BEHINDTHE BLUE LINE by Cheryl Lingley Monday, February 19, 2001
February 19, 2001
Another successful weekend was had by the Kings, as they hosted the Fort St.John Flyers. The Kings winning both games, and that finishing up the leaguegames for this year. Now they will be concentrating on the playoffs.
Saturday evening thr Polar Kings won the game by a 4-3 margin. Kings first goalcame from defenseman Justin Hozack from Kurt Bensmiller. Then centerman KurtBensmiller from Greg Poulin was awarded the second of the night. Score 2-2 tiegoing into the 2nd period. Kurt Bensmiller was to get the only goal scored inthe 2nd with assists going to Kyle McBride and Chad
Marchand. In the 3rd period it was center man Chad Marchand giving the team thegame clincher, assisted by Brendyn Mayne.
Sunday morning saw the Kings come out and play a very physical game.(could bethey skipped breakfast, or they're just not morning people) Whatever it was, itseemed to work, as they downed Fort St. John by the score of 7-3. Greg Poulinwas to start the scoring off on a power play, assisted by Justin Hozack and KurtBensmiller. Fort St. John then scored one. Kings Kurt Bensmiller winning theface off, took control sending the puck past Flyers goaltender, putting theKings ahead again. Wainwright took total control in the 2nd period, racking up 4more goals. Goals going to : Greg Poulin from Darryl Lambert and Kurt Bensmiller.: Chad Marchand from Kurt Caron and Brendyn Mayne. : Derek Tymchyshyn fromDallas Mercier and Derek
Smale on a power play. : Darryl Lambert from Kurt Bensmiller and Greg Poulin.3rd period action saw Kurt Bensmiller give the Kings their 7th and last goal ofthe morning, assisted by Darryl Lambert. Fort St.John then put another one inthe net, but it just wasn't meant to be for them. Goaltender Brent Walker cameup big for the team this weekend. It was also good to see
Goaltender Dwayne Lingley back on the ice in the 3rd period of the Sunday game,after his battle with a severe flu bug. Hopefully we can have a full, healthyroster to go into the playoffs. The Kings have about 10 days before playoffsstart.
" GOOD LUCK POLAR KINGS !! "
February 12, 2001
Saturday Feb 10th, the Midgets were in Cold Lake to take on the NortheastPanthers. The Kings came away with a 4-3 win.
Kurt Bensmiller took advantage of a power play, to put one past Northeastgoaltender, assisted by Kyle McBride. Wainwright's next goal came from ChadMarchand unassisted. Kings 3rd goal was also scored unassisted by DerekTymchyshyn. Kings 4th and winning goal came from Dallas Mercier assisted byDarryl Lambert and Kurt Bensmiller. Goaltender Brent Walker put on another solidperformance, stopping 31 shots for the night.
Sunday Feb 11th, the Polar Kings hosted the Northeast Panthers. The game wastheir first in the new Twin Arena. The big ice surface was quite a change I'msure, the game seemed so slow. Playing with a short bench, the Kings still putin a full 60 min, winning the game 5-4. Chad Marchand got two goals of the nightwith assists going to Colter Andersen, Brendyn Mayne and Dallas Mercier. BrendynMayne scored from Derek Tymchyshyn and Chad Marchand. Dallas Mercier scored withbrother Darcy Mercier and Kurt Bensmiller asst. Wainwright's final goal of thenight was scored by Darryl Lambert from Kurt Bensmiller and Dallas Mercier.Overall it was a very successful weekend for the guys. The Kings have just twoleague games left,
this weekend in the Twin Arena they will host Fort St.John. Saturday evening at6:30,and Sunday morning at 9:00. Come out and watch some good hockey, and enjoythe comfort of the new arena.
GO KINGS GO !!!
February 4, 2001
Friday night the Kings were in Spruce Grove to play the Timberwolves. The Kings lost 7-2. Kings goals came from Kurt Bensmiller, assists going to KurtCaron and Brendyn Mayne.
