Regina Pats complete double over Brandon Wheat Kings
Regina Pats beat Brandon Wheat Kings 6:4 on Saturday, taking the series against their rivals after also winning yesterday's meeting 6:3. The result means the hosts have now won both encounters between the sides this season, though both teams remain level at zero points in the standings after just two rounds.It was a straightforward affair in terms of outcome — Regina took the points, Brandon did not — but the pattern of the WHL season often reveals itself in these early fixtures.
Brandon had been struggling at home against Calgary Hitmen before this trip, losing four of their five games heading into Saturday. Three of those defeats came by narrow margins, suggesting they were competitive but unable to close out results.Regina, meanwhile, had shown flashes of promise against Medicine Hat Tigers in April, including a 4:2 victory, before a mixed run in the spring.
And here's the thing about these opening weekends — you don't read much into a single result, but you do notice who's finding their rhythm. Regina came from the dead in yesterday's 6:3 win and carried that momentum into the home game, putting four past Brandon in the final period alone.Brandon will need to find a way to match that intensity if they want to climb from fifth, where they sit after 68 games last season with 40 wins.
By then, the gap between fifth and seventh should feel smaller, especially if both sides pick up points. Regina's 25 wins from last year's 68 games put them mid-table, but this weekend's sweep suggests they're ready to push higher.Brandon's 40 victories make them the stronger side on paper, but paper doesn't always translate to ice.
The standings will look different after more rounds, but for now both teams are still building. Regina has taken four points from two games; Brandon has none.That's the headline, and it's enough to start with.