Regina Pats
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The Regina Pats are a junior ice hockey
team that plays in the Western Hockey League
. The Pats are based out of Regina, Saskatchewan
and the Brandt Centre
is their home arena.
, the granddaughter of Queen Victoria
and daughter of the Governor General (the Duke of Connaught
). The team name was also associated with Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
, to the point that Pats sweaters still bear the regimental crest as a shoulder patch. In 1923, the team's name was shortened to the Pats. The Pats won Canadian junior championships in 1925 and 1930, as well as in 1928 when they were known as the Regina Monarchs. During World War II, the team remained dormant but was re-organized in 1946. In 1968, the Pats returned to the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League
. They won the league title in 1969. In 1970, the Pats jumped to the Western Hockey League
and left the SJHL. In their place the Regina Blues
were formed as their farm team in the SJHL. The Blues folded in 1982. The Regina Pats won their fourth Canadian junior championship in the 1974 Memorial Cup
. In 1977, they moved from Regina Exhibition Stadium
to the new Agridome, since renamed the Brandt Centre
. Most recently, they were the host team for the 2001 Memorial Cup
. The Regina Pats are now owned by Russ Parker and Diane Parker and Chad Lang is the General Manager.
Junior ice hockey
Junior hockey is a catch-all term used to describe various levels of ice hockey competition for players generally between 16 and 20 years of age...
team that plays in the Western Hockey League
Western Hockey League
The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada...
. The Pats are based out of Regina, Saskatchewan
Regina, Saskatchewan
Regina is the capital city of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The city is the second-largest in the province and a cultural and commercial centre for southern Saskatchewan. It is governed by Regina City Council. Regina is the cathedral city of the Roman Catholic and Romanian Orthodox...
and the Brandt Centre
Brandt Centre
The Brandt Centre, formerly Regina Agridome, is an indoor arena in Regina, Saskatchewan. Built in 1977, it is the home arena for the WHL's Regina Pats and also hosts concerts, rodeos and the like. It replaced Regina Exhibition Stadium...
is their home arena.
History
The Regina Pats are the oldest major junior hockey franchise in the world that have continuously operated from their original location and use the same name. They began operations in 1917. They were originally named the Patricias, after Princess Patricia of ConnaughtPrincess Patricia of Connaught
Princess Patricia of Connaught was a member of the British Royal Family, a granddaughter of Queen Victoria...
, the granddaughter of Queen Victoria
Victoria of the United Kingdom
Victoria was the monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death. From 1 May 1876, she used the additional title of Empress of India....
and daughter of the Governor General (the Duke of Connaught
Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn
Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn was a member of the shared British and Saxe-Coburg and Gotha royal family who served as the Governor General of Canada, the 10th since Canadian Confederation.Born the seventh child and third son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and...
). The team name was also associated with Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry is one of the three regular force infantry regiments of the Canadian Army. The regiment is composed of four battalions including a primary reserve battalion, for a total of 2,000 soldiers...
, to the point that Pats sweaters still bear the regimental crest as a shoulder patch. In 1923, the team's name was shortened to the Pats. The Pats won Canadian junior championships in 1925 and 1930, as well as in 1928 when they were known as the Regina Monarchs. During World War II, the team remained dormant but was re-organized in 1946. In 1968, the Pats returned to the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League
Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League is a Junior A ice hockey league under Hockey Canada, a part of the Canadian Junior Hockey League. Open to North American-born players 20 years of age or younger, the SJHL's 12 teams play in two divisions: the Bauer and Sherwood conferences...
. They won the league title in 1969. In 1970, the Pats jumped to the Western Hockey League
Western Hockey League
The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada...
and left the SJHL. In their place the Regina Blues
Regina Blues
The Regina Blues were a Tier-II Junior "A" team based out of Regina, Saskatchewan. They used to play out of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.-History:...
were formed as their farm team in the SJHL. The Blues folded in 1982. The Regina Pats won their fourth Canadian junior championship in the 1974 Memorial Cup
Memorial Cup
The Memorial Cup is a junior ice hockey club championship trophy awarded annually to the Canadian Hockey League champion. It is awarded following a four-team, round robin tournament between a host team and the champions of the CHL's three member leagues: the Ontario Hockey League , Quebec Major...