Sunday afternoon the Polar Kings went to Ardrossan to play the StrathconaWarriors. The Kings had a short bench, as injuries took there toll, but that didnot discourage the team, with 11 skaters and 2 goaltenders (1 being affilategoaltender Ryan Johnson of the Bantam Polar Kings.) The Kings played hard andwon the game 7-2. Goal scorers: 1st - Chad Marchand from Russ Bedell; 2nd - KurtBensmiller from Kyle McBride and Darcy Mercier; 3rd - Darryl Lambert from KurtBensmiller; 4th - Dallas Mercier from Justin Hozack; 5th - Kyle McBride fromDarryl Lambert; 6th & 7th - Derek Tymchyshyn, assists going to Justin Hozack,Brent Walker and Kyle McBride.
The Polar Kings out shot the Warriors 57 to 24.
The Kings have one game at home and one away this weekend.
Hope to see you at the new arena.
GO KINGS GO!!!
January 29, 2001
Saturday night the Polar Kings hosted the Spruce Grove Timberwolves. Playgot underway, with Spruce Grove scoring first. The Kings came back with twogoals of their own. Kurt Bensmiller getting both goals with assists going toKyle McBride,Darryl Lambert, Brendyn Mayne and Casey Bray. Action in the secondperiod was pretty much the same, with the Timberwolves getting another goal, andPolar Kings Darryl Lambert scoring another,assisted by Kurt Bensmiller and KyleMcBride. The last 2:00 minutes of the game the Kings took two penalties, givingthe Wolves a 5 on 3 man advantage. NOT GOOD!! But I'm happy to report that withthe spectacular work of goaltender Brent Walker, they were able to hold theWolves back. Kings winning the game 3-2. Thanks to Landon Cusack and goaltenderRyan Johnson from the bantam Polar Kings, for coming out and helping out.(Midget Polar King goaltender Dwayne Lingley is in Viking hospital with a FluBug.) Best wishes Dwayne, Get Well Soon!!!! Sunday afternoon the Kingswere in Bonnyville to take on the Northeast Panthers. The Kings needed a winagainst this team. When the two teams hit the ice, it was definitely going to bea long 60 minutes. The Kings totally ruled the first period of play, outshooting Northeast 17 to 8. Northeast took advantage of a power play and scoredfirst. But Kurt Bensmiller also used a power play to put one on the board forWainwright. Darryl Lambert and Durwin Selte assisted. Then Kings Kurt Carondecided to add to the board by getting two goals. Assists going to Brendyn Mayneand two for Blair Smith. Second period action was very even in shots,butNortheast managed to add one goal to the board. 3rd period action was much thesame as the second. The Kings Darryl Lambert scoring number four, assisted byKyle McBride and Kurt Bensmiller. Then Kurt Caron getting his third of the nightassisted by Brendyn Mayne and Kurt Bensmiller. Congratulations on your Hat TrickKurt!!! With 13 seconds left, Northeast got another making it a 5-3 hockeygame. Nice win Kings!!!!! and a very successful weekend!!!! Thanks to BantamPolar Kings Andrew Nelson and Blair Smith for helping out. The Polar Kings areon the road next weekend.Friday night in Spruce Grove and Sunday afternoon inStrathcona.
GO KINGS GO !!!!!
January 22, 2001
Wainwright Midget Polar Kings
Thursday night the Kings were at home to play against the StrathconaWarriors. The guys were ready to play a full 60 mins,and play they did. Polar Kings outshooting the Warriors 23 to 5 in the first period of play. Score3-1 after the first. Kings goals coming from:
1)Kurt Caron from Chad Marchand and Casey Bray.
2)Kurt Caron again from Derek Tymchyshyn and Darcy Mercier.
3)Chad Marchand from Darcy Mercier and Brendyn Mayne.
Strathcona came up with a goal with 1:28 left on the clock. 2nd and 3rdperiod action had the Kings totally dominating, getting 3 goals in the second,and 2 in the third.
Goals coming from:
4)Chad Marchand from Brendyn Mayne and Kurt Caron.
5)Darryl Lambert from Kurt Bensmiller and Kyle McBride.
6)Colter Andersen unassisted.
7)Kurt Bensmiller from Darryl Lambert.
8)Darryl Lambert from Kurt Bensmiller and Kyle McBride.
Final score 8-1. Brent Walker was between the pipes for Wainwright, facing 26shots. Good Job Guys!!
