Kings earn point, look aheadto rematch

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By Melissa Crispin-Piche Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

The Wheatland Kings earned a point in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Sylvan Lake Wranglers on Nov. 6 at the Strathmore Family Centre. Nash Wassing scored once and added an assist, while Koen Wainwright and Jagger Hiebert also scored. The Kings play road games in Sylvan Lake on Nov. 13 and Okotoks on Nov. 20 before returning home to host Rocky Mountain House on Nov. 21 at 7:45 p.m.

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The Agra Risk Wheatland Kings came away with a point Friday night, falling 4–3 in a shootout to the Sylvan Lake Wranglers before getting a welcome break from the schedule.

Nash Wassing and Koen Wainwright scored on the power play, while Jagger Hiebert added a third-period goal to help send the game to overtime. After the extra frame settled nothing, Sylvan Lake’s Cooper Lawrence scored the lone shootout goal.

Connor White kept Wheatland in the game with 44 saves as the Kings were outshot 47–35.

General manager Cody Holdaway said Wassing has been a strong addition to the line-up. 

“He’s definitely one of our top-producing players for sure,” said Holdaway.

With Saturday and Sunday off, the Kings had time to recover before preparing for another meeting with the Wranglers on Friday. 

“The boys had a much-needed rest weekend,” said Holdaway.

The rematch gives Wheatland a quick opportunity to turn a close result into a win on Friday, Nov 13.