Pre Game Report Presented by Imperial Steel - ICE vs Broncos - April 19, 2021
Published on April 19, 2021 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Winnipeg Ice News Release
April 19, 2021, 5:00pm (MB)
Winnipeg ICE @ Swift Current Broncos
Brandt Centre, Regina SK
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LAST GAME: Wheat Kings 5 ICE 4 (OT), Sunday, April 18. Winnipeg came back from a 2-0 first period deficit to take a 4-3 third period lead only to see Ridly Greig force overtime with a late goal for the Wheat Kings. Braden Schneider earned Brandon the extra point with the OT goal. Peyton Krebs paced the ICE offence with a goal (10) and three assists. Jakin Smallwood (11), Owen Pederson (11), and Connor McClennon (13) also scored for the ICE. Daniel Hauser made 26 saves and fell to 6-0-1-0.
SCENE SETTER: The ICE (13-5-1-0) have a point in eight of the last nine games (7-1-1-0) going into this evening's contest with the Broncos (4-14-1-0). Winnipeg edged Swift Current 5-4 Friday to improve to 2-1-0-0 against the Broncos going into the team's final meeting of the season. The teams have combined for 30 goals in their three games to date.
2021 SEASON SERIES:
Date Opponent Score Record PP PK Goalie Scorers
Mar. 15 v SC W6-4 1-0-0-0 2/5 4/4 Hauser 14/18 94,23(2), 34,9,19
Mar. 26 @SC L7-4 1-1-0-0 2/5 2/3 Stankowski 31/38 19,23,17,28
Apr. 16 v SC W5-4 2-1-0-0 0/0 4/5 Hauser 40/44 17(2), 24(2), 94
NOTABLE:
Krebs leads the way: Peyton Krebs leads the WHL with 35 points in 19 games (10 goals, 25 assists). The ICE captain also takes an 18-game point streak (10 goals, 25 assists) into tonight's contest. Mike Comrie owns the franchise record points streak with a 21-gamer in 2000.
McClennon piles 'em up: Connor McClennon has recorded four consecutive multipoint games, and brings a 12-game point streak into tonight's contest (9 goals, 12 assists). Connor's first period goal Monday, April 12th versus Regina was the 100th point of his WHL career.
The keep goin' for Owen: Forward Owen Pederson has notched three multipoint games in-a-row and is on a nine-game point streak (6 goals, 10 assists). The Stony Plain, AB product has 27 points in his last 17 games (11 goals, 16 assists). Pederson played his 100th WHL game versus Swift Current, Monday, March 15th.
Smallwood Reaches 150: ICE forward Jakin Smallwood played his 150th WHL game Sunday, April 18th versus Brandon. The Leduc, AB product has 38 goals and 32 assists in his career to date.
Geekie Lighting The Lamp: Conor Geekie, the second overall pick in the 2019 WHL Draft, had a four-game point streak (3 goals, 3 assists) end Sunday, April 18th versus Brandon. The 16-year-old 17 points in 19 games.
Geekie Wins It: 2004-born Conor Geekie's first career game winning goal was an overtime winner as the ICE beat Prince Albert in OT Saturday, April 10th.
Zach Attack: 2005-born Zach Benson had a goal and an assist versus P.A. Saturday, April 10th, it was the fourth multipoint game of the season for Winnipeg's first-round pick in the 2020 WHL Draft.
Krebs Milestone Man: Krebs hit 150 WHL assists with two helpers against Moose Jaw Sunday, March 28th. Also, Peyton's goal versus Swift Current Friday, March 26th was the 200th point of his WHL career. Krebs' first point was an assist in Lethbridge in his WHL debut on November 16, 2016.
Mr. Zero: Gage Alexander picked up his first WHL shutout versus Prince Albert Friday, April 2nd stopping all 31 shots sent his way.
Muir reaches 200: Forward Cole Muir played his 200th WHL game Wednesday, April 15 versus Brandon. Muir, who was acquired from Regina in the 2017-18 season, played 187 games for the ICE and 13 with the Pats to reach the mark.
McClennon Logs 100th game: Connor McClennon played his 100th Western Hockey League game vs Brandon, Thursday, March 25th. The second overall pick in the 2017 WHL Draft reached a century with 88 points to his credit (39 goals, 49 assists).
