In the first meeting between the Saskatoon Blades and Regina Pats since October 24, 2021 (a 4-1 Blades win), the Blades went 4-for-5 on the powerplay in a 5-4 win over the Pats before an announced attendance of 3,055 at the Brandt Centre. Jayden Weins and Kyle Crnkovic each […]
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Calvert leads Warriors past Pats
Atley Calvert’s natural hat-trick was too much for the Pats on Saturday night. Calvert collected his three goals in a span of 14:11 of game time. “We just weren’t good enough.” said Pats Head Coach John Paddock post game. “Give Moose Jaw lots of credit for having something to […]
Catch-22: Around the WHL
Welcome to the first edition of Catch-22. This is something I was wanting to do to replace the old Thursday Thoughts articles and thought what better way than to do a catch-all type of article? I’ll be posting random facts and stats as well as my thoughts on some […]
“A lot of nerves” – Connor Bedard On His WHL Debut
He’s been referred to as the Wonder Boy and the Holy Child, but I’m sure Regina Pats Head Coach Dave Struch and General Manager John Paddock would prefer if Connor Bedard was simply referred to as “one of the guys.” But he’s not. Just days before the Regina Pats open […]
ROD’S DUB THINGS: PATS PADDOCK AND BEDARD DISCUSS THE SEASON
The two faces of the Regina Pats organization – GM John Paddock and forward Connor Bedard – met with the media this week via Zoom to discuss the upcoming WHL season, pegged to begin January 8. Bedard, who’s recently returned from a lengthy training stint in Sweden, is anxious to […]
ROD PEDERSEN’S 10 DUB THINGS VOLUME VIII
1 – BEDARD TO SWEDEN: The biggest news in the Dub this week actually sent waves across the entire country. 15-year old Regina Pats phenom Connor Bedard is headed to Sweden to train with a team until the WHL season gets underway. The WHL’s first-ever Exceptional Player is going with […]
ROD PEDERSEN’S 10 DUB THINGS VOLUME VI
1 – ON POINT: Brayden Point has unleashed an assault on the Tampa Bay Lightning record book in these Stanley Cup Playoffs. The former Moose Jaw Warrior (2012-2016) has become the fifth player in Lightning history to score multiple career playoff OT goals joining Martin St. Louis (3), Vincent Lecavalier […]
ROD PEDERSEN’S 10 DUB THINGS VOLUME V
1 – A lot of us junior hockey followers are disillusioned with the fact the 2019-20 WHL season was cut short by COVID-19 and the 2020-21 season has been delayed until December 4. And that’s best-case scenario since the current Health & Safety guidelines here in Saskatchewan don’t even allow […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Broncos sign Saxberg, Topping signs with Barracuda and more
The Swift Current Broncos signed defenseman Liam Saxberg to a WHL Education Contract.
Daily Dose of the Dub: Cougars win 2020 WHL Bantam Draft Lottery, Rebels select Sawchyn in U.S. Prospects Draft and more
The Prince George Cougars have won the 2020 WHL Bantam Draft Lottery meaning they will move up to the second pick from the fourth pick.