REGINA PATS - ALUMNI WIN THIRD STRAIGHT OVER MOOSE JAW - 7-4 IN TRANS CANADA CLASH

(Photo: Courtesy of Rod Pedersen - Pictured from left standing: Nevin Markwart, Al Dumba (Coach), John Miner, Mart Smith, Doug Trapp, Frank Kovacs, Brandon Coates, Kevin Markwart, Chad Wylchinski, Kyle Deck, Kurt Wickenheiser, Troy Volhoffer, Jamie Heward, Mark Simpson (Trainer) - Kneeling: Rod Houk, Gord Wappel, Chris Andersen, Mike Sillinger, Mike Kirby, Brian Varga, Shaun Fleming)

GAME SUMMARY: By: Ron "Scoreboard" Johnston - Just prior to the pre-game warm up, I spoke to the team telling them that I had received a letter from the oldest Regina Pats Alumni (Murray Armstrong). I told the team that, in previous conversation with Mr. Armstrong, I learned he was 94 years old, living in Florida, almost blind but plays 18 holes of golf each week, and that he and his wife will be celebrating their 67th wedding anniversary in March. I finished saying that I would like them to dedicate this game to him.

The victory 7-4 improved the Pats' record to 3-0 all-time in alumni contests between junior hockey's top rivals.The paid attendance was announced as 2,578 (a sell out) in the Crushed Can. Moose Jaw went along with a three goalie system: Scott Christison played in the first period, Josh Lepp the second period and Glen Seymour the third period. For Regina it was Houk for the first half of the game and Shaun Fleming for the second half. The game opened with three quick goals within two minutes early in the first period as the two teams went into the second period tied 2-2. Moose Jaw scored back-to-back goals with just over one minute to take a 2-0 lead. Warrior Alumni's Darry LaPlante scored on a soft goal right in front of the net at 3:22, assisted by Jeremy Thompson. The second goal had Rob Harvey score on a rebound at 4:32, assisted by Blair Atcheynum.

Regina came right back as Nevin Markwart scored a real strange goal. He shot from the right corner, hit goalie Christison and just trickled over the goal line at 5:24. Regina tied the contest as Brandon Coates scored a shorthanded goal when he picked-up a loose puck and scored on a break-a-way, a low shot at 16:18. In the first period Regina outshot Moose Jaw 15-10. I kept my own record on shots as I noticed whoever did them did not even count Regina's first two shots on goal.

In the second period Regina went up 5-2 as Kurt Wickenheiser scored from the left corner at 1:43, assisted by Kyle Deck and Mike Kirby. Then Nevin Markwart scored his second goal of the game as he came in from the left boards and scored at 11:04, assisted by Chris Anderson and Troy Vollhoffer. The next goal was a beauty, a three way pass that was tipped in from the right side of the net (I was not able to get the players names as the announcing system was terrible, very hard to hear), I believe it was Jamie Heward. Then it was Moose Jaw's turn, scoring two quick goals. The first being a weak shot by Jeff Budai at 14:13, assisted by Kevin Masters. Sounded like the announcer gave the time for the next goal as being 14:19, (I know that was wrong). Roy Edwards scored on a break-a-way from the blue line and deaked Fleming. It was Regina 5-4 going into the final period. In the second period, Regina once again outshot Moose Jaw 15-10.

In the third period Regina scored a power play goal by Brian Varga which was a hard shot at 2:15, assisted by Gord Wappel and Mike Kirby. The final goal had Kirby coming in from the left boards into the front of the net, as he made a nice deak to the right corner at 15:27 assisted by Troy Vollhoffer.

Following are pictures that I took:

Leaving the dressing room for pre-game warm up.

# 2 - Gord Wappel, # 11 - Nevin Markwart, # 19 - Brian Varga, # 25 - Kurt Wickenheiser

During the warm up - (Photo: Rod Pedersen) - My pictures of the warm up did not turn out.