Congratulations to " Chad Marchand - Darcy Mercier - Brent Walker " asthey were chosen to play on the All Star team in Grande Prairie this pastSaturday. They with players from Lloyd, Bonnyville and Strathcona represented
the East Team.While players from Spruce Grove, Grande Prairie, Peace River, FortSt.John and Ft.McMurray represented the West Team. I'm Happy to say that theEast beat the West, final score 4-2.
Polar Kings have 2 games this weekend.
Saturday they host the Spruce Grove Timberwolves,game time 6:30 pm.
Sunday the Kings travel to Bonnyville to play the Northeast Panthers, game time2:45 pm.
The Polar Kings would like to thank all the fans that come out and watch the
games.Your support in appreciated.
GO KINGS GO !!!!!
January 14, 2001
Gmunden luxury hotelsFriday night had the Kings hosting the Northeast Panthers. The PolarKings chalking up the first two goals;
#1~ Kyle McBride - Lambert/Hall asst.
#2~ Brendyn Mayne - Caron asst.
Then it was the Panthers coming out and getting 6 goals, with the Kings ChadMarchand chalking up one more for
Wainwright, Selte and Hozack assisting. Kings netminder-Brent Walker witha strong performance faced 33 shots. Final score 6-3 Panthers.
Saturday the boys were at the Civic Center in Lloyd to take on the Blazers. Thiswould be a battle, as the Polar Kings won the victory at the last meeting ofthese two teams. Play was fast, with Polar Kings Kurt Caron getting thefirst goal of the game, assisted by Marchand and Lambert. The Blazers cameback with two goals of their own. Wainwrights Kurt Caron put another markon the board, assisted by Mayne and Marchand. In the 2nd period,Kings Darcy Mercier scored on a power play assisted by Brendyn Mayne, to make ita 3-2 game. But with 29 seconds left on the clock, the Blazers tied itup. 3rd period action was a tough battle, with the Kings down to twolines. Neither team was to capitalize, and it was off to "OT" we go. After playing a full 5 min, the score remained the same. Both teams goinghome with a tie. Kings netminder-Dwayne Lingley having a spectacularperformance, facing 37 shots.
Kings next game will be thursday night at home, against the Strathcona Warriors.Game time 6:45.
GO KINGS GO !!!
Thanks to all our Jersey Sponsors and our Program Ad Sponsors!
Your support is greatly appreciated.
January 8, 2001
The Polar Kings played three games this weekend. starting Friday nightagainst Grande Prairie. They came out a little flat
after the long drive, which resulted in a disappointing 5-3 loss. Thefirst goal was scored by Kurt Caron on a power play, Darcy Mercier assisting.The second goal was another power play goal by Dallas Mercier- Kurt Bensmiller/DarrylLambert asst. The third goal was scored by Derek Tymchyshyn assisted by KyleMcBride.
Saturday night the Kings traveled to nearby Fort St. John. At 8:00the Kings hit the ice with the Flyers. The Kings came to
play for 60 minutes this night,and ended up with a 7-2 victory. DwayneLingley stopped 29 of 31 shots and absolutely stood on his head. Goals forthe Kings were #1-Chad Marchand unassisted.#2-Kurt Bensmiller from Durwin Selte(PP)#3- Justin Hozack from Bensmiller and Dallas Mercier (PP)#4- Tymchyshyn fromMarchand.#5- Tymchyshyn from Darcy Mercier.#6-Russ Bedell from Dallas Mercier,and to cap it off, Kurt Caron scored #7 from Marchand and Selte. It was apenalty filled game with both teams getting over 30 minutes a piece.
Sunday was an early morning for both teams, with them going head to headagain. Fort St. John came out and scored two quick goals, but the Kings answeredback with three quick ones themselves and never looked back, with a 9-5 victory.With many players with allot of bumps and bruises, a solid 60 minutes was stillproduced. The Kings goals were
scored by #1- Marchand from Caron.#2- Caron from Marchand.#3- Brendyn Mayne fromMarchand and Caron (PP).#4- Bensmiller from Greg Poulin,Darcy Mercier (PP).#5-Marchand from Mayne.#6- Marchand from Mayne,Hozack.#7- McBride from Bensmiller#8- Tymchyshyn from Mayne and Dallas Mercier.#9-Selte from Marchand,Caron.Kingsout shot the Flyers 56
to 36, with goalie Brent Walker making a solid 31 saves. Coach Shelden Welch wasimpressed with the boys effort and is very happy with 4 out of a possible 6 ptson the weekend. Even though it was a long Bus trip, good times were had by all,especially the "parents". Good job boys and keep up the goodwork.
by Polar King Team Members.
