Wheat King Midget hockey begins with a victory!

The Rosthern Midget Wheat Kings opened their 09-10 hockey season with a convincing 12-2 victory over the Hague Royals Midget team. Ten of the team members are students at RJC. The remainder are from Rosthern, Waldheim, Laird, Duck Lake and Dalmeny.

Mathew Heppner pulls away from the Hague defender as he heads across center ice towards the Hague zone.

Jared Kowalczyk attempts to move the puck past the Hague player.

Ryan Epp patrols the right side as the play heads into the Hague end of the arena.

Michael Epp reaches to control the puck in an effort to set up an offensive play just inside the Hague blue line.

Defenceman Paul Ayres keeps his eyes on the puck as he defends his own end. Cole Flath also alertly watches the play unfolding in front of his net.

Luke Warkentin works to control the puck in his own end and keep it away from the forechecking Hague player.

Defenceman Erik Epp cuts across the middle of the ice to stop the Hague forward from heading into the Rosthern zone.

Cole Flath makes a key save while Paul Ayres steers the Hague forward away from the puck in front of the Rosthern net.

Defenceman Sam Garnett takes control of the puck in our own end.