WHL Edmonton Oil Kings

Oil Kings Win in Medicine Hat for First Time

Published on January 13, 2012 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Edmonton Oil Kings News Release


Medicine Hat, AB - Led by two goal efforts from Rhett Rachinski and Dylan Wruck the Edmonton Oil Kings took the modern franchise's first ever win in the Medicine Hat Arena on Thursday night with a 6-2 romp of the Tigers. A three goal outburst by the Oil Kings in the second helped Edmonton pull away after a close first period. Tyler Maxwell notched a three point night with a pair of assists and the game winning goal while Kristians Pelss tallied the other Oil Kings marker.

The Oil Kings power play was 2 for 6 on the night while holding the Tigers to 0 for 6 win the man advantage. The win gives the Oil Kings a 27-10-1-4 record on the season for 59 points as they remain in sole possession of first in the WHL Eastern conference. For the fourth week in a row the Oil Kings were ranked in the Canadian Hockey League Top Ten rankings, this week - eighth in the CHL.

The Oil Kings next home game is THIS Saturday, January 14th as Griffin Reinhart and the Oil Kings play host to Max and Sam Reinhart and the Kootenay Ice! The other brother act coming that night will be the return of the Hanson Brothers from the Movie Slapshot! There'll be a private meet and greet for the season seat holders before the game and an autograph signing on the main concourse from the second period until the end of the game! Don't miss your chance to meet these amazing hockey icons! Puck Drop is set for 7 PM at Rexall Place.

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.

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