After the pre-game warm-up Mike Sillinger took time out to let me take his picture, plus Kurt Wickenheiser and Gord Wappel.

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Here are some hilarious quotes from the weekend: taken from Rod Pedersen's blog.

- "It was too rough for him. We scared him off!" - Doug Trapp on why Theoren Fleury didn't come back to play again after the 2008 T.C. Clash.

- "Warmup's 18 minutes long but you don't have to stay out there for the whole 18 minutes." - Regina coach Al Dumba in his pregame speech.

- "Sillinger and I both have titanium hips. I hope if we skate beside each other, we don't stick together like magnets!" - Linesman Dallas Davison.

- "Are you the team bus driver?" - A security guard to Mitchell Blair under the stands in the Civic Centre.

- "I wouldn't miss this for the world." - Rider legend Roger Aldag before the game.

- "Kevin Gallant will be happy we lost. I read your blog." - Warriors forward Troy Edwards.

- "My father-in-law told me the day I retired in 1992 that I'll never be able to thrill a crowd again. I guess he was wrong." - Troy Volhoffer.

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The SaskTel Max Mobile crew was in Moose Jaw recording the Trans Canada Clash for broadcast. Viewers can watch the game starting Wednesday on SaskTel Max Local on Demand Channel 48. Mitchell Blair along with Dustin Dion from Country 100FM have the call.

REGINA PATS - vs. MOOSE JAW WARRIORS -

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The Pats visit the Warriors Saturday night at 7:00 on 620 CKRM (Press Box Sports Bar Pregame Show at 6:35pm) with BroadcasterRod Pedersen and Colorman Dan Plaster ...

The TransCanada Clash III goes at 1:30 Saturday in Moose Jaw between Pats and Warriors alumni ... Country 100.7 FM in Moose Jaw has the broadcast.

MOOSE JAW WARRIORS - 2 vs. REGINA PATS - 3

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The Regina Pats start a heavy slat of games this week-end, starting tonight with a home and home series against the Moose Jaw Warriors at Brandt Centre. Game time is 7:00 pm, CKRM Rod Pedersen broadcasting the game and Colorman is Al Dumba, also a Western Canada Broadcast on Shaw Cable/Access 7. Tomorrow at the Moose Jaw Crush Can at 1:30 pm will be the Trans-Canada Clash with the Regina Pats Alumni taking on the Moose Jaw Warriors Alumni. In the evening the two Juniors will have a remach. Monday, the Regina Pats will being playing a re-scheduled game against Kootenay Ice and on Tuesday against the Red Deer Rebels, both games at the Brandt Centre.

A Great write-up on the Regina Pats chances of making the play-offs

Pats playoff chances, by the numbers

By: Greg Harder, Regina Leader Post Sports

Friday, January 29, 2010

GAME SUMMARY: - A late goal by Regina Pats Carton Ashton gave a hard fought 3-2 victory over the visiting Moose Jaw Warriors. Regina took a 2-1 lead after the first period and there was no scoring in the second period.

In the first period, Regina Pats Centre Matt Strueby won the face-0ff at Moose Jaw's left face-off circle. He shot the puck back to Defenceman Cody Carlson, who skated in towards the front of the net and scored to the lower corner of the net at 3:49. Moose Jaw tied the game on a power play when Brendan Roinski pass out from the right boards to Thomas Frazee who was parked at the left side of the net and scored into the open net at 5:31, also assisted by Jason Bast. Regina Pats Andrew Rieder scored his first goal off the season as he recieved a pass from Dwinic Fraveau. Rieder skated across infront of the net and back handed the puck into the corner of the net at 12:08, also assisted by Kyle Mulder.


There was no scoring in the second period.

Moose Jaw tied the score when Bast found a loose puck at the left side of the net and skated across infront of the net and shot a back hand then scored on his own rebound at 15:52. It looked liked the game might go into over time only to have Mitch McColm shot from the point. Jordan Weal was parked infront of the net, recieved the shot and passed to Ashton who scored at the corner of the net at 18:26.

