent the best one-two punch at the top of the draft that the Pats have had under the current regime.Stephenson and Balog have affirmed that belief with their performance so far in training camp. Stephenson is small but looks to be the complete package in terms of scoring, playmaking, defensive awareness and work ethic. Balog, who was originally projected as a possible top-five pick in the draft, may be the ideal complement to Stephenson — a big power forward who can skate well and has a nose for the net.It’ll be interesting to watch this duo grow together over the next four to five years.
Curtis Hunt is playing catchup.
Coming off a year in the Ottawa Senators' organization, Hunt is the first to admit he missed a lot in his brief time away from the WHL's Regina Pats. As a result, the veteran head coach has been busy renewing old acquaintances in training camp as well as making new ones.
"Everything is about relationships," offered Hunt. "They went through an experience (last season), as I did. For some of them it was a little bit of a breakout and some of them maybe not as favourable. It's nice to have that familiarity so you know names and faces and you have an idea. But when you lose a year in terms of seeing them develop, to continue the relationship, it makes things fresh on both sides."
There are just eight players on the roster who played under Hunt in 2007-08, mixed with a collection of newcomers and rookies. Hunt is somewhat familiar with last season's rookies -- including Jordan Weal -- since they were briefly in camp with him two years ago.
However, missing a year for players this age means you've missed a lot.
"You try as quickly as possible to get to know them, firstly just the names and after that what makes them tick as a player," added Hunt. "Some guys like a pat on the butt, some guys like a kick on the butt. It's important for (assistant coach) Shaun (Sutter) and myself to understand what they need for them to be their best. It's kinda the beginning stages (of the relationship)."
Monday, August 24, 2009
REGINA PATS - TRAINING CAMP - DAY FOUR
- http://www.reginapats.com/ -
Lumsden, Saskatchewan – Day four of training camp saw the coaching staff change things up. For the first three days there were a pair of veteran groups and a pair of rookie groups. Today, everybody was combined to make three teams. This really improved the action, as the pace and intensity was brought up to another level.
There was a second round of cuts today as the following players have been reassigned to their respective clubs: Ryan Leonzio, Mason Logan, Tyler Meuller, Landon Peel, Jesse Roden, Sean Whelan, Bradley Senko, Colton Graf.There have been a few bumps and bruises in camp, with four players hitting the injury list: Jason Gardiner (Knee), Matt Delahey (Charley Horse), Graham Hood (Hand), Dominick Favreau (Knee)
Monday’s Schedule:
10:45-11:45 - Goalie SESSION
12:00-1:30 -pm - BLUE PRACTICE
2:00-3-30pm - WHITE PRACTICE
Monday will see just a pair of groups hit the ice in preparation for the Prairie Mobile Communications Blue and White game. It will be a 7pm puck drop at the Lumsden Arena. From there, the final decisions will be made for the roster that will leave next week for the Edmonton Oil Kings Pre-Season Tournament.
2007-2008 - SEASON
2007-2008 REGINA PATS ROSTER - Goalies: Lindon Rowat, Jeff Bosch Defense: Matt Delahey, Spencer Fraipont, Logan Pyett (Captain), Nick Ross, Colten Teubert, Juraji Valach, Craig Shira, Dallas Jackson, Victor Bartley, Alex Pym, Curtis Kulchar, Ryan Bender, Justin Slobozian, Graham Hood Centre: Jordan Eberle, Cody Gross, Kirt Hill, Jared Jagow, Levi Lind, Troy Ofukany, Mike Reich, Justin Scott, Tim Kraus, Matt Scrueby, Jordan Weal Right Wing: Brett Leffler, Kasper Saulietis, Niko Sellman, Garrett Mitchell, J.D. Watt, Todd Kennedy, Scott Doucett, Ryan DePage, Brett Miller, Dominick Favreau Left Wing: Josh Elder, Michael MacAngus, Myles Stoesz, Rudolph Cerveny, Josh Elder, Koltyn Miller Coach: Curtis Hunt Assistant Coaches: Terry Perkins, Todd Strueby Goalie Coach: Ryan Sears General Manager: Brent Parker Athletic Therapist/Trainer: Greg Mayer Assistant Trainer: Joel Flett Director of Scouting: Todd Ripplinger
Two Oldest Pat Players Living In Regina – Pass Away
On Friday, September 28, the oldest living Regina Pat, Leonard Rae, passed away at the age of 97. Len was born in Wapella, Saskatchewan, in 1910. He played for the Pats when they won the Memorial Cup in 1930. In the first game, Leonard scored the clinching goal at 18:45 minute mark of the third period, scoring on his own rebound. Regina won the game 3-1 against the Toronto West End, going on to take the series in two straight games.
About one and a half months later, the second oldest Pat player to live in Regina, John Inglis, passed away on Thursday, November 15, at the age of 93. John was raised in Lumsden. John Inglis joined the Pats during the 1933-34 season. Before Inglis played for the Pats he was a goalie for the Lumsden Monarchs. Inglis said he was “...lucky in a way to become a Pat in 1933. Jimmy Franks was the Pat's goalie but he was over age that season. So they were in need of a new goalie.” As a goalie, Inglis had a few cuts and bruises since goalies in those days did not wear masks.
On Thursday, December 20, 2007, Lorne Davis, Ex-Pat player (1948-1953) and coach (1976-1978), passed away at the age of 77. He had been an NHL scout for 40 years, starting with St. Louis Blues in 1967 and ending with the Edmonton Oilers.
October 10, 2007, the WHL Board of Governors approved the sale of the Kamloops Blazers, after 23 years being a community own club. The club was bought by a private ownership group led by Vancouver businessman Tom Gaglardi and NHL players, Shan Doan, Jerome Iginla, Mark Recchi and Darryl Sydor.
Regina Pats have supplied the most players to the Canadian Junior International Hockey Team. When Defenceman, Logan Pyett, made the team this year, he became the 23 player.
The New Look Regina Pats had a total of eight new faces in the line up by the end of the trading deadline and it helped. From Saturday, December 27, to January 06, 2008, the Pats were involved in 6 games that were decided by just one goal.
On Saturday afternoon, February 9, 2008, at the Regina Brandt Centre, Regina Pats Alumni edged the Moose Jaw Warriors Alumni 3-2 in the Trans-Canada Clash. It was the second time the two clubs played against each other. Last year, in Moose Jaw, the Pats won in a wide open affair 10-9 on Kurt Wickenheiser's last minute goal.
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(Photo: Moose Jaw # 35 -Glen Seymour, #17 - Scott Barnstable, and Regina Pats # 25 - Kurt Wickenheiser)
A paid attendance of 5,657 saw both clubs put on a solid performance. It was fast skating, five solid body checks, plus sticks getting up high.
Moose Jaw Warriors took a 1-0 lead after the first period as Kevin Smyth beat Pats goalie Rod Houk at 8:19 on Theo Fleury's set up. Pats Darrin McKechnie tied the contest at 5:17 of the second period assisted by Frank Kovacs. Derek Kletzel gave Moose Jaw a 2-1 lead at 16:51 of the second period.
Regina Pats scored back-to-back goals in the third period. (Derek Eberle scored assisted by Kurt Wickenheiser, then came Brian Varga's winning goal at the mid point of the period.) The game was broadcast on CKRM . Two oldies, Kevin Gallant (Pat's announcer from 1980-1988) and Mal Isaac (1967-1974) called the play-by-play of the game.
On Saturday, February 9, 2008, at Regina Brandt Centre, the Regina Pats broke a franchise record playing in their 29th game where the contest was decided by one goal. The club went on to play in 35 games, winning 24 and losing 11.
