Edmonton evens series with Saskatoon 2-2
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| The Oil Kings celebrate a hat trick goal from Miroslav Holinka (#92). |
On Wednesday, the 20-year-old import centre showed why he has become one of the WHL’s superstars. In Game 4 of a best-of-seven first round playoff series against the host Saskatoon Blades, Holinka fired home a hat trick and was a plus-two in the plus- minus department to power the Oil Kings to a 5-2 victory to disappoint most of the 4,834 spectators at the SaskTel Centre.
With the win, the Oil Kings even the series at 2-2. Game 5 is set for Friday at 6 p.m. local time for Rogers Place in Edmonton. Game 6 is slated for Sunday at 2 p.m. at the SaskTel Centre.
Holinka, who has a signed NHL entry-level contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, came into Wednesday’s contest posted two goals, two assists and an even rating in the previous three games of the set. He nearly doubled his offensive output for the post-season in one game.
Oil Kings head coach Jason Smith said Holinka gave his squad the boost they needed to even the series with the Blades.
“He is an experience player in this league,” said Smith. “He is a 20-year-old guy, and he has expectations to play well and lead our team.
“His game tonight was outstanding, and it was a 200-foot game. He played well on both ends. He was out on the penalty kill and did a real good job.
“That is what you need from good players is good effort.”
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