The postseason ramps up in a hurry as the Regina Pat Canadians prepare to face a battle‑tested Estevan Bears squad in what promises to be one of the most compelling matchup. Both teams enter the series with momentum setting the stage for a high‑intensity showdown.
Regular Season Recap: Two Good Teams, Two Different Paths
The Pat Canadians arrive as the league’s top seed after a 38‑3‑3‑0 campaign, leading the SMAAAHL in wins and points. Regina’s has been consistent all year, highlighted by a perfect 20‑0‑2‑0 home record and a power play clicking at 32.9%.
Estevan’s path has been different—but no less impressive. The Bears finished 26‑14‑2‑2, good for 5th in the league, and enter the series fresh off a gritty 3‑2 series win over the Swift Current Legionnaires. Their 7‑2‑1‑0 run over the last 10 games shows a team peaking at the right time.
Head‑to‑Head: A Tight, Physical Season Series
Regina took the season series 3‑1‑0‑0, but the games were anything but one‑sided. Each matchup carried its own storyline:
Sep 23, 2025: Estevan 3 @ Regina 5
Dec 2, 2025: Regina 4 @ Estevan 3 (OT)
Dec 13, 2025: Estevan 2 @ Regina 7
Jan 7, 2026: Regina 4 @ Estevan 7
Across the four meetings, the teams combined for 38 goals—an average of 9.5 per game—suggesting this series could tilt toward offensive fireworks.
Special Teams: The X‑Factor
Regina’s special teams have been great all season, but Estevan’s power play has been a thorn in their side. The Bears’ 35% conversion rate against Regina is the best any team has managed this year.
On the flip side, Regina’s 83.3% penalty kill overall—and 83.5% on the road—has been a backbone of their success.
Whichever team controls special teams may control the series.
Playoff Momentum
Estevan: Coming off a hard-fought 3‑2 series win over Swift Current.
Regina: Swept the Saskatoon Contacts 3‑0, outscoring them 18‑5.
Series Schedule
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 – 7:00 PM Estevan Bears @ Regina Pat Canadians – Co-operators, C6
Friday, March 13, 2026 – 7:00 PM – Regina Pat Canadians @Estevan Bears – Affinity Place, Estevan
Saturday, March 14, 2026 – 7:45 PM – Estevan Bears @ Regina Pat Canadians – Co-operators, C6
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 – 7:30 PM – Regina Pat Canadians @ Estevan Bears – Affinity Place, Estevan (if necessary)
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 – 7:45 PM – Estevan Bears @ Regina Pat Canadians Co-operators, C6
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