Regina Pats, Seattle Thunderbirds looking to put history aside in WHL final
John Paddock is finding it a little more difficult to get around town in recent weeks.
The head coach and general manager of the Regina Pats has been stopped on the street and recognized at restaurants during his club’s dramatic march through the Western Hockey League playoffs — something that wasn’t always the case.
“The fans have certainly gravitated towards the team,” said Paddock. “There’s a buzz in the city.”
The Pats host Game 1 of the WHL final against the Seattle Thunderbirds on Friday in a series that will see one of two long-suffering fan bases repaid for their dedication.