Nick Henry scores hat trick as Pats eliminate rival Broncos from Memorial Cup
REGINA — Nick Henry scored a hat trick as the Regina Pats eliminated Western Hockey League rival the Swift Current Broncos from the Memorial Cup with a 6-5 victory on Wednesday night.
Regina’s victory at the Canadian major junior championship concluded round-robin play and means the Pats will face the Ontario Hockey League’s Hamilton Bulldogs in Friday’s semifinal.
The Acadie-Bathurst Titan of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, meanwhile, advanced to Sunday’s championship game.
Cameron Hebig, Bryce Platt and Libor Hajek also scored for the Pats (2-1), who got five assists from captain Sam Steel. Josh Mahura tacked on two helpers.