REGINA PATS - ROSTER for the TRANS CANADA CLASH - AGAINST MOOSE JAW, SATURDAY, JANUARY 30th, 2010, at 1:30 P.M. IN MOOSE JAW

First of all an short summary of the last two Trans-Canada Clashes: 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. The previous year, in Moose Jaw, on Saturday afternoon, January 27, 2007, the Pats won in a wide open affair 10-9 on Kurt Wickenheiser's last minute goal.

The 2008 game at Regina, 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 assist. 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.




(Photo: CKRM Regina Pats Broadcaster - Rod Pedersen) - Three generations of Regina Pats broadcasters .... From right: Mal Isaac (1967-1974), Kevin Gallant (1980 - 1988) and me (1995 - 2010).

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The teams have been practicing all week in anticipation of the game and if you haven't seen one of these games before, it TRULY is like going back 20 years and for those of my age group, it's like being a kid again.

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LOOK OUT MOOSE JAW -

this year we have the "Cannon" and the "Pup Line" - My Prediction - Regina 5-2


















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Here is this year Regina Pats Roster:

# 2 - Gord Wappel (Defenceman) - 1974-75 to 1977-78 - Gord is the oldest player on the team. One of the players to play on all three Alumni Teams. His best season was his last. Games: 67; Goals: 10; Assists: 30, Points: 40. He was drafted 80th by Atlanta Flames in the 1978 NHL draft. Played 2 games with Atlanta in 1979-80 then the relocated to Calgary and played 18 more games in 2 more seasons. Retired in 1982-83.




# 2 - Chad Wilchynski - Defenceman - (1993-94 to 1996-97) - This will be Chad's first year with the Alumni Team. His best season was during 1995-96 season, Games: 67, Goals 7, Assists: 44, Points: 51. Only played 1 game in 1996-97.







# 3 - John Miner (Defenceman) - Seasons Played: 1981-82 to 1984-85 Nickname: "The Cannon" - Was one of two Regina Pats to have the hardest slap shot, the other was Ernie Hicke (Billy Hicke's younger brother). 1983-4 had 27 goals; 1984-85 had 30 goals - (Team Record).







# 4 - Kyle Deck - (Defenceman) - Seasons Played: 2002-03 to 2006-07 - The youngest player of the Alumni Team.






# 7 - Chris Anderson - Defenceman - Seasons Played: 1998-99 to 1999-00. He is from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Chris Anderson played parts of four seasons with the Tri-City Americans before being sent to the Regina Pats half way through the 1998-99 season. He spent his 20 year old season with the blue and white in 1999-2000








# 10 - Doug Trapp - (Right/Left Wing) - 1982-81 to 1984-85 - Best Season was his last when he finished second in Regina Pats scoring, Gamed played: 72, Goals: 48, Assists: 60, Points: 108









# 11 - Nevin Markwart - (Left Wing) - 1981-82 to to 1982-83 - Has played in all three Trans Canada Clash games. Played only two seasons. His last, played only 43 games, Goals: 27, Assists: 39, Points: 66








# 13 - Brandon Coates - (Left Wing) - 1992-93 to 1993-94 - He only played one game in 1993094 season. In his first season, Games: 36, Goals: 21, Assists: 15, Points: 36











# 15 - Mike Kirby - (Right Wing) - 1988-89 to 1989-90 - Played two seasons. First season, played only two games. Second season, Games Played: 65, Goals: 11, Assists: 16, Points: 27




# 16 - Mike Sillinger - (Centre) - 1987-88 to 1990-91 - In his last three seasons finished first in Regina Pats scoring. During the four seasons played in, Games Played: 266, Goals: 188 Assists: 241, Points: 429. WHL Second Team All-Star and WHL First Team All-Star. Played on the famous "Pup Line". Canada Junior Team 1991 (Won Gold Medal). Was Captain of the Canadian team in 2000 World Championship. Holds NHL record for playing with most teams: 12. In 2009 joined Edmonton Oilers as their Director of Player Development.






