The Regina Pats (17-38-1-2) are back in action at home on Friday night against the Calgary Hitmen (30-22-4-1). Puck drop is at 7:00 p.m. at the Brandt Centre. The Pats are coming off an incredible four goal comeback win over the Kootenay ICE, 5-4 in a shootout on Wednesday. The Hitmen were last in action on Wednesday as well, losing 5-1 in Brandon to the Wheat Kings. Tonight is the fourth and final meeting between Regina and Calgary in 2018-19, the Pats are 1-2-0-0 in the season series. Tonight’s game can be heard with Bennett Dunlop Ford Pats Hockey starting at 6:35 p.m. on 620 CKRM.
Schioler’s Big Night
Pats defenceman Liam Schioler picked up two assists on Wednesday against Kootenay. It was just the second time in his WHL career the Winnipeg product has put up two points in a game. The first time he did it, was in his second WHL game against the Moose Jaw Warriors on December 19, 2015. The former second round pick assisted on two third period goals as part of the comeback for Regina and has reached seven points in 56 games on the season.
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Pats overage defenceman Brady Pouteau picked up a goal and an assist on Wednesday for his second multi-point game of the year. He has scored three goals and six assists in 23 games since Christmas, prior to the break he had just two assists in his first 18 games. He missed the first 17 games of the year because of off-season shoulder surgery, but has found his game here in the second half.
Three Gamers
Pats rookie forwards Riley Krane and Sergei Alkhimov are riding three game point streaks entering Friday night. Krane has a goal and two assists in that stretch, Alkhimov has put up three helpers. Krane’s 23 points are tied 20th among WHL rookies this year and his 12 goals are tied for 11th. Alkhimov has 22 points, tied for 22nd among rookies and his 11 goals are tied for 13th.
Upcoming Schedule
Pats @ Moose Jaw – Saturday February 23, 2:30 p.m. – Mosaic Place (CKRM)
Pats Vs Red Deer – Wednesday February 27, 7 p.m. – Brandt Centre (CKRM)
Pats @ Saskatoon – Friday February 29, 7 p.m. – SaskTel Centre (CKRM)
(Phil Andrews/ReginaPats.com)
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