DEC 22nd had the Polar Kings hosting the Northeast Panthers. Thegame left one kinda' speechless,as it seemed the Kings came to the rink in bodyonly(leaving their thinking caps at home.)It was definitely a team effort, theymust of been thinking about what they were going to give their parents forChristmas. "Such nice guys." The score ending up 9-1 Panthers.KurtCaron getting the lone goal, assisted by Chad Marchand/Brendyn Mayne.
DEC 23rd the Kings were in Lloydminster to take on the Blazers.
Not enjoying the butt kickin' they recieved the evening before,the Kingscame to Lloyd fully armored.The Kings got off to a slow start,the Blazers outshooting them in the first period 13 to 2. Lambert, assisted by McBride wasawarded the Kings first goal.The score 2-1 Lloyd going into the second.2ndperiod play was fast, with very few shots on net for either team.The Polar Kingsslowed down Lloyd,with 2 more goals from; ~Mayne-Caron/Darcy Mercier asst.----~Lambert-McBride/Bensmiller asst.Score 3-2 Wainwright. 3rd period play continuedto be a battle.Polar Kings # 9-Selte assisted by Mayne/Marchand made it a 4-2game. With just 4:20 left in the third,the Kings kinda' let up a bit. TheBlazers took full advantage and put 2 past the Kings netminder, leaving thescore 4-4 tie at the end of the third. Over-Time here we go!!!!! 3:39 onthe clock and Lambert assisted by Bensmiller put one past the Lloydnetminder.Score 5-4 Wainwright.Kings netminder Dwayne Lingley faced 28 shots andplayed a spectacular game.Lambert getting a Hat Trick!! And the Kings gettingtheir first win against the Lloydminster Blazers.With the Kings Christmas Partythat night,it gave them something sweet to celebrate.
DEC 28th the Kings hosted an exhibition game against the Yorkton ParklandMallers from Sask.1st period action was very fast,score 2-1 Yorkton after thefirst.Lambert getting the first goal,assisted by McBride/Hozack.2nd
period,Yorkton out shot the Kings 15 to 6.Wainwright scored 2 more quick goals;~Mayne unassisted.--- ~Selte-Bedell/Dallas Mercier.The Polar Kings catching alittle shut eye towards the end of the Period;letting Yorkton get 3 very quickgoals in the
last 4:00 mins.Score 5-3 Yorkton.3rd period saw the Kings come alive in thesecond half of the period,but a little to late as Yorton got 2 more goals in thefirst half.Wainwright scored again at the 8:25 mark.Polar Kings Caron
getting the goal,Hozack/Marchand asst. Final 7-4 Yorkton.
The Polar Kings go on a road trip Jan 5,6 and 7.First to play Grande
Prairie, then it's off to Fort St.John for 2 games.
GO KINGS GO!!!
Thanks to this weeks Sponsors: ~Baughan Agencies(Wainwright)
~Lloydminster Spill Services Ltd. ~Wain-Alta Motors ~Nelco Farms
SEE YOU IN THE NEW YEAR!!!!!
