COORS LIGHT RECAP: PATS FALL 4-3 IN CALGARY

{Photo: Candice Ward)

CALGARY – The Regina Pats lost a back and forth affair with the Calgary Hitmen, 4-3 at the Stampede Corral on Wednesday night.

In the first, the Pats outshot Calgary 10-9 and had one powerplay, but the Hitmen killed it off and it was scoreless after one.

In the second, the Hitmen took the lead on a goal from Kaden Elder. The Pats got it tied and then took the lead as Ty Kolle scored his 9th and 10th and Regina led 2-1. Calgary found a tying goal before the end of the frame and it was 2-2 after 40 minutes.

In the third, Calgary went up 3-2, 35 seconds into the period. Ty Kolle then completed his hat trick at the five-minute mark and the game was tied again at 3-3. It stayed that way until late when Riley Stotts gave Calgary the 4-3 lead with 3:19 left and that was the final score.

The Pats were outshot 38-36. The powerplay was 0/4 and the penalty kill went 3/3. Ty Kolle led the offence with three goals and Max Paddock made 34 saves.

Quick Hits
– Ty Kolle scored his first career WHL hat trick in the contest.
– The Pats are now 1-2-0-0 against Calgary this season.
– Sebastian Streu recorded his 16th point in 25 games this year.


What’s Next? 
The Pats (14-36-1-2) will continue their road trip on Friday against the Red Deer Rebels at 8 p.m. on 620 CKRM. Next home game is Friday, February 15 against the Edmonton Oil Kings at 7 p.m. at the Brandt Centre. Tickets are available at reginapats.com, the Brandt Centre Box Office and at any Regina Safeway, where Fun Zone tickets are $13 plus tax.