. In 1977, they moved from Regina Exhibition Stadium
Regina Exhibition Stadium
The Regina Exhibition Stadium, also known as the Queen City Gardens, is an indoor arena located in Regina, Saskatchewan. Built in 1919, it is a part of the Regina Exhibition Park and hosted the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League before the construction of the Agridome in 1977...
to the new Agridome, since renamed the Brandt Centre
Brandt Centre
The Brandt Centre, formerly Regina Agridome, is an indoor arena in Regina, Saskatchewan. Built in 1977, it is the home arena for the WHL's Regina Pats and also hosts concerts, rodeos and the like. It replaced Regina Exhibition Stadium...
. Most recently, they were the host team for the 2001 Memorial Cup
2001 Memorial Cup
The 2001 Memorial Cup occurred May 19-27 at the Agridome in Regina, Saskatchewan. It featured the host team, the Regina Pats as well as the winners of the Ontario Hockey League, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the Western Hockey League which were the Ottawa 67's, Val-d'Or Foreurs and the Red...
. The Regina Pats are now owned by Russ Parker and Diane Parker and Chad Lang is the General Manager.
Season-by-season record
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties OTL = Overtime losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | Points | Finish | Playoffs |
| 1966–67 | 56 | 31 | 18 | 7 | - | 324 | 230 | 69 | 3rd Overall | Lost final |
| 1967–68 | 60 | 29 | 23 | 8 | - | 246 | 237 | 64 | 5th Overall | Lost quarter-final |
| 1968–69 | 42 | 32 | 9 | 1 | - | 262 | 129 | 65 | 1st SJHL | Won League |
| 1969–70 | 35 | 21 | 13 | 1 | - | 175 | 126 | 43 | 2nd SJHL | Lost Final |
| 1970–71 | 66 | 28 | 36 | 2 | - | 202 | 246 | 58 | 4th East | Lost quarter-final |
| 1971–72 | 68 | 43 | 23 | 2 | - | 287 | 225 | 88 | 1st East | Lost final |
| 1972–73 | 68 | 30 | 28 | 10 | - | 294 | 270 | 70 | 3rd East | Lost quarter-final |
| 1973–74 | 68 | 43 | 14 | 11 | - | 377 | 225 | 97 | 1st East | Won championship President's Cup (WHL) The Ed Chynoweth Cup is an ice hockey club championship trophy awarded to the playoff champion of the Western Hockey League . Originally called the President's Cup when the league was founded in 1966, the trophy was renamed in 2007 to honour Ed Chynoweth's long service to junior hockey in Canada... and Memorial Cup Memorial Cup The Memorial Cup is a junior ice hockey club championship trophy awarded annually to the Canadian Hockey League champion. It is awarded following a four-team, round robin tournament between a host team and the champions of the CHL's three member leagues: the Ontario Hockey League , Quebec Major... |
| 1974–75 | 70 | 29 | 36 | 5 | - | 260 | 288 | 63 | 3rd East | Lost semi-final |
| 1975–76 | 72 | 22 | 42 | 8 | - | 278 | 347 | 52 | 5th East | Lost preliminary |
| 1976–77 | 72 | 8 | 53 | 11 | - | 218 | 464 | 27 | 4th East | Out of playoffs |
| 1977–78 | 72 | 29 | 38 | 5 | - | 363 | 405 | 63 | 3rd East | Lost East Division final |
| 1978–79 | 72 | 18 | 47 | 7 | - | 297 | 481 | 43 | 4th East | Out of playoffs |
| 1979–80 | 72 | 47 | 24 | 1 | - | 429 | 311 | 95 | 1st East | Won championship President's Cup (WHL) The Ed Chynoweth Cup is an ice hockey club championship trophy awarded to the playoff champion of the Western Hockey League . Originally called the President's Cup when the league was founded in 1966, the trophy was renamed in 2007 to honour Ed Chynoweth's long service to junior hockey in Canada... |
| 1980–81 | 72 | 49 | 21 | 2 | - | 423 | 315 | 100 | 1st East | Lost East Division final |
| 1981–82 | 72 | 48 | 24 | 0 | - | 465 | 368 | 96 | 2nd East | Lost final |
| 1982–83 | 72 | 48 | 24 | 0 | - | 397 | 281 | 96 | 2nd East | Lost East Division semi-final |
| 1983–84 | 72 | 48 | 23 | 1 | - | 426 | 284 | 97 | 1st East | Lost final |
| 1984–85 | 72 | 43 | 28 | 1 | - | 387 | 298 | 87 | 3rd East | Lost East Division semi-final |
