WHL Edmonton Oil Kings

Oil Kings Lose Thriller in Edmonton

Published on January 26, 2012 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Edmonton Oil Kings News Release


Edmonton, AB - As good as advertised. After a total of 100 shots, four lead changes and just under 65 minutes of skilled back and forth action the Edmonton Oil Kings fell 5-4 in overtime to the Tri City Americans on Wednesday night at Rexall Place. The Oil Kings entered the night as the number 6 ranked team in the CHL, tied in the WHL overall standings with Tri Cities who were ranked 3rd in the CHL Top Ten rankings.

Oil Kings blue chip NHL prospect Griffin Reinhart showed his versatility on the offensive side of the puck as he tallied his 10th and 11th of the season to lead the Oil Kings with two goals. Reinhart became the tenth Edmonton player this season to reach double digits in goals. T.J. Foster and Martin Gernat each tallied for the home side while Laurent Brossoit made 39 saves in the loss.

Edmonton's power play went 0 for 2 on the night while the penalty kill held the Americans to 1 for 3. The loss drops the Oil Kings overall record to 32-11-2-4 for 70 points as they remain atop the Eastern conference standings. Edmonton is a single point behind both Tri City and Kamloops for top spot in the WHL overall standings.

The Oil Kings next home game is this Friday as we keep the spirit of the World Juniors alive welcoming back World Junior standout Mark Stone and the Brandon Wheat Kings. Stone will go head to head with Oil Kings leading scorer Michael St.Croix who just this week was named the CHL player of week. The first 500 fans in attendance will receive a Michael St.Croix #18 Jersey T-Shirt! Puck Drop is set for 7PM MST at Rexall Place - doors open at 6PM!

Oil Kings Hockey is Edmonton's best family entertainment value. The 2011-12 season features new reduced pricing with great seats starting at just $15 and premium seating starting at just $20. Oil Kings tickets are available online at OilKings.ca, via phone at 780-414-GOAL (4625) or at any Ticketmaster outlet.

In what could be one of the biggest weekend of the season, this might be the perfect time to purchase YOUR eight ticket flex pack! Eight ticket vouchers and you get YOUR choice of any one of the five World Junior Bobbleheads - Smyth, Gagner, Eberle, Hall or Dubnyk.

On Saturday, the Oil Kings will welcome Team Canada standout Brendan Gallagher and the Vancouver Giants on TAYLOR HALL BOBBLEHEAD NIGHT! Game Time is 7:00PM - Doors open at 6:00 PM! Fans are encouraged to arrive early to claim one of the only 500 available at the door!

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