McColgan scores three of Kelowna's six power-play goals in 9-5 win over Regina

The Regina Pats own one of the most potent power plays in the Western Hockey League.

Wednesday night, they met their match.

Shane McColgan scored three of Kelowna's six man-advantage goals as the Rockets earned a wild 9-5 win over the Pats.

McColgan added a pair of assists to complete a five-point night for Kelowna (17-15-1), which won its second straight game. Geordie Wudrick had two goals and two assists, Brandon McMillan added a pair of goals and Tyson Barrie chipped in with four assists in the Rockets' highest-scoring game of the season.

Cody Chikie had a goal and two assists in the win, while Max Adolph contributed a goal and a helper.

Regina (16-15-3) had a hat trick from Matt Strueby, marking the second time in less than a week a Pats player has had a three-goal night in a losing effort. Dominick Favreau and Tomas Hricina had the other Pats goals.

Regina forwards Jordan Weal and Jordan Eberle continued their recent hot play with a pair of assists apiece. Weal now has 21 points in his last 11 games while Eberle has 24 in his last nine.

Coming into the game, Regina held the second best power-play in both the WHL and the Canadian Hockey League - but it was Kelowna that went 6-for-8 with the man advantage Wednesday, while the Pats went just 2-for-6. Kelowna also had a short-handed goal from Adolph after a deft feed from Barrie.

In other WHL action Wednesday, it was: Prince Albert 5 Moose Jaw 1; Brandon 5 Saskatoon 4 (OT); Kootenay 5 Edmonton 2; Medicine Hat 2 Red Deer 1 (SO); Vancouver 5 Chilliwack 0; and Tri-City 4 Prince George 1.

At Regina, Rockets captain McMillan, who will be back in Regina on Saturday for the Canadian junior selection camp, bookended the scoring with a power-play goal midway through the first and an even strength effort late in the third.

In between, the Pats managed to make it interesting after finding themselves down 6-0 before the game was half over.

Heading into the third it was 7-3 Kelowna after two second-period goals by Strueby and one from Hricina.

By the midway point of the final period it was a 7-5 game after Strueby struck with his second power-play goal of the night to complete his hat trick and Favreau added another for the Pats.

But more Pats penalty trouble lead to McColgan's hat trick with a power-play goal that, along with McMillan's goal, put the game out of reach for Regina.

Earning the win for the Rockets was Adam Brown, who has been in net for every Kelowna win this season. Taking the loss for Regina was Damien Ketlo, who let in five goals on 18 shots before backup Dawson Guhle was sent in.

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Raiders 5 Warriors 1

At Prince Albert, Sask., Brandon Herrod scored twice to lead the Raiders past Moose Jaw.

Ryan Button added a goal and an assist while Colin Reddin and Garrett Taylor had singles for Prince Albert (18-14-3).

Dylan Hood had the lone goal for the Warriors (16-13-2).

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Wheat Kings 5 Blades 4 (OT)

At Saskatoon, Brayden Schenn scored the overtime winner and added a pair of assists in Brandon's win over the Blades.

Matt Calvert had a natural hat trick while Mark Schneider added a single for the Wheat Kings (21-11-2), who squandered a 4-0 lead in regulation.

Braeden Johnson, Tyler Kiziuk, Burke Gallimore and Charles Inglis replied for Saskatoon(21-6-4).

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Ice 5 Oil Kings 2

At Cranbrook, B.C., Kevin King and Hayden Rintoul each scored twice in Kootenay's win over Edmonton.

Brayden McNabb added a goal and two assists for the Ice (16-14-2).

Brent Raedeke and Logan Proulx countered for the Oil Kings (8-17-8).

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Tigers 2 Rebels 1 (SO)

At Red Deer, Alta., Tristan King and Jace Coyle had shootout goals in Medicine Hat's victory over the Rebels.

Bretton Cameron scored in regulation for the Tigers (18-10-6).

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had the lone goal for Red Deer (15-14-1).

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Giants 5 Bruins 0

At Vancouver, Brendan Gallagher scored two goals and added an assist as the Giants blanked Chilliwack.

J.T. Barnett, Zach Hodder and Garry Nunn also scored for the Giants (20-11-3).

Chilliwack fell to 13-16-5.

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Americans 4 Cougars 1

At Kennewick, Wash., Brendan Shinnimin scored twice and Drew Owsley turned aside 24 shots as Tri-City Americans downed Prince George.

Justin Feser and Brooks Macek also scored for Tri-City (22-8-0).

Alex Rodgers scored the lone goal for the Cougars (5-24-2), who have lost three in a row.