WHEAT KINGS 4 PATS 2
Tyler Coutler’s goal at 6:36 of the third period was the winner as the Brandon Wheat Kings downed the Regina Pats 4-2 in the WHL season opener for both teams Friday evening.
The game was tied 1-1 after the opening period and Brandon led 2-1 after 40 minutes. Regina’s goals came from Braden Christopher and Jared McCammandon. Regina goalie Daniel Wapple stopped 28 of 29 Brandon shots.
The Wheat Kings outshot the Pats 30-25 as Regina went 0/4 on the powerplay and 5/5 killling penalties.
Regina hosts Brandon in their home opener Saturday at 7 pm on 620 CKRM (Press Box Sports Bar Pregame at 6:35 pm)
the winning goal was a 2 on 1 rush but even strength.