by Cheryl Lingley
Well the Polar Kings played just one game this weekend. Friday evening had theKings in Spruce Grove to play the Spruce Grove Timberwolves(top team in theleague). 1st period underway the Kings came out to play, and play they did. Withonly 13 players and 2 goalies dressed. One player being (AP) Travis Hall fromthe Wainwright Midget Team,(good to have you Travis). Spruce Grove Timberwolvesput the first mark on the board, but the Kings came back with two of their own,score by; ~ Dallas Mercier- Bedell/Tymchyshyn asst. ~ Darryl Lambert- Mayne/DarcyMercier asst. Polar Kings out shooting Spruce Grove 15 to 8, Score 2-1
going into the second. 2nd period play saw Chad Marchand put another mark on theboard, with assistance from Brendyn Mayne and Justin Hozack. Late in theperiod, The Timberwolves came back to tie up the game with 2 more goals of theirown. Score 3-3 going into the third. 3rd period play, both teams dug deep, butcame up empty. Into over-time we go. Both teams wanting the win, made foran interesting and intense game. But it was the Timberwolves that capitalized,winning the game 4-3. The Kings showed alot of heart, as the last meeting withSpruce Grove saw the Kings downed by the score of 6-2. So they've come alongway, and will continue to be a force to reckon with. " Good Job Guys!"Polar Kings goaltender Brent Walker had a fantastic game, facing 52 shots anddelighting us with a few fancy acrobatic moves. All in all it was a great game.This weekend we have one game at home Friday evening against the NortheastPanthers of Bonnyville. (Dec 22nd- 8:00pm) Then it's off to LloydminsterSaturday afternoon.(Dec 23rd- 2:30pm) GO KINGS GO !!!!!
Thanks to our Sponsors this week!!
~ Bison Bus (Wainwright)
~ Don's Speed Parts (Wainwright)
~ Carpets West (Wainwright)
THE POLAR KINGS WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
by Cheryl.Lingley
Midget Polar Kings December 11, 2000
The Polar Kings played host to the Grande Prairie storm this weekend. Saturday's game saw the Kings come out strong, with all the veterans returningafter injuries. First year Midget Colter Andersen, will be out for awhile with aseparated shoulder.
1st period action saw the Kings; Chad Marchand get the first goal, with KurtCaron/Darcy Mercier asst. Unfortunately Grande Prairie also came out strong,getting 3 goals in the first period. 2nd period action saw Grande Prairie takecontrol, getting their fourth of the night. In the 3rd period the PolarKings skated hard, and were awarded with 2 more goals from; Kyle McBride -Dallas Mercier/Brendyn Mayne asst. ~ Greg Poulin - Chad Marchand asst. Grande Prairie put another in the net, making it a 5-3 hockey
game. Brent Walker was in net for the Polar Kings, and played a great gamefacing 32 shots. Derek Smale was injured, and will probably be out for 6 to 8weeks with a broken collar bone, which he received in the 1st period of play.
Sunday's game was an early one,and a very cold one I might add. The Polar kingswere ready to go as play got underway. Grande Prairie scored first,but theKings came back with Brendyn Mayne getting us on the score board. Polar Kingsnext goal, also came from Brendyn Mayne - Greg Poulin/Darcy Mercier asst. GrandePrairie came out and scored two more goals. This back and forth style of playseemed to become the trend in this game. Wainwright's Greg Poulin came back andscored, assisted by Dallas Mercier. The score 3-3 after the first. 2ndperiod was alot like the first, the Kings got 5 more goals;
~ Marchand - Mayne/Hozack asst.
~ McBride - Bensmiller/Darcy Mercier asst.
~ Bensmiller - McBride/Darcy Mercier asst.
~ Hozack - Bensmiller/McBride asst.
~ Mayne - Marchand/Caron asst.
The Storm also got three more goals. Score 8-6 after the second. 3rd periodaction saw Grande Prairie score two more goals, and the Kings scoring one more.The game ending in a 9-8 victory for the Kings. Last King goal scored by;Marchand - Caron/Darcy Mercier asst. "Congratulations to Brendyn Mayne onyour Hat Trick." Kings Goaltender; Dwayne Lingley had a great game, facing42 shots. It was a very good weekend, nice to see the fans come out towatch even in the bitter cold. The Kings have one game this weekend, they willbe on the road Friday night playing Spruce Grove.
Thanks to this weeks sponsors:
~ Kueber Farms (Killam)
~ Impact Electronics (Wainwright)
~ Green Belt Feed Mill (Wainwright)
Your sponsorship is very much appreciated.
GO KINGS GO!!!!!
