Regina Pats and the Prince Albert Raiders in Western Hockey League action Friday night it will be the first time either team has played a game in more than a year.The coronavirus pandemic cut short the 2019-20 season, so to say there is excitement in the room would be an understatement.For rookie forward Connor Bedard, the anticipation has reached an all-time high after being drafted first overall in the 2020 WHL Bantam Draft.
Regina Pats’ Logan Nijhoff becomes 80th captain in team history Not only was he the number one pick, Hockey Canada granted Bedard exceptional status meaning he has the ability to play a full season in the WHL as a 15-year-old.“I don’t really know what to expect.