Regina, SK – Access Communications, the exclusive TV broadcaster of the Regina Pats and in partnership with the Western Hockey League (WHL), is pleased to announce the WHL Playoffs first round TV broadcast schedule featuring the Regina Pats and Swift Current Broncos Hockey Clubs.
"There is no better time to be a Regina Pats fan and part of the Access family,” says Wade Peterson, Community Programming Manager, Access Communications Co-operative. “We understand the importance of staying connected to communities and are committed to bringing viewers LIVE HD coverage at home and on the road.”
“The WHL is very pleased to present the 2018 WHL Playoffs as part of our cable broadcast agreement with Access Communications,” said Taylor Rocca, WHL Manager, Communications. “With the Regina Pats celebrating their 100th season and the 100th Mastercard Memorial Cup set for action in Regina this May, there is no better time to be a WHL hockey fan in Saskatchewan.”
Access Communications will be offering all playoff games to viewers on channel 7 or in High-Definition on channel 77 (where available).
| Away Team | Home Team | Air Date | Time (PM) |
| Regina Pats | Swift Current Broncos | Friday, March 23 | 7:00 |
| Regina Pats | Swift Current Broncos | Saturday, March 24 | 7:00 |
| Swift Current Broncos | Regina Pats | Monday, March 26 | 7:00 |
| Swift Current Broncos | Regina Pats | Wednesday, March 28 | 7:00 |
| Regina Pats | Swift Current Broncos | Friday, March 30 | 7:00 |
| Swift Current Broncos | Regina Pats | Saturday, March 31 | 7:00 |
| Regina Pats | Swift Current Broncos | Monday, April 2 | 7:00 |
About Access Communications Co-operative
Access Communications Co-operative is one of Saskatchewan’s largest telecommunications companies, but we do so much more than provide reliable, affordable Internet, television, telephone and security services. What makes Access unique is our involvement in the communities we serve, especially through our Access7 community channels.
Access Communications began serving customers in 1978. Over the past 40 years, we have grown into a province-wide co-operative serving over 235 communities and 160,000 sq. km of rural areas in Saskatchewan. As a not-for-profit co-operative, we invest 100% of our earnings right back into the communities and rural areas where we live and do business.
About the Western Hockey League
Regarded as the world’s finest development league for junior hockey players, the Western Hockey League (WHL) head office is based in Calgary, Alberta. The WHL consists of 22 member Clubs with 17 located in Western Canada and five in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. A member of the Canadian Hockey League, the WHL has been a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League for over 50 years. The WHL is also the leading provider of hockey scholarships with over 350 graduates each year receiving WHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice. Each season, WHL players also form the nucleus of Canada’s National Junior Hockey Team.
For more information from the WHL contact:
Taylor Rocca
Manager, Communications
Western Hockey League
Phone: 403-693-3040
Email: roccat@whl.ca