A young club with a champion's heart — learn about Regina's Junior C hockey team.
The Regina River Rats were founded by Brett McNaught, who serves as the club's Head Coach, Manager, and Owner. Based in Regina, Saskatchewan, the Rats compete in the Qu'Appelle Valley Junior Hockey League (QVHHL) at the Junior C level.
From their founding, the River Rats have been committed to providing 18-to-20-year-old players from the Regina area with a high-quality Junior C hockey experience — complete with organized practices, chartered bus travel to away games, game day programs, and a competitive schedule against teams from across the Qu'Appelle Valley region.
The River Rats captured the 2026 QVHHL Provincial Championship — finishing the regular season with a 13-3-1-1 record (28 points) before going 8-1 through the playoffs. The championship game was a dominant 4-0 shutout of the Emerald Park Wizards on March 28, 2026.
| City | Regina, Saskatchewan |
| League | QVHHL |
| Level | Junior C |
| Head Coach | Brett McNaught |
| Home Arena | Doug Wickenheiser Arena |
| Season Games | 18 Regular Season |
| Practices | ~8 per season |
| Championships | 🏆 2026 QVHHL |
| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | PTS | Playoff Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | Inaugural season |
| 2023–24 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024–25 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025–26 🏆 | 18 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 28 | QVHHL Provincial Champions (8-1 Playoffs) |
Historical records for earlier seasons will be added as data becomes available. For current standings, visit qvhhl.ca.
The primary home of the Regina River Rats. Named after legendary Regina-born NHLer Doug Wickenheiser (#1 overall pick, 1980 NHL Draft), this arena is where most River Rats home games are played. Regina, Saskatchewan.
A regular home venue for the River Rats. Al Ritchie Arena hosted multiple playoff games in 2026, including championship-clinching Game 4 of the CS. Regina, Saskatchewan.
Used for select home games. The Rats opened their 2025–26 season here with an 8–5 victory over the Davidson Cyclones on October 25, 2025. Regina, Saskatchewan.
The River Rats played their SF Game 3 against Wolseley Mustangs at the Brandt Centre on March 8, 2026 — winning 4–1 to complete a series sweep and advance to the Championship Series. Regina, SK.
The Regina River Rats are actively looking for players to join the 2026–27 squad. If you're 18–20 years old and want to compete in Junior C hockey, we want to hear from you.
Players aged 18 to 20 years old are eligible to tryout for the Regina River Rats. We welcome players from Regina and surrounding communities across Saskatchewan.
18-game regular season running October through February, followed by QVHHL playoffs. Approximately 8 practices per season scheduled on weeknights and weekends.
Chartered bus transportation provided for the majority of away games, traveling to communities throughout the Qu'Appelle Valley and surrounding area.
The 2026–27 season fee is $1,000, with a convenient monthly payment plan available: $250/month for 4 months. Contact the team for details.
Reach out to Head Coach Brett McNaught or fill out the online registration form.
Questions about the team, sponsorships, player registration, or game day info? We'd love to hear from you.
