Hurricanes drop 2-1 shootout decision on home ice against Pats
LETHBRIDGE – A fantastic effort in net by starting goaltender Max Paddock helped the Regina Pats topple the Lethbridge Hurricanes 2-1 in a shootout on Tuesday, Feb. 5.
Forward Jake Elmer didn’t mince words speaking to the media after the game, saying his team just didn’t compete.
“They walked into our barn and we took them lightly. Guys like myself need to bear down and put a puck in the net when I have a chance. There’re a couple other guys that have to do the same, so I think it’s an all-around group effort. It’s pretty embarrassing honestly to have that team come in here and outwork us in our own rink in front of our fans.”
In the 1st period, both teams traded chances early as the pace to this one was quick, but both Paddock and Hurricanes starter Carl Tetachuk played well to keep things scoreless after 20 minutes. Shots in the first favoured Regina 13-9.