WHL Brandon Wheat Kings

Wheat Kings Down Pats 5-1

Published on December 1, 2018 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Brandon Wheat Kings News Release


Brandon, MB. - The Brandon Wheat Kings made it back to back wins Friday night with an impressive 5-1 victory over the visiting Regina Pats.

Brandon got goals from five different players and rookie netminder Ethan Kruger turned aside 29 shots as the Wheat Kings snapped a 3-game losing streak on home ice and improved to 12-7-3-3 on the season.

The Pats, who engineered a blockbuster trade with the Lethbridge Hurricanes on Thursday, slipped to 8-18-0-0.

Linden McCorrister scored once and set up another for the winners, who led 2-1 and 4-1 at the period breaks.

Singles came off the sticks of Ben McCartney, Cole Reinhardt, Marcus Sekundiak and Luka Burzan, on the powerplay. Rookie defenceman Vincent Iorio meanwhile added an assist for his first ever point in the Western Hockey League.

Newly acquired Ty Kolle scored in a losing cause for the Pats, who received a 24-save performance from former AAA Midget Wheat King goalkeeper Max Paddock. Kolle, Jadon Joseph and a parcel of draft picks went from Lethbridge to Regina on Thursday in exchange for veterans Jake Leschyshyn and Nick Henry.

Thanks to Friday's 5-goal effort, fans attending Friday's game can now receive 50% off their online Domino's pizza order all day Saturday. Use the Promo Code WK5

The Wheat Kings will be looking to make it three in a row Saturday night when they return to Swift Current to meet the Broncos.

Brandon and Swift Current have split the first two games of their season series, with the Wheat Kings winning 5-1 this past Wednesday night.

Brandon will then play host to Medicine Hat and the league leading Prince Albert Raiders on Tuesday and Friday nights respectively.

Tuesday's game is another "2 for Tuesday" - presented by Auto Parts Central.

Not only will fans have the opportunity to receive a "free" ticket with the purchase of another at the regular price, Center Plate and the Keystone Centre will be offering a number of special concession discounts for this game.

Friday's game meanwhile is a presentation of Craftsmen.

Tickets to both games this week go back on sale at 10am Saturday at the Keystone Centre box office. Fans can also order online at keystonecentre.com or by calling (204) 726-3555.

Brandon currently has six games remaining before its annual Christmas break - three at home and three on the road. The Wheat Kings will close out their first half schedule on Saturday, December 15th against the Saskatoon Blades.

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