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March 28, 2011 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Moose Jaw Warriors News Release


WARRIORS SPLIT IN KOOTENAY

The Ice came out with all guns blazing Saturday night; firing 42 shots at Thomas Heemskerk. With just 20 shots coming from the visiting Warriors, the tribe found themselves down 3-0 after just two periods. Quinton Howden and Spencer Edwards would bring the Warriors within just a single goal nearing the end of the third, but an empty net would allow for two more Kootenay goals and road loss for the Warriors. The tribe struggled with special teams going 0/7 on the power play and 5/7 on the penalty kill.

The Warriors got exactly what they wanted Friday night ‚¬"a game one playoff win on the road. The Warriors shut out the hone team and put away four goals in the win. Andrew Johnson notched the first of the game and the first of his WHL playoff career. Quinton Howden had a pair on the evening. Jesse Paradis found the back of the net for the fourth goal of the evening. Thomas Heemskerk stopped all 25 shots that came his way.

WARRIORS READY TO HOST ICE AT HOME

The Moose Jaw Warriors and Kootenay Ice split their regular season series and sit in a split series after games one and two. Home ice played a big role during the regular season, as the road team went 0-4. Moose Jaw won the games inside the Civic Centre by a combined score of 12-7, while Kootenay won the games in Cranbrook by a combined score of 8-2.

Dylan Hood led the Warriors with three goals and seven points against Kootenay; Spencer Edwards had three goals and six points; Quinton Howden had two goals and five points; Collin Bowman had two goals and four points; Antonin Honejsek had a goal and three points; Cody Beach and Sam Fioretti had three assists each; Dallas Ehrhardt and Dylan McIlrath had two assists each; four players recorded one assist; Thomas Heemskerk was 1-2 with a 3.32gaa and .911sv%; Brandon Stone was 1-0 with a 4.47gaa and .786sv%.

Cody Eakin led Kootenay with three goals and eight points against the Warriors (2-2-4pts w/ SC); Joe Antilla had two goals and six points; Matt Fraser had two goals and five points; Elgin Pearce had three goals and four points; Brayden McNabb had two goals and four points; Jesse Ismond had four assists; Kevin King and Max Reinhart had two goals and three points each; Joey Leach had two assists; six players recorded one point; Nathan Lieuwen was 1-1 with a 4.89gaa and .857sv%; Brett Teskey was 1-1 with a 1.73gaa and .929sv%.

PLAYOFF SCHEDULE

Game 3; Tuesday, March 29th v Kootenay, 7pm

Game 4; Wednesday, March 30th v Kootenay, 7pm

Game 5; Friday, April 1st @ Kootenay, 7pm ** if necessary ***

Game 6; Sunday, April 3rd v Kootenay, 7pm ** if necessary ***

Game 7; Tuesday, April 5th @ Kootenay, 7pm ** if necessary ***

ROCK YOUR INNER SUPER HERO

The Warriors have unleashed their super powers; now it ‚¬â„¢s your turn. What makes you a Warriors ‚¬Å“Super ‚¬Â Fan' Are you willing to show off your inner super hero to win fantastic prizes during playoffs'

We want you to rock your inner super hero by submitting a video ‚¬Å“super hero ‚¬Â style! You could tell us who your favourite player is and what you think are his best super hero powers. Maybe you have your own super hero outfit to show off ‚¬Â¦. Or maybe you have done something special to show off your Warrior fan-ship. Be creative. Be unique and make it EPIC! Fans will have the chance to win ‚¬Å“super ‚¬Â prizes throughout the playoffs if they rock their super hero gear to support the team. Signs, face paint, costumes and a super sonic voice are all requirements of a serious contender. Rock the crushed can, one last time with your fan force!

** BE ONE OF THE FIRST 1000 THROUGH THE DOORS TUESDAY NIGHT & RECEIVE A NOISE MAKER DRUM!

ALSO COLLECTIBLE COMIC BOOK STYLE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FT. THE WARRIORS SUPER HEROS **

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