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Oil Kings Bounce Back In B.C.

September 6, 2008 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Edmonton Oil Kings News Release


Prince George, B.C. - That's more like it. This time the Edmonton Oil Kings put up more than a fight for their second night in a row in Prince George. They jumped out to a big lead in the first period and held on for a 5 - 3 win over the Cougars.

Czech rookie Robin Soudek continued his point streak with his third point in as many games when he set up T.J. Foster for his first WHL exhibition goal to make it 1 - 0 for the visitors. Edmonton had a lot to prove after a disappointing 5 - 1 loss 24 hours earlier.

16 year old defenceman Mark Pysyk wasn't worn out from his first WHL fight on Friday night. He picked up a pair of assists on the next two Edmonton goals off the sticks of Brenden Dowd and Craig McCallum.

The Oil Kings would connect again with the man advantage before the period was through when Shayne Neigum found the back of the net and Edmonton enjoyed a 4 - 1 lead after 20 minutes. Dale Hunt had the lone marker for Prince George.

Airdrie, Alberta native Dana Tyrell had his team back in it momentarily when he scored a shorthanded goal early in the second period.

But the Oil Kings powerplay had an answer for that too. Craig McCallum connected again with Tomas Vincour picking up his first point in his first game since joining the team after a national team tournament back in his hometown in the Czech Republic.

Corey Tyrell scored the only goal of the third period and Oil Kings goalie Cam Lanigan went the distance stopping 19 shots for the victory. The win improves the Oil Kings record in the pre-season to 2 - 3 - 0 - 0.

Next up will be the annual Leduc game versus the Red Deer Rebels. That goes Tuesday night at the Black Gold Arena. Tickets are available through Leduc Minor Hockey.

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