ACCESS TO AIR ALL PATS PLAYOFF GAMES

Regina, Sask. — Access Communications is excited to announce that our AccessNow Sports team will be broadcasting the entire 2023 Regina Pats WHL Playoff run to AccessNow TV subscribers across Saskatchewan, which includes both home and away games. Game 1 will air Friday, March 31, at 6:55 p.m. when the Regina Pats travel to Saskatoon to face Highway 11 rivals, the Saskatoon Blades.

“We can’t wait to cheer on the Pats this playoff season on AccessNow TV,” said Tracey Mucha, Senior Manager of Community Engagement at Access Communications. “Our viewers already know how much excitement there is around this team and Connor Bedard – they’ve been watching all season long. The Regina Pats and WHL deliver dynamic, entertaining hockey that we are proud to broadcast to households across Saskatchewan.”

“The Pats appreciate the continued support from Access and are excited to have them broadcast each and every Pats playoff game,” said Regina Pats CEO Gordon Pritchard. “This is a partnership that we truly value and so does the community and fans of Regina. We cannot wait to hit the ice this Friday for game one in Saskatoon and are excited to provide our loyal and passionate fan base an opportunity to watch the Pats on Access throughout the post-season.”

“The WHL is pleased to have Access Communications continuing their extensive coverage of the WHL East Division by broadcasting first-round action of the 2023 WHL Playoffs featuring the Saskatoon Blades and Regina Pats,” said WHL Commissioner Ron Robison. “WHL fans in Saskatchewan can look forward to exciting WHL action continuing on Access this spring.”

Schedule:

• Game 1 – Friday, March 31 (in Saskatoon) – 6:55 p.m.
• Game 2 – Sunday, April 2 (in Saskatoon) – 3:55 p.m.
• Game 3 – Tuesday, April 4 (in Regina) – 6:55 p.m.
• Game 4 – Wednesday, April 5 (in Regina) – 6:55 p.m.
• Game 5* – Friday, April 7 (in Saskatoon) – 6:55 p.m.
• Game 6* – Saturday, April 8 (in Regina) – 6:55 p.m.
• Game 7* – Monday, April 10 (in Saskatoon) – 6:55 p.m.

*if necessary

The AccessNow Sports team will be in full force at Pats home games providing the coverage AccessNow viewers have come to expect featuring the talents of Michael Ball, Nolan Kowal, Ryan McNally, and Rina Hanowski. Coverage of the away games will feature exclusive intermission shows hosted by Daniella Ponticelli, Ryan McNally and more!

Game schedule is subject to change. Check your local AccessNow TV channel listings or our website www.myaccess.ca/pats for the most up-to-date program times. Visit @AccessNowSports on Twitter  for live coverage updates during the games.

(Regina Pats Communications)