| 1985–86 | 72 | 45 | 26 | 1 | - | 384 | 295 | 91 | 3rd East | Eliminated in round-robin |
| 1986–87 | 72 | 31 | 37 | 4 | - | 332 | 356 | 66 | 5th East | Lost East Division quarter-final |
| 1987–88 | 72 | 39 | 29 | 4 | - | 342 | 286 | 82 | 5th East | Lost East Division quarter-final |
| 1988–89 | 72 | 23 | 43 | 6 | - | 306 | 358 | 52 | 8th East | Out of playoffs |
| 1989–90 | 72 | 34 | 31 | 7 | - | 332 | 329 | 75 | 3rd East | Lost East Division semi-final |
| 1990–91 | 72 | 37 | 32 | 3 | - | 346 | 307 | 77 | 5th East | Lost East Division semi-final |
| 1991–92 | 72 | 31 | 36 | 5 | - | 300 | 298 | 67 | 7th East | Out of playoffs |
| 1992–93 | 72 | 35 | 36 | 1 | - | 322 | 313 | 71 | 4th East | Lost East Division final |
| 1993–94 | 72 | 34 | 36 | 2 | - | 308 | 341 | 70 | 7th East | Lost East Division quarter-final |
| 1994–95 | 72 | 26 | 43 | 3 | - | 269 | 306 | 55 | 7th East | Lost East Division quarter-final |
| 1995–96 | 72 | 37 | 33 | 2 | - | 316 | 284 | 76 | 3rd East | Lost Eastern Conference semi-final |
| 1996–97 | 72 | 42 | 27 | 3 | - | 326 | 259 | 87 | 3rd East | Lost Eastern Conference quarter-final |
| 1997–98 | 72 | 46 | 21 | 5 | - | 334 | 250 | 97 | 1st East | Lost Eastern Conference semi-final |
| 1998–99 | 72 | 24 | 43 | 5 | - | 238 | 312 | 53 | 5th East | Out of playoffs |
| 1999–00 | 72 | 32 | 29 | 6 | 5 | 234 | 255 | 75 | 3rd East | Lost Eastern Conference quarter-final |
| 2000–01 | 72 | 40 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 285 | 242 | 85 | 2nd East | Lost Eastern Conference quarter-final |
| 2001–02 | 72 | 40 | 20 | 4 | 8 | 252 | 192 | 92 | 2nd East | Lost Eastern Conference quarter-final |
| 2002–03 | 72 | 25 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 171 | 217 | 69 | 4th East | Lost Eastern Conference quarter-final |
| 2003–04 | 72 | 28 | 32 | 9 | 3 | 230 | 224 | 68 | 3rd East | Lost Eastern Conference quarter-final |
| 2004–05 | 72 | 12 | 50 | 4 | 6 | 154 | 285 | 34 | 5th East | Out of playoffs |
| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | GF | GA | Points | Finish | Playoffs |
| 2005–06 | 72 | 40 | 27 | 1 | 4 | 236 | 234 | 85 | 3rd East | Lost Eastern Conference quarter-final |
| 2006–07 | 72 | 36 | 28 | 2 | 6 | 234 | 220 | 80 | 2nd East | Lost Eastern Conference semi-final |
| 2007–08 2007–08 WHL season The 2007–08 WHL season was the 42nd season of the Western Hockey League . The regular season began on September 20, 2007, and ended on March 16, 2008. The WHL Playoffs began on March 21, 2008, and ended on May 7, 2008.... |
72 | 44 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 217 | 206 | 94 | 1st East | Lost Eastern Conference quarter-final |
| 2008–09 2008–09 WHL season The 2008–09 WHL season was the 43rd season of the Western Hockey League . The regular season began on September 18, 2008, and ended on March 15, 2009. The WHL Playoffs commenced on March 20, 2009, and the 2008 ADT Canada Russia Challenge series, featuring Team WHL versus the Russian Selects, took... |
72 | 27 | 39 | 1 | 5 | 228 | 265 | 60 | 5th East | Out of playoffs |
| 2009–10 2009–10 WHL season The 2009–10 WHL season is the 44th season of the Western Hockey League . The regular season began on September 17, 2009 and ended on March 14, 2010... |
72 | 30 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 246 | 278 | 67 | 6th East | Out of playoffs |
| 2010–11 2010–11 WHL season The 2010–11 WHL season is the 45th season of the Western Hockey League . The regular season began on September 24, 2010 and ended on March 20, 2011. The 2010 Subway Super Series, featuring Team WHL versus Team Russia, took place from November 17–18, 2010.... |
72 | 23 | 39 | 7 | 3 | 216 | 312 | 56 | 5th East | Out of playoffs |
Playoffs
SAJHL Years- 1969 Won League, Won Abbott CupAbbott CupThe Abbott Memorial Cup, commonly referred to as the Abbott Cup, was awarded annually from 1919 through 1999 to the Junior "A" ice hockey Champion for Western Canada....
