REGINA PATS - 1 vs. PRINCE ALBERT RAIDERS - 4

The Regina Pats travel to Prince Albert tonight to take on the Raiders. Listen to the game live on 620 CKRM, starting with the pre-game show at 6:35 p.m., with Dan Plaster.



Prince Albert went 4 points up on the cellar Regina Pats as they down the visitors 4-1 on Garrett Zemiak strong goaltending. The only good the Regina Pats can look to is that they have 5 straight home game. The next game with be next Wednesday, when Medicine Hat Tigers visited the Brandt Centre.

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GAME SUMMARY: In the first period, Prince Albert's Ryan Harrison skated around Pats Defenceman Alex Pym and scored on a hot shot to the top of the net at 18:51, assisted by Igor Revenko and Emerson Hrynk.

Second period, Prince Albert went up 2-0, as Igo Revenko scored a power play goal, once again a shot to the top of the net at 13:30, assisted by Jordan Rowney and Jordan Mickmott. After the second period, both teams had 25 shots.

In the third period, Prince Albert made it 3-0, on a Pats Defence break down. Mark McNeill scored, his first WHL goal at 3:56, assisted Justin Maylan and Dustin Cameron. Mickmott on a loose puck, scored into the open net at 11:07, assisted by McNeill and Ryan Button. Regina Pats finally found the net and broke Garrett Zemiak shot out string. Colten Teubert, parked at the side of the net, scored at 13:40, assisted by Jordan Weal and Jordan Eberle.

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BEWARE - MOOSE JAW WARRIORS ALUMNI TEAM

Yesterday at the Regina Pats News Media Room, rumors were going around that the PUP LINE is going to be re-united for the up and coming Trans Canada Clash in the later part of January, 2010. All three were present. Moose Jaw it has been confirmed, they will in fact be playing as one line. Look out Moose Jaw! To bad you will not have your new rink finished, as this should be a sell-out. Can not wait for this clash. It should be a great game. This thing just gets better and better and when you consider we had a sellout in Moose Jaw for the first year clash and 5900 in the Brandt Centre for second year clash, two years ago. There was no game last year.

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"THE PUP LINE" - 1987-88 SEASON: Jame Heward (LW, Mike Sillinger (C), Frank Kovacs (RW) - They were all 16 year olds"I think the Pup Line was my idead," said Regina Pats, Kevin Gallant, Radio Play-by-play Broadcaster. "I remember going to the Humaine Society and getting puppies for the photo shot. (Photo: Kevin Gallant - Kevin Shaw Collection)

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This is one that Rod shared with me, yesterday.

Rod happened to see Regina Pats Defenceman, Colten Teubert, browsing through one of new Pats books, and this is what both said: "The Puppy Line?" he questioned, somewhat bewildered."It's THE PUP LINE!" I growled. "There's a DIFFERENCE!" He, of course, was referring to the famed late 1980's Pats line of Jamie Heward, Mike Sillinger and Frank Kovacs when they were all 16 year olds and had grown up in Regina. The Line was unusual in that they all played together as one unit.

The Pup Line in 1987 - Jamie Heward (left), Frank Kovacs (middle) and Mike Sillinger (right)

The Pop Line - Heward (left), Kovacs (middle) and Sillinger (right) in their draft jerseys.

REGINA PATS NEWS RELEASE - "JUNIOR HOCKEY'S ROYAL FRANCHISE - THE REGINA PATS" BOOK

REGINA PATS NEWS RELEASE - THIS DATE: - http://www.reginapats.com/ -

Regina, Saskatchewan – The Regina Pats Hockey Club is pleased to announce the release of the book “Junior Hockey’s Royal Franchise: The Regina Pats”. It’s a book about the rich and lively history of the Regina Pats written by former Pats employee Ron “Scoreboard” Johnston and former Leader-Post writer, Darrell Davis.

The book has been a long labor of love for Ron "Scoreboard" Johnston, who started the research of the book in the mid-nineties because of his keen interest to discover the club's origins. He began a 13 year quest, working 8 hours a day, mostly at Regina Central Library and the Saskatchewan Archives, searching microfilm records of old newspaper articles from across Canada.

The research that Scoreboard compiled allowed Darrell Davis to turn the pages, hopefully finding some stories that were worth telling. Darrel interviewed dozens of people associated with the Pats, reveled in their memories and put them to print.

There are stories from every generation of Pat hockey, as well as bios and photos of each Pat to play in the NHL, stats and standings of every Regina Pat team, and stories from each of the retired Pat players.
The book

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From Regina Leader Post - Greg Harder - click on below:

Friday, October 30, 2009

Pats history book unveiled also: Pats history told in new book

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In attendance: The writers, Ron “Scoreboard” Johnston and Darrell Davis, as well as Pats General Manager, Brent Parker, former Regina Pats (Alumni), ("The Pup Line" - Jamie Heward, Frank Kovacs and Mike Sillinger), John Hudson, Orville Off and current stars of the Regina Pats, Jordan Eberle, Colten Teubert as well as representatives from both “The Leader-Post Foundation” and the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame.

The book is currently available at: Paper Cover - The Neutral Zone, Costco, Wall-Mart and major book stores across Regina. Hard Cover - will be abe to order, through the Regina Leader Post Newspaper. Order forms will be put on this web site, sometime next week.

Following photo's taken by Roy Antal, Regina Leader Post

Ron "Scoreboard" Johnston

The two Authors - Darrell Davis and Ron "Scoreboard" Johnston

Darrell Davis

Mike Sillinger (Alumni), Jordan Eberle and Colten Teubert

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Taken from the Regina Pats Web Site - Taken by Dan Plaster



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REGINA PATS - 7th ANNUAL SPORTSMAN'S DINNER

7th ANNUAL REGINA PATS SPORTSMAN'S DINNER


DATE: Thursday, January 8th, 2010


LOCATION: Queensbury Centre - Just north of the Brandt Centre


PRICE: $125. per person or $900. per table, (8 per table). Tickets available by calling Pats office at - 1-306-522-5604.


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REGINA MAJOR HOCKEY RINKS

By Ron "Scoreboard" Johnston

SHERMAN THEATRE and Gardens Auditorium – Hockey Rink Location: 1905 Rose Street (southeast corner of Twelfth and Rose). The Regina Leader, Thursday, June 25th, 1903, “Indoor skating and a hockey rink to be built, 220 feet in length by 115 feet in width. The ice area will be 180 feet by 80 feet and the seating capacity will be between 1,200-1,500.”

The theatre was opened July12, 1905, and remained open during the summer months until 1908. The building was destroyed by fire in the spring of 1921.

ARENA RINK Location: 2230 Robinson Street. (West side of Robinson Street between 14th and 15th Avenue). On Wednesday, December 28, 1910, the Morning Leader stated, “Regina’s new skating rink is now under construction. The ice area will be 190 feet by 110 feet.


The approximate cost is between $130.000 and $140.000. The seating capacity is approximately 2,000. Four rows of seats will be run around the entire ice with the exception of the south end at which end the ice will run to the out side wall. The rink is owned by the Pearce brothers of Pense and W. W. Hilton is the architect.”

An advertisement on January 18th, advised of the official opening of the new Arena Rink which took place that day with a 25 piece band in attendance.

