REGINA 5 EDMONTON 2, PATS CLINCH PLAYOFF SPOT

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EDMONTON – The Regina Pats won a 10th straight game and clinched a spot in the 2017 playoffs on Friday night with a 5-2 victory in Edmonton over the Oil Kings.

The Pats led 2-1 after the first, 3-2 after the second and added two more in the third period to sweep the Oil Kings in the four game season series.

Wyatt Sloboshan, Connor Hobbs and Filip Ahl each had two points to lead the Regina offence. The Pats outshot the Oil Kings 39-27, the powerplay was one for two and the penalty kill went four for four.

Jordan Hollett made 25 saves for his 11th win in his 12th start and the Pats improved to 39-6-6-1 on the season.

Quick Hits
– Nick Henry has scored a goal in five consecutive games.
– Connor Hobbs scored his eighth powerplay goal of the season in the win.
– The Pats clinched a playoff spot with the win, combined with Calgary’s loss to Medicine Hat.

What’s Next?
Regina will wrap up their three game road trip on Saturday night in Red Deer against the Rebels at 8 p.m. on 620 CKRM.  Next home game is Tuesday, February 14 against the Everett Silvertips. Tickets are available at reginapats.com or at the Brandt Centre Box Office. Come into Subway and order a Pats Fresh Value Meal (sandwich, 21 oz. drink and side) and receive a free bronze level ticket to a Pats home game! While supplies last at participating restaurants in Regina.