At the second last game of the league schedule, on Friday, March 14, at the Brandt Centre, Dr. Ian Hill of the Regina Pats retired and was award the 2007-2008 Western Hockey League (WHL) Distinguished Service Award. Doctor Hill joined the Regina Pat in 1967.
The Eastern Conference's top eight play-off positions were not decided until the last game of the schedule. There was only an 11 points difference between first place Calgary Hitmen and the eighth place Moose Jaw Warriors. Regina Pats finished first with 44 wins and 94 points.
WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE ALL-STAR TEAM - REGINA PATS:
Goalie: Linden Rowat; Defenceman: Logan Pyett; Forward: Jordan Eberle
REGINA PATS AWARDS:
Eastern Division Quarter-Final - Friday, March 21, Regina Pats came out hitting right from the start of the opening whistle. At ten seconds, Brett Leffler gave a solid hit on Swift Current's Defenceman, Michael Wilson, and was sent to the Broncos dressing room never to return. Before 5,945 fans, Tim Krause scored the winner early in the second period to help the Regina Pats to a 2-1 victory over the visiting Swift Current Broncos at Brandt Centre. Pats took the lead at 7:17 of the first period as Colten Teubert scored on a feed out front pass. Broncos tied the game at 16:05 on Zac Smith's goal. Both Regina Pat's goals were scored on the Power Play. Krause scored on a rebound in front of the net. There was no scoring in the third. Pats out shot the Broncos 35-20.
Saturday, March 22, Swift Current scored three unanswered goals in the third period to skate to a 5-3 win over the Regina Pats and evened the series as 5,272 watched at Brandt Centre. Rookie Justin Dowling had a hat trick as he scored three goals for the Broncos. Regina's Ryan DePape opened the scoring on a deflected shot up under the bar at 3:29. Then Swift Current scored the next two goals; Justin Dowling off a Regina Pats Defenceman stick at 11:39, then his second goal at 17:59. Pats came right back on Matt Scrueby scoring on Jordan Ebele's rebound at 18:29 to tie the game at 2-2.
Pats took the lead in the second period on a power play goal by Jordan Eberle. Swift Current had gone 0 for 11 on power plays before they struck in the third period on a two man advantage as Zac Smith scored on a rebound. Justin Dowling scored his third goal at 8:26 as Pats defenceman Ryan Bender was trying to clear the puck away in front of the net, Dowling whacked at the puck and knocked it into the net. With a Pats major penalty Broncos scored at 19:48 into an open net.
Tuesday, March 25, Swift Current's Eric Felde's boarding penalty in overtime had Pats J.D. Watt score at 7:57 on a back hand goal to give the Regina Pats a 4-3 win in the presence of 2,659 fans. The only goal in the first period had Swift Current's Eric Dole score at 16:13 as he batted the puck out of the air, after the Pats goalie juggled the puck. Pats Scott Doucett scored on a hard shot under the cross bar at 15:52 on a power play goal, then Broncos took the lead at 18:06 on David Stieler's power play goal.
In the third period Regina's Kirt Hill scored at 8:36, tipping in Ryan Bender's point shot. Then Tim Kraus scored at 10:32 in a goal mouth scramble. Two minutes later, Swift Current tied the game as Keegan Dansereaux tapped in his own rebound to force the overtime. At the start of the first period Pats were being out shot 11-1 only to finish the game out shooting Swift Current 46-43.
Wednesday, March 26, Regina Pats led 3-1 after the first period, only to see 2,543 watch Swift Current come back and force a double overtime. Broncos Zac Smith scored at 7:37 of the second overtime to give Broncos a 5-4 win and tie the series at 2-2. Regina Logan Pyett snuck up from the point and accepted a pass from Scott Doucet at 6:13. About eight minutes later, Jordan Eberle scored Pats second power play goal as he picked up a loose puck. Thirty seconds later Dansereaux scored on a low shot as he was falling to the ice at 15:05. J.D. Watt put Pats up two goals when he scored from a tough angle at 17:49.
In the second period, Len Nelson of Swift Current scored when he tucked the puck into the top of the net at 4:14. Regina had a two man advantage when Bartley scored at 7:25 only to have Broncos Geordie Wudrick score at 8:44. The same Wudrick tied the game scoring on a shot through the screen at 10:42 to force the overtime. The winning goal had Dale Weise take the puck wide and Zac Smith drove hard to the net. The shot went off Pats defenceman Logan Pyett into the net at 7:37 of the second period of overtime.
Friday, March 28, Swift Current's Levi Nelson scored two consecutive goals: the game winner plus the insurance goal. Two short hand goals helped Broncos to a 6-3 victory before a sold out (6,137) Regina Brandt Centre. Both teams exchanged goals in the first period, Swift Current a short handed goal at 7:21, then Regina Scott Doucet scored at 8:47.
In the second period, Zac Smith scored Broncos second short handed goal at 7:52. Justin Dowling scored his fourth goal in the series unassisted on a Pats give away at 12:41 to give Broncos a 3-1 lead. Pats Garett Mitchel scored his first goal of the play-offs on a cross ice pass, scored on a slap shot from the right circle. The third period had Pats Tim Kraus scoring at 4:30. Pats almost scored to make it 4-3, only to have the Broncos skate down to the other end and Len Nelson score back-to-back goals in 2:14 minutes. Geordie Wudrick scored into an empty net at 19:01 to give the Broncos a 4-3 lead in the series. Linden Rowat let in a soft shot from Nelson to make it 5-3 in Friday's game.
Saturday, March 29, in Swift Current, before 2,865 spectators, it was all Swift Current scoring two empty net goals at the end of the game to give them a 5-2 victory and the series in six games. Ten seconds into the game Jordan Eberle of the Regina Pats hit the goal post. Broncos came right back and scored 3 goals in five minutes on only five shots, pulling Pats goalies Lindon Rowat. The first period ended with Swift Current leading 3-0. It was Nelson walking out from the corner and scoring at 2:12, Wiest then scored on a break-away at 4:20, followed by Wilson walked in the centre of the ice and shot, Wudrick tip the shot into the net at 7:17.
The only goal in the second period was by Regina Pats DePape on a power play goal at 13:24. DePape scored his second goal, also on a power play, at 3:43 into the the third period to make it 3-2, only to have the Broncos Weise score into an empty net followed by Dansererux at 19:49 to close out the scoring.
Two Oldest Pat Players Living In Regina – Pass Away
On Friday, September 28, the oldest living Regina Pat, Leonard Rae, passed away at the age of 97. Len was born in Wapella, Saskatchewan, in 1910. He played for the Pats when they won the Memorial Cup in 1930. In the first game, Leonard scored the clinching goal at 18:45 minute mark of the third period, scoring on his own rebound. Regina won the game 3-1 against the Toronto West End, going on to take the series in two straight games.
About one and a half months later, the second oldest Pat player to live in Regina, John Inglis, passed away on Thursday, November 15, at the age of 93. John was raised in Lumsden. John Inglis joined the Pats during the 1933-34 season. Before Inglis played for the Pats he was a goalie for the Lumsden Monarchs. Inglis said he was “...lucky in a way to become a Pat in 1933. Jimmy Franks was the Pat's goalie but he was over age that season. So they were in need of a new goalie.” As a goalie, Inglis had a few cuts and bruises since goalies in those days did not wear masks.
On Thursday, December 20, 2007, Lorne Davis, Ex-Pat player (1948-1953) and coach (1976-1978), passed away at the age of 77. He had been an NHL scout for 40 years, starting with St. Louis Blues in 1967 and ending with the Edmonton Oilers.
October 10, 2007, the WHL Board of Governors approved the sale of the Kamloops Blazers, after 23 years being a community own club. The club was bought by a private ownership group led by Vancouver businessman Tom Gaglardi and NHL players, Shan Doan, Jerome Iginla, Mark Recchi and Darryl Sydor.