100 for Milne: Forward Mikey Milne skated in his 100th WHL contest Wednesday, April 15 versus Brandon. The Abbotsford, BC product debuted for the ICE against Calgary in November of 2018.
ICE streak ends: Winnipeg had a six-game win streak end Wednesday, April 15 with a 5-3 loss to Brandon. The streak was the club's longest since relocating to Manitoba. The ICE outscored the opposition 24-11 in the six games with 11 power play goals.
Powerplay Consistency: The ICE have scored a powerplay goal in 17 of their 19 games, and counted a league-best 30 powerplay goals in 86 advantages (34.9%). Winnipeg was 22.5% effective on the powerplay last season, tops in the East Division scoring 58 PPG in 63 games.
PK Boost: Winnipeg penalty killers are 54-for-67 on the season (80.6%) with two shorthanded goals.
Back-to-Back: Today's game concludes Winnipeg's fifth back-to-back set in the Hub. The ICE are 3-1-0-0 in the second games of those sets so far. The club plays a total of six back-to-backs this season.
Home Kings: 7-2-1-0 at home to start 2021, the ICE went 20-8-1-0 within the East Division in 2019-20 for the best record among the six teams.
Winning Ways: Winnipeg's 38 total wins, and 22 home wins, were also East Division highs a season ago.
WHL Draft Dandies: six of the 26 players on the ICE roster are WHL Draft first round picks (Leppard [PG], Krebs, McClennon, Lambos, Geekie, and Benson).
WHL Firsts From The Hub:
April 16 vs Swift Current, Owen Boucher notched his first WHL point with an assist.
April 3 @ Regina, Skylar Bruce scored his first WHL goal.
March 23 vs Regina, Chase Bertholet scored his first WHL goal.
March 18th @ Moose Jaw, Skyler Bruce and Rhys Raeside each recorded their first WHL point assisting on Cole Muir's insurance goal, while goalie Carl Stankowski notched his first ICE win.
March 15th vs Swift Current, Zach Benson had his first goal, first assist, and first multi-point game. 2004-born Conor Geekie notched his first assist to earn his first point streak (2 games). After scoring 85 QMJHL goals, Anderson MacDonald notched his first Dub goal. And, 2004 born goalie Daniel Hauser collected the win in his first WHL appearance.
Puck drops at 5:00PM CDT tonight, catch all the action live on CFRW 1290 AM, iHeartRadio App and winnipegICE.ca. Pre-game show starts at 4:30PM CDT with Mitch Peacock and Kevin Olszewski. Tonights game is also available on WHL Live on CHL TV.
Western Hockey League Stories from April 19, 2021
- Broncos Fall 5-2 to ICE in Season Series Finale - Swift Current Broncos
- ICE Rally Past Broncos 5-2 - Winnipeg Ice
- WHL Announces 2020-21 Season to Conclude Following Regular Season Schedule - WHL
- Three Wheat Kings Named to WHL East Division Team of the Week Presented by Re/Max - Brandon Wheat Kings
- WHL Announces East Division Team of the Week Presented by RE/MAX - WHL
- WHL Announces B.C. Hub Team of the Week Presented by RE/MAX - WHL
- Wheat Kings Forward McCartney Named WHL Player of the Week Presented by Journie Rewards - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Nolan Maier Named WHL Goaltender of the Week - Saskatoon Blades
- Pre Game Report Presented by Imperial Steel - ICE vs Broncos - April 19, 2021 - Winnipeg Ice
- Blades' Goaltender Maier Named WHL Goaltender of the Week - WHL
- Wheat Kings' Forward McCartney Named WHL Player of the Week Presented by Journie Rewards - WHL
- Broncos Down Blades 3-2 in Shootout - Swift Current Broncos
- Broncos Face ICE in Rematch of Friday's Game - Swift Current Broncos
- Raiders Win Streak Snapped in Physical Game Against Pats - Prince Albert Raiders
- Giants Blank the Kamloops Blazers 4-0, Earn Fifth Shutout of the Season - Vancouver Giants
- Regnier Earns Hat Trick, Wolf Solid as Everett Pulls away from Portland - Everett Silvertips
- Oil Kings Rebound in Lethbridge, Beat Hurricanes 5-3 - Edmonton Oil Kings
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