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Wheat Kings Close out Road Trip in Swift Current

February 18, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
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The Wheat Kings close out their road trip with a massive game VS the Swift Current Broncos. Only 4 points separate the #7 seed Broncos from the #10 seed Brandon Wheat Kings. Puck drop at 7:08pm from the iPlex in Swift Current.

2022/2023 Wheat Kings Regular Season Record: 21-24-7-0 Home: 10-12-4-0 Road: 11-12-3-0

Head Coach: Marty Murray | 13-9-5-0 WHL (Reg Season) games coached |

All-Time Record: 13-9-5-0 | Playoff Record: 0-0

REGULAR SEASON STATS LEADERS:

Goals (25) - Nate Danielson Assists (39) - Nate Danielson

Points (64) - Nate Danielson PIMS (119) - Matt Henry (Leads WHL)

Plus/Minus (11) - Brett Hyland Shots (194) - Nolan Ritchie

Wins (19) - Carson Bjarnason Shutouts (3) -Carson Bjarnason

Save % (.906) - Carson Bjarnason Goals Against Average (3.02) - Carson Bjarnason

NEWS & NOTES:

Last Game: The Wheat Kings were grounded by the Lethbridge Hurricanes 3-1 Friday night. A couple bad bounces in the 2nd period was the difference with Blake Swetlikoff scoring a pair of goals for the Hurricanes. Hurricanes over age goaltender Bryan Thomson stopped 30 of 31 Wheat Kings shots earning 2nd star of the game. The lone goal for the Wheat Kings was a first period powerplay goal scored by Calder Anderson.

Feb 18th VS Swift Current : The Wheat King close out their season series in a crucial matchup versus the Broncos. The last time these two clubs met was only 4 days ago when the Wheat Kings were unable to hit the elusive .500 mark after suffering a 7-5 loss to the Swift Current Broncos.. It was a see-saw battle between the two clubs who each gave up leads but in the end it was the Broncos who had the last laugh scoring four 3rd period goals to comeback and pick up the win. For the Wheat Kings Brett Hyland earned 2nd star after picking up a pair of goals, Nate Danielson & Calder Anderson each picked up 3 points in the loss. The Broncos are also well rested after not playing Friday night.

Who's Hot: Brett Hyland currently has 19 goals scored in his last 21 games. Forward Nate Danielson has been stellar as of late scoring 49 points in his last 33 games. Nolan Ritchie has 39 points in his last 31 games.

WHEAT KINGS VS BRONCOS SCHEDULE

November 15th @ Swift Current 7:00pm (LOSS 4-2)

December 3rd VS Swift Current 7:00pm (WIN 4-2)

February 14th VS Swift Current 7:00pm (LOSS 7-5)

February 18th @ Swift Current 7:00pm

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 123 PIMS

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