WHL Kootenay Ice

McClennon with Three Points in 8-4 Loss to Rebels

Published on March 10, 2019 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kootenay Ice News Release


Red Deer, AB - The Kootenay ICE dropped an 8-4 decision to the Red Deer Rebels at Enmax Centrium on Saturday night.

The ICE were led by forward Connor McClennon who registered three points (1G, 2A) in the game. Jaeger White, Nolan Orzeck and Jakin Smallwood added the other goals. Defenceman Chase Hartje recorded two assists. Goaltender Jesse Makaj stopped 19-of-26 shots in 40 minutes of action, while Curtis Meger blocked 12-of-13 in the third period.

The Rebels received two goals from Reese Johnson while Cam Hausinger, Chase Leslie, Jeff de Wit, Zak Smith, Brandon Hagel and Josh Tarzwell added the others. Goaltender Ethan Anders stopped 23-of-27 shots.

ICE 4 Rebels 8

Here is a rundown of the score sheet:

First Period

Score Team Time Goal Assist(s)

0-1 Red Deer 6:47 Cam Hausinger E. Sakowich, B. Hagel

0-2 SH Red Deer 9:57 Reese Johnson B. Hagel, C. Sass

0-3 PP Red Deer 11:43 Reese Johnson D. Barteaux, B. Hagel

1-3 Kootenay 13:24 Nolan Orzeck Unassisted

Second Period

Score Team Time Goal Assist(s)

1-4 Red Deer 2:14 Chase Leslie A. Bains, H. Donohoe

1-5 Red Deer 4:55 Jeff de Wit Z. Smith, O. Zaytsev

2-5 Kootenay 7:18 Jaeger White C. McClennon, P. Krebs

3-5 PP Kootenay 10:16 Connor McClennon C. Hartje

3-6 Red Deer 14:42 Zak Smith C. Sass, C. Hausinger

4-6 PP Kootenay 15:33 Jakin Smallwood C. McClennon, C. Hartje

4-7 PP Red Deer 19:34 Brandon Hagel D. Barteaux, R. Johnson

Third Period

Score Team Time Goal Assist(s)

4-8 Red Deer 17:43 J. Tarzwell Unassisted

Shots on Goal

Team 1st 2nd 3rd Total

Kootenay 8 10 9 27

Red Deer 10 16 13 39

Special Teams

Team PP PK

Kootenay 2/5 2/4

Red Deer 2/4 3/5

The ICE return to action on Sunday afternoon when they visit the Edmonton Oil Kings for the final time this season. Puck drop is scheduled for 4 p.m. MT.



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