# 18 - Kelly Markwart - (Left Wing) - 1987-88 to 1990-91 - One of the players to play in all Trans Canada Clash games.








# 19 - Jamie Heward - (Right Wing) - 1987-88 to 1990-91 - Played on the famous "Pup Line". His best season was his last when he - Games Played: 71, Goals: 23, Assists: 61, Points: 84










# 19 - Brian Varga - (Left Wing/Centre) - 1978-79 to 1980-81 - The oldest Regina Pat Alumni to play on the team. In his last season won the Regina Pats scoring race; Games Played: 68, Goals: 64, Assists: 96, Points: 160







# 24 - Frank Kovacs - (Right/Left Wing) - 1987-88 to 1990-91 - Played on the famous "Pup Line". His best season, was his last with the Regina Pats when he finished second in the teams scoring behind line mate Mike Sillinger; Games Played: 71, Goals, 50, Assists: 51, Points: 101.







# 25 - Kurt Wickenheiser - (Centre) - 1981-82 to 1984-85 - Kurt's best season, was his second year with the team, Games Played: 69, Goals: 45, Assists: 30, Points: 75. Younger brother of Doug and cousin of Olympic champions star Hayley. Kurt has played in all three Trans Canada clash games.

# 27 - Troy Volhoffer - (Left Wing) - Played only one season with the Regina Pats, during 1982-83.








# 33 - Shaun Fleming - (Goalie) - 1998-99 to 1999-00 - In his second season was the back-up goal tender behind Donald Choukalos, Games Played: 22, Minutes Played: 1107, Goals Agains: 58, Empty Net Goals: 1, Average: 3.14







# 1 Rod Houk - (Goalie) 1987-88 to 1988-89. In his second season was the number one goalie, Games Played: 59, Minutes Played: 3,466, Goals Against: 248, Average: 4.29. Has played in all three Trans Clash Alumni Games.






Al Dumba - Coach - Third season as the Coach for the Alumni Team. Coached during 1993-94 season - Games: 36, Won: 17, Lost: 19

As a Player - (Left/Right Wing) - 1973-74 to 1975-76. His best season was last, when he finished third in the team scoring, Games Played: 72, Goals: 44, Assists: 59, Points: 103.

PATS ARE HEADING INTO A BLIZZARD OF GAMES

By: Greg Harder, Regina Leader-Post Sports

January 26, 2010

Regina Pats heading into a blizzard of games

REGINA, Saskatchewan — The Regina Pats weathered a major storm on the weekend, but there’s another one on the horizon.

Having enjoyed a relatively light schedule as of late, the WHL club is about to begin a hectic stretch of 10 games in 16 days. It begins Friday when the Moose Jaw Warriors visit Regina for the first half of a key home-and-home series which concludes Saturday night at the Crushed Can.

The Pats have played some of their best hockey in the New Year, but there's still little room for error as they sit six points out of an Eastern Conference playoff spot with only 22 games remaining.

“We have this big mountain to climb — and we’re still climbing,” offered Pats head coach Curtis Hunt. “But it’s the same as before. It’s one game at a time. We try not to think too far ahead and try to keep the kids in the present.”

That approach has worked pretty well so far, helping Regina post a 6-1-0-1 record so far in 2010. The WHL club has also picked up at least a point in six straight games (5-0-0-1), its longest streak of the campaign. That includes back-to-back victories over the Swift Current Broncos on the weekend.

Following a 5-2 win on Saturday, the Pats were forced to spend the night in Swift Current due to blizzard conditions which had also caused a power outage that delayed the game for more than an hour.

Despite difficult travel conditions, the team eventually made it home on Sunday afternoon, only to learn that its third game in three nights had been postponed because the Kootenay Ice couldn’t make it into Regina due to road closures.

