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THE WEEK THAT WAS
Last week the Pats opened the WHL Pre-Season with the Extreme Hockey Pre-Season Tournament.  It was the first time the Pats hosted a pre-season tournament with the Moose Jaw Warriors, Prince Albert Raiders, Calgary Hitmen and Lethbridge Hurricanes all attending. 

The Blue and White finished the tournament with an undefeated record through three games.  Opening the tournament Thursday against the Warriors, the Pats rolled to a 9-1 victory on the strength of four point efforts from Connor Gay and Sam Steel. 

Friday’s contest against Calgary was much tighter.  The Pats jumped out to a 3-0 lead before the Hitmen scored five times in the middle frame to take a 5-3 advantage to the third.  A pair of quick goals from the hosts got the teams even before the Pats eventually prevailed 6-5. 

The tournament finale had the Pats and Hurricanes trading goals until the Pats finally picked up some insurance late in the third en route to a 5-2 win.  Sam Steel led the tournament in scoring with 7 points (4G, 3A) in his two games of action.

THE WEEK AHEAD
Friday, September 5th – Pats at Brandon (6:30 p.m. CST)
The Blue and White play their fourth game of the pre-season and first on the road Friday night against the Brandon Wheat Kings.  It’s the first game of the exhibition campaign for the Wheat Kings who opened camp this previous week in Brandon.

Saturday, September 6th – Pats vs. Brandon (Cooperators Centre – 7:00 p.m.)
The Pats and Wheat Kings head to Regina to play the back half of their home and home Saturday night at the Cooperators Centre.  Tickets for Saturday’s game are included for Season Ticket Holders.  General admission to the game is $10 for adult tickets and $5 for youth tickets at the door.  The game will be broadcast on 620 CKRM starting at 6:35 p.m.

ROSTER MOVES
Pats reassign goaltender Jordan Hollett (’99)
Pats reassign forward Erik Gardiner (’99)
Pats reassign forward Adam Berg (’97)
Pats reassign defenceman Brady Pouteau (’98)

SEASON TICKET PICK-UP
Season Ticket Booklets will be arriving and available for Season Ticket Holders to pick up later this week.  Keep an eye on ReginaPats.com and Pats social media feeds (Facebook, Twitter) for updates on when you can get your booklets.  The packs include tickets to Saturday’s pre-season game against the Brandon Wheat Kings at the Cooperators Centre.  If you haven’t yet purchased Season Tickets and are looking for more information, visit ReginaPats.com.

PATS IN THE PROS
As both the NHL and WHL seasons approach it’s time for players to head to their professional training camps.  Chandler Stephenson, Morgan Klimchuk, Kyle Burroughs and Dryden Hunt will all depart from the Pats to attend prospect tournaments, rookie camps and full training camps.  Stephenson has his eyes set on playing in the NHL or AHL this season while Klimchuk looks to crack the Calgary Flames roster.  Burroughs (New York Islanders) and Hunt (Carolina Hurricanes) are hoping to earn themselves entry level contracts with good showings.

VOUCHER PACKS
Not ready to be a Season Ticket Holder?  Pick up a Regina Pats Voucher Pack at the Pats Office or Neutral Zone Store.  Vouchers start at $140 for 8-game packs and can be redeemed at the Box Office ahead of any Pats game.  For more information on Voucher Packs, visit ReginaPats.com.

Home Opener Group Tickets
Want to bring your social club, organization or a large group of friends to the Pats Home Opener September 20th?  Find out more information on discounts for groups of 20 or more by calling 306-337-1535 to organize your event today!

IMPORTANT DATES
This Week TBD – Season Ticket Pick Up – Pats Office
Saturday, September 6th – Next Home Pre-Season Game – vs. Brandon (7:00 p.m.) – Cooperators Centre
Saturday, September 20th – Pats Home Opener – vs. Brandon (7:00 p.m.) – Brandt Centre

(Courtesy Daniel Fink/Pats PR)