DECEMBER 3, 2000
The Polar Kings hosted the Ft.McMurray Barons over the weekend. Their first gamegot underway Saturday night
at 8:00pm. The Kings came out strong getting the first two goals in the 1stperiod. [Tymchyshyn - Hozack asst.] [Lambert - Selte asst.] Going into the2nd saw the Barons pick up a their 1st goal. In the 3rd period the Barons tiedthe game at 2-2, but the Polar kings answered back with a third goal.[Bensmiller - unassisted.] With 34 seconds left in the game, Ft.McMurray cameback
to make it a 3-3 tie. Into over-time we go, with both teams battling hard, theKings came out the victors, getting the winning goal.
[Bensmiller - Darcy Mercier, Hozack asst.] Final 3-3 tie. The Polar Kingswere an excited group of guys, to say the least.
Sunday's game started at 12:00pm. The Polar Kings bench looking mighty short,due to injuries and the flu bug. Affiliate Players; Jesse Gulbraa, AndrewNelson, and Travis Hall were a welcome addition to the team this weekend. Play got underway with the Barons getting first blood in the 1st period. TheKings answered back in the 2nd, with two goals. [ Smale - Lambert, Hozack asst.]
[ Gulbraa - unassisted.] By the end of the period the Barons tied up thegame. Third period action saw the Barons come out strong, while the Kingswere tiring fast. Ft.McMurray Barons put one past Kings goaltender early in theperiod. Wainwright Polarkings answered right back, by tying the game 3-3.[Mayne- Dallas Mercier asst.] Going into over-time, neither team scored,leaving the game at a tie.
Hats off to Polar king Goaltender (Brent Walker) who had an outstanding game,facing 48 shots.
Not a bad weekend , giving the Kings 3 points on the board.
Way to go Kings!!
Next weekend the Kings will host Grande Prairie:
Dec 9/00 at 6:30pm
Dec 10/00 at 9:00am
Thanks goes to this weeks teamsponsors:
~ Top Source for Sports (Lloydminster)
~ Denwood Motors (Wainwright)
~ Sapphire Enterprises (Wainwright/Vermilion)
See you onthe Weekend!!!!
GO KINGS!!!
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This past weekend saw the midgets play Saturdaynight, against Strathcona in Ardrosson arena. The Kings came home with a 4-4tie. Wainwright out shooting the Warriors 39 to 38, very close. We had four newfaces on the team, as we've been fighting injuries. Coach
Shelden brought up four affiliated Polarking Bantams to play with the midgets:Blair Smith; Landon Cusak; Andrew Nelson; Morgan Mackay. The Guys did a greatjob filling in. Goals came from: Tymchyshyn - Beddell & Darcy Mercierasst; Mayne - Bensmiller & Darcy Mercier asst; Blair Smith -Tymchyshyn & Beddell asst; Mayne - Bensmiller asst.
Sunday had the Kings playing host to Lloydminster Blazers. Lloyd came out fast,as they usually do, they were rewarded with a goal out of their 17 shots on netin the first period.
Second period play saw the Blazers out play the Kings. They scored fourmore times with the Kings getting one goal in the second. The Polarkingscame out strong in the third, but penalties took there toll. The end score wasLloyd over Wainwright 7 to 2. Blazers out shooting the Kings 38 to 13. We wereglad to have our four affiliated players, plus we added one more to this game:Jory Stuparyk (Thanks again guys for the much needed help.)
Goals for the night went to: Tymchyshyn - Selte asst; Mayne - unassisted.
The Kings will be on home ice next weekend,
Dec 2 at 6:30pm
Dec 3 at 9:00am
playing host to Ft.McMurray.
Hope to see you there.
Thanks to this weeks team Sponsors:
~ Ultimate Balance (Irma)
~ Torpedo Flushby (Forestburg)
~ Agland (Vermilion)
Your sponsorship is appreciated!!
Special thanks also to our town papers, for their outstanding coverage on thePolarkings Hockey Club.
Go Kings !!!!
