WHL Edmonton Oil Kings

Edmonton Takes 2-0 Series Lead

Published on April 7, 2012 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Edmonton Oil Kings News Release


Edmonton, AB - The Edmonton Oil Kings continued their remarkable streak with a 4-3 win on Saturday over the Brandon Wheat Kings in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Semi Final series. With the win the Oil Kings take a 2-0 lead in the best of seven series and extend their current winning streak to 17 games.

Edmonton Oilers Draft pick Kristians Pelss led the charge for the Oil Kings who fell behind 1-0 early in the first. Pelss tallied to tie the game 1-1 in the second period before Brandon regained the lead just 30 seconds later. Pelss then scored his second of the night to spark the Oil Kings to three unanswered goals. Brandon would pull within one with less than a second remaining in the second frame but the Oil Kings would hold on for a 4-3 win.

Fellow Oilers draft pick Travis Ewanyk and 20 year old Jordan Peddle notched the other Oil Kings goals. Edmonton's penalty kill has allowed only 1 power play goal in the 2012 Playoffs. The Oil Kings held the Wheat Kings to 0 for 3 on the night and currently rank first in the WHL playoffs at 94.7%.

Next up the Oil Kings will take this show on the road for Games 3 and 4 of this Eastern Conference Semi Final. Game 3 is set for Tuesday, April 10th with Game 4 to follow on Wednesday, April 11th in Brandon. Game time for both games is set for 6PM MDT. Be sure to tune into Team 1260 for all the play by play from Corey Graham or log on to whl.ca for information on the WHL Live webcast.

IF NECESSARY the Oil Kings next home game would be Friday April 13th for Game 5 of this Eastern Conference Semi-final. Game time is scheduled for 8PM at Rexall place. Be sure to check back to oilkings.ca for the latest ticket information. The 2012 Oil Kings Playoffs are presented by ATB Financial.

Now is the best time to become an Oil Kings Season Seat Holder for 2012-13. Secure your seat for next year with a $100 deposit per seat and the next round of the playoffs are included for FREE. Tickets on sale now at oilkings.ca or by calling (780) 414-GOAL (4625).

HUSKY EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMI-FINAL EDMONTON (1) vs. BRANDON (6) - Edmonton Leads series 2-0

Game 1 - Friday April Brandon (1) at Edmonton (2) Game 2 - Saturday April 7 Brandon (3) at Edmonton (4) Game 3 - Tuesday April 10 6:00 PM Edmonton at Brandon Game 4 - Wednesday April 11 6:00 PM Edmonton at Brandon *Game 5 - Friday April 13 8:00 PM Brandon at Edmonton *Game 6 - Sunday April 15 5:00 PM Edmonton at Brandon *Game 7 - Wednesday April 18 7:00 PM Brandon at Edmonton * if necessary

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