On Monday, January 23rd, a Wurlitzer military band organ was installed to replace record music every (Monday) from 3 to 5. Tuesday to Friday there would be band music with an admission charge of 25 cents. It further advised there would be skating every after noon and evening with the exception of every other Monday evening when the rink would be thrown open for hockey only. Regina Patricia Junior Hockey Team played their first three seasons at this rink.


AMPHITHEATRE and WINTER FAIR BUILDING - Location: Pasqua Street on the Exhibition Grounds, south of the Grey Nuns Hospital (now known as the Pasqua Hospital).
This building was erected in 1913 and opened on February, 1914. The rink ice size was 85 feet by 200 feet. The seating capacity was 5,000. The total cost $130.000. (Sketch: by William P. Argan)

The building was turned over to the 77th Battery when war was declared in 1914. The structure was used as military barracks and drill hall until fire destroyed it on December 18th, 1917.
Amphitheatre and Winter Fair Building

REGINA STADIUM – QUEEN CITY GARDENS – EXHIBITION STADIUM – Location: Same as The Amphitheatre and Fair Building. It was erected in 1919 and opened on December 4th of the same year. This rink was the largest west of the Winnipeg Amphitheatre. The Stadium was used as a horse show Arena and was given the nick name “Cow Palace”. It was also used as a hockey stadium.

The Regina Leader mentioned, on Wednesday, November 26, that the rinks name would be called “Stadium” given in a name contest by Mrs. W. G. Styles. In 1935 the name was changed to the Exhibition Stadium. August 13, 1938, a group called the Queen City Gardens Limited was created. They approached the Exhibition Board regarding leasing the Stadium rink.
They ordered an ice plant and at the same time, Regina Stadium – Queen City Gardens made improvements to the rink. They brought in an ice maker, Frank Bauman from Minneapolis,
USA. Thursday, December 4th. The rink’s name was changed to the Queen City Gardens until
the early 1950’s.

The Stadium was known for its many steel pillars throughout the rink. The Regina Pats played at the rink from 1920 until the club was disbanded in 1934. When they were reorganized in 1946, it was called the Queen City Gardens. It was renamed the Exhibition Stadium in the mid 1950’s.

REGINA AGRIDOME – BRANT CENTRE – Location: South Centre area of the Exhibition grounds.

With profits realized from Saskatchewan Derby Sweepstakes, and financial support from the City of Regina, the Agridome was constructed in 1978. The Building chairman was Gord Staseson who was also chairman and project coordinator responsible for building the Canada Centre in 1981. (Sketch: by William P. Argan)

Name was changed to Brandt Centre Thursday, July 28, 2005 when the Exhibition Association Limited announced a partnership with Brandt, the Sask. based machinery/manufacturing giant.
Regina Agridome - Brandt Centre.

REGINA PATS - DEALING WITH FLUGATE SCANDAL

Pats dealing with Flugate Scandal

By Greg Harder - Regina Leader Post

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

The Regina Pats were busy putting out fires Tuesday over a minor misunderstanding.The Pats’ players and staff members were slated to receive their regularly scheduled flu shots following Tuesday’s practice. The subsequent confusion stemmed from the fact that the team had been informed that the shots would be for the H1N1 virus. Here’s what happened: Long-time Pats doctor Ian Hill was trying to be proactive when he ordered the shots early this summer in hopes that the H1N1 vaccinations would be ready by this fall. Hill was left with the impression that his order went through, when in fact the shots that arrived Tuesday were actually of the regular flu variety.

No big deal, right? Wrong.

According to GM Brent Parker, a minor controversy erupted when Pats broadcaster Rod Pedersen made an innocent comment on his blog about heading to the Brandt Centre this afternoon to receive an H1N1 shot along with the rest of the team.

The Pats subsequently received numerous inquiries and complaints from angry callers who assumed the team was receiving preferential treatment. The Pats even heard from government health officials who wanted answers, since the H1N1 shots aren’t slated to be available to the general public until early next month.

In the end, it was all a mix-up.

So, for the record, the Pats went ahead and received their regular flu shots on Tuesday. They’re slated to get the H1N1 shots after their West Coast road trip in late-November, early December. Ironically, before all this hubbub, I had planned to do a story for Wednesday’s Leader-Post on what the Pats were doing to reduce the risks of contracting H1N1. After a couple of twists and turns, the original story will now run as scheduled.

Also: The team is taking precauntions against H1N1 virus - click on the following for complete story:

Regina Pats taking precautions against H1N1 virus

2010 MASTER CARD MEMORIAL CUP TICKET SALES UPDATE - BRANDON

Taken from Brandon Wheat King Web Site

- www.whl.ca -

October 27, 2009



Brandon, MB – The Western Hockey League’s Brandon Wheat Kings have announced that a limited number of MasterCard Memorial Cup Ticket Packages are still available for the 2010 Championship, scheduled for May 14-23rd in the Keystone Centre.

In making the announcement Monday, MasterCard Memorial Cup Tournament Committee Chairman Jeff Cristall said that close to 90% of Wheat King season ticket holders have exercised their option and purchased tickets to what is expected to be one of the greatest events to ever hit this city.

“The Local Host Committee is happy to announce that after our commitments to both Wheat Kings’ Season Ticket holders and Sponsors, western Manitoba hockey fans still have an excellent opportunity to purchase tickets to the MasterCard Memorial Cup,” says Cristall.

As of Monday afternoon, 3,200 MasterCard Memorial Cup Ticket packages had been sold, meaning that about four hundred will be available when the WHL club holds its Ticket Lottery on November 2nd. The Wheat Kings sold a franchise record 3,600 Season Tickets this year and last month, the Canadian Hockey League returned 350 of their 1,800 Ticket Holds to the WHL club in an effort to meet local demand.

Last month’s announcement by the CHL means that up to 3,652 western Manitoba hockey fans can purchase a 2010 Memorial Cup Ticket package.

Fans interested in having their name entered into next week’s Ticket Lottery are encouraged to do so by calling the Wheat Kings’ office at 726-3535. The Deadline to do so is this Friday, October 30th at 5 p.m.

For the first time in history, the Wheat Kings have earned the right to play host to the MasterCard Memorial Cup. This will mark the first time that Manitoba has hosted the National Championship and it also comes during the province’s 140th Anniversary Celebrations. 2010 will mark the Wheat Kings' fifth Memorial Cup appearance, having competed for the title in 1949, 1979, 1995 and 1996.

REGINA PATS - GRAHAM HOOD IS ADJUSTING TO A STRICT DIET.

Taken from Greg Harder - Regina Leader Post

October 27, 2009

Hood is still searching for a role in the lineup

Graham Hood is adjusting to a strict diet.

A gifted scorer in minor hockey, Hood is having to digest a less prominent role as he attempts to work his way up the food chain with the Regina Pats. It's a transition most young players are forced to endure at the WHL level -- and one that's still a work in progress for Hood.

"You go from being a top guy on your team in minor hockey and you come into something like this, you don't know what (to expect) but you don't really complain," Hood, 17, said after scoring two goals Sunday in Regina's 5-2 win over the visiting Swift Current Broncos. "You take the role you're given and try to make it work. I'll do what I can every night. If I can put the puck in the net, if I need to fight, if I need to hit, I'll just fall into my role."

Asked to identify his role with the Pats, Hood said it changes from night to night.

"It depends where I'm put (in the lineup)," he explained. "If I'm a fourth-line guy, I don't mind being the energy guy every once in a while but I like putting pucks in the net too. Whatever I'm given I try to take advantage of it and do my best."

