Overview:
The Edmonton Oil Kings are 6-2-0-2 in their last 10 games and they lead the Moose Jaw Warriors by six points for the Eastern Conference lead. Only the Portland Winterhawks (189) have scored more goals than the Edmonton Oil Kings (188).
Who’s Up Front:
Leading the way offensively for Edmonton is 18-year-old New York Rangers prospect Michael St. Croix. St. Croix has registered 67 points through 45 games this season and leads the Oil Kings with 25 goals – 10 of which have been scored on the power play.
Who’s on D:
The Edmonton Oil Kings boast a ton of depth on the back-end. This season they are led by Edmonton Oilers draft-pick Martin Gernat. Through 33 ganes, Gernat has recorded 26 points and is a +22 on the season. Add the likes of Griffin Reinhart, Keegan Lowe, Mark Pysyk and Cody Corbett, and you’ve got a blueline that has incredible depth.
Who’s in Goal:
The Oil Kings have received great goaltending this season from 18-year-old Laurent Brossoit. Brossoit is 25-9-1-3 on the year with one shut out. His goals against average is 2.47 and his save percentage is .913. His backup is 16-year-old Tristan Jarry who is 4-2 on the season. Jarry played in the last game for Edmonton during the weekend against Calgary.
X-Factor:
The Edmonton Oil Kings have the league’s second best power play (27.1 percent) and also the league’s second best penalty-kill (83.3 percent). Keeping Edmonton five-on-five or down a man will be very important for the Cougars tonight.
Overview:
Dean Clark’s Cougars have won two in a row, and head into tonight’s game with a record of 15-26-0-1. The Cats outscored Lethbridge 10-5 this past weekend and are once again knocking on the door of the top eight of the Western Conference. They trail Victoria by one point, and hold two games in hand. The next victory for Prince George will mark number 500 for the franchise.
Who’s Up Front:
No Cougars forward is hotter than Troy Bourke. The 17-year-old from Onoway, Alberta had five assists in two games against Lethbridge, and will no doubt be ready to provide a similar impact this week in his home province. Troy Bourke has become the straw that stirs the drink offensively for the Cougars, and they’ll need him to lead the charge tonight in Edmonton.
Who’s on D:
Cougars captain Jesse Forsberg is playing some of his best hockey of the season. Forsberg has scored goals in two straight games, and has been giving the opposition fits on the power play. Forsberg has used his size to create problems in front of the opposition’s goal, and I’d look for Forsberg to do more of the same tonight, while playing a responsible, efficient game defensively.
Who’s in Goal:
Drew Owsley won both games for the Cougars this past weekend against Lethbridge, and continues to provide the Cougars with a chance to win every night. Coming into tonight’s game, Drew Owsley has a record of 14-22-0-1. Devon Fordyce is his backup and holds a record of 1-4-0-1. Whoever gets the call tonight can expect a lot of shots and activity.
X-Factor:
The key tonight for the Prince George Cougars is to keep their offensive momentum going. They’ve scored 10 goals in their last two games, and had all lines clicking last weekend. Lots of shots, lots of net-traffic and a strong work ethic will all be necessary tonight if the Cougars want to win in Edmonton. I’m willing to bet that they are up for the challenge tonight.
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