Killam Wheat Kings wrap up the season on a high note; playoffs this weekend

The Killam Wheat Kings of the NEAJBHL won both weekend games to wrap up the regular 2015-16 season on a positive note.

The Wheat Kings outplayed the Bandits on Friday, Feb. 5 in Killam, earning a 7-2 win.

Tanner Watkins was in net for Killam. Craig Lynes was named Subway Player of the Game with a hatty and a couple of helpers for a five-point night. Dean Brodie had a six-point night; with a goal and five helpers. Clay Lang scored a pair and three assists to also earn five points. Kyle Sanders also added to the tally.

Coach Bob Charchun said, “Lloyd came with a depleted lineup and we played solid throughout the game. The line of Lang-Brodie-Lynes had a strong night leading the offense. It was nice to have all four lines going.”

The Wheaties travelled to Saddle Lake on Saturday, Feb. 6 for the last game of the regular season and came away with an 8-1 win to secure a second place finish in the overall standings, and secure home-ice-advantage in the first two rounds of the playoffs. Scoring for the Wheat Kings was; Ashton Cookson, Brett Yuha (3) Clay Lang (2), Dean Brodie, and Kyle Sanders. Tanner Watkins picked up his ninth win of the season in goal.

“We had a sleepy start in Saddle Lake but figured things out quickly.

“Again, the guys competed hard. Tanner Watkins had a solid weekend giving Grassl some much-needed rest.

“Clay Lang had an eight-point weekend, finishing tied at the top of the scoring race. Clay had a tremendous season. He scored his 50th goal vs Saddle.

“It looks like we will meet Frog Lake in the first round.

“We will have to be prepared for their strong offense and puck skill. Closing off lanes and playing the body will be critical. Our guys will be ready. We are entering the best part of the hockey season; an exciting time,” says Charchun.