Brandon Hold Their Line Against Regina
Brandon Wheat Kings kept their perfect start intact with a 3:2 win over Regina Pats on Friday night in the WHL. The hosts now sit fourteenth in the standings after two games, while the visitors remain winless at the bottom. and here's the thing — the margin was razor-thin, and Regina came within a whisker of stealing something from Saskatchewan.
Both sides had played twice before this encounter, and the pattern was familiar: Brandon scoring freely, Regina struggling to find consistency. The hosts had put six past Moose Jaw on Wednesday, then followed with another six-goal haul against the Warriors. Regina's recent outings told a different story — a heavy defeat to Prince Albert, then a narrow victory against the same opposition.
The result means Brandon extend their winning streak to three matches, though the points tally remains unchanged at zero for both teams. to be fair — the standings don't shift dramatically after two games, but momentum matters in junior hockey. Regina's two losses have left them at the foot of the table, while Brandon's form suggests they could climb quickly.
What stood out was how Regina pushed the hosts all the way. The visitors had shown glimpses of danger in their previous meetings, losing 4:6 and 3:6 earlier this month. This time they got closer, and the final scoreline feels like it could have gone either way. by then — you'd expect a team to learn from those defeats, and Regina certainly made them work for it.
Brandon's attack has been their standout feature, averaging five goals per game across their opening fixtures. Regina's defence has been exposed, conceding heavily in most matches. But a two-goal margin on Friday tells a more complicated story than the statistics suggest. The hosts couldn't close the game out comfortably, and that's worth noting.
The Wheat Kings now look ahead to their third match of the season. Regina face a similar midweek fixture, though their position means pressure is mounting. and here's the thing — in a league where form shifts fast, one game won't define either team. But Brandon have taken a small step toward establishing themselves.
