PATS GO INTO CHRISTMAS BEATING MOOSE JAW 7-3
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Regina – The Regina Pats exploded for five goals in the third period to beat the Moose Jaw Warriors 7-3 on Saturday night at the Brandt Centre.
The Pats jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first but Moose Jaw clawed back and led 3-2 going to the final period.
In the third, the Pats scored twice on the powerplay, twice even strength and once shorthanded to improve to 22-3-6-0.
Adam Brooks led the offence with a hattrick and two assists,
Sam Steel scored once and had three helpers and Tyler Brown stopped 28 of 31 shots faced.
With the win, the Pats extend their lead atop the East Division to five points with two games in hand on Moose Jaw.
Quick Hits
– The Pats scored their league leading 15th shorthanded goal of the year in the win.
– Tyler Brown made his 11th straight start on Saturday night.
– Regina outshot Moose Jaw 54-31.
– The Pats were 2/4 on the powerplay and 3/5 killing penalties.
– The Pats are now 2-1-0-0 against the Warriors on the season.
– The attendance was another sellout at 6484.
What’s Next?
The Pats are off for Christmas until December 27th when they host the Brandon Wheat Kings at the Brandt Centre at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at reginapats.com or at the Brandt Centre Box Office.
(Courtesy Phil Andrews/ReginaPats.com)
Explosive 3rd period. Fortunate enough to listening to the game on the radio. Minus 40 with the wind on the highway. The Pats warmed up the SK highway drive. I don't know enough about hockey to say much of anything except it has become "FUN" to listen to this team play. Especially when they play like they did in the 3rd.
With the exception of the 3rd period, the Warriors showed they can play with the Pats this weekend. If MJ can get themselves some help on the back end before the trade deadline, they could be a real party pooper!
Pats look great, Leafs look good, Habs look wonderful, Oilers got promise, Jets too …. 2017 will be a better year for hockey fans in Canada.
FUN is what it is all about "3rd and 1"…some people should remember that. Those were two great games between us and the rivalry seems to be back. Can't wait for the post-Xmas 2nd half meetings.
I thought Leedahl was the best Pat last night even though didn't show as much in the scoring stats. A true leader on the Team…just what the 20 year old was brought in for. Another great acquisition by Paddock.
A sell out in that weather…way to go Pats fans.
Now to get ready for the World Juniors…Go Canada Go!
A domination of the warrior nation! Now that's what I'm talking about! Pats rule! Number one in the country baby!!!
The Warriors are a pretty good team but the Pats just kept going after them until they finally got through and then the goals came fast and furious. It was a little stressful until that happened but the Pats did what they do — keep shooting until they start going in. They are a fun team to watch. Hope everyone enjoys their break. Looking forward to many more fun games in 2017.
Hope someone sends Dumba some cheese to go with his whine (constant whine) wo
Have a good Christmas break boys.