, Lost 1969 Memorial Cup1969 Memorial CupThe 1969 Memorial Cup final was a best of 7 series between the Montreal Jr. Canadiens of the Ontario Hockey Association and the Regina Pats of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec and at the Regina Exhibition Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan...
- Regina Pats defeated Moose Jaw CanucksMoose Jaw CanucksThe Moose Jaw Canucks were a junior ice hockey team based in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. They were one of the founding members of the Western Canada Junior Hockey League in 1966 following a rebellion within the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League...
4-games-to-none - Regina Pats defeated Weyburn Red WingsWeyburn Red WingsThe Weyburn Red Wings are a junior ice hockey team, based in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, and currently playing in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. They play their home games at the Weyburn Colosseum which has a seating capacity of 1,950. The team colours are red and white. The team logo is the...
4-games-to-1 SAJHL CHAMPIONS - Regina Pats defeated Lethbridge Sugar Kings (AJHL) 4-games-to-2
- Regina Pats defeated Dauphin KingsDauphin KingsThe Dauphin Kings are a Canadian Junior "A" ice hockey team from Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada. They are members of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League , a part of the Canadian Junior A Hockey League and Hockey Canada...
(MJHL) 4-games-to-3 ABBOTT CUP CHAMPIONS - Montreal Jr. CanadiensMontreal Jr. CanadiensThe Montreal Junior Canadiens were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Junior Hockey League from 1933 to 1961, and the Ontario Hockey Association from 1961 to 1972. They played out of the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.-History:...
(OHAOntario Hockey LeagueThe Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada....
) defeated Regina Pats 4-games-to-none- 1970 Lost Final
- Regina Pats defeated Saskatoon OlympicsSaskatoon OlympicsThe Saskatoon Olympics were a Tier-II Junior "A" team based out of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. They used to play out of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.-History:...
4-games-to-1 - Weyburn Red WingsWeyburn Red WingsThe Weyburn Red Wings are a junior ice hockey team, based in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, and currently playing in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. They play their home games at the Weyburn Colosseum which has a seating capacity of 1,950. The team colours are red and white. The team logo is the...
defeated Regina Pats 4-games-to-2
Team records
| Team records for a single season | ||
| Statistic | Total | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Most points | 100 | 1980–81 |
| Most wins | 49 | 1980–81 |
| Most goals for | 465 | 1981–82 |
| Least goals for | 154 | 2004–05 |
| Least goals against | 192 | 2001–02 |
| Most goals against | 481 | 1978–79 |
| Individual player records for a single season | |||
| Statistic | Player | Total | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most goals | Doug Wickenheiser Doug Wickenheiser Douglas Peter Wickenheiser was a Canadian ice hockey player. He was drafted first overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft.-Career:Wickenheiser was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada... |
89 | 1979–80 |
| Most assists | Jock Callander Jock Callander William Darren "Jock" Callander is a former professional ice hockey player.-Career:The younger brother of Drew, Jock Callander replaced a small NHL career with a historic one in the IHL. Never drafted, he had brief stops with St... and Dave Michayluk Dave Michayluk David Michayluk is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played 21 games in the National Hockey League with the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins... |
111 | 1981–82 |
| Most points | Jock Callander | 190 | 1981–82 |
| Most points, rookie | Dale Derkatch Dale Derkatch Dale Derkatch is a retired professional ice hockey player and former coach of the Regina Pats. He is currently the Director of Player Personnel of the Prince Albert Raiders... |
142 | 1981–82 |
| Most points, defenceman | Darren Veitch Darren Veitch Darren William Veitch is a retired former professional ice hockey player whose career was beset by injuries. He won a Ed Chynoweth Cup with the Regina Pats in 1980 to cap off a stellar junior career... |
122 | 1979–80 |
| Most penalty minutes | Al Tuer Al Tuer Al Tuer is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman and current pro scout for the Florida Panthers. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 9th round of the 1981 NHL Entry Draft.Al played junior the Regina Pats from 1981–83... |
486 | 1981–82 |
| Best GAA (goalie) | Josh Harding Josh Harding Josh Harding is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender playing for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League.- Playing career :... |
2.39 | 2001–02 |
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NHL alumni
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Player sweaters retired
- # 1 Ed StaniowskiEd StaniowskiEdward Emile Staniowski is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the St. Louis Blues, Winnipeg Jets and Hartford Whalers in the National Hockey League. He played 219 games in his NHL career between 1975 and 1985, winning 67, losing 104 and tying 21...
