Thursday, February 18, 2010

Rosthern Wheat Kings Provincial Hockey Team loses series in overtime

The Rosthern Midget Wheat Kings provincial team played an exciting series against Canora. The Rosthern team lost the first game by 1 goal setting up the second of the two game total point series held at home. Canora edged out the Wheat Kings in an exciting overtime game!

Defenceman Paul Ayres steers his man away from the puck and out of harm's way.

Center Michael Epp hustling back to cut off the Canora passing lanes.

Defenceman Luke Warkentin wins the race for the puck.

Ryan Epp fighting for position.

Michael Epp sets up for a goal scoring chance in the Canora zone.

Jamieson Fitzgerald looking for the rebound.

Mat Heppner uses his long reach to beat the Canora defender to the puck.

Winger Ryan Epp shoots on the Canora net from the slot.

Defenceman Sam Garnett looks to pass the puck to his defence partner.


Goaltender Cole Flath steers the Canora shot harmlessly into the corner.





Ftizgerald heading into the Canora zone at full speed!


Defenceman Erik Epp stands his ground and stops the Canora forward before he can get a shot on goal.

Luke Warkentin cuts off the Canora forward's path to the Rosthern net.

Paul Ayres takes his man while Cole Flath watches the puck.



Not in our house! Erik Epp flattens the Canora player behind the Rosthern net.



Sam Garnett looking to start the Rosthern rush up the ice.



Three Rosthern defenders converge on the Canora forward, allowing him no chance on this rush.


Oh so close!! The puck sits on the Canora goal line as Michael Epp tries to bang in in the net.


Mat Heppner on a rush.
Cole Flath readies himself for the next Canora shot on net.

The team put on a great show for the crowd, losing in sudden death double overtime.

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