Regina Pats have supplied the most players to the Canadian Junior International Hockey Team. When Defenceman, Logan Pyett, made the team this year, he became the 23 player.
The New Look Regina Pats had a total of eight new faces in the line up by the end of the trading deadline and it helped. From Saturday, December 27, to January 06, 2008, the Pats were involved in 6 games that were decided by just one goal.
On Saturday afternoon, February 9, 2008, at the Regina Brandt Centre, Regina Pats Alumni edged the Moose Jaw Warriors Alumni 3-2 in the Trans-Canada Clash. It was the second time the two clubs played against each other. Last year, in Moose Jaw, the Pats won in a wide open affair 10-9 on Kurt Wickenheiser's last minute goal.
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(Photo: Moose Jaw # 35 -Glen Seymour, #17 - Scott Barnstable, and Regina Pats # 25 - Kurt Wickenheiser)
A paid attendance of 5,657 saw both clubs put on a solid performance. It was fast skating, five solid body checks, plus sticks getting up high.
Moose Jaw Warriors took a 1-0 lead after the first period as Kevin Smyth beat Pats goalie Rod Houk at 8:19 on Theo Fleury's set up. Pats Darrin McKechnie tied the contest at 5:17 of the second period assisted by Frank Kovacs. Derek Kletzel gave Moose Jaw a 2-1 lead at 16:51 of the second period.
Regina Pats scored back-to-back goals in the third period. (Derek Eberle scored assisted by Kurt Wickenheiser, then came Brian Varga's winning goal at the mid point of the period.) The game was broadcast on CKRM . Two oldies, Kevin Gallant (Pat's announcer from 1980-1988) and Mal Isaac (1967-1974) called the play-by-play of the game.
On Saturday, February 9, 2008, at Regina Brandt Centre, the Regina Pats broke a franchise record playing in their 29th game where the contest was decided by one goal. The club went on to play in 35 games, winning 24 and losing 11.
At the second last game of the league schedule, on Friday, March 14, at the Brandt Centre, Dr. Ian Hill of the Regina Pats retired and was award the 2007-2008 Western Hockey League (WHL) Distinguished Service Award. Doctor Hill joined the Regina Pat in 1967.
The Eastern Conference's top eight play-off positions were not decided until the last game of the schedule. There was only an 11 points difference between first place Calgary Hitmen and the eighth place Moose Jaw Warriors. Regina Pats finished first with 44 wins and 94 points.
WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE ALL-STAR TEAM - REGINA PATS:
Goalie: Linden Rowat; Defenceman: Logan Pyett; Forward: Jordan Eberle
REGINA PATS AWARDS:
| Type of Award | The Trophy Name | Players Name |
|---|---|---|
| Top Rookie Award | Nick Pappas Memorial Trophy | Garret Mitchell |
| Most Sportsmanlike | Hub Bishop Memorial Trophy | Jordan Eberle |
| Top Defenceman | Charles Johnston Memorial Trophy | Logan Pyett |
| Most Valuable Player | Barkers Trophy | Logan Pyett |
| Most Goals - League | Torchy Schell Memorial Trophy | Jordan Eberle |
| Top Scorer - League | Billy Hicke-Dennis Sobchuk Trophy | Jordan Eberle |
| Unsung Hero | No Trophy | Michael MacAngus |
| Most Popular Player | Billy Hicke Trophy | Jordan Eberle |
| Most Community Minded | Mike Kartusch Memorial Award | Kirt Hill |
| Player of the Year | Regina Pats Trophy | Logan Pyett |
| Leading Vote-Getter | Molson Three Star Award | Jordan Eberle |
Eastern Division Quarter-Final - Friday, March 21, Regina Pats came out hitting right from the start of the opening whistle. At ten seconds, Brett Leffler gave a solid hit on Swift Current's Defenceman, Michael Wilson, and was sent to the Broncos dressing room never to return. Before 5,945 fans, Tim Krause scored the winner early in the second period to help the Regina Pats to a 2-1 victory over the visiting Swift Current Broncos at Brandt Centre. Pats took the lead at 7:17 of the first period as Colten Teubert scored on a feed out front pass. Broncos tied the game at 16:05 on Zac Smith's goal. Both Regina Pat's goals were scored on the Power Play. Krause scored on a rebound in front of the net. There was no scoring in the third. Pats out shot the Broncos 35-20.
Saturday, March 22, Swift Current scored three unanswered goals in the third period to skate to a 5-3 win over the Regina Pats and evened the series as 5,272 watched at Brandt Centre. Rookie Justin Dowling had a hat trick as he scored three goals for the Broncos. Regina's Ryan DePape opened the scoring on a deflected shot up under the bar at 3:29. Then Swift Current scored the next two goals; Justin Dowling off a Regina Pats Defenceman stick at 11:39, then his second goal at 17:59. Pats came right back on Matt Scrueby scoring on Jordan Ebele's rebound at 18:29 to tie the game at 2-2.
Pats took the lead in the second period on a power play goal by Jordan Eberle. Swift Current had gone 0 for 11 on power plays before they struck in the third period on a two man advantage as Zac Smith scored on a rebound. Justin Dowling scored his third goal at 8:26 as Pats defenceman Ryan Bender was trying to clear the puck away in front of the net, Dowling whacked at the puck and knocked it into the net. With a Pats major penalty Broncos scored at 19:48 into an open net.
Tuesday, March 25, Swift Current's Eric Felde's boarding penalty in overtime had Pats J.D. Watt score at 7:57 on a back hand goal to give the Regina Pats a 4-3 win in the presence of 2,659 fans. The only goal in the first period had Swift Current's Eric Dole score at 16:13 as he batted the puck out of the air, after the Pats goalie juggled the puck. Pats Scott Doucett scored on a hard shot under the cross bar at 15:52 on a power play goal, then Broncos took the lead at 18:06 on David Stieler's power play goal.
In the third period Regina's Kirt Hill scored at 8:36, tipping in Ryan Bender's point shot. Then Tim Kraus scored at 10:32 in a goal mouth scramble. Two minutes later, Swift Current tied the game as Keegan Dansereaux tapped in his own rebound to force the overtime. At the start of the first period Pats were being out shot 11-1 only to finish the game out shooting Swift Current 46-43.
Wednesday, March 26, Regina Pats led 3-1 after the first period, only to see 2,543 watch Swift Current come back and force a double overtime. Broncos Zac Smith scored at 7:37 of the second overtime to give Broncos a 5-4 win and tie the series at 2-2. Regina Logan Pyett snuck up from the point and accepted a pass from Scott Doucet at 6:13. About eight minutes later, Jordan Eberle scored Pats second power play goal as he picked up a loose puck. Thirty seconds later Dansereaux scored on a low shot as he was falling to the ice at 15:05. J.D. Watt put Pats up two goals when he scored from a tough angle at 17:49.
In the second period, Len Nelson of Swift Current scored when he tucked the puck into the top of the net at 4:14. Regina had a two man advantage when Bartley scored at 7:25 only to have Broncos Geordie Wudrick score at 8:44. The same Wudrick tied the game scoring on a shot through the screen at 10:42 to force the overtime. The winning goal had Dale Weise take the puck wide and Zac Smith drove hard to the net. The shot went off Pats defenceman Logan Pyett into the net at 7:37 of the second period of overtime.
Friday, March 28, Swift Current's Levi Nelson scored two consecutive goals: the game winner plus the insurance goal. Two short hand goals helped Broncos to a 6-3 victory before a sold out (6,137) Regina Brandt Centre. Both teams exchanged goals in the first period, Swift Current a short handed goal at 7:21, then Regina Scott Doucet scored at 8:47.
