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•The Week That Was
The Pats saw their lead in the East Division dwindle when they found themselves on the wrong side of the Edmonton Oil Kings taking a 5-2 win at the Brandt Centre on Wednesday. Dryden Hunt scored both Pats goals in his first game back from the injury that had held him out of the lineup or seven games.
The Blue and White recovered their five point edge Friday when they cruised to a 5-2 victory in Lethbridge over the Hurricanes. Dyson Stevenson had a goal and two assists in the win.
The Pats iced a depleted lineup with both Kyle Burroughs and Colby Williams out of action in Kootenay on Saturday. The Pats defence put together a gutsy effort to keep the Pats within striking distance, but the Queen City Kids couldn’t find the tying goal on a late flurry, falling 3-1 to the Ice.
• The Week Ahead
Wednesday, March 12th – Pats vs. Prince Albert
The quest for the East Division crown continues at the Brandt Centre as the Pats welcome the Prince Albert Raiders. The Blue and White will be looking to greatly increase their chances of clinching the division with a win while the Raiders are in a three way battle for the final two playoff spots. It’s the final collector cup giveaway of the season with the fourth cup featuring Pats Captain Kyle Burroughs courtesy of SaskMilk.
Friday, March 14th– Pats vs. Brandon
The Pats’ final home game of the Regular Season is a big one as they face the Brandon Wheat Kings to start a home and home with their Manitoban rivals. There will be great prizes throughout the night including a Shoot-to-Win for a RV courtesy Traveland RV, an elimination shootout to win an Arctic Spa courtesy of Sunset Bay Leisure.
620 CKRM will also be giving a lucky fan $1,000 after the game; the fan must be in attendance at the time of the draw to win.
Saturday, March 15th – Pats at Brandon
The Pats’ regular season comes to a close in Brandon and the points will still be huge for both teams. For the Blue and White it could another key game attempting to clinch the division and the Wheat Kings will be embroiled in the battle for the final playoff spots in the conference. Catch the action on 620 CKRM with puck drop at 6:30 p.m. CST
• Roster Moves
Pats recall goaltender Tyler Fuhr from La Ronge Ice Wolves (SJHL)
• Chasing the Pennant
With just three games remaining the Pats are still setting the pace in the East Division. Their slim three point lead leaves little margin for error in the final week of the season. Two Pats wins, two Broncos losses or one of each will grant the Pats their first division title since the 2007-08 season. The Blue and White play two of their final three games at the Brandt Centre against playoff contending teams. The Broncos will also play two of their final three on friendly ice, but against teams already eliminated from the playoffs.
• Dodge Family All-Stars
Defenceman Griffin Mumby’s billets, the Kosior family, are in the running to win the Dodge Family All-Stars contest. They’re currently one of three billet families remaining in the WHL pool and need your votes to advance to the next stage and win a trip to the 2014 MasterCard Memorial Cup! Visit http://dodgefamilyallstars.com/billet-families#400 to cast your vote for the Kosior family.
(Courtesy Daniel Fink/Pats PR)