Hood has been used primarily on the third or fourth line this season, but an injury to Matt Strueby helped open the door for a promotion to the second unit on Sunday with Killian Hutt and Brett Leffler. Hood responded with the first two-goal game of his WHL career.

"It's nice to finally get it," he said with a smile. "I've been working hard. I've had my ups and downs but it's nice that (some offensive success) is finally here and I'm on a little bit of a roll."

Although Hood has moved around the lineup a great deal this season, Pats head coach Curtis Hunt is quick to emphasize that there should be no ambiguity about his role. Regardless of where Hood ends up on a given night, his approach shouldn't change.

"To me the challenge for Graham is to be a hockey player, not get it in your head that 'I need to be a specific guy within the lineup,' " explained Hunt. "He's a big body, he's got some decent skill, but his strength lies down around the net. He should be along the walls and just being an efficient player. When he was drafted we looked at him as a guy to be able to score. You hope he works himself into a position to get those chances (by doing the little things right). He's still a young player. He has to learn to play a complete game and he'll get opportunities."

The Pats selected Hood in the second round (23rd overall) of the 2007 bantam draft after he recorded 61 goals and 114 points in 51 games.

As with most young players, consistency has been Hood's main obstacle at the WHL level. The 6-foot-0, 200-pounder showed brief flashes of physical dominance last season but he would also disappear for long stretches when he didn't use his size to his advantage.

That trend has continued this season, but he's also showing more signs lately of putting it all together.

"I've made more room for myself since I started hitting; it makes the game easier," added Hood, who has four goals and three assists in 15 games this season after recording six goals and seven assists in 60 games as a rookie. "I have to keep trying to roll with it. You get what you give. If you don't have a good game, you're going back down to the fourth line. It's expected. I'm still a young guy. I just have to go with what I get and make the best of it."

RE: REGINA PATS NEW BOOK

Taken from Rod Pedersen.blog - http://www.rodpedersen.com/ -

Speaking of books, I can't imagine Rob Vanstone's too pleased that a month after his book West Riders Best went on sale, the publisher came out with the 100 Year Rider History Book. And this week we'll hear details of Darrell Davis's Regina Pats history book. I can't wait to get my hands on that one.

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I noticed that Rod stated it was Darrell Davis's Book. I have since included a comment on his blog regarding the accuracy of his statement this date. I am sorry Rod did not see fit to include it on his blog.

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PAPER COVER COPIES - Will be in Wal-Mart and the book stores this week or next week.

HARD COVER COPIES - You will be able to order them through the Regina Leader Post.


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REGINA PATS GUSTAFSSON

Taken from Rod Pedersen.blog - http://www.rodpedersen.com/ -

The Pats announced earlier that Gustafsson is the first player in Regina Pats history to wear #13. Not true. Pats scorekeeper Gary Renner points out Dave Michayluk wore #13 in the early 80's and his teammate Bob "Buffa" Lowes confirmed that last night when Gary pointed it out.

Ron "Scoreboard" Johnston - It is nice to known that someone else came up with this one. Thanks Gary. Gary is "Scorekeeper" while I am "Scoreboard".

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Also: Al Dumba said... Hey Rod, just a note on the Pats #13, Brandon Coates wore it for half a season with us in 1992/93 and 9 games in 93/94. I believe he was the last to wear #13.

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SWIFT CURRENT BRONCOS - 2 vs. REGINA PATS - 5

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The Pats host the Broncos Sunday night at 6:00 to conclude the home and home series. 620 CKRM has the broadcast (Press Box Sports Bar Pats Pre-game Show at 5:35pm). Pats game can be seen on Access Channel #7 tonight. Swift Current are one of two WHL teams who have not won a road game. All their wins have been a home. Jordan Eberle scored 1 goal, 2 assists to move into 2nd place in the WHL. In 11 games, 12 goals and 12 assists for 24 points.

GAME SUMMARY: Regina Pats opened the scoring early in the game as Graham Hood from the left side of the net scored on a Brett Leffler rebound from the back boards at 1:48. At the mid point Pats were out shoting Swift Current 10-1. Swift Current tied the game on a 4 on 3 Power Play goal by Cody Eakin off the cross bar, assisted by Justin Dowling and Brad Hobin. Pats went up 2-1 when Jordan Weal scored at 13:17 from the left side of the net, as he received a pass from Jordan Eberle at the left face-off circle, also assisted by Colten Teubert.

Regina took a 3-1 lead, when Import Hampus Gustaffson, scored a power play goal, his first, from the right side of the net, when he received a cross goal pass from Eberle at 6:26, also assisted by Weal. It was Pats 4-1 when Eberle stole the puck at Regina's blue line and scored a short handed goal on a break-a-way at 17:36.

Swift Current made it 4-2 when Eakin scored his second goal of the game, a 4 on 3 power play goal off the cross bar at 11:34, assisted by Justin Dowling and Brad Hobin. Regina Pats scored the final goal by Graham Hood, his second goal a shot from the right side up under the bar at 7:44, assisted by Cody Carlson.

2010 - CANADA'S NATIONAL JUNIOR TEAM - WILL ALSO WEAR A GREEN JERSEY

Taken from the Hockey Canada - http://www.hockeycanada.ca/ -

Hockey Canada announced on Saturday that Canada’s National Junior Team will wear green jerseys during the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championship, in honour of Saskatchewan’s love affair with the CFL’s Roughriders and as a salute to the province. Also, the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championship will mark the first time the tournament has returned to Canadian cities (Regina and Saskatoon) for a second time.

The green jerseys were unveiled during the Saskatchewan-B.C. Lions game in Regina on Saturday.

“Green is the colour … hockey is the game,” says Scott Smith, chief operating officer of Hockey Canada. “It’s exciting to release a special version of the Hockey Canada jersey. We believe fans in Saskatchewan, and throughout Canada, will rally around the green jerseys prior to and during the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championship.”

Canada’s National Junior Team will wear the jerseys twice – once in a pre-competition game and once during the championship. Canada is attempting to win its sixth-straight IIHF World Junior Championship gold medal.

“We’re thrilled with the tribute that Hockey Canada is giving to our province and our sports fans,” says Jack Brodsky, president of the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championship host organizing committee. “We expect these jerseys to be a hit and can’t wait to see fans wearing them in the seats during the championship.”

The green jerseys, which were designed by Nike, will be available at SportChek, official retailer of Hockey Canada and the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championship, Jersey City and through the event merchandiser on-site in Regina and Saskatoon during the championship. The jerseys are available while supplies last.

Hockey Canada has also announced that it will auction off the game-worn jerseys from the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championship on http://www.ebay.ca/. Details of the auction will be released in late December.

The 2010 IIHF World Junior Championship runs from December 26, 2009 to January 5, 2010 in Regina and Saskatoon. Pre-competition games will be held in communities throughout the province. Tickets are available

REGINA PATS - 1 vs. SWIFT CURRENT BRONCOS - 2

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Tonight the Regina Pats visit the Swift Current Broncos in WHL action on 620 CKRM. Dan Plaster will have the broadcast, joined in progress some where after the first period, after the Saskatchewan Roughriders game. The Pats will host the Broncos Sunday night at 6:00.

Swift Current Broncos Broadcast - You can click on Eagle 94 for the first part of the game broadcast. Eagle 94 - Regina Pats lose a heartbreaker at Swift Current.