In the second period, Zac Smith scored Broncos second short handed goal at 7:52. Justin Dowling scored his fourth goal in the series unassisted on a Pats give away at 12:41 to give Broncos a 3-1 lead. Pats Garett Mitchel scored his first goal of the play-offs on a cross ice pass, scored on a slap shot from the right circle. The third period had Pats Tim Kraus scoring at 4:30. Pats almost scored to make it 4-3, only to have the Broncos skate down to the other end and Len Nelson score back-to-back goals in 2:14 minutes. Geordie Wudrick scored into an empty net at 19:01 to give the Broncos a 4-3 lead in the series. Linden Rowat let in a soft shot from Nelson to make it 5-3 in Friday's game.
Saturday, March 29, in Swift Current, before 2,865 spectators, it was all Swift Current scoring two empty net goals at the end of the game to give them a 5-2 victory and the series in six games. Ten seconds into the game Jordan Eberle of the Regina Pats hit the goal post. Broncos came right back and scored 3 goals in five minutes on only five shots, pulling Pats goalies Lindon Rowat. The first period ended with Swift Current leading 3-0. It was Nelson walking out from the corner and scoring at 2:12, Wiest then scored on a break-away at 4:20, followed by Wilson walked in the centre of the ice and shot, Wudrick tip the shot into the net at 7:17.
The only goal in the second period was by Regina Pats DePape on a power play goal at 13:24. DePape scored his second goal, also on a power play, at 3:43 into the the third period to make it 3-2, only to have the Broncos Weise score into an empty net followed by Dansererux at 19:49 to close out the scoring.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
REGINA PATS TRAINING CAMP - DAY TWO
by Ron "Scoreboard" Johnston - I had a chance to take in the evening session of the Regina Pats Training Camp on Saturday. The first game had the Rookie Blue Team playing against the Red Team. The Blue Team came out the victors winning 8-4 with British Columbia's # 29 Devon Allenby scoring 3 of the goals, all in the first period. His line mate (Left Winger) Taylor Balog was another standout for the Rookies.
In the last minute of the 2nd period a little but tough guy, Logan Saworsky, took on Devon Allenby in a fight. Logan got in four good punches keeping his head down with a second a solid punch to Allenby's forehead.
(Photo: Lumsden Arena - taken by Ron "Scoreboard" Johnston)
There were approximately 100 fans who took in the evening sessions. The second game had the Veteran Red team playing against the Grey team.
(Photo: Left to Right: Shaun Sutter, Assistant Coach; Curtis Hunt, Head Coach; and Ryan Cyr, Goalie Consultant - taken by Ron "Scoreboard" Johnston)
The Red team won 4-1 over the Grey team. Tomas Hricina scored a goal from the left face-off circle on a rebound off the back boards. In the span of two minutes in the second period Linden Rowat let in two goals. With five minutes remaining Brett Leffler scored on a difficult shot, from the right corner boards to the upper left portion of the net. Then Mitch Czibere scored in front of the net to give the reds a comfortable lead.
The hardest body check of the game came from our new Draft Import Pick, Czech Republic Michel Poletin, a Left Wing 210 pounder, at the mid way point of the 2nd period when he made a hard body check into the boards on a Grey Team player. (Photo: Michel Poletin)
(Head Coach Curtis Hunt talking to the players prior to practice - Photo: taken by Roy Antal, Regina Leader Post)
The rookies duelled in a pair of high scoring affairs. Game one saw 2009 first round bantam pick Chandler Stephenson (Saskatoon, SK) score three timed in a 6-2 Team White win: Team White 6 – (Chandler Stephenson (3)/Cole Boychuk/Tyler Meuller/Michael Sagen) Team Blue 2 – (Devon Allenby/Tayler Balog)
Game two saw a complete reversal, with Team Blue rolling to the 8-4 win. Devon Allenby (Chilliwack, BC) picked up the hat trick and 2009 2nd round bantam pick Tayler Balog (Weyburn, SK) scored twice:Team Blue 8 – (Devon Allenby (3)/Tayler Balog (2)/Ryan Baskerville/Aiden Crowther/Bryn McNabb)Team White 4 – (Joel Harnden (2)/Michael Benson/Chandler Stephenson)
The veterans played things a little tighter with Team Red and Team Grey splitting their games. Game one saw Devan McLean (Rosedale, BC) scoring twice for the 3-1 Team Grey win:Team Grey 3 – (Devan McLean (2)/Lucas Froese)Team Red 1 – (Michal Poletin)
Team Red bounced back in the late game, as Mitch Czibere (Ft.Sask. AB) scored twice for the 4-2 win.Team Red 4 – (Mitch Czibere (2)/Brandon Davidson/Brett Leffler)Team Grey 2 – (Koltyn Miller/Tomas Hricina)
There have been a pair of injuries at camp, both involve veterans: D – Matt Delahey – Charley Horse (Day-to-Day) C – Jason Gardiner – Knee (Indefinite)\
It was a late night for the hockey staff as well, as the first cuts came down, with these players getting reassigned to their respective minor hockey clubs: Devon McLean, Roger Tagoona, Jordan Daniels, Brian Cochran,Tyler O’Connell, Dylan MacNab, Zach Wildman, Justin Christian, Myles Dunne, Kelby Lang, Jeff Froese, Devon Audette, Bryn MacNab, Max Faulkner, Brennan Frykas, Mackenzie Johnson, Tyler Bell, Michael Brown, Colton Laroque, Colton Pankiw, Tyler Boyer, Jack Rodewald, Michael Benson, Logan Sawarski, Cole Boychuk, Spencer Schoen, Darrin Robinson, Levi Schwab,Taran Kozun, Evan Zdunich
Sitting beside Kevin throught out the evening session this was part of what he had to say:
Chandler Stephenson is as advertised..... small-ish, fast, can stickhandle, has a wicked shot and can play defence.... he was everywhere for all 3 scrimmages. Tayler Balog is a big power forward that has a real nose for the net has pretty decent touch, can skate and can hit. Dyson Stevenson is one of those players that I really don't know what to say about him other than I like him.... I think he could be and should be a WHLer one day.
Ryan Baskerville is a big bodied power forward that can bang and crash with the best of them (the rooks) and seems to have a little touch around the net too. Aidan Crowther is another fairly big bodied power forward type.... very similar to Baskerville. Joel Harnden never really stood out to me much but any time I noticed him he was taking the puck one-on-one with a d-man and finding ways around them and can score. The theme seems to be bang and crash type players for the rookies and it continues on with Devon Allenby.... For the first 2 scrimmages I noticed him hitting and skating and hitting some more; then what seemed to be out of nowhere he sniped and sniped and sniped (had 5 points [4g-1a I believe] in the 8-4 win).
Dayton Reinboldt, Michael Benson, Garrett Lockeridge and Logan Saworski are all crash and bang energy type players. One last player I will mention is Matthew Hildebrandt..... I really enjoy his style.... he has really good speed, seems like he could be the "greasy" type player that could be part agitator, speedster and eventually a goal scorer.
Thanks Kevin.
In the last minute of the 2nd period a little but tough guy, Logan Saworsky, took on Devon Allenby in a fight. Logan got in four good punches keeping his head down with a second a solid punch to Allenby's forehead.
(Photo: Lumsden Arena - taken by Ron "Scoreboard" Johnston)
There were approximately 100 fans who took in the evening sessions. The second game had the Veteran Red team playing against the Grey team.
