The Regina Pats extended their perfect home record on Friday night, using a dominant second period to defeat the Moose Jaw Warriors 6-2. This victory marks Regina's fifth consecutive win at the Brandt Centre and highlights a high-scoring night across the Western Hockey League.

How did the Regina Pats win?

Despite a scoreless first period, the Pats erupted in the second frame to overcome an early deficit. While Moose Jaw briefly held a 2-1 lead thanks to goals from Rasmus Kamarainen and Riley Thorpe, Regina responded with five unanswered goals. The scoring blitz was particularly intense at the end of the period, with the Pats netting five goals in just over eight minutes to break the game open.

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Key contributors included:

  • Liam Pue: Scored a hat trick and recorded four points.
  • Sam Karsay: Provided three assists.
  • Reese Hamilton: Added two assists.
  • Taylor Tabashniuk: Made 19 saves in goal.

Impact on league standings

The results from Friday's slate have significant implications for the regional standings. The Regina victory moves the Pats to a 6-4-0-1 record, placing them in a tie for fourth in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Moose Jaw Warriors drop to 4-6-0-0, sitting in 11th place.

In other action, the Swift Current Broncos continued a dominant run, securing their fifth straight win with a 3-1 victory over the Lethbridge Hurricanes. This win keeps the Broncos at 9-4-0-0, tied for first in their division. The Prince Albert Raiders also found success, edging the Everett Silvertips 3-2, while the Saskatoon Blades fell 3-2 to the Edmonton Oil Kings.

What to watch for next

Fans should keep a close eye on rookie forward Liam Pue. Following his recent performance, he now sits tied for third in WHL scoring with 11 goals and 18 points on the season. As the Pats continue their home stand, their ability to maintain this offensive momentum will be critical for their climb in the Eastern Conference standings.

FAQ

How many goals did Liam Pue score?

Liam Pue scored three goals during the game, marking his second hat trick of the season.

What is Regina's current home record?

Regina remains undefeated at home this season with a perfect 5-0 record.