GAME SUMMARY: Swift Current's Michael Strickland was right infront of the net, as he scored off the goal post at 9:15, assisted by Cody Eakin and Brad Hoban. Regina Pats tied the score at 1-1 when Jordan Weal went in on the net from the right side, scoring as he knocked the puck out of the air at 15:44, assisted by Jordan Eberle.

At the mid point of the second period, a shot that was deflected over the Regina Pats net, hit one of the new sky boxes windows, scattering, taking a twenty minute delay. No scoring during the period.

With only 16.7 seconds remaining in the game, Swift Current Cody Eakin, a wrist shot scored on a Regina Pats turnover. With only 5 seconds left, Jordan Eberle had a break-a-way only to be stopped by Morgan Clark's left kicking pad.

REGINA PATS - AL DUMBA - CKRM COLOR MAN

For Al Dumba, a Dysart native, being part of the Regina Pats was a
wonderful and rewarding experince.

"As kids, we dreamt about playing for the Regina Pats, not about playing in the NHL," said Dumba.

During his sting with the Pats, Dumba found the net 71 times which caught the eye of the NHL scouts. He was drafted by the NHL's Washington Capitals and the WHA's Edmonton Oilers. (Photo: 1974-1975 Season)

REGINA PATS STATS:

- SEASON -	GP	G	A	Pts	Pim	- Play-offs -	GP	G	A	Pts	Pim
1973-1974	2	0	0	0	0		-	-	-	-	-
1974-1975	70	27	34	61	81		11	4	8	12	36
1975-1976	72	44	59	103	135		5	1	1	2	12

Dumba spent parts of three seasons wearing a Regina Pats uniform before heading out to play professional hockey with Dayton and Fort Wayne in the International Hockey League.

After his playing days were done, Dumba returned to his hockey roots in 1991 as an assistant coach with the Pats.

"I had the great opportunity to coach with Brad Tippet and Bill Hicke," said Dumba. "I had a lot of fun coaching."

In 1992-93 Dumba became a co-coach with Bill Hicke. "Bill hicke was a mentor to me," said Dumba, "Bill let me run practice while he took care of the administrative side of the team."

Dumba felt his success as a hockey player contributed to his success as a coach. "I was lucky to have been expose to different systems and different philosophies in pro hockey which helped me as a coach," said Dumba.


Today, Dumba can still be found around the Brandt Centre as a member of the 620 CKRM broadcast team, a position he has held for the last 13 years.

According to the voice of the Regina Pats, Rod Pedersen, Al Dumba is one of the most genuine people in the world.

"Al is one of the most positive people I have ever met," said Pedersen. "Wed have tremendous chemistry on the air, which helps to produce a pretty good product for our listeners."

"It's fun to be involved," said Dumba. "The hockey fraternity is small and I really enjoy being around the guys."

When he is not at the Brandt Centre, Dumba is following his son Jared's hockey career. Jared followed in his father's footsteps and played in the WHL with Saskatoon before finding sucess professionally in the Central hockey League and the International Hockey League.

Away from the rink, Dumba has found sucess in the investment field, as the owner of Al Dumba Investors Group.

"Hockey taught me that you need to work to be the best you can be, no matter what you are doing," said Dumba.

Dumba continues to enjoy his time with the hockey club. "It is a special feeling to be part of the Regina Pats," he said.

REGINA PATS UPDATE - MATT STRUEBY OUT

Pats update (Strueby out)

By Greg Harder - Regina Leader Post

Friday, October 23, 2009

The Regina Pats will be without overage forward Matt Strueby for this weekend’s home-and-home set against the Swift Current Broncos.

Strueby, who’s second on the team with eight goals in 14 games, suffered a concussion during Wednesday’s 4-3 loss to the Saskatoon Blades when he was hit from behind by Travis Toomey. Toomey received a one-game suspension while Strueby is expected to miss about a week.

“Our trainer and medical staff is phenomenal with making sure the guys are where they need to be, especially when it comes to concussions,” noted head coach Curtis Hunt. “There is zero grey area here in Regina when it comes to the protocol.”

Pats forward Brayden Metz may also sit out Saturday’s game in Swift Current with a bruised foot suffered while blocking a shot on Wednesday. Meanwhile, RW Killian Hutt is slated to return after missing four games with the flu. He has three goals and four points in five games since being acquired from the Portland Winter Hawks.“We’ll see how much he plays,” said Hunt. “His fitness is a big concern of mine right now. It was getting there and then he got the flu. The flu can knock you out.

We’ll watch him closely but we’ll get him in.”

Forwards Jason Gardiner and Andrew Rieder are expected to get back in the lineup this weekend after being healthy scratches. G Damien Ketlo will start his fourth straight game Saturday after missing five in a row with a groin injury. He may also get the call Sunday at the Brandt Centre.

As for the Broncos, who have a 7-1 record on home ice . . . “It’s a great building to go into,” said Hunt. ‘They have a great home crowd. We want to try to take the crowd out of it. You’ve gotta minimize the turnovers or they’ll quick-transition you to death. It’s about making sure we all work to position, keep our shifts short and have a predator-like mentality in all three zones. It’s a game of mistakes. Everybody makes them. It’s about minimizing them.”

SASKATOON BLADES - TRAVIS TOOMEY - SUSPENDED ONE GAME - FOR HIT ON PATS MATT STRUEBY

Taken from Rod Pedersen.blog

Toomey Suspended

Saskatoon Blades forward Travis Toomey (Leduc, AB) has been suspended one game by the Western Hockey League for a hit on October 21st against the Regina Pats. Toomey was assessed a double minor for checking from behind in the first period of Wednesday’s game for a hit on Pats forward Matt Strueby. The third-year Blade will miss tonight’s game against the Swift Current Broncos and will be eligible to return in time for tomorrow night’s game against the Kamloops Blazers at home.


May be the WHL should have given Toomey more than one game suspension, I notice that Saskatoon is loosing to Swift Current 4-0, Friday night, after the second period.

ROD PEDERSEN.BLOG - FRIDAY RODSERAVATIONS

Parts taken from Rod Pedersen.blog - Friday Rodservations

Friday Rodservations

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This is a great site to visit, well worth it - Rod Pedersen.blog - http://www.rodpedersen.com/ -

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The Edmonton Oilers tried to call up Jordan Eberle from the Pats on an emergency recall basis for last night's game against Columbus. The flu has ravaged the Oilers locker room.

However rules prevented it from happening. No one seems to know what those rules are. But Jordan's not exactly happy with it. According to the Edmonton Journal, only 17 players were at Edmonton's morning skate Thursday. The Oilers couldn't get a player in from their farm team in Springfield, Mass., in time for the game, so they considered bringing up Eberle. The 19-year-old Pats star was Edmonton's first-round pick (22nd overall) in the 2008 NHL entry draft. "It's a little disappointing (not being able to go to Edmonton)," said Eberle, who has 11 goals and 19 points in nine WHL games this season. "At the same time, it's a little cool that they were even thinking of me."

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The Monday Morning Goalie reports former NHL'ers Mike Sillinger and Jamie Heward are playing on the same Adult Safe Hockey League team in the Queen City. And they're NOT winning every game!

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Mike Sillinger's retirement party was last night at Crave in downtown Regina.