(Photo: Left to Right: Shaun Sutter, Assistant Coach; Curtis Hunt, Head Coach; and Ryan Cyr, Goalie Consultant - taken by Ron "Scoreboard" Johnston)
The Red team won 4-1 over the Grey team. Tomas Hricina scored a goal from the left face-off circle on a rebound off the back boards. In the span of two minutes in the second period Linden Rowat let in two goals. With five minutes remaining Brett Leffler scored on a difficult shot, from the right corner boards to the upper left portion of the net. Then Mitch Czibere scored in front of the net to give the reds a comfortable lead.
The hardest body check of the game came from our new Draft Import Pick, Czech Republic Michel Poletin, a Left Wing 210 pounder, at the mid way point of the 2nd period when he made a hard body check into the boards on a Grey Team player. (Photo: Michel Poletin)
(Head Coach Curtis Hunt talking to the players prior to practice - Photo: taken by Roy Antal, Regina Leader Post)
The rookies duelled in a pair of high scoring affairs. Game one saw 2009 first round bantam pick Chandler Stephenson (Saskatoon, SK) score three timed in a 6-2 Team White win: Team White 6 – (Chandler Stephenson (3)/Cole Boychuk/Tyler Meuller/Michael Sagen) Team Blue 2 – (Devon Allenby/Tayler Balog)
Game two saw a complete reversal, with Team Blue rolling to the 8-4 win. Devon Allenby (Chilliwack, BC) picked up the hat trick and 2009 2nd round bantam pick Tayler Balog (Weyburn, SK) scored twice:Team Blue 8 – (Devon Allenby (3)/Tayler Balog (2)/Ryan Baskerville/Aiden Crowther/Bryn McNabb)Team White 4 – (Joel Harnden (2)/Michael Benson/Chandler Stephenson)
The veterans played things a little tighter with Team Red and Team Grey splitting their games. Game one saw Devan McLean (Rosedale, BC) scoring twice for the 3-1 Team Grey win:Team Grey 3 – (Devan McLean (2)/Lucas Froese)Team Red 1 – (Michal Poletin)
Team Red bounced back in the late game, as Mitch Czibere (Ft.Sask. AB) scored twice for the 4-2 win.Team Red 4 – (Mitch Czibere (2)/Brandon Davidson/Brett Leffler)Team Grey 2 – (Koltyn Miller/Tomas Hricina)
There have been a pair of injuries at camp, both involve veterans: D – Matt Delahey – Charley Horse (Day-to-Day) C – Jason Gardiner – Knee (Indefinite)\
It was a late night for the hockey staff as well, as the first cuts came down, with these players getting reassigned to their respective minor hockey clubs: Devon McLean, Roger Tagoona, Jordan Daniels, Brian Cochran,Tyler O’Connell, Dylan MacNab, Zach Wildman, Justin Christian, Myles Dunne, Kelby Lang, Jeff Froese, Devon Audette, Bryn MacNab, Max Faulkner, Brennan Frykas, Mackenzie Johnson, Tyler Bell, Michael Brown, Colton Laroque, Colton Pankiw, Tyler Boyer, Jack Rodewald, Michael Benson, Logan Sawarski, Cole Boychuk, Spencer Schoen, Darrin Robinson, Levi Schwab,Taran Kozun, Evan Zdunich
Sitting beside Kevin throught out the evening session this was part of what he had to say:
Chandler Stephenson is as advertised..... small-ish, fast, can stickhandle, has a wicked shot and can play defence.... he was everywhere for all 3 scrimmages. Tayler Balog is a big power forward that has a real nose for the net has pretty decent touch, can skate and can hit. Dyson Stevenson is one of those players that I really don't know what to say about him other than I like him.... I think he could be and should be a WHLer one day.
Ryan Baskerville is a big bodied power forward that can bang and crash with the best of them (the rooks) and seems to have a little touch around the net too. Aidan Crowther is another fairly big bodied power forward type.... very similar to Baskerville. Joel Harnden never really stood out to me much but any time I noticed him he was taking the puck one-on-one with a d-man and finding ways around them and can score. The theme seems to be bang and crash type players for the rookies and it continues on with Devon Allenby.... For the first 2 scrimmages I noticed him hitting and skating and hitting some more; then what seemed to be out of nowhere he sniped and sniped and sniped (had 5 points [4g-1a I believe] in the 8-4 win).
Dayton Reinboldt, Michael Benson, Garrett Lockeridge and Logan Saworski are all crash and bang energy type players. One last player I will mention is Matthew Hildebrandt..... I really enjoy his style.... he has really good speed, seems like he could be the "greasy" type player that could be part agitator, speedster and eventually a goal scorer.
Thanks Kevin.
2006-2007 - SEASON
2006-2007 REGINA PATS ROSTER - Goalies: Lindon Rowat, David Reekie, Tommy (Tommy T.) Tartagilone Defense: Logan Pyett, Derek Reinhart, Kyle Deck (Captain), Craig Schira, Matt Delahey, Nick Ross, Colten Teubert Centre: Justin Scott, Jason MacDonald, Kyle Ross, Garret Festerling, Ryan McDonald, Ian Duval, Levi Lind,, Jared Jagow, Justin Bernhardt Right Wing: Nikko Snellman, Michael Senseman, Brett Leffler, Jordan Eberle, Brett Miller Left Wing: Derek Hulak, Scott Brownlee, Mike Reich Coach: Curtis Hunt Assistant Coaches: Terry Perkins, Todd Strueby, Hodge Scoby General Manager: Brent Parker Athletic Therapist/Trainer: Greg Mayer Director of Scouting: Todd Ripplinger
Chilliwack Bruins became the newest club and will play in the 3,700 expansion to 5,000 seat Prospera Centre. While the Kootenay Ice move back to the Central Division, and Swift Current Broncos will play in the Eastern Division.
(Photo: Prospera Centre)
During the first period on Saturday, October 21, at the Regina Brandt Centre, the Regina Pats used specially made pink hockey sticks for a special Breast Cancer research promotion. During the game, there was a silent auction in which the fans could bid for the hockey sticks. After the game the players autographed the sticks for the fans. Perhaps the Pats should have kept the pink hockey sticks because they scored 7 power play goals as they tromped the visiting Lethbridge Hurricanes 11-3. A week later in Lethbridge, Regina Pats CKRM broadcaster of fourteen years, Rod Pedersen, announced his 1,000 game. (Photo: Rod Pedersen - CKRM - file)
On Tuesday, November 14, the home town Regina Pats scored three goals on their first-three shots of the game against the Portland Winter Hawks. The first two goals were scored on break-a-ways with in the span of 2:30 minutes; Niko Snellman from Finland, who had just come out of the penalty box scored on a pass from Logan Pyett at 2:12, then Mike Reich scored home free from the Winter Hawks blue line at 4:42. Pats went onto defeat Portland 7-0. Pats following game at Chilliwack had Regina take a 3-0 lead by the 2:42 minute mark. Pats scored on their first-four shots.
On the Western Coast trip, the Pats went 201.53 minutes with out scoring a goal. The streak started in Vancouver when Regina lost 2-0 before attendance of 12, 322, Prince George 3-0, and Kamloops 4-0. The streak ended in Kelowna at 1:53 of the second period, before 6,109 fans.
By the Christmas break, every game became important, just like the play-offs had already started. At the start of the new year coach Curtis Hunt had returned from being the assistant coach to the Canadian National Junior Team. Bringing home a Gold Medal. That seemed to be the turning point, the club started to win.
On Friday, January 26th., was a salute to the Canadian Military and the Pats came out dressed in camouflage uniforms against the Moose Jaw Warriors, in a home and home series. The following afternoon at Moose Jaw Crushed Can the clubs played the first ever, games, with Kirk Wickenheiser scoring the tying and winning goal with just one minute remaining in the game. Regina Pats finished in second place in the Eastern Division with 80 points.
