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Keith Hershmiller Photography

REGINA - Jake Leschyshyn's short-handed goal empty-net late in the third period was the game-winner as the Regina Pats got past Brandon 2-1 on Wednesday.

It was Regina's third win in a row, all by a one goal margin.

George King also scored for Regina (6-4-1), at 8:47 of the first period, when the Pats outshot Brandon 24-7.

They ended up outshooting Brandon 47-27 over the course of the game.

Ty Lewis scored for the Wheat Kings (7-3-1).

Brandon's Evan Weinger was given a match penalty for boarding at 4:00 of the second period.

Regina was 1/5 on the powerplay while Brandon was 0/4.

The Pats host the Victoria Royals on Friday at 7:00 pm on 620 CKRM.

(With files from the Canadian Press)

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