- # 8 Brad Hornung
- # 9 Clark GilliesClark GilliesClark "Jethro" Gillies is a retired professional ice hockey player. He is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. He provided both physical presence and offensive punch for the NHL's New York Islanders during their four-year run as Stanley Cup champions. In a career that spanned 958 games, Gillies...
- #12 Doug WickenheiserDoug WickenheiserDouglas Peter Wickenheiser was a Canadian ice hockey player. He was drafted first overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft.-Career:Wickenheiser was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada...
- #14 Dennis SobchukDennis SobchukDennis James Sobchuk is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played 35 games in the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings and Quebec Nordiques. He also played five seasons in the World Hockey Association with the Phoenix Roadrunners, Cincinnati Stingers and Edmonton...
- #16 Dale Derkatch
- #16 Mike SillingerMike SillingerMike Sillinger is the current Director of Player Development for the Edmonton Oilers, and a retired Canadian ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League for 17 seasons...
- #17 Bill HickeBill HickeWilliam Lawrence Hicke was a professional ice hockey player. A native of Regina, Saskatchewan, Hicke played for teams in the NHL, SJHL, Mem-Cup, AHL, CPHL, and the WHA...
Coaching staff
- Pat ConacherPat ConacherPatrick John Conacher is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward.Conacher started his National Hockey League career with the New York Rangers in 1980. He also played for the Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils, Los Angeles Kings, Calgary Flames, and New York Islanders. He left the NHL after the...
- Head coach - Malcolm Cameron and Josh Dixon - Assistant coaches
Other staff
- Chad Lang - General Manager
- Brent Parker - President/Governor
- Dale McMullin - Director of scouting
- Greg Mayer - Athletic therapist/trainer
- Darien Engelhardt - Assistant trainer
CHL records
- Most ties in one season with overtime, with 14 ties in 72 games in 2002–03
- Longest winless streak with 36 winless games from October 23, 1976 through January 23, 1977
- Longest winless streak on the road with 36 games from October 3, 1976 through March 27, 1977
- 2nd most consecutive 40 win seasons with 7 from 1979–80 to 1985–86
NHL first round drafted Pats
- 20082008 NHL Entry DraftThe 2008 NHL Entry Draft was the 46th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted by the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place in the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on June 20–21, 2008...
- Colten TeubertColten TeubertColten Teubert is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing with the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the first round, 13th overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft...
- Drafted 13th overall by the Los Angeles KingsLos Angeles KingsThe Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... - 20082008 NHL Entry DraftThe 2008 NHL Entry Draft was the 46th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted by the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place in the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on June 20–21, 2008...
- Jordan EberleJordan EberleJordan Ryan Eberle is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League . He was selected in the first round, 22nd overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft...
- Drafted 22nd overall by the Edmonton OilersEdmonton OilersThe Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... - 20072007 NHL Entry DraftThe 2007 NHL Entry Draft was the 45th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted at Nationwide Arena in the city of Columbus, Ohio, United States on June 22, 2007. The draft consisted of seven rounds with rounds two through seven taking place on June 23, 2007...
- Nick RossNick Ross (ice hockey)Nick Ross is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League . He was drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes with the 30th pick of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft....
- Drafted 30th overall by the Phoenix CoyotesPhoenix CoyotesThe Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... - 19991999 NHL Entry DraftThe 1999 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 26 at the FleetCenter in Boston, Massachusetts. According to Sports Illustrated and other sports news agencies, at the time the 1999 draft was considered one of the deepest in talent in years, headed by Patrik Stefan and the Sedin twins. However, the...