REGINA PATS AWARDS
The day before the opening game, Regina Pats head coach Curtis Hunt quoted, “Defence wins championships,” he went on to say, “We want to be solid and very responsible defensively because it's tough to win when you're digging it out of your own net.”
EASTERN DIVISION QUARTER-FINAL - Friday, March 23, Pats came out flying, hitting and shooting right from the start. It was Linden Rowat's first play off game, the 17 year old stopped all 23 shots and recorded his first play-off shout out and win as his club beat Swift Current Broncos 4-0, as 5,225 watched at the Brandt Centre. Pats opened the scoring on their 7th shot on net, when Kaspar Saulitis scored from the point, from the face-off at the 5:00 mark, from centreman Lind. At one point the Pats were out shooting Broncos 10-1.
In the second period, Pats scored three goals in 5:21 seconds. Michael MacAngus banged in Jordan Eberle's rebound at 2:51, then rookie Jarod Jagow, with his first ever play-off goal, was left all alone in front off the net at 4:47. Centre, Festerling at 8:12, right off the face-off, tapped the puck through the defenceman's leg and was free to shot a quick shot pass Bronco's goaltender. The closet Broncos came to scoring was at the mid point of the second period when David Stieler hit the cross bar on a power play. Pat's Assistant Coach, Terry Perkins stated after the game, “We had two goals off our Face-offs.”
Saturday, March 24, a costly mistake in over-time gave the visiting Swift Current Broncos a 4-3 victory in front of 5,541 Regina fans. Pats Troy Ofukany opened the scoring at 6:06 on a turn-over, shooting a slap shot from the left side. Broncos Jeremy Schenderling on a power play with 20 seconds left in the period tied the game. He drilled a slap shot along the ice off the goal post. With a two man advantage, and a crowd in front of the net Geordie Wudrick scored at 10:48. Pats Kyle Ross out hussled three Broncos on the boards and passed from the corner to Ofukany who scored his second goad as he charging towards the net.
At six minutes into the third period Broncos Brian Moley scored on a low shot to the stick side of Pats goalie Lyndon Rowat. With four minutes remaining in regular time, Regina's Michael MacAngus parked infront of the net, scored into a wide open net on a rebound, to force overtime. With just over one minute into the extra period, Pats goaltender Linden Rowat cleared the puck up the middle of the ice onto the back of his defenceman. The puck bounced back to Kyle Boress at the side of the net, all he had to due was score into an open net.
Tuesday, March 27, Swift Current's Jeremy Schenderling's hat rick was not enough as Regina Pats overcame an early 2-0 lead to edge the home town Broncos 5-4 before 1,927 spectators. Schenderling's first at 4:45 when he jumped on a loose puck. Brady Leavold, on a face-off, scored a quick shot off the back boards, four minutes later. Pats on a 2 man advantage had defenceman Logan Pyett score on his booming slap shot from the middle of the blue line, at the 11:23 mark. On a Bronco turn over in the corner, Kyle Ross picked up the puck and came out slipping the puck into the net tying the score at 2-2.
In the second period, Regina added two more goals, Rookie Jordan Eberle, scored as the puck bounced off the back boards, 3:47 into the period. Garret Festerling on another Bronco turnover, a hard shot under the cross bar. Swift Current's Schenderling, received a pass out front of the net, a scored a a quick shot to make it Pats 4-3. Pats took a two goal lead into the third period, with just less then one minute remaining in the period. Defenceman Logan Pyett with his second goal of the game, scored on a slap shot from the left boards. In the third period Schenderling scored his third goal on a power play at 7:51 on a rebound. Broncos had gone 0 for 11 on power play opportunities.
Wednesday, March 28, two turnovers in the third period by the Swift Current Broncos is all the Regina Pats needed as they won 5-2, before 1,845 fans at the Civic Centre. It was Pats Michael MacAngus, skating up the left boards and scoring at 5:14 of the second period to open the scoring. There were goals in 2 minutes; Logan Pyett with his famous rock shot from the blue line on a power play at 11:08 gave the visitors a 2-0 lead. Broncos Levi Nelson then scored at 11:43. Pats Kyle Ross gave Regina a 3-1 lead at the 13:10 mark on a power play. Swift Current's R.J. La Rochelle infront of the net scored with just less the two minutes remaining in the period.
In the third period, Jordan Eberle, steels the puck behind the net off a Bronco defender, passing the puck out infront of the net, where Festerling scores at 3:27. Less then thirty seconds remaining in regulation time, Broncos where on a power play, plus they had pulled their goaltender. Regina had iced the puck. A Swift Current defenceman made a poor clearing pass to his forward right onto Kyle Ross stick. All Ross had to due was shoot the puck into the open net. General Manager, Brent Parker, “We have to get ready for Friday, right now.”
Friday, March 30, in a must game, Broncos 20 year old Jeremy Schenderling figured in on all Swift Current's goals in helping his club to a 3-2 victory as 5,676 saw the Boncos force the sixth game back at their rink. It all started at 8:55 of the first period, as he scored on Daniel Rakos rebound. Pats MacAngus, scored on defenceman Logan Pyett's shot at 9:21 on a power play. Just 30 seconds later Broncos Nelson gave his team the lead as he skated down the left boards, scoring on Lydon Rowat's glove side. Three goals in 54 seconds.
Nelson scored his second goal as he walked in on a 2-1 break, a shot under the cross bar. Regina Pats Jordan Eberle scored on a power play, a high shot to the upper net at 15:36. There was no scoring in the third period. Pats came close in tying the game, Micheal MacAngus missed a chance, on a cross the crease pass, with but 5 seconds remaining in the contest.
Sunday, April 1, Regina Pats won their three road game at Swift Current as1,987 saw the game. With just 6.5 seconds remaining in over time to edge the Broncos 2-1. By the 10 minute mark of the first period the shots were only 1-0 for Swift Current. It wasn't until 16:02 when Logan Pyett shot from the centre blue line and Garrett Festerling scored 7 seconds into a power play on the rebound from the left side of the net.
In the second period Broncos Levi Nelson tied the game on a rebound at 6:05. There was no scoring in the third period. Regina's Logan Pyett came close to winning the game for the Pats on one of his blistering slap shots with 6 minutes remaining, but it went off the goal post. In the over time Regina fought of 2 penalties, before Brett Lefleur scored his first goal of the play-offs. There was a goal mouth scramble, as he scored on a rebound from the right side of the goal.
EASTERN DIVISON – SEMI-FINAL - Saturday, April 7, With five days off plus Pats Rookie Jordan Eberle at home with a virus, Regina Pats lost 4-1, before 4,006 at Medicine Hat Arena. Tigers 17 year old Tyler Enis was top scorer, scoring two goals and getting one assist. Pats Michael MacAngus opened the scoring on a short handed goal, at 6:06 of the first period on an rebound.
Tigers then scored four unanswered goals. Brennan Bosch, scored on a turn-over behind the Pats net at 1:53, then Enis, a back handed shot, unassisted at 4:26 of the second period. Medicine Hat took a 2-1 lead into the the third period. Kevin Undershoote scored, parked in front of the net at 5:53, and Ennis finished the scoring as he walked out from the corner at 18:14.
Monday, April 9, Medicine Hat Tiger's Daine Todd scored two power play goals and Darren Helm two short handed goals in the first period to help the Tigers to a convincing 7-2 victory in front of 4,006 fans over the Regina Pats. It was Helm's third play-off short handed goal. The game was played before a 185 th consecutive sell-out crowd.
