ICE Down Blades 7-2 to Cap off Four-Point Weekend
October 21, 2019 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Winnipeg Ice News Release
Winnipeg, MB - Brad Ginnell scored two goals, added an assist, and received first star of the game as the Winnipeg ICE defeated the Saskatoon Blades 7-2 at Wayne Fleming Arena on Sunday evening.
The ICE jumped out to an early lead thanks to two goals from Ginnell in the first 12:35 of the opening frame. Jakin Smallwood and newly acquired Jackson Leppard would round out the scoring as the ICE led 4-1 after the opening 20-minutes of play.
Owen Pederson potted the lone goal in the second period while Nino Kinder and Anson McMaster added the others in the final frame to round out the scoring for the ICE. For McMaster, his goal at the 13:18 mark of the third period was the first of his WHL career.
ICE goaltender Jesse Makaj stopped 28-of-30 shots in the victory. Blades netminder Koen MacInnes blocked 38-of-45 shots in the loss.
ICE 7 Saskatoon 2
Below is a run down of the scoresheet:
First Period
Score Team Time Goal Assist(s)
1-0 Winnipeg 4:36 Brad Ginnell M. Savoie, O. Pederson
2-0 Winnipeg 12:35 Brad Ginnell M. Teply, C. McClennon
3-0 Winnipeg 14:16 Jakin Smallwood R. Harsch
4-0 Winnipeg 16:15 Jackson Leppard R. Harsch, C. Hartje
4-1 Saskatoon 17:55 Chase Wouters K. Crnkovic, N. Kneen
Second Period
Score Team Time Goal Assist(s)
5-1 Winnipeg 4:36 Owen Pederson B. Ginnell
Third Period
Score Team Time Goal Assist(s)
6-1 Winnipeg 3:48 Nino Kinder Unassisted
7-1 Winnipeg 13:18 Anson McMaster C. Hartje, J. Leppard
7-2 Saskatoon 19:32 Riley McKay C. Wouters
Special Teams
Team PP PK
Winnipeg 2/5 2/3
Saskatoon 1/3 3/5
Shots on Goal
Team 1st 2nd 3rd Total
Winnipeg 13 12 11 45
Saskatoon 5 12 13 30
The Winnipeg ICE have four days off before returning to action on Friday, October 25 against the Saskatoon Blades at SaskTel Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 P.M. CT.
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