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Game Hub: Wheat Kings Look To Put Down Tigers

January 12, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Brandon Wheat Kings News Release


The Wheat Kings host the Medicine Hat Tigers on '80s Night in Brandon. Bring your bright cloths and throw it back.

Catch the action beginning at 7:00pm from Westoba Place. Doors open at 6:00pm.

2022/2023 Wheat Kings Regular Season Record: 17-18-4-0 Home: 8-9-2-0 Road: 9-9-2-0

Head Coach: Marty Murray | 9-3-2-0 WHL (Reg Season) games coached |

All-Time Record: 9-3-2-0 | Playoff Record: 0-0

REGULAR SEASON STATS LEADERS:

Goals (21) - Brett Hyland/Nate Danielson Assists (30) - Nate Danielson

Points (51) - Nate Danielson PIMS (98) - Matt Henry (Leads WHL)

Plus/Minus (10) - Brett Hyland Shots (140) - Nate Danielson

Wins (15) - Carson Bjarnason Shutouts (2) -Carson Bjarnason

Save % (.912) - Carson Bjarnason Goals Against Average (2.88) - Carson Bjarnason

NEWS & NOTES:

Last Game: It was another big win inside Westoba Place with the Wheat Kings defeating the star-studded Seattle Thunderbirds by a score of 4-2. It was a game that was actually controlled by the Wheat Kings with lots of puck control inside the attacking zone. Rylen Roersma led the way offensively scoring a pair of goals for the 2nd time this season earning 3rd star. Carson Bjarnason won the battle of the top goaltending prospects stopping 34 of 36 saves earning first star of the game. Thunderbirds goaltender Scott Ratzlaff was named 2nd star.

Jan 13th VS Medicine Hat: The Wheat Kings host the Medicine Hat Tigers team that have had their way with the Wheat Kings this season. The Wheat Kings are 0-2 against the Tigers this season and have been outscored 11-2 in both games combined with the Tigers powerplay going 4/13. The Tigers will be motivated heading into this game losing 4 of their last 5 games. The two clubs are battling for playoff position and are only separated by 4 points in the Eastern Conference standings.

Who's Hot: Brett Hyland currently has 14 goals scored in his last 14 games. Forward Nate Danielson has been stellar as of late scoring 36 points in his last 21 games and is on a 8 game point streak. Nolan Ritchie has 25 points in his last 18 games. Calder Anderson has 17 points in his last 12 games.

NOTABLE INDIVIDUAL PLAYER STATS

Nate Danielson: Tied for 3rd in the League Lead with (3) Shorthanded Goals

Carson Bjarnason: 3rd the WHL with total saves (827)

Matthew Henry: 1st in the WHL with 98 PIMS

STEALS OF THE NIGHT

We want to send off the #BWK boys on their Alberta road trip next week with some big crowds this weekend! So, we're offering a 2 for 1 weekend to pack the place! Receive both games this weekend for the price of one, when you purchase your tickets at the Box Office. Just a reminder that our Family Pack is still available for the remainder of the 2022/23 season, which includes 2 adult & 2 kids tickets for only $50.

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