Medicine Hat held a 4-0 lead going into the second period. Tigers Daren Dorsett up the score at 5:27 from an impossible angle from the right corner off a Pat deffender. Regina finally got on the board with two goals; Ofukuny a power play goal, scoring a rebond on Kyle Ross shot at 9:01, then Josh Elder scored at 10:41 on a 2 man break-a-away. In the third period Tigers defenceman Chris Russel scored from the left side at 3:53, and Dave Todd scored on a rebound at the left side of the net at 5:15 to round out the scoring.
Wednesday, April 11, Derek Dorsett's overtime goal gave Medicine Hat Tigers a 2-1 victory as 5,240 witness the game at Regina Brandt Center and a 3-0 lead in the series. Even with the Pats out-shot 14-2 in the first period, there was no scoring until the first mintue of the third period. With a mad scramble in front of Pats net, Kevin Undershut at the left side of the net, dove head first tipping in a pass at 0:59 seconds. Regina tied the game as Kyle Ross scored a rebound from Logan Pyett's point shot at 8:36 of the third period.
In over-time, Dorsett, parked at the right side of the net, received a pass from Chris Stevens who was at the left side of the net and scored into an open net at, only 3:41 into the period on a power play. Since Dorsett's return from a broke hand he received six games from the end of the schedule, he has sparked the Tigers with four goals and an assist.
Friday, April 13, Medicine Hat came out flying as 5,367 fans saw then leading 3-0 after the first and 5-0 after the second period in what was a due or die game for the Regina Pats. The Tigers went on to won 6-3 and take the series in four straight games. Darren Helm's from the right Pats corner passed out in front of the net, Craig Stevens then scored on a quick shot, just 37 seconds into the game. Brennan Bosch at 11:52 scored his first of two goals, the Daine Todd on a power play goal scored a screen shot at the 18:39 mark.
Bosch scored his second goal from the left side of the Pats net at 9:04 on a power play goal. Less then two minutes later, Dorsett gave Darren Helm a perfect pass, and Helm scored on a break-a-way goal at 11:27. In the third period Pats took over, as Garret Festerling was allowed to walk in and score from the left side of the net at 1:19. Tigers Chris Russell scored at 9:59. Pat's Brett Lefeur 13:53 and Nick Ross a high shot from the right side of the net rounded out the scoring.
“That's a great team,” Regina Pats Head Coach, “Their support game and detail game was as good as anything I've seen this year at any level.
Chilliwack Bruins became the newest club and will play in the 3,700 expansion to 5,000 seat Prospera Centre. While the Kootenay Ice move back to the Central Division, and Swift Current Broncos will play in the Eastern Division.
(Photo: Prospera Centre)
During the first period on Saturday, October 21, at the Regina Brandt Centre, the Regina Pats used specially made pink hockey sticks for a special Breast Cancer research promotion. During the game, there was a silent auction in which the fans could bid for the hockey sticks. After the game the players autographed the sticks for the fans. Perhaps the Pats should have kept the pink hockey sticks because they scored 7 power play goals as they tromped the visiting Lethbridge Hurricanes 11-3. A week later in Lethbridge, Regina Pats CKRM broadcaster of fourteen years, Rod Pedersen, announced his 1,000 game. (Photo: Rod Pedersen - CKRM - file)
On Tuesday, November 14, the home town Regina Pats scored three goals on their first-three shots of the game against the Portland Winter Hawks. The first two goals were scored on break-a-ways with in the span of 2:30 minutes; Niko Snellman from Finland, who had just come out of the penalty box scored on a pass from Logan Pyett at 2:12, then Mike Reich scored home free from the Winter Hawks blue line at 4:42. Pats went onto defeat Portland 7-0. Pats following game at Chilliwack had Regina take a 3-0 lead by the 2:42 minute mark. Pats scored on their first-four shots.
On the Western Coast trip, the Pats went 201.53 minutes with out scoring a goal. The streak started in Vancouver when Regina lost 2-0 before attendance of 12, 322, Prince George 3-0, and Kamloops 4-0. The streak ended in Kelowna at 1:53 of the second period, before 6,109 fans.
By the Christmas break, every game became important, just like the play-offs had already started. At the start of the new year coach Curtis Hunt had returned from being the assistant coach to the Canadian National Junior Team. Bringing home a Gold Medal. That seemed to be the turning point, the club started to win.
On Friday, January 26th., was a salute to the Canadian Military and the Pats came out dressed in camouflage uniforms against the Moose Jaw Warriors, in a home and home series. The following afternoon at Moose Jaw Crushed Can the clubs played the first ever, games, with Kirk Wickenheiser scoring the tying and winning goal with just one minute remaining in the game. Regina Pats finished in second place in the Eastern Division with 80 points.
REGINA PATS AWARDS
| Type of Award | The Trophy Name | Players Name |
|---|---|---|
| Top Rookie Award | Nick Pappas Memorial Trophy | Jordan Eberle |
| Most Sportsmanlike | Hub Bishop Memorial Trophy | Garett Festerling |
| Top Defenceman | Charles Johnston Memorial Trophy | Logan Pyett |
| Most Valuable Player | Barkers Trophy | Kyle Ross |
| Most Goals - League | Torchy Schell Memorial Trophy | Jordan Eberle |
| Top Scorer - League | Billy Hicke-Dennis Sobchuk Trophy | Garret Festerling |
| Unsung Hero | No Trophy | Craig Schira |
| Most Popular Player | Billy Hicke Trophy | Tommy Tartagilone |
| Sholastic Player | Regina Pats Trophy | Linden Rowatt |
| Player of the Year | Regina Pats Trophy | Kyle Ross |
| Leading Vote-Getter | Molson Three Star Award | Kyle Ross |
The day before the opening game, Regina Pats head coach Curtis Hunt quoted, “Defence wins championships,” he went on to say, “We want to be solid and very responsible defensively because it's tough to win when you're digging it out of your own net.”
EASTERN DIVISION QUARTER-FINAL - Friday, March 23, Pats came out flying, hitting and shooting right from the start. It was Linden Rowat's first play off game, the 17 year old stopped all 23 shots and recorded his first play-off shout out and win as his club beat Swift Current Broncos 4-0, as 5,225 watched at the Brandt Centre. Pats opened the scoring on their 7th shot on net, when Kaspar Saulitis scored from the point, from the face-off at the 5:00 mark, from centreman Lind. At one point the Pats were out shooting Broncos 10-1.
In the second period, Pats scored three goals in 5:21 seconds. Michael MacAngus banged in Jordan Eberle's rebound at 2:51, then rookie Jarod Jagow, with his first ever play-off goal, was left all alone in front off the net at 4:47. Centre, Festerling at 8:12, right off the face-off, tapped the puck through the defenceman's leg and was free to shot a quick shot pass Bronco's goaltender. The closet Broncos came to scoring was at the mid point of the second period when David Stieler hit the cross bar on a power play. Pat's Assistant Coach, Terry Perkins stated after the game, “We had two goals off our Face-offs.”
Saturday, March 24, a costly mistake in over-time gave the visiting Swift Current Broncos a 4-3 victory in front of 5,541 Regina fans. Pats Troy Ofukany opened the scoring at 6:06 on a turn-over, shooting a slap shot from the left side. Broncos Jeremy Schenderling on a power play with 20 seconds left in the period tied the game. He drilled a slap shot along the ice off the goal post. With a two man advantage, and a crowd in front of the net Geordie Wudrick scored at 10:48. Pats Kyle Ross out hussled three Broncos on the boards and passed from the corner to Ofukany who scored his second goad as he charging towards the net.
At six minutes into the third period Broncos Brian Moley scored on a low shot to the stick side of Pats goalie Lyndon Rowat. With four minutes remaining in regular time, Regina's Michael MacAngus parked infront of the net, scored into a wide open net on a rebound, to force overtime. With just over one minute into the extra period, Pats goaltender Linden Rowat cleared the puck up the middle of the ice onto the back of his defenceman. The puck bounced back to Kyle Boress at the side of the net, all he had to due was score into an open net.
