The Edmonton Oil Kings had a successful Thanksgiving Weekend, earning four points with wins over the Red Deer Rebels and the Vancouver Giants.
On Saturday, the Oil Kings dominated the Rebels, leading 5-0 before Red Deer scored early in the third period. Gavin Hodnett, Roan Woodward, Cole Miller, Landon Hanson, and Gracyn Sawchyn each scored for Edmonton. Goaltender Alex Worthington made 28 saves on 29 shots.
On Monday, the Oil Kings faced a thrilling matchup against the Vancouver Giants, winning 5-4. The game was close, with neither team leading by more than one goal. Blake Fiddler tied the game late, and Adam Jecho scored shortly after on a power play. Hanson and Miroslav Holinka also scored, while Worthington made 27 saves.
The Oil Kings will soon announce results from their food drive for the Edmonton Food Bank.
Player Highlights:
- Gavin Hodnett: 8 points this season (3 goals, 5 assists).
- Blake Fiddler: Points in three straight games (2 goals, 1 assist).
- Gracyn Sawchyn: 4 points in the last two games (1 goal, 3 assists).
- Alex Worthington: .922 save percentage, tied for sixth in the WHL.
- Landon Hanson: Goals in back-to-back games.
Next Game:
The Oil Kings will wrap up a three-game homestand on Thursday at 7 p.m. against the Saskatoon Blades, the defending Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy winners. This will be the first of four meetings this season.
