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Game Day Thread: Swift Current @ Wheat Kings, 7:30 PM
9/25/2009 at 9:46 AM
At long last, the first home game of the WHL season.... and to go along with it, the first eBrandon game day thread.
Previewing the matchup.....
SWIFT CURRENT BRONCOS (1-1-0-0, Tie for 5th in Eastern Conference)
Leading Scorers: Cody Eakin (2G 1A 3 Pts), Brad Hoban (1G 1A 2 Pts),
Michael Stickland (1G 1A 2 Pts), Geordie Wudrick (1G 1A 2 Pts)
Top Scoring Defenceman: Eric Doyle (1G 0A 1 Pt)
Manitobans: Michael Hay (Winnipeg), Cody Eakin (Winnipeg), Andrew Hewett (Winnipeg)
Probable Starting Goalie: Morgan Clark (1-1-0. 4.03, 0.875)
BRANDON WHEAT KINGS (1-1-0-0, Tie for 5th in Eastern Conference)
Leading Scorers: Mark Schneider (1G 1A 2 Pts), Aaron Lewadniuk (0G 2A 2 Pts), Paul Ciarelli (1G 0A 1Pt), Del Cowan (1G 0A 1 Pt), Brodie Melnychuk (1G 0A 1 Pt)
Top Scoring Defenceman: Mark Schneider (1G, 1A, 2 Pts)
Probable Starting Goalie: Andrew Hayes (1-1-0, 3.00 GAA, .906 sv pct)
A few random notes..
- Tonight will mark the debut of Westman Place's new scoreclock. The scoreboard has been the subject of much summer eBrandon discussion. I'm told that the unveiling/debut will be at 7:20, so might be a good idea to be in your seats a bit earlier than normal if that's something you're looking forward to!
- Scott Glennie is expected to play his first game of the season after being returned from Dallas Stars' camp. Last I heard, Alexander Urbom won't be ready after being re-assigned from New Jersey yesterday. Toni Rajala should be in Brandon but won't play for a week or two. Matt Calvert (Columbus) and Brayden Schenn (Los Angeles) remain at NHL camps
- Brandon won seven of eight head-to-head meetings last season
I'll post scratches and line combos as the info is available (likely approx a half hour before game time). Will also have post-game photos to add to this thread.
Would be great to hear others' thoughts and predictions.