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Friday evening (Nov 17/00)took the team toBonnyville, to play against the Northeast Panthers. First period actionhad the Kings out shooting the Panthers 19 to 15. The Kings were rewarded with 1goal, but it was the Panthers coming out ahead with 3 goals at the end of theperiod. The Kings making some major slip-ups that cost them. Score 3-1 goinginto the second. Second period shots were much like the first, Kings=18 -
Panthers=21 (no scoring in the second.) Third period action was dominatedby the Panthers. Kings out shot the Panthers 10 to 7, but the guys justcouldn't get it past the Panthers net minder. There were a few questionablecalls by the ref. The Panthers got another goal, making it a 4-1 hockeygame. Polarkings lone goal scorer of the night was; Justin Hozack -Brendyn Mayne & Kyle McBride assisting. Net minder Dwayne Lingley faced 43shots, and played a great game, stopping 4 break-aways. Injuries seem tobe taking toll on the team. We all hope the guys recover soon.
Saturday Nov 25th has the Kings in Strathcona.
Sunday Nov 26th the Kings will host Lloydminster, at 4:15pm.
Hope to see you at the arena.
Go Kings go !!!!!
Thank you to this weeks sponsors:
~ Signs By Design (Wainwright)
~ Nelson Environmental Remediation(Spruce Grove)
~ Norris Brothers Ford (Wainwright)
November 13, 2000
This past weekend took us to Peace River for 2games, and 1 game in Grande Prairie. We played friday night in Peace River. Theguys came out strong in the 1st period out shooting Peace River 15 to 9, thescore going into the 2nd period 2-2 tie. Goals from : * Poulin - Selte asst. *Bensmiller- Mayne,Lambert asst. Second period play got underway, seeing Peace River outshooting the Kings 14 to 7, yet it was the Kings that capitalized with 2 moregoals. * McBride - Bedell, Bensmiller asst. * Andersen - Tymshychyn asst. Score 4-2 going into the 3rd. Action in the third saw Peace River comeout strong out shooting Wainwright 13 to 8. The Kings put 1 more in net, whilePeace River put 3 more in net, leaving the game at a 5-5 tie. 5th goal scoredby: * McBride - Mayne,Bensmiller asst. Saturday morning was a whole differentgame. The Kings just couldn't get things together, they were out shot 37 to 33.Final score 6-1 for Peace River. Kings lone goal scored by * Darryl Lambertunassisted. Sunday saw us in Grande Prairie. The Kings gave a strongperformance, there was no scoring in the first period.Second Period play saw Grande Prairie gettheir first goal. Third play action was a fast pace, hard hitting finish. Grande Prairie scored their second of the game.The Kings battled hard, but came upempty. Final score 2-0. Shots on net were : Wainwright-37 Grande Prairie-39. This weekend the Kings have only one game scheduled,8:00pm friday Nov 17 at Bonnyville against the Northeast Panthers. GOODLUCK KINGS !!
Special thanks go to this weeks sponsors:
** Rent World (Wainwright) **
** Tingley Enterprises (Lloydminster) **
** Consulting Services Associates (Hardisty) **
Your support is greatly appreciated.
November 6, 2000
Wainwright Hosted Lloydminster;(SaturdayOct 28/00) If Lloydminster came hunting another blowout game, they sadlyunderestimated the PolarKings.
As play got underway Lloyd came out strong, out shooting the Kings 14 to 5 inthe first period. They were awarded 1 goal after the first period was ended. Thesecond period showed the Polarkings coming out stronger with 9 shots onnet to Lloyds 13, much better. The Kings only goal of the night was scoredby Brendyn Mayne, who took it upon himself to make Lloyd goalie; Beal, eatsome rubber. Lloyd scored again in the second, to make it 2-1. Goinginto the 3rd the Kings came out very strong, out shooting Lloyd 11 to 8. When itwas all over the score stayed at 2-1 for Lloyd. PolarKings goalie stood on hishead with 35 shots on net.Lloyd goalie had 22 shots. Good Job Guys!!!
Next Saturday (Nov 4/00) the Kings will again host Lloydminster. Game time is at6:30 pm.
Come out and support the guys!!
