PATS 4 HITMEN 0

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Calgary, AB – A three-goal first period powered the CHL’s top-ranked Regina Pats to a 4-0 victory over the Calgary Hitmen on Wednesday evening at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

WHL leading scorer Sam Steel recorded two goals and added a pair of assists for the visiting Pats which have won their last nine contests.  Connor Hobbs also contributed with a four-point effort (1g, 3a), netting his goal on the visitor’s second 5-on-3 advantage, while Nick Henry rounded out the scoring.

Goaltender Tyler Brown made 28 saves for his fifth career WHL shutout as the Pats fired 30 shots against Hitmen netminder Trevor Martin.

Regina outshot the home team 30-28 while going 3/6 on the powerplay and 6/6 killing penalties.

The attendance at Scotiabank Saddledome was 5116.

The Pats return to action Friday evening when they visit the Edmonton Oil Kings in an 8:00 Sask Time faceoff on 620 CKRM.

(With files from HitmenHockey.com)