Tough split for Kings

Times Editor

 

The Wheatland Kings were well on their way to snapping a seven game road losing streak Jan. 18 in Medicine Hat against the Cubs.

After building a 4-0 lead heading into the third period, it looked like the local junior B team was on the verge of winning their first road away from Strathmore since a 7-4 win over Banff on Nov. 4.

However, a short handed marker 1:32 into the third period sparked the Cubs en route to five unanswered goals and a 5-4 win.

Kristian Petit scored two goals and Brandon Neufeld added a goal and two assists to lead the Kings. Blake Bishop added a goal, while the league’s leading scorer Andrew Bergmann and Parker Georgsen each chipped in with a pair of assists.

Richie Hubbell was stellar through two periods, making 31 saves, before stopping another 20 in the third period.

The following day on home ice, the Kings responded with a solid 3-0 victory over the Stettler Lightning. The Kings scored once each period to earn the win.

Another huge weekend awaits Wheatland, as they travel to High River on Jan. 25 (8 p.m.), before returning home to face the top team in the North Division, the Blackfalds Wranglers on Jan. 26 (8 p.m.) at the Strathmore Family Centre.