Saturday, February 4, 2012

Rosthern WheatKings Hockey Update

The Rosthern Midget Wheat Kings have wrapped up a busy month of hockey highlighted by their "B" side victory in the Melfort Midget "A" tournament and an undefeated (15 - 0 - 1) record in regular season play.

The team will begin its SHA Provincial "A" playoffs Feb. 6 in La Ronge.  The second of the two game total point series will be held in Rosthern Feb. 26.  SVMHL playoff games will begin soon,  schedules will be forthcoming soon.


Nathan looks to clear the puck out of harms way in front of his own net while the Melfort forward tries to shovel it in.

Jake beats the Regina forward to the puck and circles with it while looking for a team mate to pass to.

Jared winds up from point blank range as the Melfort goalie goes down in anticipation of his shot.

Josh dives on the rebound in front of his net, not giving the Melfort players a second shot on goal.

Michael beats the Melfort defenceman down low and drives to the net with the puck.

Ryan gains possession of the puck in his own end and heads up ice with his line mates.

Brendan calmly takes control of the puck on his blue line.

Paul takes advantage of the flow of the game to jump up on the rush from his defense position.

Jamieson uses his speed and quick feet to outskate the pursuing defenders as he carries the puck across the blue line.

Josh, Paul and Nathan show good teamwork and positional play as they deny Melfort any chance to pass the puck in front of the Wheat King goal.
Tyler uses a combination of speed and good positioning to forecheck and gain possession of the puck.

Travis gives the Regina forward nothing to shoot at as he completely shuts down the short side of the net.