DERKATCH SCORES WINNER, RAIDERS BEAT PATS 3-2
Regina, Sask. — The Regina Pats gave up a 2-0 lead in their first preseason home game on Saturday, falling 3-2 to the Prince Albert Raiders.
Dayce Derkatch, the son of Pats legend Dale Derkatch, scored the game-winning-goal with 1:37 remaining in the third period. Connor Bedard scored twice in the opening five minutes to give the Pats a 2-0 lead, with both goals assisted by Easton Armstrong.
In the second period, Trevor Thurston’s slapshot found the back of the net through traffic to bring the Raiders within one. In the third, Eric Johnston would sneak off the near post and in, to tie it up with just over five minutes to play.
The Pats fall to 1-1 on the pre-season while the Raiders improve to 2-1.
The Regina Pats will continue their pre-season schedule against the Swift Current Broncos in Estevan, Sask. at Affinity Place on Tuesday, September 13 before wrapping up their pre-season schedule on September 15 and 17 against the Winnipeg ICE. To purchase your pre-season tickets, CLICK HERE.
The Pats home opener is against the Moose Jaw Warriors on September 23. Single game tickets are on sale now! To purchase single game tickets, CLICK HERE.
(ReginaPats.com/Dante DeCaria)