It was nice to see a couple of Witchs came out to support the team, they werehanding out candy, as well as cheering from the stands. Come again girls, niceto have you. Thanks again to our team sponsors. This weeks sponsors are:McRae Floorcovering (Wainwright)
: Sundown Oil & Water Hauling Ltd.(Fabyan)
: Oak Finish Ltd (Wainwright)
October 23, 2000
Wainwright Midget Polar Kings
Our first overnight road trip took us toFt. McMurray for 2 games. Saturday's game at 7:00pm ended in a 11-2 win for theKings. Greg Poulin getting 4 goals ; Kyle McBride with a Hat trick ; DarrylLambert getting a Hat trick on his first game out. The game seemed slower thenmost. The Kings drew first blood, with 3 goals in the first period. As the gameprogressed, it was obvious that the Polar Kings were going in for the kill, andwould stop at nothing. Ft. McMurray player's made it tough at times for theKings to keep their cool. But by showing their maturity, they made us proud withonly 16 mins. of penalties. Ft. McMurray had 32 penalty min. Sunday's game sawFt. McMurray come out strong, getting the first goal to start what was to be aninteresting game. The Fort scored 2 more early in the 2nd period, leaving theKings down 3-0. But as we all know, the Kings didn't take this laying down. Withthe 2nd period half over, the Kings battled back to tie the game 3-3. Thisdidn't settle well with the Ft. McMurray team, going into the 3rd with tempersflaring. Penalties were handed out on both sides. It was a battle that wasn'tmeant to be, as Ft. McMurray got the go ahead goal with 11:26 left in the game.Coaches Shelden Welch and Randy Huxley did an excellent job with the guys. TheKings will host Lloydminster Saturday at 5:30pm. We'd like to thank a few of theteam Sponsors: U.F.A. , Wainwright Paint'n Paper , Bear Paw Outfitting (PeaceRiver) Your support is greatly appreciated.
COME OUT AND CHEER THE GUYS ON !!
October 14, 2000
The Polar Kings hosted Spruce Grove on Saturday, the score at the end ofthe 3rd period was
Spruce Grove 6 - Wainwright 2. Polar King Goals: Bensmiller - Poulin, McBrideasst. Beddell - Mayne, Dallas Mercier asst. 21 minutes of penalties. Goalie:Walker faced 44 shots, while Spruce Grove goalie faced 28 shots.
October 15, 2000
Sunday's Game was a very long game against Strathcona, starting at 4:00 andending around 7:00.
Lots of penalties handed out on both sides.The score ended up with the PolarKings winning 8 to 5.
Goals: Bensmiller - Selte asst. Bensmiller - Poulin asst. Hozack - Caron, DallasMercier asst.
Poulin - Bensmiller, McBride asst. McBride - Bensmiller, Selte asst. McBride -Poulin, Darcy Mercier asst.
Poulin - Beddell asst. Poulin - unassisted. Goalie: Lingley faced 27 shots whileStrathconagoalie faced 42 shots. It was a very exciting weekend to say theleast.The Kings will be playing out of town this weekend,
Oct 21 & 22. Their off for 2 games in Ft.McMurray. So we wish them the Bestof Luck! G0 KINGS GO !
October 7, 2000
Well the Wainwright Midget Polar Kings are off for another exciting year. The Roster, is a group of very talented guys.The Polar Kings have 3 games already under their belts, and will play host to Spurce Grove at 5:30 on Sat Oct 14.Sunday they host Strathcona at 4:15. The Polar Kings first league game was inLloydminster. TheKings came home with a 6-0 loss. P.K. goalie,Walker faced 34 shots; Lloyd goalie Beal faced 21 shots. They then went onto host Peace River for games 2 & 3. Saturday's game ended with a 7-4 loss. Lot's of action, too many penalties.That old adage, "can't score from the box!" Goals: Bensmiller - Smale asst.Dallas Mercier - Tymchyshyn asst. McBride - Bensmiller asst. Hozack - Poulin asst.
Goalie:Lingley faced 36 shots.Sunday's game was truly a game not to miss. The Kings played true to form, downing Peace River with the score 6-3.Goals: Bensmiller - McBride, Poulin asst. Poulin - Selte, Bensmiller asst. Andersen - Darcy Mercier, Selte asst.Tymchyshyn - McBride, Poulin asst.Mayne - Tymchyshyn, Caron asst. Smale - Andersen asst.Goalie: Walker faced 28 shots.A really nice game to watch, lot's of passing, plenty of good clean hits.WAY TO GO KINGS !!Come out this weekend and catch the action.