April 5 Preview: Wheat Kings vs Raiders 9 PM
April 5, 2021 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Brandon Wheat Kings News Release
The Brandon Wheat Kings (9-2-1-0) play their second game of a back-to-back tonight, this time facing the Prince Albert Raiders (4-6-1-1) at 9 PM from Regina's Brandt Centre. The Wheat Kings sit in a tie with the Saskatoon Blades for first place in the East Division with 19 points while the Raiders have 10 points and are tied for fifth with the Regina Pats.
Last time they met
March 30 - Wheat Kings 7 - 1 Prince Albert Raiders
The Wheat Kings won the last meeting in convincing fashion, getting out to a four goal lead and never looking back en route to a 7-1 win. Ben McCartney scored the game winning goal in the first period, one of four power play goals for the Wheat Kings on the evening, and he assisted on another to earn the game's first star. All seven goals were scored by different Wheat Kings and Ethan Kruger made 28 saves to earn the win.
The streak stays alive
The Wheat Kings hold the longest active winning streak in the Division as they look for their seventh win in a row against the Raiders. Since March 24th, the Wheat Kings have beaten the Moose Jaw Warriors 8-2, Winnipeg Ice 4-3, Swift Current Broncos 5-2, Prince Albert Raiders 7-1, Regina Pats 7-2 and Saskatoon Blades 3-1.
Western Hockey League Stories from April 5, 2021
- Three Goal Third Period Lifts Warriors to Monday Win - Moose Jaw Warriors
- WHL Announces Changes to Regular Season Games - WHL
- April 5 Preview: Wheat Kings vs Raiders 9 PM - Brandon Wheat Kings
- ICE Mid-Season Review - Winnipeg Ice
- Robins Named to East Division Team of the Week - Saskatoon Blades
- Broncos Search for First Win against Pats in Third Meeting of Season - Swift Current Broncos
- WHL Announces B.C. Hub Team of the Week Presented by RE/MAX - WHL
- WHL Announces East Division Team of the Week Presented by RE/MAX - WHL
- Wheat Kings Goaltender Kruger Named WHL Goaltender of the Week - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Chiefs Announce Restaurant Workers Appreciation Week - Spokane Chiefs
- Wheat Kings Goaltender Kruger Named WHL Goaltender of the Week - WHL
- Pats Forward Bedard Named WHL Player of the Week presented by Journie Rewards - WHL
- Calgary Hitmen Game Preview - Monday, April 5 at Medicine Hat - Calgary Hitmen
- Wheat Kings Edge Blades 3-1, Now Tied Atop East Division - Saskatoon Blades
- Trent Miner's Second Straight Shutout Backstops the G-Men to Victory - Vancouver Giants
- Brennan Spectacular as Cougars Dropped in Shootout - Prince George Cougars
- Wheat Kings Score 3 Unanswered to Beat Blades - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Roulette Scores Winning Goal with 13 Seconds Left in Overtime - Seattle Thunderbirds
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