SILVERTIPS 4 PATS 2

Keith Hershmiller Photography

Regina – If Tuesday’s WHL clash in the Brandt Centre was a preview of the Western Hockey League Final, the Regina Pats have some work to do.

The Pats saw their 11 game win streak come to an end with a 4-2 loss to the U.S. Division-leading Everett Silvertips before 5,484 fans.

The Pats trailed 1-0 after one and 4-1 after two periods in the contest.

Regina got to within two in the third on a goal from Dawson Leedahl but Carter Hart shut the door from there, enroute to a first star performance.

Sam Steel picked up an assist in the loss, his 100th point of the season.

The Silvertips outshot the Pats 31-28 in their one and only meeting of the season.

The Regina powerplay was 0/3 and the penalty kill was 4/4.

A slow start victimized the Pats and they faced a well-prepared Everett team which was clearly aware of Regina’s #1 national ranking.  Everett’s Carter Hart won the goaltending duel, making the timely save time-after-time while Regina could only briefly erase the two-goal deficit.

Quick Hits
– Sam Steel picked up his 100th point of the season in his 48th game.
– Tyler Brown suffered his first loss in his seventh start since returning from his lower body injury.
– Dawson Leedahl scored his 27th goal of the season against his former team.

What’s Next?
The Pats are right back at it Wednesday night in Swift Current against the Broncos at 7 p.m. on 620 CKRM. Next home game is February 24 against Swift Current. 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.

(With files from Phil Andrews/ReginaPats.com)