WHL Edmonton Oil Kings

Comeback in Kelowna

Published on February 16, 2012 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Edmonton Oil Kings News Release


Kelowna, BC - The Edmonton Oil Kings offense kicked into high gear as they notched five unanswered goals in the second period en route to a 6-3 win over the Kelowna Rockets on Wednesday night. Tyler Maxwell would lead the way for the Oil Kings with a pair of goals while Oilers draft pick Martin Gernat had three assists.

Edmonton fell behind 2-0 in the first period before exploding for the five unanswered goals in the second frame. The Oil Kings power play was firing on all cylinders as they finished the night 4 for 5 with the man advantage, out shooting the Rockets 44-28.

Michael St.Croix and Rhett Rachinski each had a goal and an assist while Keegan Lowe and Henrik Samuelsson notched the other Oil Kings markers. The Oil Kings penalty kill held the Rockets to 2 for 7 on the night while Oil Kings goaltender Laurent Brossoit made 25 saves for his 33rd win of the year.

The victory comes on the heels of last night's loss to the WHL leading Kamloops Blazers. Edmonton has not lost consecutive games since November of 2011. The Kings remain alone atop the Eastern Conference standings with a record of 38-13-3-4 for 83 points as they roll on in this B.C. road trip.

Edmonton will finally wrap up this six game road trip on Friday in Vancouver as they take on Oilers draft pick David Musil and the Giants. Follow along on twitter @edmoilkings and online at oilkings.ca to keep up with YOUR team on the road. All games this season will be broadcast live on the TEAM 1260 and streamed live at WHL.ca

The Kings will return to the friendly confines of Rexall Place on Family Day, February 20th as they welcome Anaheim Ducks first round pick Emerson Etem and the Medicine Hat Tigers. It's a special Family friendly 2PM puck drop with the doors opening at 1 PM and the first 500 fans at the game will receive a Devan Dubnyk World Junior Bobblehead. Tickets start at just $15 bucks the best side seats are $20 bucks! Tickets are on sale now at any Ticketmaster outlet, online at oilkings.ca, OR by calling 414-GOAL.

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