As a result, the Pats gained a day off in the short term but will endure a tougher schedule in the long term. Faced with few viable options for a make-up date, the game against Kootenay was rescheduled for Feb. 1, even though Mondays are typically off limits. With that addition to the schedule, the Pats and Ice will both be in the midst of a six-game, nine-day stretch.

“We’ll communicate with our training staff in terms of fatigue,” said Hunt. “I try to be real open. I talked to some of my veterans (Tuesday) about how they’re feeling and the schedule and where they’re at mentally. They all feel very positive about the energy and their mindset. As we play, we’ll assess (the situation) and make decisions as they need to be made.”

One advantage for Regina is the fact that the team's injured list has dwindled to zero. It’s the first time since early November that Hunt has had the entire roster at his disposal.

“We are healthy — knock on wood,” he said. “We had a tough weekend. I thought Swift Current really ran at us, especially in Swift Current, and came at us hard. We got through that game, responded well and came out of it as healthy as we went into it.

“I don’t want to talk about it too much because you know how that goes (with injury superstitions),” he added with a laugh. “But, yeah, considering some of the schedules that our guys have had (due to injuries and international assignments) and how much we were forced to use some other guys throughout a tough December, the fact that we’re healthy is important. It’s part of the whole big (picture). You need to be healthy — that’s everybody, but especially your key players — to have success.”

KEVIN LOWE TO SPEAK AT THE REGINA PATS SPORTSMAN DINNER - MARCH 1st.

Regina, Saskatchewan – The 7th edition of the Regina Pats Sportsman's dinner is set and ready to go for Monday, March 8th at The Delta Hotel. Enjoy a night of entertainment and fun, headlined by our guest speaker, Edmonton Oilers President of Hockey Operations, Kevin Lowe.

The Oilers first ever draft pick, Lowe spent 19 seasons in the NHL with the Edmonton Oilers and New York Rangers, winning 6 Stanley Cups. He is also a 7 time NHL All-Star and won the King Clancy Award in 1990. Since finishing his playing career, Lowe has been both and Assistant and Head Coach of the Oilers before being promoted to General Manager in 2000. He remained the Oilers' Executive Vice President and General Manager until the 2008-09 season when he was promoted to President of Hockey Operations.

All members of the Regina Pats will be present at the dinner with a player seated at each table. There will be more entertainment announced at a later date.

Regina Pats Sportsman's Dinner Monday, March 8th, 2010 The Delta Hotel Cocktails begin at 6:00 p.m. Ceremonies begin at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets: Single - $150.00; Table - $1000.00. Tickets are available at the Regina Pats office located in the West Entrance of the Brandt Centre, or call 522-PATS.

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KEVIN LOWE - HOCKEY HISTORY: PLAYER

1976-77 to 1978-79 - QMJHL - Quebec Remparts

1979-80 to 1991-92 - NHL - Edmonton Oilers

1992-93 to 1995-96 - NHL - New York Rangers

1996-97 to 1997-98 - NHL - Edmonton Oilers

KEVIN LOWE - HOCKEY HISTORY: - COACH - GENERAL MANAGER

1998-1999 - NHL - Edmonton Oilers - Assistant Coach

1999-2000 - NHL - Edmonton Oilers - Coach

2000-01 to 2008-09 - NHL - Edmonton Oilers - General Manager and Vice President

2009-10 - NHL - Edmonton Oilers - President of Hockey Operations

QUEBEC LEAGUE COMMISSIONER - DISCUSSES CORMIER'S SUSPENSION

Taken from TSN.CA - http://www.tsn.ca/chl/story/?id=307664 -

Quebec Major Junior Hockey League commissioner Gilles Courteau joined Michael Landsberg on Off The Record on Monday to discuss the season-long suspension that was assessed to Patrice Cormier of Rouyn-Noranda.

Landsberg asked Courteau how the league came to a decision on the final length of the suspension.

