WHL: Regina Pats name all-time scoring leader assistant general manager [Video]

The all-time leading scorer for the Regina Pats, Dale Derkatch has been named the teams’ next assistant general manager as the franchise continues its rebuild. 

The Pats held a news conference on Monday afternoon where they also named Ryan Smith associate head coach and former goalie Max Paddock goaltending coach.

The team also announced that Cole Stevens will be their athletic therapist and that Dale McMullin has signed a new contract as head scout, returning to the Pats for a 13th season.

“I’m responsible for the big picture of the club,” general manager Alan Millar said. “The big picture is winning a championship.”  

Derkatch, who was also known as “The Rat” during his playing days, remains the Pats’ all-time leading scorer with 491 points in 204 games played from 1981 to 1985. He is also first all time in goals (222) and assists (269). He is also the franchise’s leader …