Tuesday, March 27, Swift Current's Jeremy Schenderling's hat rick was not enough as Regina Pats overcame an early 2-0 lead to edge the home town Broncos 5-4 before 1,927 spectators. Schenderling's first at 4:45 when he jumped on a loose puck. Brady Leavold, on a face-off, scored a quick shot off the back boards, four minutes later. Pats on a 2 man advantage had defenceman Logan Pyett score on his booming slap shot from the middle of the blue line, at the 11:23 mark. On a Bronco turn over in the corner, Kyle Ross picked up the puck and came out slipping the puck into the net tying the score at 2-2.
In the second period, Regina added two more goals, Rookie Jordan Eberle, scored as the puck bounced off the back boards, 3:47 into the period. Garret Festerling on another Bronco turnover, a hard shot under the cross bar. Swift Current's Schenderling, received a pass out front of the net, a scored a a quick shot to make it Pats 4-3. Pats took a two goal lead into the third period, with just less then one minute remaining in the period. Defenceman Logan Pyett with his second goal of the game, scored on a slap shot from the left boards. In the third period Schenderling scored his third goal on a power play at 7:51 on a rebound. Broncos had gone 0 for 11 on power play opportunities.
Wednesday, March 28, two turnovers in the third period by the Swift Current Broncos is all the Regina Pats needed as they won 5-2, before 1,845 fans at the Civic Centre. It was Pats Michael MacAngus, skating up the left boards and scoring at 5:14 of the second period to open the scoring. There were goals in 2 minutes; Logan Pyett with his famous rock shot from the blue line on a power play at 11:08 gave the visitors a 2-0 lead. Broncos Levi Nelson then scored at 11:43. Pats Kyle Ross gave Regina a 3-1 lead at the 13:10 mark on a power play. Swift Current's R.J. La Rochelle infront of the net scored with just less the two minutes remaining in the period.
In the third period, Jordan Eberle, steels the puck behind the net off a Bronco defender, passing the puck out infront of the net, where Festerling scores at 3:27. Less then thirty seconds remaining in regulation time, Broncos where on a power play, plus they had pulled their goaltender. Regina had iced the puck. A Swift Current defenceman made a poor clearing pass to his forward right onto Kyle Ross stick. All Ross had to due was shoot the puck into the open net. General Manager, Brent Parker, “We have to get ready for Friday, right now.”
Friday, March 30, in a must game, Broncos 20 year old Jeremy Schenderling figured in on all Swift Current's goals in helping his club to a 3-2 victory as 5,676 saw the Boncos force the sixth game back at their rink. It all started at 8:55 of the first period, as he scored on Daniel Rakos rebound. Pats MacAngus, scored on defenceman Logan Pyett's shot at 9:21 on a power play. Just 30 seconds later Broncos Nelson gave his team the lead as he skated down the left boards, scoring on Lydon Rowat's glove side. Three goals in 54 seconds.
Nelson scored his second goal as he walked in on a 2-1 break, a shot under the cross bar. Regina Pats Jordan Eberle scored on a power play, a high shot to the upper net at 15:36. There was no scoring in the third period. Pats came close in tying the game, Micheal MacAngus missed a chance, on a cross the crease pass, with but 5 seconds remaining in the contest.
Sunday, April 1, Regina Pats won their three road game at Swift Current as1,987 saw the game. With just 6.5 seconds remaining in over time to edge the Broncos 2-1. By the 10 minute mark of the first period the shots were only 1-0 for Swift Current. It wasn't until 16:02 when Logan Pyett shot from the centre blue line and Garrett Festerling scored 7 seconds into a power play on the rebound from the left side of the net.
In the second period Broncos Levi Nelson tied the game on a rebound at 6:05. There was no scoring in the third period. Regina's Logan Pyett came close to winning the game for the Pats on one of his blistering slap shots with 6 minutes remaining, but it went off the goal post. In the over time Regina fought of 2 penalties, before Brett Lefleur scored his first goal of the play-offs. There was a goal mouth scramble, as he scored on a rebound from the right side of the goal.
EASTERN DIVISON – SEMI-FINAL - Saturday, April 7, With five days off plus Pats Rookie Jordan Eberle at home with a virus, Regina Pats lost 4-1, before 4,006 at Medicine Hat Arena. Tigers 17 year old Tyler Enis was top scorer, scoring two goals and getting one assist. Pats Michael MacAngus opened the scoring on a short handed goal, at 6:06 of the first period on an rebound.
Tigers then scored four unanswered goals. Brennan Bosch, scored on a turn-over behind the Pats net at 1:53, then Enis, a back handed shot, unassisted at 4:26 of the second period. Medicine Hat took a 2-1 lead into the the third period. Kevin Undershoote scored, parked in front of the net at 5:53, and Ennis finished the scoring as he walked out from the corner at 18:14.
Monday, April 9, Medicine Hat Tiger's Daine Todd scored two power play goals and Darren Helm two short handed goals in the first period to help the Tigers to a convincing 7-2 victory in front of 4,006 fans over the Regina Pats. It was Helm's third play-off short handed goal. The game was played before a 185 th consecutive sell-out crowd.
Medicine Hat held a 4-0 lead going into the second period. Tigers Daren Dorsett up the score at 5:27 from an impossible angle from the right corner off a Pat deffender. Regina finally got on the board with two goals; Ofukuny a power play goal, scoring a rebond on Kyle Ross shot at 9:01, then Josh Elder scored at 10:41 on a 2 man break-a-away. In the third period Tigers defenceman Chris Russel scored from the left side at 3:53, and Dave Todd scored on a rebound at the left side of the net at 5:15 to round out the scoring.
Wednesday, April 11, Derek Dorsett's overtime goal gave Medicine Hat Tigers a 2-1 victory as 5,240 witness the game at Regina Brandt Center and a 3-0 lead in the series. Even with the Pats out-shot 14-2 in the first period, there was no scoring until the first mintue of the third period. With a mad scramble in front of Pats net, Kevin Undershut at the left side of the net, dove head first tipping in a pass at 0:59 seconds. Regina tied the game as Kyle Ross scored a rebound from Logan Pyett's point shot at 8:36 of the third period.
In over-time, Dorsett, parked at the right side of the net, received a pass from Chris Stevens who was at the left side of the net and scored into an open net at, only 3:41 into the period on a power play. Since Dorsett's return from a broke hand he received six games from the end of the schedule, he has sparked the Tigers with four goals and an assist.
Friday, April 13, Medicine Hat came out flying as 5,367 fans saw then leading 3-0 after the first and 5-0 after the second period in what was a due or die game for the Regina Pats. The Tigers went on to won 6-3 and take the series in four straight games. Darren Helm's from the right Pats corner passed out in front of the net, Craig Stevens then scored on a quick shot, just 37 seconds into the game. Brennan Bosch at 11:52 scored his first of two goals, the Daine Todd on a power play goal scored a screen shot at the 18:39 mark.
Bosch scored his second goal from the left side of the Pats net at 9:04 on a power play goal. Less then two minutes later, Dorsett gave Darren Helm a perfect pass, and Helm scored on a break-a-way goal at 11:27. In the third period Pats took over, as Garret Festerling was allowed to walk in and score from the left side of the net at 1:19. Tigers Chris Russell scored at 9:59. Pat's Brett Lefeur 13:53 and Nick Ross a high shot from the right side of the net rounded out the scoring.
“That's a great team,” Regina Pats Head Coach, “Their support game and detail game was as good as anything I've seen this year at any level.
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