WHL Edmonton Oil Kings

Oil Kings Take 2-0 Series Lead

Published on March 25, 2012 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Edmonton Oil Kings News Release


Edmonton, AB - Keegan Lowe blasted home his first WHL playoff goal with just over three minutes to play to lift the Edmonton Oil Kings to a 4-3 win over the Kootenay Ice on Sunday. With the win the Oil Kings now take a 2-0 series lead over the defending WHL Champions as the series shifts to Cranbrook for games 3 and 4. Edmonton fell behind and fought back to tie the game three times before taking the 4-3 lead. Rookie Curtis Lazar continued his hot streak as he tied the game with five minutes remaining in the third, setting the table for Lowe's game winner.

Michael St. Croix and Tyler Maxwell both tallied power play goals for the Kings who went 2 for 7 with the man advantage. The Oil Kings penalty kill which ended the regular season second in the WHL at 83.7% held the Ice to 0 for 4 with the man advantage. Kootenay has yet to score a power play marker this series going 0 for 8 through games 1 and 2.

Edmonton will take the show on the road as this series moves on to Cranbrook this week.

Game 3 and 4 will be played back to back on Wednesday and Thursday night at the Cranbrook Rec Plex.

Game time both nights in the mountains is set for 7 PM MDT. 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.

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The 2012 Oil Kings Playoffs are presented by ATB Financial.

The Oil Kings 2011-12 season is presented by JLT, Insurance & Risk Management.

Media should note the team will load up and depart from Rexall Place tomorrow morning.

There will be a limited media availability prior to the team's departure between 830 and 845AM at Rexall Place. A full road trip media availability schedule will be released Monday as well. Contact Oil Kings Communications Manager Ryan Ohashi with any inquiries. (780) 996 6192 or rohashi@oilkings.ca

The Oil Kings opening round playoff schedule is as follows: (All Times MDT)

Edmonton (1) vs Kootenay (8) - Edmonton leads series 2-0

March 23 - Edmonton (3) vs Kootenay (0)

March 25 - Edmonton (4) vs Kootenay (3)

March 28 - Edmonton @ Kootenay 7:00 PM

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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