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For you Regina Pat fans who did not hear the broadcast of Prince Albert Raiders game:

Which Regina Pats broadcaster went on a two game road trip and forgot to bring pants? Dan Plaster. So he had to scramble to Walmart, in Saskatoon to grab a pair in advance of the P.A. game. I was in favour of him going Gainer-the-Gopher style, without pants, but he was afraid of a fine.

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Regina Pats have a home and home series with the Swift Current Boncos this week-end. Regina Pats visit Swift Current on Saturday, and are home on Sunday. Not sure if Saturdays game will be broadcast on CKRM at 7:30 p.m., do to the Riders game at 4:30, but Sundays game will be broadcast by Roddie at 7:00 p.m. and pre-broadcast at 6:35.

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We're just a few hundred books away from achieving best-seller status for the book which chronicles the Riders' 2007 Grey Cup win. Get one at the Rider Store for the Rider fan(s) in your family this Christmas! I'll do whatever I can to sign it for you wherever you wish.

"Rod I wish you well, it will become a best-seller, Scoreboard".

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"Scoreboard" Observations:

Regina Pats Jordan Eberle has moved into 5th place in the WHL scoring race:
9 games played, 11 goals, 9 assists, 20 points, 10 minutes in penalties, while his line mates

Brett Leffler has moved into 15th place:
14 games played, 6 goals, 11 assists, 17 points, 27 minutes in penalties.

Jordan Weal has moved into 22nd place, all Regina Pats # 1 line are 1-3 in scoring.
14 games played, 7 goals, 9 assists, 16 points, 6 minute in penaities.

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REGINA PATS - 3 vs. SASKATOON BLADES - 4

REGINA AND SASKATOON, 7:05 p.m. at CREDIT UNION CENTRE, on CKRM, ROD PEDERSEN.

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SASKATOON HIGHWAY 11 RIVALRY - Tonight is already the 4th of 8 meetings this season between the Saskatoon Blades and the Regina Pats. The Blades hold the edge in the season series thus far with a 2-0-0-1 record vs. Regina. In the first game these two teams played, back on Sept 18th, the Blades defeated the Pats by a score of 5-1. On the 23rd of September, the Pats used the shoot-out to claim a 4-3 victory over the visiting Blades. 4 days later back in Regina, the Blades skated to a 4-1 victory over their hosts.

In the WHL scoring race, Regina Pats Jordan Eberle has move into second place in goals scored. Jason Bast of Moose Jaw Warriors in 13 games has 13 goals, while Eberle in only 8 games has scored 10.

GAME SUMMARY: In the first period both teams had a chance to score on break-a-ways; Travis Tommey near the mid point and Jordan Eberle with about 6 minutes left. Regina Pats took the lead when Brett Leffler, was patient and waited before scoring at 17:51, assisted by Myles Bell and Colten Teubert. Saskatoon tied the score at 1-1 with only 10 seconds remaining in the period, a power play goal by Josh Hulak on a rebound, assisted by Stefan Elliott. The big story of the opening frame was Toomey's hit from behind on Regina forward Matt Strueby. The 20-year old Pats forward had blood coming from his and had to be taken to the dressing room, and never returned due to a concussion.. And Toomey becomes the hero of the game! He should have been thrown out of the game.

In the second period, Saskatoon went up 2-1, when Travis Tommey got a turn over and scored on a break-a-way at 3:50. Saskatoon scored again when Stefan Elliott scored at 9:10 assisted by Hulak and Gaelan Patterson. Regina Pats Jordan Eberle had a chance to bring the score closer at 12:57 when he was given a penalty shot. He had Blades goal tender Adam Morrison down and out, only to shot over the net. On a power play, Pats did finally score at 17:09, when Eberle shot on net and Jordan Weal bat the puck out of the air and scored on the rebound, also Brett Leffler assisted.

Saskatoon's Toomey scored his second break-a-way goal at 3:53 into the third period, assisted by Sam Kalssen to give the Blades a 4-2 score. Pats coach Curtis Hunt pulled his goalie Ketlo with over two minutes left and it worked as Jordan Eberle, his 11th, scored at 18:09, assisted by Graham Hood.

TEAM WHL COACHING STAFF ANNOUNCED FOR SUBWAY® SUPER SERIES

October 21, 2009 - Calgary, Alberta – The Canadian Hockey League in association with SUBWAY® and the three regional leagues the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, the Ontario Hockey League, and the Western Hockey League, today announced the coaching staffs for each of the six games of the 2009 SUBWAY® Super Series.

All three regional league teams will be led by members of Team Canada’s National Junior Team coaching staff including Head Coach Willie Desjardins who will serve as the Head Coach for Team WHL. Team Canada Associate Coach Dave Cameron and Assistant Coach Steve Spott will lead Team OHL behind the bench, with Assistant Coach André Tourigny serving as Head Coach for Team QMJHL.

“The SUBWAY® Super Series is a terrific opportunity for our coaching staffs to get to know the players who will attend the World Junior Selection Camp in December” said Al Murray, Head Scout for Team Canada’s Men’s National Teams. “This event is a very effective tool for us to evaluate players and make decisions about the players that will represent Team Canada in Saskatoon this winter.”

Desjardins is in his eighth season as Head Coach of the Medicine Hat Tigers and his fifth as the team’s General Manager. He will lead Team WHL for games five and six of the series in Victoria on Wednesday November 25 and in Kelowna on Thursday November 26. He worked as an Assistant Coach for Team Canada last season winning gold before taking over as Head Coach of Canada’s National Junior Team this year. He was named the WHL and CHL Coach of the Year in 2006.

Don Hay of the Vancouver Giants and Ryan Huska of the Kelowna Rockets will work as Assistant Coaches for both Team WHL games. Hay coached Team Canada to a Gold Medal at the 1995 World Junior Hockey Championships and was named WHL Coach of the Year in 1999 and 2009. Huska is in his third season as the Rockets’ Head Coach leading the team to a WHL Championship and an appearance in the MasterCard Memorial Cup finals last season.

Tourigny, in his seventh season as Head Coach and General Manager of the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, will be the man in charge behind the bench when the series opens in Drummondville on Monday November 16 and in Shawinigan on Wednesday November 18. Prior to his involvement with the National Junior Team, Tourigny served as an Assistant Coach with Canada’s National Summer Under-18 Team at the 2008 Memorial of Ivan Hlinka and was named the QMJHL Coach of the Year in 2005-06.

Mario Duhamel of the Drummondville Voltiguers, will serve as an Assistant Coach for Team QMJHL on home ice for the first game of the series, followed by Eric Veilleux of the Shawinigan Cataractes, who will assist Tourigny when Shawinigan hosts game two. Duhamel served as an Assistant Coach for Team Quebec at the 2007 Canada Winter Games.

Cameron and Spott will work both games behind the bench for Team OHL on Thursday November 19 in Barrie and on Monday November 23 in Windsor. Cameron, who coached Team OHL last season, is in his third straight season and seventh overall as Head Coach and General Manager of the Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors. He won a Gold Medal as an Assistant Coach with Pat Quinn and Team Canada at the 2009 World Juniors in Ottawa. Spott is in his second season as Head Coach and General Manager with the Kitchener Rangers with National Team experience the last two years as an Assistant Coach for Canada at the 2009 World Men’s Under-18 Championships and at the 2008 Memorial of Ivan Hlinka.

