THE NEST PATS RECAP: REGINA 6 CALGARY 5 (OT)

CALGARY – Sam Steel had four points and Austin Wagner scored the game winner as the Pats outlasted the Hitmen in Calgary on Friday night, 6-5 in overtime.

The Pats held 1-0, 4-2 and 5-3 leads in the game but the Hitmen, led by Jake Beans’ hattrick tied it up to force the extra frame.

2:05 into overtime, Adam Brooks set up Austin Wagner back door and the Calgary product made no mistake, scoring his 21st in his home town.

The Pats outshot Calgary 38-36 in the win and improved to 32-6-6-1 on the season.

Jordan Hollett made 31 saves in his second game back from injury while Trevor Martin stopped 32 pucks for the Hitmen.

Quick Hits
– Sam Steel extended his point streak to six games with a four point effort. 5G and 12A in the streak.
– The Pats powerplay is 23 for 57 in their last 15 games.
– Jordan Hollett made 31 saves for his ninth win in 10 starts this season.

What’s Next?
The Pats are right back at it Saturday in Red Deer against the Rebels. Puck drop is at 8 p.m. Regina time on 620 CKRM. Next home game is against the Moose Jaw Warriors Wednesday at the Brandt Centre. Tickets are available at reginapats.com or at the Brandt Centre Box Office. Come into Subway and order a Pats Fresh Value Meal (sandwich, 21 oz. drink and side) and receive a free bronze level ticket to a Pats home game! While supplies last at participating restaurants in Regina.

(Courtesy Phil Andrews/ReginaPats.com)