RECAP: Broncos Come Back to Beat Pats in OT Sunday
The Regina Pats dropped a 5-4 overtime decision to the Swift Current Broncos on Sunday at the Brandt Centre. The Pats took a 4-2 lead to the third period but Swift Current scored one early and then tied it up with 13 seconds left to force overtime. In the extra frame, Ryley Lindgren scored at the 3:16 mark to give the Broncos the extra point, 5-4 the final score. The Pats got three points from Nick Henry, and two from each of Sam Steel, Adam Brooks, Dawson Leedahl and Connor Hobbs in the defeat. Jordan Hollett made 26 saves in the Regina goal, Taz Burman with 43 for the Broncos. The Regina powerplay was one for six while the penalty kill went two for four. The Pats are back in action on Tuesday night against the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Puck drop at the Brandt Centre is at 7 p.m.
Scoring Summary
First Period
Regina – Austin Wagner (27) from Adam Brooks and Nick Henry – 2:34.
Swift Current – Kole Gable (6) from Arthur Miller and Colby Sissons – 6:30.
Regina – Nick Henry (31) from Sam Steel – 7:27.
Swift Current – Tyler Steenbergen (44) from Aleksi Heponiemi and Artyom Minulin – 11:40 PP.
Second Period
Regina – Dawson Leedahl (31) from Adam Brooks and Connor Hobbs – 14:15.
Regina – Sam Steel (44) from Nick Henry and Connor Hobbs – 16:08 PP.
Third Period
Swift Current – Aleksi Heponiemi (24) from Conner Chaulk and Colby Sissons – 1:11.
Swift Current – Tyler Steenbergen (45) from Max Lajoie and Ryley Lindgren – 19:47 6v4.
Overtime
Swift Current – Ryley Lindgren (19) from Max Lajoie – 3:16.
Shots on Goal
Regina 17-17-11-2-(47) Swift Current 14-6-10-1-(31)
Powerplays
Regina 1/6 Swift Current 2/4
Quick Hits
– The Pats fell to 5-0-1-0 against Swift Current on the season.
– Nick Henry had three points and leads all WHL rookies with 74 points this season.
– Sam Steel had a goal and an assist and now has 14 points against Swift Current this year.
What’s Next?
The Pats are back in action on Tuesday night against the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Puck drop at the Brandt Centre is at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at reginapats.com or at the Brandt Centre Box Office.
