Regina Pats sign Bryan Trottier’s grandson, announce 2026-27 schedule

The Regina Pats are gearing up for another Western Hockey League (WHL) season with new signings and the release of its 2026-27 regular season schedule.

In a news release from the organization, the team shared its season opener will take place on Fri, Sept. 8 in Prince Albert against the Raiders.

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The team will start its season on the road with two games, visiting the Brandon Wheat Kings on Fri, Sept. 25, before playing its home opener on Sun, Sept. 27 at the Brandt Centre against the Swift Current Broncos.

The 2026-27 season will see 68 regular-season games, with half those games played at the Brandt Centre.

The Pats conclude the season with a home-and-home series against the Brandon Wheat Kings in March, before closing out the regular season on Sat, March 27 at the Brandt Centre.

Information about season tickets and single-game tickets, as well as the club’s promotional schedule, will be announced at a later date, the organization said in its release.

Pats sign grandson of Sask. Hockey Hall of Fame player

The grandson of Val Marie native, Bryan Trottier, will be joining the Pats roster for the team’s upcoming season.

“The Regina Pats Hockey Club is proud to announce the signing of forward Parker Trottier to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement,” the organization shared in a statement.

The 18-year-old Minnesota player was selected by the Montreal Canadians in the sixth round of the 2026 NHL Draft this year, as the 189th overall pick. Trottier joins the Pats after spending last season with the U.S. National Under-18 team, having recorded 27 points (11 goals and 16 assists) in 61 games.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Parker and his family to the Regina Pats organization,” Pats general manager Dale Derkatch said. “Parker plays a fast, direct game and is an exceptionally intelligent player.

“He’s the type of player who can contribute in every situation. He competes hard, is responsible in all three zones, and does a lot of the little things that help teams win. We’re excited to see him continue his development in Regina.”

Trottier is committed to the University of Notre Dame and was originally selected by the Pats with the 12th overall pick in the WHL U.S. Priority Draft in 2023.

As the grandson of Hockey Hall of Famer, Bryan Trottier, the 18 year old comes to Saskatchewan with roots in the province’s hockey history. Bryan Trottier captured six Stanley Cups in his NHL career and played junior hockey in the WHL himself with the Swift Current Broncos and the Lethbridge Broncos.