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Preview: Oil Kings vs. Spokane Chiefs 1.14.24

January 14, 2024 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
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EDMONTON OIL KINGS (14-23-1-1) vs. SPOKANE CHIEFS (14-20-4-0) - January 14, 2024 - Rogers Place - 4:00 PM

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2023-24 Schedule vs. Spokane Chiefs

Sunday, Jan 14 @ Edmonton

2022-23 vs. Spokane: 1-0-0-0 Home: 0-0-0-0 Away: 1-0-0 PP: 1/2 (50.0%) PK: 0/6 (100.0%)

All-Time vs. Spokane: 4-9-0-1 Home: 2-5-0-0 Away: 2-4-0-1 PP: 7/61 (11.5%) PK: 14/60 (76.7%)

Matchup Notes

Today marks the first and only meeting this season between the Oil Kings and Chiefs.

The Chiefs last visited Rogers Place on March 4, 2020 - 1,411 days ago.

Last season, the Oil Kings picked up a 3-1 win in Spokane on October 7, 2022 thanks to a 34-save performance from Kolby Hay. Former Oil King, now Chief, Shea Van Olm scored one of Edmonton's three goals in the game while Mason Finley and Cole Miller had the other two.

Coming In

The Oil Kings come in after dropping a 4-1 decision last night in Red Deer to the Rebels.

The Oil Kings lone goal was supplied by Ty Nash in the second period, while Kolby Hay made 37 saves on 39 Red Deer shots. The Rebels were led to victory by Kai Uchacz who notched his first hat-trick of the season.

The Oil Kings power play went 0-for-5 in the game, while the Rebels were 1-for-4.

The Chiefs come in off a 7-4 loss on Friday afternoon in Calgary against the Hitmen. Spokane has now lost all five games on their current Central Division road trip which wraps up today in Edmonton. Prior to the start of their current road trip, the Chiefs had won four straight games and were 4-0-1-0 in their last five.

EOK Notables

Oil Kings defenceman Marc Lajoie sits 13th in defenceman points (30), 2nd in defenceman goals (12), 1st in defenceman PP goals (8) and 3rd in defenceman PP points (20) in the WHL.

Oil Kings defenceman Marc Lajoie ranks 2nd all-time amongst Oil Kings defencemen for PP goals in a single season with 8, tied with Conner McDonald (2018-19) and trails only Simon Kubicek (9, 2021-22).

Oil Kings forward Adam Jecho is 11th in WHL rookie scoring with 25 points (11G, 14A) in just 28 games.

The Oil Kings have killed off 56 of the last 67 penalties they've taken over the past 20 games (83.6%). The Oil Kings PP has gone 26 for its last 105 over the past 25 games (24.8%) and has 28 goals in its last 27 games.

The Oil Kings lead the WHL in attendance (5,617 avg.).

SPO Notables

Chiefs forward Berkly Catton ranks 8th in the WHL scoring race with 62 points (26G, 36A) in 38 games. His 26 goals also ranks 8th amongst all WHL skaters.

Chiefs forward Conner Roulette ranks 11th in the WHL scoring race with 55 points (26G, 29A) in 38 games. His 26 goals also ranks 8th amongst all WHL skaters.

Chiefs defenceman Brayden Crampton sits 13th points by a defenceman this season (30).

Three Chiefs players were listed by NHL Central Scouting on their midterm rankings earlier this week: F Berkly Catton (9th amongst North American Skaters), D William McIsaac (98th amongst North American Skaters) and G Dawson Cowan (5th amongst North American Goaltenders).

Milestone Watch

F Gavin Hodnett is 2 games away from 100 career WHL games.

F Skyler Bruce is 9 games away from 200 career WHL games.

F Gracyn Sawchyn is 11 points away from 100 career WHL points.

D Marc Lajoie is 15 assists away from 100 career WHL assists.

Lineup Report

D Ethan MacKenzie, upper-body, month-to-month (Games missed: 19).

D Eastyn Mannix, upper-body, day-to-day (Games missed: 1).

Streaks

F Gracyn Sawchyn is on a 3-game point streak (1g-4a-5pts).

F Ty Nash is on a 2-game point streak (2g-1a-3pts).

F Roan Woodward is on a 2-game point streak (1g-1a-2pts).

F Joe Iginla is on a 2-game point streak (1g-1a-2pts).

Who's Hot

F Gavin Hodnett has 33 points (8G, 25A) in his last 28 games.

D Marc Lajoie has 23 points (9G, 14A) in his last 27 games.

F Skyler Bruce has 24 points (12G, 12A) in his last 24 games.

F Roan Woodward has 15 points (6G, 9A) in his last 21 games.

F Ty Nash has 23 points (12G, 11A) in his last 17 games.

F Marshall Finnie has 13 points (7G, 6A) in his last 17 games.

F Adam Jecho has 15 points (6G, 9A) in his last 16 games.

F Gracyn Sawchyn has 15 points (5G, 10A) in his last 13 games.

G Kolby Hay has won 6 of his last 8 starts and is 9-5-0-0 in his last 14 starts.

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