"What we've seen on the ice through video, it's unacceptable for us at the QMJHL, and this is something that we don't want to see happen," said Courteau. "Even if it's an isolated incident, it was a severe elbow from Patrice Cormier to Mikael Tam's head. It was serious what happened on the ice after the fact, with (Tam's) convulsions, which was the main reason our Disciplinary Prefect, Raymond Bolduc, came up with that decision."

Patrick Roy, the head coach and general manager of the Quebec Remparts, also commented on the play that injured his player.

"Nobody is happy to give probably the largest suspension ever in our league to Patrice Cormier, but at the same time I think it's a great opportunity for our league to send a message to our players," said Roy. "I think the league has taken an approach to make sure that situations like this will not happen again. I think it's a step in the right direction."

Cormier's suspension runs through the regular season and playoffs, but he is still eligible to petition for reinstatement should Rouyn-Noranda advance to the Memorial Cup.

"That's something that would be appealed to the Canadian Hockey League (commissioners David Branch (OHL), Ron Robison (WHL), and myself) as the Executive Committee, and from there we'll make a decision," explained Courteau.

Courteau cited the precedent of Chris Simon, who appealed to the same panel and was reinstated from a suspension in time to play for the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in the 1992 Memorial Cup.

Roy thinks the length of Cormier's ban will be an effective deterrent for the future.
"I think the [QMJHL] did something that, because I'm a coach and I'm around the players all the time, I know that they will think about it from now on," said Roy. "It's a good step in the right direction to stop headshots."

Courteau was asked by Landsberg if he wanted other leagues to respect the QMJHL's suspension when considering whether to invite Cormier to play. Cormier could approach several pro leagues about returning to the ice this season.

"Cormier is not allowed to play for any teams or leagues that are under Hockey Canada's jurisdiction, and for the pro leagues we have an agreement with the NHL that goes down to the AHL," explained Courteau. "For the other pro leagues we do not have an agreement, so that's going to be up to them. But our message to them is...please, respect our decision."

SWITCHING FROM HOCKEY to FOOTBALL - EX-SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS - KENT AUSTIN

Ole Miss sustained a blow with national signing day just around the corner with Cornell University’s reported hiring today of Rebels’ offensive coordinator Kent Austin as head coach.Austin, a former Ole Miss quarterback from 1981-85, is replacing Jim Knowles, who left Cornell to become defensive coordinator at Duke under David Cutcliffe. The hiring was reported by the Elmira Star-Gazette and attributed to multiple sources close to the Cornell program. A source also confirmed the report to The Commercial Appeal. In Austin's two years on the Ole Miss staff, the Rebels had one of the most prolific offenses in the SEC, with Jevan Snead at quarterback.

Austin had been a head coach in the Canadian Football League for Saskatchewan, where he was CFL Coach of the Year after guiding the Roughriders to the Grey Cup championship in 2007. He also won the Grey Cup in 1989 as Saskatchewan’s quarterback.Ole Miss head coach Houston Nutt has yet to comment on Austin’s departure.

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2010/jan/26/report-ole-miss-loses-offensive-coordinator-austin/

Rod Pederson.blog - at 26.1.10

IT IS NICE TO KNOW THAT WE HAVE NEW REGINA PAT OWNERS WAITING IN THE WING

Taken from Rod Pedersen.blog

at 26.1.10

Two of the Pup Line would like to own the club

Former Regina Pat Jamie Heward was on the CKRM Rod Pedersen's Sportsline show last night. He says he and buddy Mike Sillinger are basically waiting on the Parkers to decide when they want to sell the Regina Pats franchise.Heward says their ownership group approached Brent Parker five or six years ago about the prospect of owning the club, and that's the only time it's been mentioned. He says he's been with or around Brent Parker hundreds of times since, and the topic has never came up again.So, Heward says, they are simply waiting patiently. However he and Sillinger are eager to be involved with the Regina Pats in a significant way down the road.

