WHL Brandon Wheat Kings

Oil Kings Visit for First Time Since 2021

Published on February 10, 2023 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Brandon Wheat Kings News Release


The Edmonton Oil Kings are in town for Kubota Team Poster Night.

Doors open at 6:00pm. Puck drop at 7:00pm from Westoba Place in Brandon.

2022/2023 Wheat Kings Regular Season Record: 19-22-7-0 Home: 8-11-4-0 Road: 11-11-3-0

Head Coach: Marty Murray | 11-7-5-0 WHL (Reg Season) games coached |

All-Time Record: 11-7-5-0 | Playoff Record: 0-0

REGULAR SEASON STATS LEADERS:

Goals (24) - Nate Danielson Assists (34) - Nate Danielson

Points (58) - Nate Danielson PIMS (115) - Matt Henry (Leads WHL)

Plus/Minus (10) - Kayden Sadhra-Kang Shots (182) - Nolan Ritchie

Wins (17) - Carson Bjarnason Shutouts (3) -Carson Bjarnason

Save % (.909) - Carson Bjarnason Goals Against Average (2.99) - Carson Bjarnason

NEWS & NOTES:

Last Game: The Wheat Kings lost another tough one 4-2 to the Saskatoon Blades last Sunday. It was a game where the Wheat Kings had a 2-0 lead halfway through the game but the Blades turned on the jets scoring 4 unanswered to win 4-2. Wheat Kings goals were scored by Brett Hyland & Nolan Ritchie but the star of the game was former Wheat King Jake Chiasson who scored the game winning goal and added two assists earning first star of the game.

Feb 10th VS Edmonton Oil Kings : The Wheat Kings & Oil Kings faceoff for the third time this season. Last game was a 2-0 victory for the Wheat Kings finishing a 3 game in 3 night Alberta Road Trip. Nate Danielson led the way scoring 1 goal and 1 assist in the win earning 1st star. Carson Bjarnason stopped all 19 shots he faced earning his 3rd shutout of the season. This will be the first time since December 2021 the Oil Kings will play inside Westoba Place. The Oil Kings previous visit was a success for the Wheat Kings who took advantage of a depleted Oil Kings lineup to win 3-2.

Who's Hot: Brett Hyland currently has 16 goals scored in his last 18 games. Forward Nate Danielson has been stellar as of late scoring 43 points in his last 29 games. Nolan Ritchie has 36 points in his last 27 games.

WHEAT KINGS VS OIL KINGS SCHEDULE

November 18th @ Edmonton LOSS 5-3

January 22nd @ Edmonton WIN 2-0

February 10th VS Edmonton 7:00pm CT

March 11th VS Edmonton 7:00pm CT

NOTABLE INDIVIDUAL PLAYER STATS

Nate Danielson: Tied for 3rd in the League Lead with (3) Shorthanded Goals

Carson Bjarnason: 2nd in the WHL in shutouts (3)

Matthew Henry: 1st in the WHL with 115 PIMS

STEALS OF THE NIGHT

Just a reminder that our Family Pack is still available which includes 2 adult & 2 kids tickets for only $50.

Check out the Brandon Wheat Kings Statistics

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