THE NEST PATS RECAP: REGINA 6 SWIFT CURRENT 5

Photo courtesy Darwin Knelsen

SWIFT CURRENT – The Regina Pats overcame a one goal third period deficit to beat the Broncos in Swift Current 6-5 on Saturday night. The Pats led 1-0, 3-2 and 4-3 in the contest but Swift Current scored twice in the second half of the second and led 5-4 going to the third.

In the final frame, Dawson Leedahl scored on the powerplay to tie it and Connor Hobbs got the eventual game winner with 4:30 left to play.

Jordan Hollett made 23 saves in his return from injury and improved to 8-0-1-0 on the season.

The Pats were led offensively by Adam Brooks who had three assists.

Regina went three for four on the powerplay in the win and outshot the Broncos 35-28.

Quick Hits
– Josh Mahura scored his first goal with the Pats in the win.
– The Pats powerplay went three for four and are a 32.0% for the season.
– Connor Hobbs set a new career high in goals with his 20th.

What’s Next?
The Pats are right back at it on Sunday at home to the Brandon Wheat Kings. Puck drop is at 4 p.m. at the Brandt Centre. 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.

(Courtesy Phil Andrews/ReginaPats.com)