Assisting Cameron and Spott for game three of the series in Barrie will be Colts’ Head Coach Marty Williamson, with Spitfires’ Head Coach Bob Boughner assisting in game four played in Windsor. Boughner won the OHL and CHL Coach of the Year Award the last two seasons and won gold with Team Canada’s National Summer Under-18 Team at the 2009 Memorial of Ivan Hlinka. Williamson was Head Coach of Team Ontario in 2006 and won gold at the 2007 Canada Winter Games.

Last season, CHL teams defeated Team Russia in five of the six games in the series before Team Canada captured their fifth straight Gold Medal at the World Junior Championships.

The regional league rosters will be announced individually beginning with Team QMJHL on Thursday October 22 followed by Team OHL and Team WHL next week.

The 2009 SUBWAY® Super Series is supported by CHL associate sponsors, Bank of Montreal and CCM. All games will be broadcast nationally on Rogers Sportsnet with the two QMJHL games shown on RDS.

The two WHL games will be hosted in the province of British Columbia on Wednesday, November 25th in Victoria, BC and Thursday, November 26th in Kelowna, BC. Game tickets are available at the Prospera Place Box Office (250-762-5050) and at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre Box Office (250-220-7777) or visit http://www.selectyourtickets.com/

For more information about the event and tickets please visit http://www.subwaysuperseries.com/

2009 SUBWAY® Super Series Schedule of Games:

Game 1 – Monday November 16 at Drummondville, QC

Game 2 – Wednesday November 18 at Shawinigan, QC

Game 3 – Thursday November 19 at Barrie, ON

Game 4 – Monday November 23 at Windsor, ON

Game 5 – Wednesday November 25 at Victoria, BC

Game 6 – Thursday November 26 at Kelowna, BC

REGINA PATS - 2 vs. PRINCE ALBERT RAIDERS - 3 (OVERTIME)

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Pats Garrett Mitchell the 18-year-old right winger has been given medical clearance to return to the Regina Pats' lineup after sitting out nine games with a broken thumb. Mitchell was slated to miss 4-6 weeks, but subsequent tests revealed that the damage wasn't as severe as originally projected, so the thumb was allowed to heal without having a pin inserted. By: Greg Harder, Regina Leader Post - Pats news (Mitchell) . New acquired Cody Carlson will be in the line-up tonight. It’s a 6:35 p.m. pre-game show start on 620 CKRM. Game time 7:00 p.m.

GAME SUMMARY: Prince Albert got in to penalty trouble. It was Jordan Eberle, his 10th goal, scored on a two man advantage, as Jordan Weal passed the puck across the goal mouth at 6:36, also assisted by Brandon Davidson. Regina Pats Jordan Eberle, a bad give away in the Pats own zone, resulted in Prince Albert's John Hickmott tying the game at 1-1 at 16:27.

Regina Pats went up 2-1 on their second power play goal, a 4 on 3. It was Defenceman Colten Teubert scoring from the Blue Line at 16:05 assisted by our new acquired Cody Carlson.

Craig McCallum tied the game at 2-2 on a screen shot at 10:04 of the third period, assisted by Igor Revenko.

Overtime - Prince Albert's Craig McCallum had a chance on a break-a-way 20 seconds into the overtime. Regina Pats Netminder Damien Ketlo had to make two specatular saves, the second a back hand by Jordan Rowley. Just over two minutes later Prince Albert Igor Revenko scored from the line at 2:30, assisted by Jordan Rowley and Justin Maylan.

STORY FROM PRINCE ALBERT - Regina Leader Post - Prince Albert Raiders slash Regina Pats 3-2 in overtime

TO GUSTAFSSON, REGINA IS A SWEDE FIT

To Gustafsson, Regina is a Swede fit


By Greg Harder- Leader-Post

October 20, 2009

To Gustafsson, Regina is a Swede fit

Hampus Gustafsson was still flying when he made his Regina Pats' debut on Saturday.

That's no surprise since he was running mostly on adrenaline -- and not much sleep -- after a full day of travel from Sweden to Regina. The 18-year-old winger jumped on a plane Friday morning immediately after learning he had been picked up by the Pats, who released Czech rookie Michal Poletin and added Gustafsson as a free agent.

Gustafsson had been sitting at home for nearly a month after being released by the Saskatoon Blades, who were forced to part with the Swedish rookie after veteran import Milan Kytnar -- who has since been traded to Vancouver -- was unexpectedly returned from the Edmonton Oilers.

WHL teams can only keep two European players.

"I said to my agent right away when I came home that if another (WHL) team is interested I'm saying 'yes,' it doesn't matter what team it is," Gustafsson explained after his Pats debut on Saturday in a 4-1 win over the Lethbridge Hurricanes. "Regina is a good team for me. I think it fits me well here. The guys in Saskatoon are good guys but I think for me playing in Regina it can be better."

The Blades selected Gustafsson is the first round (57th overall) of the 2009 CHL import draft. The 5-foot-10, 174-pounder is one of the few Swedes toiling in North America, but there's no place he'd rather be.

"I just wanted to come over to the CHL and play Canadian style hockey -- smaller ice surface and stuff," he said. "I wanted to play in Canada because I like everything about how they play here, the type of hockey they play. It's faster here and all the fans and media and stuff, it's a good way to get noticed."

Gustafsson wasn't expected to join the Pats' lineup until he got at least one practice under his belt. However, head coach Curtis Hunt decided to throw him straight into the fire, even deploying him on the penalty kill. In his first game he wore # 13, the first time that a Regina Pat player has ever worn the number on his Jersey.

Gustafsson responded by throwing his body in front of a slap shot and later made a nice pass to Dominick Favreau, producing an excellent scoring chance.

"I know this much about him, I knew he had high character," said Hunt.

"I had a chance to talk to (Blades head coach/GM Lorne Molleken) about him. I knew he was a very intelligent player and I've played in enough big games against Swedish players (to know) they compete and play. He was everything I thought he would be. I thought he played a very intelligent game. Getting off the plane, new team ... I thought he'd probably burn on emotion. Now he gets a chance to go home and get some sleep in the next couple days and then we can get him better acclimated to our system. He's a great addition."

It remains to be seen how Gustafsson will fit into Regina's long-term plans, but he certainly made a positive first impression.

"Any time you fly from Sweden to Canada and you play the next day, it's not an easy trip," noted Pats veteran Jordan Eberle.

"For him to jump in and block a huge shot for us and make some key plays, that was huge. It's good to see that he cares that much already. When you see a guy who's barley been in the room for a couple hours and he throws his body in front of a shot like that you definitely get respect from your teammates."

Gustafsson said it was "fun" to jump right into the fray, noting that he "came back for a reason" and was eager to take advantage of the opportunity.

In fact, Gustafsson wasn't even nervous before the game.

"I guess maybe because of the jet-lag -- I was too tired," he added with a smile.

"Maybe because when I first came into the locker room everybody was talking to me right away. I didn't feel any (nerves) at all."

REGINA PATS on the way to PRINCE ALBERT

REGINA PATS vs. PRINCE ALBERT RAIDERS

REGINA PATS - BUS

On The Bus To P.A.

REGINA PATS ON THEIR WAY TO PRINCE ALBERT

CKRM RADIO BROADCASTER - ROD PEDERSEN - PHOTO'S

REGINA PATS NEWS - MITCHELL, GUSTAFSSON

Pats news (Mitchell, Gustafsson)

By Greg Harder - Regina Leader Post

Tuesday, October 20 2009

Garrett Mitchell is ahead of schedule and is expected to be back in Regina’s lineup Tuesday against the host Prince Albert Raiders.

