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The Week That Was
WHL action resumed this past weekend following the Christmas break and the Pats found mixed results.  After leading Swift Current 2-0 through twenty minutes Saturday night, the Broncos stormed back to beat the Pats 5-3 to start the second half.  The Pats outshot the Broncos 20-7 in the third period, but couldn’t find a tying goal late.

Having lost three in a row to their rivals from Swift Current, the Blue and White vented their frustration Sunday at the Brandt Centre where they scored five unanswered goals en route to a 6-1 drubbing of the Broncos.  The Queen City Kids got goals from six different scorers.

The Week Ahead
Tuesday, December 30th – Pats at Saskatoon (7:05 p.m.)
A busy week opens on the road as the Pats try for their eleventh win in a row over the Blades in Saskatoon.  The teams’ previous meeting saw the Pats sneak out of the SaskTel centre with two points when Braden Christoffer scored with 3.3 seconds left in regulation for the win.

Wednesday, December 31st – Pats at Moose Jaw (7:00 p.m.)
Regina’s 2014 schedule comes to an end with the Pats’ second meeting of the season against Moose Jaw.  The Blue and White will have plenty of support with a pair of fan busses heading to Mosaic Place for the game. Can’t make it to Moose Jaw?  Tune in to the action on 620 CKRM starting at 6:35 p.m.

Friday, January 2nd – Pats vs. Moose Jaw (7:00 p.m.)
2015 opens with a bang at the Brandt Centre featuring the calendar year’s first edition of the Trans-Canada Clash as the Pats welcome the Warriors in the back half of their home-and-home set.  Purchase your tickets at Ticketmaster.ca before Dec. 31st for just $8 (plus applicable fees).

Sunday, January 4th – Pats vs. Calgary (6:00 p.m.)
The second contest of a five game home stand sees the Calgary Hitmen make a stop at the Brandt Centre.  Bring the family out for this 6 p.m. game and like Friday’s contest, be sure to snag $8 tickets (plus applicable fees) at Ticketmaster.ca before 11:59 p.m. on December 31st.

Roster Moves
Pats recall defenceman Nathyn Mortlock from Melville (SJHL)

New Year’s Eve Fan Bus
Ring in the New Year with the Trans-Canada Clash!  Due to popular demand, the Pats have chartered a SECOND fan bus to Moose Jaw for the Pats/Warriors matchup Wednesday, December 31st.  Your seat on the bus is just $40 which includes a ticket to the game and transportation to and from Moose Jaw.  Seats are limited so call the Pats Office at 306-522-7287 to reserve yours today!

Mac’s Midget Tournament
Six Pats prospects are participating in the prestigious Mac’s Midget Tournament in Calgary, AB this week.  The UFA Bisons feature four prospects and started out 2-0-0, Riley Woods and the Regina Pat Canadians are off to a 2-0-0 start as well with Erik Gardiner and the Prince Albert Mintos falling to a 0-2-0 record to open the tourney.  Get all the Pats prospects stats a ReginaPats.com.

Second Half Season Tickets
Don’t miss a second of the action on the ice in the second half of the season with the Pats’ new Second Half Season Ticket.  Purchase yours before January 15th and be in the stands for all the game changing moments still to come this season and enjoy the new fan experience coming in 2015.  For more information, contact Kellin Enslev in the Pats Office at 306-337-1538 or visit ReginaPats.com.

WHL Live Half-Season Pass
The Western Hockey League has revealed a set of half-season passes for WHL Live Web TV powered by NeuLion.  With All-Access, Team Pass and Away Pass options you’re always in the action.  See all the Pats road games for just $49.95.  For more information, check ReginaPats.com.          

Important Dates
Wednesday, December 31st @ 11:59 p.m. – Deadline for $8 tickets (+fees) for Jan. at Ticketmaster.ca
Friday, January 2nd – Next Home Game vs. Moose Jaw – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, January 15th – Deadline to Purchase Second Half Season Tickets

(Courtesy Daniel Fink)