Makaj Records First WHL Shutout, ICE Defeat Broncos 2-0
Published on January 16, 2019 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kootenay Ice News Release
Swift Current, SK - ICE goaltender Jesse Makaj blocked all 16 shots that came his way to record his first WHL shutout in a 2-0 victory over the Swift Current Broncos at Credit Union iPlex on Tuesday night.
Peyton Krebs and Jaeger White scored the only goals of the game. Krebs and White each recorded one goal and one assist in the game while Jakin Smallwood collected a helpert.
Broncos netminder Isaac Poulter was solid between the pipes, stopping 32 shots in a losing cause.
ICE 2 Broncos 0
Here is a rundown of the score sheet:
First Period
NO SCORING
Second Period
Score Team Time Goal Assist(s)
1-0 Kootenay 0:51 Jaeger White P. Krebs
Third Period
Score Team Time Goal Assist(s)
2-0 PP Kootenay 4:55 Peyton Krebs J. White, J. Smallwood
Shots on Goal
Team 1st 2nd 3rd Total
Kootenay 15 9 10 34
Swift Current 6 3 7 16
Special Teams
Team PP PK
Kootenay 1/6 4/4
Swift Current 0/4 5/6
The ICE are back in action on Wednesday, January 16 against the Regina Pats. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT.
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