- Barret JackmanBarret JackmanBarret Jackman is a Canadian ice hockey defenseman and alternate captain for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:Jackman was selected by the St...
- Drafted 17th overall by the St. Louis Blues. - 19981998 NHL Entry DraftThe 1998 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 27 at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York. A total of 258 players were drafted.- Selections by round :Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.- Round one :- Round two :...
- Brad StuartBrad StuartBradley Stuart is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League .- Playing career :...
- Drafted 3rd overall by the San Jose SharksSan Jose SharksThe San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
. - 19961996 NHL Entry DraftThe 1996 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Kiel Center in St. Louis, Missouri, on June 22, 1996.- Selections by round :Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.- Round one :- Round two :...
- Josh HoldenJosh HoldenJoshua Derek Adam Holden is a professional ice hockey centre. He was drafted in the first round, 12th overall, by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft...
- Drafted 12th overall by the Vancouver CanucksVancouver CanucksThe Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...
. - 1996 - Derek Morris - Drafted 13th overall by the Calgary FlamesCalgary FlamesThe Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the...
. - 19941994 NHL Entry DraftThe 1994 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Hartford Civic Center on June 28–29, 1994.-Selections by round:Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.-Round one:-Round two:-Round three:-Round four:...
- Jeff FriesenJeff FriesenJeff Daryl Friesen is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently a Free Agent. He most recently played with Eisbären Berlin of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga.-Playing career:...
- Drafted 11th overall by the San Jose SharksSan Jose SharksThe San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
. - 19921992 NHL Entry DraftThe 1992 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 20 at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec. A total of 264 players were drafted.-Selections by round:Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.-Round one:-Round two:-Round three:...
- Jason SmithJason Smith (hockey)Jason Matthew Smith is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He played in the National Hockey League from 1993–94 to 2008–09.-Playing career:...
- Drafted 18th overall by the New Jersey DevilsNew Jersey DevilsThe New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
. - 19891989 NHL Entry DraftThe 1989 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 17 at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota. Some believe that the Detroit Red Wings' 1989 draft was the most successful ever, with 5,721 total NHL games played by the players selected.-Selections by round:...
- Mike SillingerMike SillingerMike Sillinger is the current Director of Player Development for the Edmonton Oilers, and a retired Canadian ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League for 17 seasons...
- Drafted 11th overall by the Detroit Red WingsDetroit Red WingsThe Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...
. - 1989 - Kevin HallerKevin HallerKevin Haller is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
- Drafted 14th overall by the Buffalo SabresBuffalo SabresThe Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
. - 1989 - Jamie HewardJamie HewardJames Heward is a professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently an unrestricted free agent in the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
- Drafted 16th overall by the Pittsburgh PenguinsPittsburgh PenguinsThe Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original...
. - 19851985 NHL Entry DraftThe 1985 NHL Entry Draft was the first draft outside of Montreal. The event was held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Ontario, and attended by 7,000 fans. The National Hockey League teams selected 252 players eligible for entry into professional ranks, in the reverse order of the...
- Brent FedykBrent FedykBrent Fedyk is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger. He was drafted in the first round, 8th overall, by the Detroit Red Wings in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft....
- Drafted 8th overall by the Detroit Red WingsDetroit Red WingsThe Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...
. - 19841984 NHL Entry DraftThe 1984 NHL Entry Draft took place on June 9, 1984, at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec.The 1984 Entry Draft was noted for the unusually high number of future Hall of Famers picked, particularly in lower rounds. In addition to Mario Lemieux being taken first overall, Patrick Roy was chosen...
- Selmar OdeleinSelmar OdeleinSelmar Odelein is a professional ice hockey player who played 18 games in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
- Drafted 21st overall by the Edmonton OilersEdmonton OilersThe Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....
. - 19831983 NHL Entry DraftThe 1983 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec, on June 8, 1983. The NHL Entry Draft is the primary means by which players arrive in the National Hockey League. The St. Louis Blues did not participate in this draft, shortly after the league blocked the franchise's...
- Nevin MarkwartNevin MarkwartNevin Markwart is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 309 games in the National Hockey League...
- Drafted 21st overall by the Boston BruinsBoston BruinsThe Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...
