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Game day thread: Regina @ Wheat Kings, 7 PM
2/9/2010 at 1:52 PM
Regina Pats (24-25-3-4, 10th in Eastern Conference)
Top scorers: Jordan Eberle (39+40=79), Jordan Weal (24+50=74), Matt Strueby (29+15=44), Carter Ashton (22+20=42)
Top scoring defenceman: Colten Teubert (9+24=33)
Probable starting goaltender: Damien Ketlo (17-12-2-4, 0.899 save percentage, 3.25 goals against average)
Manitobans: Kyle Mulder (West St. Paul)
Brandon Wheat Kings (37-16-1-3, Tie-1st in Eastern Conference)
Top scorers: Matt Calvert (36+37=73), Brayden Schenn (23+45=68), Aaron Lewadniuk (28+37=65), Scott Glennie (23+41=64)
Top scoring defenceman: Colby Robak (11+39=50)
Probable starting goaltender: Andrew Hayes (20-12-0-2, 0.901 save percentage, 2.82 goals against average)
The Wheat Kings look to re-take sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference tonight as they host the Regina Pats.
After a brutal December that saw them plummet to tenth place in the Conference standings, the Pats have been playing better hockey (5-1-0-4 in their past ten games). With there being only 16 games left in their regular season, the clock is ticking on their hopes to close the five point game between their current position and a playoff spot.
The Wheat Kings and their fans will be hoping to erase the memory of the last time the Pats were in Brandon. Brandon was leading 6-2 with less than ten minutes left in the game, only to see the Pats score four goals in 3:44 to tie the game. Brandon of course still won the game in overtime.
Would be great to hear others' thoughts on the matchup. Also, per Wheatiefan44's post on the last road game please feel free to share your thoughts on each of the following five questions:
1st team to Score?
Score after 1 ?
Score after 2 ?
Final Score ?
Game Winning Goal scorer ?