REGINA PATS - RE-SCHEDULED KOOTENAY ICE GAME

Pats and Ice Reschedule Game

2010-01-25

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Pats and Ice Rescheduled Regina, Saskatchewan – The Regina Pats and Kootenay Ice have agreed on a make-up date for their game that was originally scheduled for Sunday, January 24th at 6pm which was postponed because of bad weather and poor driving conditions. The two teams will play the rescheduled game on Monday, February 1st, 2010 at 7pm at the Brandt Centre.

All tickets purchased for the postponed game on the 24th will be valid for the make-up game on Monday, February 1st. It will be a tough stretch for both clubs, as the Pats will end up playing 6 games in 9 nights, while the Ice will also play 6 games in 9 nights, all on the road.


To purchase tickets for this, or any Regina Pats hockey, call at 543-7800, or drop by the or visit the box office located in the west entrance of the Brandt Centre. For more information, head to www.reginapats .com.

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Due to the bad storm in the Swift Current area the Regina Pats stayed in Swift Current over night and head back to Regina Sunday morning for the night contest against the Kootenay Ice. It's a 6:00 pm puck drop time with the action starting at 5:35 pm on 620 CKRM with Broadcaster Rod Pedersen and Colorman Al Dumba.

Tonight’s Game is Postponed

Regina, Saskatchewan – The Regina Pats are letting all fans and media know that tonight’s game against the Kootenay Ice has been postponed because of poor weather and driving conditions. The game which was originally scheduled for 6 pm will be played on a date to be determined later. It turns out that Kootenay is trapped in Saskatoon.

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PATS - HOME WARD BOUND - IN THE SNOW STORM

The Regina Pats were to leave (Sunday) this morning at 9:00 am. Here is the latest from Regina Pats CKRM Radio Broadcaster Rod Pedersen .... Game will be on, only if the Regina Pats make it to Regina. The league rules state you can only drive so many hours in a day, and if Kootenay want to head home after there game in Regina tonight (doubt that now), they had to leave Prince Albert last night. We're trying to get out of Swift Current, but as I write this, the bus is stuck in the snow at the hotel parking lot ..... We are now on our way ....

Stuck again - 10:05 am.

After a second tow-job, this time out of the Swift Current arena parking lot, we're on our way home.

(Photos: Rod Pedersen - from his blackberry)

And again we're on our way home. All the guy wanted in return was for Jordan Eberle to sign his truck. Away we go.

From Regina Pats Web Site -

Tonight’s Game is Postponed

See the above.

Made it home - at 1:25 pm

REGINA PATS - 5 vs. SWIFT CURRENT BRONCOS - 2

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The Pats visit the Swift Current Broncos Saturday night at 7:30 pm on 620 CKRM, Broadcaster Rod Pedersen and Colorman Dan Plaster (Press Box Sports Bar Pregame Show at 7:05 pm). Regina are 6 points out of 8th place for the last play-off birth.

GAME SUMMARY: In the first period Regina Pats scored two goals less then 2 minutes apart.

Brett Leffler scored at 7:32, assisted by Brandon Davidson. Then at 9:11 Matt Strueby scored unassisted. The only goal in the second period had Swift Current's Dillon Wagner scoring at 9:21, assisted by Taylor Vause. It was Regina Pats 2-1 going into the third period, when the lights went out in the rink. Rink crews parked the zamboni on the ice with its lights on to assist people in seeing the main exit so that the large crowd could leave the arena.

Lights out - Regina Pats Dressing Room - (Photo: CKRM Rod Pedersen)

(Photo: Swift Current Broncos - Jon Keen, Rod Pedersen.blog) Amusing ourselves in the power outage at the C.U. I-Plex. Score: 2-1 Pats after 2...... Will we finish in the morning? We're waiting to see what the verdict is. SaskPower says there's no end in sight.... With the storm, the Regina Pats have decided to stay over night. With approximately an hour delay, CKRM Broadcaster Rod Pedersen and colorman Dan Plaster came back on the air at 10:08.

