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Oil Kings Storm Hurricanes

Published on February 26, 2012 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Edmonton Oil Kings News Release


Edmonton, AB - Three unanswered first period goals in a five minute span helped lift the Oil Kings to a 4-1 win over the visiting Lethbridge Hurricanes on Sunday afternoon. Mitch Moroz tallied a pair of goals to lead the way for the Kings. Tyler Maxwell scored the eventual game winner for his 36th goal of the season while Stephane Legault scored an empty netter. Travis Ewanyk scored his first assist since returning from a season long injury and led all Oil Kings with a plus 3 plus/minus rating.

Starting goaltender Laurent Brossoit returned to form as he posted a 31 save performance including a second and third period where the Oil Kings were out shot 25-17. Brossoit now has a record of 35-13-2-3 to rank second in the WHL.

The Oil Kings remain firmly atop the Eastern Conference standings with a record of 41-15-3-4 and 89 points. They are currently in a three-way tie for second in the WHL overall standings, just a point behind the WHL leading Kamloops Blazers.

Next up the Oil Kings will take on the defending WHL Champion Kootenay Ice in Cranbrook on Wednesday with game time set for 7PM MST. 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 Oil Kings return to Rexall Place on Saturday, March 3rd for Scouts Canada sleepover night as the Edmonton takes on the Swift Current Broncos! The Oil Kings will don special Scouts Canada Themed Jerseys to be auctioned off for this event. Following the game the Oil Kings will play host to over 1000 Scouts for a post game sleepover at Rexall Place! Puck drops at 7PM - doors open at 6. Tickets are on sale now online at oilkings.ca OR by calling 414-GOAL.

The Oil Kings are gearing up for the playoffs! All playoff tickets are on sale now. That includes the brand new Playoff Pass presented by ATB Financial. A one-time, low price of $99 will secure your seat for every Oil Kings home playoff game in 2012! The Playoff Pass is available for a limited time only while supplies last at oilkings.ca OR by calling 414-GOAL.

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