
Ice Spoil Willie's Birthday Party
October 28, 2022 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Brandon Wheat Kings News Release
BRANDON M.B. - The Winnipeg Ice freeze the Brandon Wheat Kings in front of a capacity crowd in Westoba Place Friday night by a score of 4-1.
The Wheat Kings came out flying to start the game with Nolan Ritchie scoring the first goal on the power-play to make it 1-0 with under 8 minutes remaining. The Ice would get the equalizer with only 15 seconds remaining after Connor McClennon fired a shot from the left side circle through a screen to tie it up heading to the dressing room.
The Ice would get the go ahead goal in the second when McClennon placed a puck on net allowing Ben Zloty to cash in on the rebound to make it 2-1. Carson Bjarnason would keep it 2-1 with a couple great saves late.
The Winnipeg Ice would continue to pour it on in the third period allowing Conor Geekie to find Ty Nash off the rush giving the Ice a 3-1 lead. Ice Captain Carson Lambos would add an empty net goal to give the Ice a 4-1 win.
3 Stars
Connor McClennon (1G-1A)
Nolan Ritchie (1G)
Ben Zloty (1G-1A)
The Wheat Kings will head to Winnipeg tomorrow night to conclude their double header with the Ice. Puck drop at 7:00pm CST from Wayne Fleming Arena in Winnipeg. Fans can catch the game on Q Country 91.5 starting at 6:45pm PM CST time.
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