WHL Edmonton Oil Kings

Another Oil Kings Record

January 27, 2012 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Edmonton Oil Kings News Release


Edmonton, AB - Michael St.Croix established a new modern day franchise record for points in a season to lead the Oil Kings to a 6-2 win over the visiting Brandon Wheat Kings on Friday night at Rexall Place. St.Croix's goal and assist gave him a total of 79 points, eclipsing the mark of 78 posted by Dylan Wruck in 2010-11. St Croix is now third in the WHL scoring race with 22 games to play.

Henrik Samuelsson tallied a pair of goals as he brought his WHL total to nine points in seven games while Rhett Rachinski, Kristians Pelss and Curtis Lazar had the other Oil Kings goals. Lazar, a WHL rookie continues to impress as his 14th of the season, the eventual game winner. Laurent Brossoit was sharp in net with 25 saves as Edmonton out shot Brandon 44-27 on the night. The power play was 1 for 1 on the evening while holding the Wheaties to 1 for 4 with the man advantage in front of a crowd of 6852.

The win brings the Oil Kings record to 33-11-2-4 as they lead the Eastern Conference and pulled into a tie with Kamloops at 72 points atop the WHL overall standings.

The Oil Kings are back in action tomorrow night as they welcome Team Canada standout Brendan Gallagher and the Vancouver Giants on TAYLOR HALL BOBBLEHEAD NIGHT! Game Time is 7:00PM - Doors open at 6:00 PM! Fans are encouraged to arrive early to claim one of the only 500 limited edition Taylor Hall World Junior bobbleheads available at the door!

Oil Kings Hockey is Edmonton's best family entertainment value. The 2011-12 season features new reduced pricing with great seats starting at just $15 and premium seating starting at just $20. Oil Kings tickets are available online at OilKings.ca, via phone at 780-414-GOAL (4625) or at any Ticketmaster outlet.

With the Oil Kings tearing up the Eastern Conference, this might be the perfect time to purchase YOUR eight ticket flex pack! Eight ticket vouchers and you get YOUR choice of any one of the five World Junior Bobbleheads - Smyth, Gagner, Eberle, Hall or Dubnyk. This is the only way to GUARANTEE your choice of one of the five World Junior Bobbleheads today! Visit oilkings.ca for more information.

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