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The Week That Was
It was an up and down week that saw the Pats drop two straight to teams with depleted lineups in the Prince Albert Raiders (4-0) and the Lethbridge Hurricanes (6-3).  The Blue and White salvaged a split out of their four game home-stand with a 4-3 shootout win over the Saskatoon Blades on Friday.  The week wrapped up with the Pats visiting Brandon for the third time and pulling off a great comeback from a 3-0 deficit in the third to force overtime and earn a point in a 4-3 extra time loss.

The Week Ahead
Wednesday, January 8th – Pats vs. Red Deer
It’s Ukrainian Christmas night at the Brandt Centre when the Pats host the Rebels in both teams’ final game before WHL Trade Deadline.  There will be traditional singing and dancing at the game and don’t forget it’s Weiner Wednesday with 2-for-1 hot dogs at concession stands.

Friday, January 10th – Pats vs. Calgary
The WHL Trade Deadline will have come and gone, what will the Pats roster look like?  Sports entertainer Cameron Hughes will be at the Brandt Centre with his unique brand of energy in the stands.  Be ready for some t-shirts to come flying your way when Cameron comes through your section.

Saturday, January 11th – Pats at Saskatoon
The Blue and White head to Saskatoon to face off with the Blades having won all four meetings between the teams this season.  Catch the action with the Pats on the road on Home Depot Pats Hockey on 620 CKRM starting at 6:35 p.m.

What’s New?
Returning from International Duty
The Pats get a pair of players and a coach back from international play this week when Max Kammerer comes back from the World Juniors where Germany beat out Norway in the Relegation Round to remain in the IIHF’s top division.  Assistant Coach Josh Dixon returns from Cape Breton after a Ninth Place finish with Team West at the U-17 Hockey Challenge, and Brady Reagan returns with his Silver Medal from the same tournament as a member of Team Pacific.

Trade Deadline January 10th
Not only do the Pats face off with the Calgary Hitmen, it’s the always interesting WHL Trade Deadline as teams will solidify their rosters for their upcoming push to the playoffs.  It could be Pats fans’ chance to welcome a new face to the lineup that night at the Brandt Centre.  Keep an eye on ReginaPats.com for the latest Pats news.

Sherwood Co-op Pats Hockey Cards
Stop by Sherwood Co-Op Gas Bars in Regina and get your Pats Hockey Cards!  Ever week a new player will be available for free at the checkout counter.  This week’s featured player is Calgary Flames 1st Round pick Morgan Klimchuk.

West End Stage
New this season, the Pats have added a special club style seating area behind the West end net.  $500 includes 25 tickets to the game and a unique way for your group to watch the Pats in action. Call 306-337-1535 for more information.

“Seats for Kids” Program
The Regina Pats Hockey Club and Access Communications announced today the inception of their new “Seats for Kids” program in support of the Big Brothers of Regina.  Through the “Seats for Kids” program, Regina Pats Season Ticket Holders are encouraged to donate tickets for upcoming games they won’t be able to attend to the Big Brothers of Regina.  Season Ticket Holders can begin donating their tickets immediately at drop-boxes located at the Access Communications Studios/Offices located at 2250 Park St. or in the Pats Office at the West End of the Brandt Centre.

(Courtesy Daniel Fink/Pats PR)