Oil Kings Look to Break the Ice
Published on March 29, 2012 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Edmonton Oil Kings News Release
Cranbrook, BC - Following last night's thrilling 6-3 win the Oil Kings will attempt finish off the defending WHL Champions tonight in Game 4 of their best of seven series.
A win over the Ice tonight would secure the first ever playoff series win for the Oil Kings in modern franchise history.
The Oil Kings have been led by rookie sensation Curtis Lazar who has posted seven points this series. Lazar is now the modern franchise leader for points in the WHL Playoffs. The Oil Kings have outscored the Ice 13-6 through the first three games. Edmonton has yet to surrender a power play goal holding the Ice to 0 for 12 with the man advantage.
Game time is set for 7:00 PM MDT TONIGHT from the Cranbrook Rec Plex in Cranbrook B.C.
Be sure to tune into Team 1260 for all the play by play from Corey Graham or log on to whl.ca for information on the WHL Live webcast.
IF the series is extended the Oil Kings will return to Rexall Place for Game 5 on Sunday April 1st. Game time would be set for a family friendly 2PM matinee matchup. Check back to oilkings.ca for ticket availability.
Oil Kings Season Seats for 2012-13 are on sale now and start at less than $14 per game. Fans can secure their seat for next season with a $100 deposit and as an added bonus, they'll receive the next round of playoffs FREE.
The 2012 Oil Kings Playoffs are presented by ATB Financial.
The Oil Kings 2011-12 season is presented by JLT, Insurance & Risk Management.
The Oil Kings opening round playoff schedule is as follows: (All Times MDT)
Edmonton (1) vs Kootenay (8) - Edmonton leads series 3-0
March 23 - Edmonton (3) vs Kootenay (0)
March 25 - Edmonton (4) vs Kootenay (3)
March 28 - Edmonton (6) @ Kootenay (3)
March 29 - Edmonton @ Kootenay 7:00 PM
April 1 - Edmonton vs Kootenay 2:00 PM*
April 3 - Edmonton @ Kootenay 7:00 PM*
April 4 - Edmonton vs Kootenay 7:00 PM*
*If necessary
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- Thrilling Comeback Not Enough as 'Tips Bow Out - Everett Silvertips
- Vancouver Giants Lose 3-2 to Spokane - Vancouver Giants
- Chiefs Even Series with Holmberg's OT Winner - Spokane Chiefs
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