. - 19811981 NHL Entry DraftThe 1981 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec. The National Hockey League teams selected 211 players eligible for entry into professional ranks, in the reverse order of the 1980–81 NHL season and playoff standings. This is the list of those players...
- Garth ButcherGarth ButcherGarth Butcher is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman. Butcher was a top prospect as a junior player and was a member of the first Canadian team to win gold at the world junior championship...
- Drafted 10th overall by the Vancouver CanucksVancouver CanucksThe Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...
. - 19801980 NHL Entry DraftThe 1980 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Montreal Forum. This was the first time that an NHL arena hosted the draft. The National Hockey League teams selected 210 players eligible for entry into professional ranks, in the reverse order of the 1979–80 NHL season and playoff standings. This is the...
- Doug WickenheiserDoug WickenheiserDouglas Peter Wickenheiser was a Canadian ice hockey player. He was drafted first overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft.-Career:Wickenheiser was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada...
- Drafted 1st overall by the Montreal CanadiensMontreal CanadiensThe Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...
. - 1980 - Darren VeitchDarren VeitchDarren William Veitch is a retired former professional ice hockey player whose career was beset by injuries. He won a Ed Chynoweth Cup with the Regina Pats in 1980 to cap off a stellar junior career...
- Drafted 5th overall by the Washington CapitalsWashington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...
. - 1980 - Mike BlaisdellMike BlaisdellMichael Walter "Wally" Blaisdell is a retired professional ice hockey right winger who played in the NHL and later in the BHL. He was the 1st round draft pick in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft of the Detroit Red Wings...
- Drafted 11th overall by the Detroit Red WingsDetroit Red WingsThe Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...
. - 19741974 NHL Amateur DraftThe 1974 NHL Amateur Draft was held via conference call at the NHL office in Montreal, Quebec. In an effort to prevent the WHA from poaching players, the draft was conducted early and in secret. This failed to prevent tampering as information leaked out via agents and other sources over the three...
- Greg JolyGreg JolyGregory James Joly is a retired former professional ice hockey player who was drafted number one overall in the 1974 NHL Amateur Draft by the Washington Capitals from the Regina Pats...
- Drafted 1st overall by the Washington CapitalsWashington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...
. - 1974 - Clark GilliesClark GilliesClark "Jethro" Gillies is a retired professional ice hockey player. He is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. He provided both physical presence and offensive punch for the NHL's New York Islanders during their four-year run as Stanley Cup champions. In a career that spanned 958 games, Gillies...
- Drafted 4th overall by the New York IslandersNew York IslandersThe New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
. - 19711971 NHL Amateur DraftThe 1971 NHL Amateur Draft was held on June 10, 1971 at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.-Selections by round:Below are listed the selections in the 1971 NHL Amateur Draft.-Round one:-Round two:-Round three:-Round four:...
- Larry WrightLarry Wright (ice hockey)Larry Dale Wright is a retired professional ice hockey player. He played in 106 National Hockey League games over parts of five seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers, California Seals, and Detroit Red Wings....
- Drafted 8th overall by the Philadelphia FlyersPhiladelphia FlyersThe Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
. - 19681968 NHL Amateur DraftThe 1968 NHL Amateur Draft was held at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.-Selections by round:Below are listed the selections in the 1968 NHL Entry Draft.-Round one:-Round two:-Round three:-External links:* *...
- Ron SnellRon SnellRonald Wayne Snell is a Canadian ice hockey player. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second round, fourteenth overall, in the 1968 NHL Amateur Draft. He played seven games in the NHL, all for the Pittsburgh Penguins, during the 68-69 and 69-70 seasons.-External links:*...
- Drafted 14th overall by the Pittsburgh PenguinsPittsburgh PenguinsThe Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original...
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Trivia
- Baseball great Larry WalkerLarry WalkerLarry Kenneth Robert Walker is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball. From 1989 through 2005, Walker played for the Montreal Expos , Colorado Rockies , and St. Louis Cardinals...
once tried out for the Regina Pats as a goaltender.
- Milwaukee BrewersMilwaukee BrewersThe Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
Outfielder Nyjer MorganNyjer MorganNyjer Jamid Morgan nicknamed Tony Plush is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers....
had a stint with the Regina Pats in 1999–2000. He played 7 games for the Pats, registering 2 goals and 20 penalty minutes.
See also
- List of ice hockey teams in Saskatchewan
- Saskatchewan Royal Connections