Former Vernon Vipers forward Brent Kisio & former Vernon Vipers defenceman Josh MacNevin and the Lethbridge Hurricanes travel to Regina to face former Vernon Vipers forward Sebastian Streu/former Vipers Trainer/Equipment Manager Gord Cochran & the Western Hockey League's Regina Pats live on Sportsnet at 12:30pm
The Vipers acquired Streu from Cowichan October 4th 2018 for future considerations. Streu left the Vipers and signed with the Pats November 13th 2018.
Sebastian Streu's Player Profile:
In August Kisio was named an assistant coach of team Canada at the World Junior hockey Championships. Kisio is in his fourth season with the Western Hockey League Lethbridge Hurricanes, also coached at the 2016 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge and the 2017 Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team that won the 2017 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup in August 2017.
In his first season with the Hurricanes, Kisio led the team to a 46-24-1-1 record, helping the team back to the post-season after a six year absence. Kisio also led the Hurricanes to their first Central Division Championship since 1996-1997 while being named the Eastern Conference’s nominee for Coach of the Year. Kisio guided the Huricanes last season to 2nd place in the Eastern Conference with a (33-33-6-0) regular season record.
Kisio was an Assistant, Associate Coach & Assistant General Manager for eight seasons with the Western Hockey League (WHL) Calgary Hitmen before being named the Lethbridge Hurricanes Head Coach June 4th 2015.
Kisio played one season in Vernon (2002-2003) The Vipers acquired Kisio in August 2002 in a trade with the Alberta Junior Hockey League Ft. McMurray Oil Barons. In 59 regular season games with the Vipers Kisio collected (20-goals-46-assists-66-points).
Brent Kisio's Player-Coaches Profile:
Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Josh MacNevin is in his fourth season as an assistant coach with the Hurricanes.
After playing four years at Providence College, MacNevin spent parts of the next three seasons (2000-2002) playing in the ECHL & WCHL before spending the next twelve years playing overseas. From 2001-2013 MacNevin played with nine different teams (Fassa, EK Zell am See, Eisbaren Regensburg, ERC Ingolstadt, Vaxjo Lakers HC, HPK, AIK, SaiPa & TPS) in seven different leagues (Italy, Austria 2, Germany 2, DEL, Allsvenskan, Liiga & SHL). MacNevin retired from hockey after the 2012-13 season spent the 2013-14 season as an Assistant Coach with the University of Lethbridge before joining the Hurricanes in 2015.
MacNevin played two years in Vernon, one with the 1994-95 Vernon Lakers before finishing his final year of junior hockey winning a Royal Bank Cup with the 1995-96 Vernon Vipers. In 107 games with the Lakers/Vipers MacNevin collected (15-goals-63-assists-78-points). MacNevin was drafted 101 overall in Round 4 at the 1996 NHL Draft by the New Jersey Devils.
Josh MacNevins Player Profile:
This is posted on the Western Hockey League website:
Pats and Hurricanes close out season series on Sportsnet’s #SaturdayShowcase
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March 1, 2019
by Robert Murray
Lethbridge Hurricanes (33-18-5-5) at Regina Pats (18-40-1-2)
Saturday, March 2 – Brandt Centre 2:30 p.m. CT
Channels: Sportsnet, Sportsnet NOW, WHL Live
For the final time this season, the Regina Pats and Lethbridge Hurricanes will meet, doing so on the stage of Sportsnet’s Saturday Showcase.
Entering the final month of the 2018-19 Western Hockey League Regular Season, both teams face different situations, but will still provide an intense matchup.
The Hurricanes roll into Regina still looking to secure a spot in the 2019 #WHLPlayoffs. A 6-3-1-0 stretch in their last 10 games have the Hurricanes fixated in second place in the tight Central Division. Like the other top four teams in their division though, they know nothing is guaranteed in the final few weeks of the regular season.
Eleven points separate the division-leading Edmonton Oil Kings and wild card Red Deer Rebels with the Hurricanes, Calgary Hitmen, and Medicine Hat Tigers all situated in between those two marks. After concluding their road trip with a Friday date in Moose Jaw, Saturday’s tilt in Regina, and a date at home against Brandon, the Hurricanes will close out their schedule with four-straight games against their own division.
Lethbridge is in their current position thanks to the likes of Jake Elmer and rookie goaltender Carl Tetachuk. Though you won’t find Elmer among the top three scorers on the Hurricanes, there’s no denying he had the most impressive month with 23 points (14G-9A), including a 10-game goal-scoring streak. Elmer is now one of four 30-goal scorers on the Hurricanes this season.
Also aiding the Hurricanes is Tetachuk, the WHL Rookie of the Month for February. Tetachuk posted a 7-3-1-1 record in February with a 2.83 goals-against-average, .910 save percentage, and one shutout. The hometown product has carried the crease admirably for Lethbridge this season and despite all the usual talent on the Hurricanes, he could end up being a X-factor for the team over what they hope is a long run in the 2019 #WHLPlayoffs.
On the Pats side, they’re looking to finish the regular season strong with an impressive 5-5-0-0 record in their past 10 games. That included a 2-1 shootout win on February 5 in Lethbridge, giving Regina a chance to salvage a split in the season series this weekend.
While that isn’t enough to get them into the 2019 #WHLPlayoffs, it is enough to provide more hope in the locker room and to their fans that their post-Memorial Cup rebuild won’t take as long as many think it might.
As a 19-year-old, Austin Pratt has taken another step forward with Regina this season, leading the team with nine points (4G-5A) in the month of February. Ty Kolle led the team with five goals during February. The offence continues to run through the pair of forwards, but there are other bright spots on the team.
In net, both Max Paddock and Dean McNabb have provided stable goaltending for their team, stealing or keeping them in the conversation of most games. As a young team, they’re learning what it takes to win close games as well, posting a 13-9-1-2 record in one-goal games this season, tied for sixth in the league for most wins via that route.
The stat isn’t a promise of good times on the horizon. The reasoning behind that is that some playoff-bound teams are obviously winning by more than just a single goal, but it’s still a step in the right direction for a team looking to build.
Overcoming the Prince George Cougars for 19th place in the overall standings is also a strong possibility for the Pats. It serves as an attainable goal that could provide a great challenge for the team in their final seven games.
Also worth watching for in Saturday’s game is the return of Jake Leschyshyn (Vegas Golden Knights) and Nick Henry (Colorado Avalanche) to the Queen City. The pair were on the losing end of the Hurricanes’ lone game in Regina up until tomorrow, an 8-4 decision in late September. Two pair were traded from the Pats to the Hurricanes in November 2018, providing plenty of fond memories about their time with the Pats.
With all this considered, Saturday’s game will bring an enticing matchup with two teams worth keeping an eye on down the stretch. Tune into Sportsnet tomorrow afternoon for CHL on Sportsnet action from the Saskatchewan’s capital!
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