Thursday, January 29, 2009

Brandon @ Kootenay

The Kootenay ICE will host Brandon Friday at the Rec-Plex.
This is the 4th and final meeting of the year.
The Wheat Kings lead the series 2-1, with every game being a 1-goal decision and 2 games have gone to overtime shootouts.
The ICE have earned points in their last 4 games and are 6th in the conference. Brandon has lost 3 games in their last 19 and 2 have been in overtime. They’re 3rd in the conference.
Tylan Stephens and Jesse Ismond each have points in the last 8 games and both have 12 points during the streak.
Matt Lowry and Andrew Clark have combined for 17 points against the ICE this season.
ICE look to have a complete lineup as Brayden McNabb is expected to return after missing 5 games to a concussion.
The club has been involved 4 high scoring games in a row and have outscored their opponents 22-17 in those games.
Brandon is coming off back-to-back 2-1 wins in Red Deer and Edmonton.
ICE GM Jeff Chynoweth and Mayor Scott Manjak will sign the new lease at centre ice before the game. There will also be a special announcement for the fans.