The 18-year-old right winger has been cleared to return after missing nine games with a broken thumb suffered on Sept. 23, when he blocked a shot by Saskatoon Blades defenceman Jyri Niemi. Mitchell was originally slated to miss 4-6 weeks, but subsequent tests revealed that the damage wasn’t as severe as originally thought. As a result, the thumb was allowed to heal without having a pin inserted.

Mitchell had his cast removed on Friday — just three weeks after the injury — when the team’s medical staff determined that the fracture had healed. He has been fitted with a playing cast and can return as soon as he feels comfortable holding a stick, shooting and handling physical contact.
Mitchell admitted he tried to talk the coaches into letting him play Saturday against Lethbridge but realized afterwards it was probably for the best that he not rush it.

Meanwhile, Right Winger Killian Hutt has nearly recovered from the flu but the team is giving him a couple extra days to get his strength back. He's expected to sit out the next two games before returning to practice Thursday and getting back in the lineup Friday. He has missed two straight games.

Note: Mitchell raised $1,200 in pledges for breast cancer research by having his head shaved at centre ice on Saturday. When the final numbers are in from Breast Cancer Awareness Night, the Pats are hoping to raise about $10,000, most of which will come from the silent auction for the team’s special game-worn jerseys.— — —Talking to new Pats import Hampus Gustafsson, the first thing you notice is obviously the fact that he speaks excellent English. The other thing that strikes you right away is the fact that he’s in great shape. In fact, for a guy who’s only 5-foot-10, 174 pounds, the kid is built like a brick house.

Asked to describe himself as a player, Gustafsson had this to say:

“If you would ask my last coaches it would probably be to score goals and make offensive plays but obviously they got Wealer and Eberle here already so maybe I will have to take the defensive part,” he said. “I want to help the team. If they want me to play defensive part I’m willing to do that. I think I’m a decent two-way player. I like to contribute in a way that the team needs me to. I can play PK and I can play offensive too. Whatever coach tells me to do, I do.”

Gustafsson said he didn’t know a lot about the Pats before he arrived — aside from the presence of one player in particular.“

Of course I know about Eberle,” he said. “Who doesn’t? I know world juniors is playing here and Sweden has their group here.”

The timing could be fortuitous if Gustafsson performs well for the Pats and catches the attention of Team Sweden, but he’s talking as if the world juniors aren’t in the cards for him this year.“It would be fun for me to play there but to be realistic I’m not in the lineup,” said the 18-year-old winger. “Hopefully next year.”

REGINA PATS - FIND THEIR DEFENSEMAN

By Greg Harder - Regina Leader Post - Slap Shot

Monday, October 19, 2009

Pats find their D-man?

The Regina Pats’ search for a puck-moving blueliner may be over. (Checking the WHL (Medicine Hat Tigers) web site at 8:00 a.m. this morning his name and picture were included in their roster, but by 10:30 a.m. they had been removed it).

IT IS OFFICAL - Regina Pats Web site - 10:45 am

Pats Land Defencemen - www.reginapats.com/News/737 -
in exchange for a 3rd round bantam pick in the 2010 WHL Bantam Draft. Carlson will be at practice this afternoon at the Brandt Centre; media availability is at 1:45. He will be in the line-up tomorrow night as the Pats will take on the Prince Albert Raiders. It’s a 6:35 pre-game show start on 620 CKRM.

The WHL club is believed to be talking to the Medicine Hat Tigers about Cody Carlson, 18, who has been scratched the past four games and is rumoured to have asked for a trade. In fact, it sounds like the deal may have been done late last week but the Victoria native initially balked because he wanted to play closer to home.

After some persuading, Carlson may now be changing his tune. If the deal does indeed go through this time, it could be announced as early as Monday, with Regina sending either a draft pick or non-roster prospect the other way.

It’s no secret that Regina has been seeking an offensive-minded blueliner who can quarterback the power play. Carlson fits that mould. He has high-end skill, although his numbers don’t reflect it in Medicine Hat, where he’s playing behind two top offensive D-men in Mark Isherwood and Tomas Kundratek.

Carlson was a first-round pick (21st overall) in the 2006 bantam draft. He had a solid rookie season in 2007-08, posting 16 points in 49 games, with a plus-10 rating. The 5-foot-10, 184-pounder had 16 points in 51 games last season and has started off this year with one goal and four points in seven outings.

When the Tigers drafted Carlson in 2006, head scout Bob Green — now the Edmonton Oil Kings' GM — had this to say:“Cody is an excellent skater and has great skills. His skill set enables him to play at both ends of the rink.

Cody possesses strong leadership and was the captain of his team this year. Being of strong character is something we are looking for in every player we draft.”

2010 WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP - NEW TICKET PACKAGES AVAILABLE!

Go to - http://www.ticketmaster.ca/ - Then at the top - SEARCH: Type in World Junior Championship, then click on Search. Games held at Saskatoon and Regina, Saskatchewan.

The host organizing committee of the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championship has unveiled several new ticket packages for fans of the IIHF World Junior Championship, which is being held in Saskatoon and Regina from December 26, 2009 to January 5, 2010.
Ticket packages go on sale to the public @ 10am – Thursday, October 8th through

Ticketmaster.

SASKATOON PACKAGES: ($199)
PACKAGE A ($199)Dec 27 3:00 pm USA vs SWITZERLANDDec 29 3:00 pm LATVIA vs USADec 30 3:00 pm SWITZERLAND vs LATVIADec 31 3:00 pm SWITZERLAND vs SLOVAKIADec 31 7:00 pm USA vs CANADAPACKAGE B ($199)Dec 26 3:00 pm LATVIA vs CANADADec 26 7:00 pm SLOVAKIA vs USADec 27 7:00 pm SLOVAKIA vs LATVIADec 28 3:00 pm CANADA vs SWITZERLANDDec 29 7:00 pm CANADA vs SLOVAKIA

RELEGATION AND MEDAL ROUND PACKAGES - SASKATOON [$499]
Saturday, January 2, 201012:00 pm A4 - B5 Relgation Credit Union Centre Saskatoon, Sask4:00 pm A2 - B3 Quarter-Final Credit Union Centre Saskatoon, Sask8:00 pm B2 - A3 Quarter-Final Credit Union Centre Saskatoon, Sask
Sunday, January 3, 201012:00 pm B4 - A5 Relgation Credit Union Centre Saskatoon, Sask4:00 pm A1 - W23 Semifinal Credit Union Centre Saskatoon, Sask8:00 pm B1 - W22 Semifinal Credit Union Centre Saskatoon, Sask
Monday, January 4, 201012:00 pm A4 - B4 Relgation Credit Union Centre Saskatoon, Sask4:00 pm A5 - B5 Relgation Credit Union Centre Saskatoon, Sask8:00 pm L22 - L23 5th/5e Place Credit Union Centre Saskatoon, Sask
Tuesday, January 5, 20103:00 pm L25 - L26 Bronze Credit Union Centre Saskatoon, Sask7:00 pm W25 - W26 Gold/Or Credit Union Centre Saskatoon, Sask

REGINA PACKAGES: ($125)
World Junior fans will be able to choose from two new ticket packages each featuring six world-class games at the Brandt Centre. The highlight of each of the two individual six-game packs is a pre-competition game featuring Canada’s National Junior Team.

