The Rosthern Midget Wheat Kings began their 2010-2011 hockey season with their first regular season game against Shellbrook. The Rosthern squad includes 10 players who are RJC students and looks to be a strong team of returning and new players. The Wheat Kings defeated Shellbrook 12-0.
Forward Jared Kowalczyk tries to get his stick on a centering pass from linemate Thomas Regier.
Michael Epp outhustles the Shellbrook defence and gets to the puck first in front of the Shellbrook goal. Epp scored twice in the game.
Luke Warkentin plays solid and steady defence as he rides his man off the puck.
Winger Tyler Leblanc swoops in on goal and prepares to let go a backhand shot.
Defenceman Sam Garnett gets pinned against the boards by the Shellbrook forward.
Ryan Epp gets the better of this check as he collides with the Shellbrook player at the blueline.
Brendan Paetkau is all alone on the rush as he carries the puck into the Shellbrook zone.
Defenceman Paul Ayres keeps his body in between the puck and the Shellbrook player as he works to clear the puck from his zone.
Jamieson Fitzgerald looks to beat the Shellbrook defenceman as he goes one on one across the blueline.
