Ice Win Pre-Season Finale

September 25, 2021 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Brandon Wheat Kings News Release

Winnipeg, MB - The Brandon Wheat Kings wrapped up the 2021-2022 WHL pre-season with a 4-3 loss to the Winnipeg ICE on Saturday night.

Carson Bjarnason stood on his head for the Wheat Kings. The 16-year-old net minder made 30 saves in 40 minutes of action. Nick Jones finished the game, playing the final 20 minutes. The Calgary, AB native stopped 13 of 15 shots that came his way.

Skylar Bruce led the way for the ICE, scoring once and adding a pair of assists, while Cole Muir (1G-1A) and Zach Benson (2A) each had multi point nights.

Nolan Ritchie, Nate Danielson and newcomer Ben Thornton scored for the Wheat Kings, who finished the night 1/9 in a penalty filled affair. Winnipeg scored twice on seven man advantages.

Now, these two teams hit the reset button and prepare for an opening weekend home and home battle, beginning Friday night at Westoba Place. (7:00 puck drop)

SCORING SUMMARY

1st PERIOD

BWK - Nolan Ritchie (1) (Unassisted) 2:13 SHG

WPG - Mikey Milne (1) (Geekie, Benson) 11:36 PPG

Shots: 23-8 Winnipeg

2nd PERIOD

BWK - Ben Thornton (1) (Trembecky) 2:38 PPG

WPG - Martin Bohm (1) (Orzeck, Bruce) 19:52 PPG

Shots: 10-9 Winnipeg

3rd PERIOD

WPG - Skylar Bruce (3) (Muir, Bertholet) 6:24

WPG - Cole Muir (2) (Bruce, Benson) 17:23

Final Shots: 45-25 Winnipeg

Western Hockey League Stories from September 25, 2021

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• ICE Win 4-3 over Brandon - Winnipeg Ice
• Broncos Rout Tigers 8-2 to End Pre-Season Schedule - Swift Current Broncos
• Raiders Fall in Final Pre-Season Contest - Prince Albert Raiders
• Oil Kings Drop Pre-Season Finale to Calgary - Edmonton Oil Kings
• Ice Win Pre-Season Finale - Brandon Wheat Kings
• Ronan Seeley Signs 3-Year Entry Level NHL Contract with Carolina - Everett Silvertips
• Red Wings Assign Hanas to Portland - Portland Winterhawks
• Tigers Sign Zahara - Medicine Hat Tigers
• Alarie Takes a Lot Away from Training Camp with Florida - Moose Jaw Warriors
• Pats Wrap up Pre-Season at the Brandt Centre - Regina Pats
• Ritchie, Ginnell Back in the Fold, Wrap up Pre-Season Tonight - Brandon Wheat Kings
• Giants Wrap up Preseason with a 3-1 Victory over Prince George - Vancouver Giants
• Broncos Comeback Falls Short in OT against Tigers - Swift Current Broncos
• Cougars Downed by Giants - Prince George Cougars
• Warriors Suffer First Preseason Loss - Moose Jaw Warriors
• Rockets Drop 4-2 Decision To Blazers - Kelowna Rockets
• Rebels Dominate Late But Fall to Hurricanes in Preseason Play - Red Deer Rebels
• Oil Kings Fall in Overtime to Hitmen - Edmonton Oil Kings
• Raiders Doubled Up By Blades - Prince Albert Raiders
• Blades Erase Deficit, Double up Raiders 4-2 - Saskatoon Blades

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