PACKAGE A ($125)Dec 20 7:00 pm CANADA vs SWEDEN

[pre-competition]Dec 26 1:00 pm CZECH REPUBLIC vs SWEDENDec 26 5:00 pm RUSSIA vs AUSTRIADec 27 1:00 pm AUSTRIA vs SWEDENDec 27 5:00 pm CZECH REPUBLIC vs FINLANDDec 28 5:00 pm FINLAND vs RUSSIAPACKAGE B ($125)Dec 23 6pm CANADA vs CZECH REPUBLIC [pre-competition]Dec 29 1pm AUSTRIA vs CZECH REPUBLICDec 29 5pm SWEDEN vs RUSSIADec 30 1pm FINLAND vs AUSTRIADec 31 1pm SWEDEN vs FINLANDDec 31 5pm RUSSIA vs CZECH REPUBLIC

The Regina host committee has also introduced value seating pricing for a full 12-game ticket package. For as low as $235, plus applicable fees, fans of the World Juniors can see all 12 games at the Brandt Centre.

Get your tickets today!
All tickets will be available through Ticketmaster online, at 1-800-970-SEAT, or at any Ticketmaster outlet.

Saskatoon Ticket Package > For as low as $126/month*
(*Plus applicable taxes and service fees. Based on 6 month payment plan.)
Be apart of all 21 games for $758 - $1,178
That’s only $36 per game!

The Saskatoon package features: » Buy Tickets
All Team Canada games
All medal round games, in addition to the Preliminary Round
Site of Team Canada development camp in August
Traditional New Year’s Eve game Canada vs. USA
15,000 fans in a packed Credit Union Centre
Free access to "WorldFest"
Featuring...
Seating prices for Credit Union Centre
Both five game packagesRows 1 – 10 Upper Level @ 299*Rows 11 – 17 Upper Level @ $275*Rows 18 – 20 Upper Level @ $199*
Medal/relegation rounds – 11 gamesRows 1 – 10 Upper Level @ $699*Rows 11 – 17 Upper Level @ $599*Rows 18 – 20 Upper Level @ $499*
*plus services charges

Regina Prelim. Round Ticket Package > For as low as $64/month*
(*Plus applicable taxes and service fees. Based on 6 month payment plan.)
Be a part of all 12 games for only $443
The Regina package features: » Buy Tickets
2 Team Canada pre–tournament games
Home of Team Canada selection camp
Outstanding pool with the top European teams
Former teams of current NHL stars Ovechkin, Larionov, Bure, Malkin and Sundin.
Who are the next NHL stars to come out of these talented teams?
7,800 fans in a packed Brandt Centre
Free access to "WorldFest"
Featuring...

Seating prices for Brandt Centre
Premium Seating for12 game package $443*Premium Seating for 6 game package $235*Premium seating available in the lower bowl and in rows 1 – 4 in sections: 200, 201, 202, 222, and 223
Value Seating for 12 game package $235*Rows 5 – 7 in sections: 200 – 202Rows 5 – 7 in sections: 222 – 223Value Seating for 6 game package $125*Rows 8 and above in sections 200 – 202 and 222 & 223All other seats in sections 203, 204,210, 211, 213, 214, 220, & 221
*plus services charges

Regina Prelim. / Playoff Ticket Package For as low as $182/month*
(*Plus applicable taxes and service fees. Based on 6 month payment plan.)
Be apart of all 23 games for only $1,092
This combination package features: » Buy Tickets
The best of preliminary and medal games in one package
10 outstanding preliminary games with top European teams in Regina
11 intense medal round games in Saskatoon
2 Team Canada pre –tournament games
Home of Team Canada selection camp
Free access to "WorldFest"
Featuring...

All tickets will be available through Ticketmaster, either at Ticketmaster.ca., 1-800-970-SEAT, or any Ticketmaster outlet. Only full ticket packages are available. An affordable monthly payment plan is available offering ticket purchase through 12 monthly payments in 2009.

REGINA PATS - SEND JUSTIN SLOBOZIAN to DAUPHIN, MANITOBA

By Greg Harder

Regina Leader Post

Slap Shots -

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Pats send Slobozian to Dauphin

The inevitable finally happened today when the Pats shipped Defenceman, Justin Slobozian to the MJHL’s Dauphin Kings.

It's a move that has been expected for some time. Slobozian has played just four games this season (seeing negligible icetime) and he clearly won’t be given a chance to crack Curtis Hunt’s defensive rotation any time soon. It makes no sense to let the kid rot in the press box when he should be given an opportunity to develop elsewhere. Better late than never.

In hindsight, the Pats never should have kept Slobozian in the WHL last season as a 16-year-old. Coming out of the Manitoba high school ranks, he clearly wasn’t ready and needed a year in midget AAA. It’s hard to say to what extent Slobozian’s career has been set back at this point, but it’s not too late for him to regain some confidence at a lower level and get back on track.The move to Dauphin is a great opportunity, since the Kings are the host team for this year’s Royal Bank Cup. The junior A club is loading up with ex-WHL talent, including former Pats centre Mitch Czibere, ex-Brandon Wheat King goalie Joe Caligiuri, former Red Deer Rebels tough guy Cody Esposito and two ex-Prince Albert Raiders: Forward Bryce Lamb and defenceman Patrick Kozyra.

LETHBRIDGE HURRICANES - 1 vs. REGINA PATS - 4

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For the fourth year in a row, the Pats will culminate their activities with their “Breast Cancer Awareness Night”. The Pats' Dan Plaster and Al Dumba will broadcast tonight's Pats game against Lethbridge at 7:00 in the Brandt Centre.

Linden ROWAT - in his new team jersey.

GAME SUMMARY: Regina Pats Defenceman Colten Teubert on a power play, battled with the puck at the blue line, then skated in towards the net and scored at 11:18, assisted by Matt Scrueby and Brayden Metz. Lethbridge tied the game on a screen shot, on a two man advantager power play goal by Eric Mestery at 13:25, assisted by Carter Bancks and Brennan Yadlowski. Lethbridge out shot Regina 17-8 in the first period.

Regina got into penalty problems, having to fight off seven penalties, before they scored on their second power play, on a two man advantage. It was Jordan Eberle, his eighth goal, scoring at the side of the net at 18:20, assisted by Brandon Davidson and Matt Delahey. Injured Pats RW Garrett Mitchell had his head shaved at centre ice during the second intermission to raise money as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Night

In the third period Regina Pats went up 3-1 when Eberle scored on a quick hard shot by Linden Rowat's blocker side at the 7:01 mark, assisted by Matt Delahey. Regina scored on a power play goal at 15:09 when Matt Scrueby went to the net and scored on a back hand goal, assisted by Jordan Weal and Jordan Eberle. The assist by Eberle moved him into the team scoring lead with 16 points. In only 7 games Eberle has moved into 8th place in the WHL scoring race, with 9 goals and 7 assists.

MORE ON NEW IMPORT REGINA PATS - GUSTAFSSON

Hampus GUSTAFSSON - from Saskatoon Blades to Regina Pats

First Regina Pat player to have ever worn #13 on his Jersey.

By Greg Harder - Regina Leader Post Sports

Friday, October 16, 2009 - click on below:

More on new Pats import Gustafsson - Hampus Gustafsson (a long flight that arrived in Regina Friday night at 8:30 from Sweden)

Also see story - Regina Pats - News Release - New Import

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