WHL Edmonton Oil Kings

Oil Kings Extend Streak to Eight

Published on December 8, 2011 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Edmonton Oil Kings News Release


Edmonton, AB - Led by a four point night for T.J Foster including the game winner - the Edmonton Oil Kings exploded for five unanswered second period goals en route to a 7-3 win over the Brandon Wheat Kings on Thursday at Rexall Place. Stephane Legault, Griffin Reinhart, Klarc Wilson, Rhett Rachinski and Dylan Wruck each tallied for the Oil Kings who extended their franchise high win streak to eight. For Wruck and newcomer Tyler Maxwell, their two point nights extended their current point scoring streaks to ten games tying them for the league league with Kootenay's Sam Reinhart.

Goaltender Laurent Brossoit scored another win to push his record to 18-7-1-1. The Oil Kings power play went 0 for 3 on the night while the best penalty kill in the league held the Wheaties to 0 for 1 with the man advantage. During this eight game winning streak the high octane Oil Kings offense has outscored their opponents by an amazing 49-15 margin.

The Oil Kings will be back in action and looking to extend their streak to nine on Saturday night as they take on the Prince Albert Raiders. This will mark the eighth game in the Oil Kings run of 11 straight games at home. Doors open at 6PM Puck Drop is set for 7PM at Rexall Place - all games this season will be broadcast live on the TEAM 1260 and streamed live at WHL.ca Fans are reminded that this game will be the first World Junior Bobblehead giveaway with SAM GAGNER bobbleheads going to the first 500 fans in the door!

Oil Kings hockey is Edmonton's best family entertainment value. The 2011-12 season of Oil Kings hockey is presented by Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) Canada and features new reduced pricing with great seats starting at just $15 and premium seating locations starting at just $20. Oil Kings tickets are available online at OilKings.ca, via phone at 780-414-GOAL or at any Ticketmaster outlet.

TOMORROW morning the Oil Kings will be releasing the last 500 Oil Kings World Junior Mini Packs at 10 AM. Each mini pack is made up of five World Jr. tournament games at Rexall Place plus 18 Oil Kings tickets over this year and next year for just $499. Choose between a Boxing Day Pack (Which includes Canada's tournament opening game on December 26th against Finland) or a New Year's Eve Pack (which includes Canada's New Year's Eve matchup against the U.S.A.) while supplies last. This limited quantity will be released TOMORROW FOR ONE DAY ONLY! Only available at oilkings.ca.

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