Third period - With the attendance at 2,571 there were only about 100 fans in left in the stands, as the game was continued at 10:23. Regina Pats went up 3-1 as Colten Teubert scored a power play goal on a hard shot that was tipped off a Swift Current players stick at 3:38, assisted Hampus Gustafsson and Cass Mappin. With Regina Pats Goaltender Dustin Ketlo flat on his back, Adam Lowry scored at 9:17, assisted by Brad Hoban and Derek Claffey. It was Regina Pats leading 3-2. Regina scored 2 more goals with in 2 minutes. The first had Defenceman Cody Carlson score on a long high shot at 13:14, assisted by Jordan Eberle and Carter Ashton. Then Eberle stole the puck passing to Ashton who feeded it to Jordan Weal who scored at 15:24 to give the Regina Pats a confortable lead at 5-2. A game that started at 7:31, was finally ended at 10:55.

SWIFT CURRENT - 5 vs. REGINA PATS - 6 SO

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The Regina Pats kickoff a busy weekend tonight when they welcome the Swift Current Broncos to the Brandt Centre for a 7:00 pm faceoff on 620 CKRM (Press Box Sports Bar Pregame Show at 6:35 pm), with Broadcaster Rod Pedersen and Colorman Al Dumba. The Pats will then visit Swift Current tomorrow night before returning home to face the Kootenay Ice Sunday night at 6:00 pm. Regina is ranked second in the WHL on the power play (27.4%) and 13th on the penalty kill (78.2%).

GAME SUMMARY: It was all Swift Current in the first 10 minutes, as they were out shooting the Regina Pats 6-0. The Broncos were the first to score as Justin Dowling scored a tip in. It was a rebound from the side of the net at 1:48, assisted by Travis Bobbee and Stephen Novotny. At the mid point, Swift Current had a 2 men advantage, but it was Regina Pats Defencemen Colten Teubert with a break-a-way and a partial break-a-way with in three minutes, both coming out of the penalty box. The first Teubert was stopped by goalie Mark Friesen and the second the puck got away from him. With Swift Curent Broncos shooting the puck to the net, 2 players skated to the net. It was Matt Tassone scoring on the rebound at 18:54, assisted by Taylor Vause and Joel Rogers. Final shots had Swift Current out shooting Regina 11-6.

It was a different Regina Pat Team in the second period. Brett Leffler had two great scoring chances, but it was Garret Mitchell seconds later scoring a power play goal, up under the cross bar as he had received a pass out from the corner by Hampus Gustafsson at 4:03, also assisted by Leffler. Three minutes later Regina tied the score at 2-2 when Colten Teubert scored on a rebound at 7:04, assisted by Matt Scrueby and Leffler. It took Swift Current only 1 minute to take the lead as Adam Lowrey scored at 8:07, assisted by Derek Claffey and Dowling. From behind the net, the puck came out infront of the net. Michael Stickland came skating in and shot, scoring on his own rebound at 16:46, to go up two goals. With only 1:23 left in the period, Jordan Eberle scored, assisted by Jordan Weal and Teubert. It was Swift Current taking a 4-3 lead into the third period.

In the third period Swift Current once again went up two goals as they scored on a 2 on 1 rush. Strickland scored at 3:21, assisted by Cody Eagin and Brad Hogan. Regina Pats would not let up as Jordan Eberle shot towards the net, and Defenceman Mitch McColm came in towards the front of the net and scored at 5:02, also assisted by Matt Strueby. Regina then tied the game at 5-5 when Cass Mappin scored to the lower corner of the net at 7:18, assisted by Garrett Mitchell and Strueby.

In overtime the Regina Pats had a chance with 2:48 left as they were given a power play, but could not score. In the shot out this time it was Regina - Eberle and Weal scored, while Cody Eagin and Brad Hoban were stopped. (Rod Pedersen Photo - Cass Mappin) - What It Takes To Win