The Regina Pat Canadians suffered their first defeat at the Telus Cup on Thursday morning in Peterborough, Ontario, losing 6-5 in overtime to the Lévis Chevaliers. This matchup was a rematch of last year's championship final, which Regina had won 3-2 in overtime.
Round-Robin Standings
With one game remaining in the six-team round-robin portion of the Canadian under-18 male hockey championship, Regina holds a 3-0-1 record. They have already secured a berth among the top four finishers, qualifying for Saturday's semifinals. The winners of those semifinal games will advance to Sunday's Telus Cup final. Regina is scheduled to face the Okanagan Rockets on Friday morning.
Game Summary
The Pat Canadians held a commanding 5-2 lead early in the third period before allowing three unanswered goals. Simon Chartier scored a power-play goal with 2:01 remaining in regulation to tie the game at 5-5. In overtime, Christopher St-Hilaire netted the winner at 3:37, giving the Chevaliers a 3-1-0 record.
Scoring for Regina were Malaki Martin, Liam Pue, Ryker Doka, Maddox Schultz, and Grady Hodgins. Goaltender Ben Meyer made 29 saves in the loss. Martin was assessed a checking-from-behind penalty and a game misconduct late in the first period.
Historical Context
Last year in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Regina defeated Lévis 3-2 in overtime to win the championship. The Pat Canadians are pursuing a record-setting sixth U18 Canadian title and aiming to become only the fifth franchise to win back-to-back championships.
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