PATS DEAL OFF DUBINSKY FOR SHANTZ

The Regina Pats Hockey Club has acquired 2005-born forward Zackary Shantz and a 2023 third-round pick from the Prince George Cougars in exchange for 2002-born forward Cole Dubinsky.  

Shantz, 17, has appeared in four games with the Cougars this season. The Sucker Creek, Alta. product registered 57 points (23G-34A) in 28 games last season with the Northern Alberta Xtreme U18 Prep program. Those 57 points led the team in scoring, while his 23 goals were tied for first. The 5-foot-10, 145 lb. forward was drafted in the third round, 66th overall, by the Cougars in the 2020 WHL Prospects Draft after producing 52 points (34G-18A) in 33 games with the Grande Prairie Storm U15 AAA program.  

Dubinsky, 19, tallied seven points (2G-5A) in 11 games this season with the Pats. The Ardrossan, Alta. product had 49 points (20G-29A) in 61 games last season with the Pats, setting career highs in goals, assists and points. The 5-foot-11, 192 lb. played in 203 games with the Pats over parts of six seasons, recording 103 points (38G-65A) in 203 games. He was previously drafted in the fourth round (#79) in the 2017 WHL Prospects Draft.  

“We would like to thank Cole for his contributions to the Pats and wish him all the best in Prince George,” said Regina Pats GM and Head Coach John Paddock. “Zack [Shantz] has some good upside. Our early reports on him in U15 and U18 were good. We welcome him and look forward to him joining our team.”  

(Regina Pats Communications)