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The Regina Pats’ Homecoming Weekend had something for the hockey fan in everyone — especially Rob Muntain.

The Pats’ goalie coach experienced the best of both worlds Saturday when he strapped on his pads for the All-Star Celebrity Classic, helping Team WHL beat Team Saskatchewan 12-11 at the Brandt Centre.

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It wasn’t the greatest triumph of Muntain’s career but it was certainly among the most memorable.

“I walked in the dressing room (Friday) to see some of the names that were on those jerseys; it was a pretty cool feeling to know you were going to be playing with them the next day,” said the former SJHL all-star, who was also an All-Canadian with the University of Regina Cougars.

“Ever since I was probably nine, 10 years old, Tim Cheveldae was one of my favourite goalies. Scott Niedermayer and Wendel Clark, those are guys I looked up to and watched a lot. Today I was fortunate enough to meet them.”