WHL Edmonton Oil Kings

Oil Kings Back on the Winning Track

Published on November 6, 2011 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Edmonton Oil Kings News Release


Edmonton, AB - The Edmonton Oil Kings snapped their recent two game losing streak with a 4-1 win on Saturday night from Rexall Place in Edmonton. Captain Mark Pysyk led the way with a two point (1G,1A) night and a plus-3 +/- rating as the Oil Kings led from the 4:58 mark of the first off a goal from Kristians Pelss and never relinquished the lead. Jordan Peddle notched his first as an Oil King and rookie Curtis Lazar continued his breakout rookie season with his fifth.

The Oil Kings out shot the T-Birds 44-25 on the night while going 1 for 3 on the power play. The win gives Edmonton a 10-5-1-1 record on the season and a 5-2-0-0 record within the friendly confines of Rexall Place.

Immediately following the game the Oil Kings departed for what will be a week long road trip through the B.C. division which will see them play four games in five nights this week. The first game will be their first ever match up with the Victoria Royals on Tuesday night on the island. Puck drop is set for 8:05 MT. All games this season will be broadcast live on the TEAM 1260 and streamed live at WHL.ca.

The Oil Kings will make their return to Rexall Place on November 18th for Military Night presented by ATB Financial. Edmonton Oilers Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle, Ryan Smyth, Sam Gagner and Devan Dubnyk will be in attendance as the Edmonton Oil Kings take on the Prince Albert Raiders. These five Edmonton Oilers are featured in the Oil Kings World Junior Bobblehead series and all have Canadian Hockey League and World Junior Hockey Championship experience. Smyth (1995), Dubnyk (2006), Gagner (2007), Eberle (2009/2010) and Hall (2010). Any fan with a ticket to the game will automatically be entered to win a chance to attend a private meet and greet with these five amazing players.

Oil Kings hockey is Edmonton's best family entertainment value. The 2011-12 season of Oil Kings hockey is presented by Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) Canada and features new reduced pricing with great seats starting at just $15 and premium seating locations starting at just $20.

Oil Kings tickets are available online at OilKings.ca, via phone at 780-414-GOAL or at any Ticketmaster outlet.

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