Played on Oct 21, 2025
Game Played in Rogers Place
General Game Notes: Spokane @ Edmonton, October 21, 2025. This game was even all night and both teams generated some good looks on the power play and 5 on 5. The goaltenders made some big saves and kept the game tight. Edmonton had a late push to tie the game up, with an eventual shootout. Spokane stopped all 3 shootout attempts to seal the win.
Ethan Simcoe (G, L, 6’1″, 177, Edmonton Oil Kings, 03/02/2006)
Game Rating
A-
1 Viewing
Comments: Ethan Simcoe played a composed and structured game, reading plays well and maintaining a low, balanced stance. He made several key stops, including a shoulder save short side on the penalty kill and a huge 2-on-0 stop with a full-split push. His play reading and lateral quickness stood out especially on the 2-on-0 stop, sealing the post effectively on cross-crease chances. Simcoe stayed patient on a partial breakaway and held his depth well, using strong pushes and focus through traffic to keep the game under control.
Blake Fiddler (D, R, 6’5″, 222, Edmonton Oil Kings, 07/09/2007)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Blake Fiddler showed good puck skills, skated well for his size and displayed a hard, accurate shot from the point. He pulled off a smooth toe drag in the corner to escape pressure and transitioned up the ice with speed. On the power play, he used good deception at the blue line, faking shots to open lanes and firing a heavy wrist shot top corner, glove side to get the game within one. Defensively, he finished his checks and competed hard in battles.
Maximilian Curran (C, L, 6’3″, 187, Edmonton Oil Kings, 08/27/2006)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Maximilian Curran demonstrated good vision and passing ability, showing strong puck movement on the power play. He used his size and reach to protect pucks down low and create plays off the wall. In the third period, he recorded an assist by scanning the ice and finding a shooting lane through traffic, leading to a deflection goal. Curran showed confidence distributing the puck and made several clean plays in tight areas.
Landon Hanson (RW, R, 6’1″, 181, Edmonton Oil Kings, 01/09/2006)
Game Rating
A-
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Comments: Landon Hanson was a dynamic presence, using his speed, IQ, and puck skills to impact all areas of the game. He burned defenders wide multiple times, generating Grade A chances and creating separation through his top-end speed. His ability to attack with pace allowed him to set up quality looks off the rush, including a strong cut to the middle for a prime scoring chance. Hanson also used his stick effectively on the penalty kill to disrupt plays and create partial breakaways. He was a constant threat in transition and one of Edmonton’s most dangerous forwards.
Joshua Albert Lee (D, R, 5’7″, 147, Edmonton Oil Kings, 01/10/2008)
Game Rating
B-
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Comments: Joshua Lee skated smoothly and showed confidence, joining the rush, using his edges and awareness to create support options. He made a smart drop pass on an entry that led to a scoring chance and showed poise on transitions. Lee handled the puck well, getting pucks to the net for secondary chances, and maintained good positioning throughout the game.
Ethan MacKenzie (D, L, 6’0″, 176, Edmonton Oil Kings, 09/02/2006, North Dakota)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Ethan MacKenzie was a skilled puck mover with smooth skating and good defensive reads. He showed speed on a rush to beat a defender wide for a Grade A look, and later intercepted a cross-ice pass to create a transition the other way. His scanning and gap control were steady, closing space early to prevent zone entries. MacKenzie’s skating and puck control allowed him to play effectively in all three zones.
Miroslav Holinka (RW, R, 6’1″, 192, Edmonton Oil Kings, 11/10/2005)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Miroslav Holinka displayed high offensive IQ, vision, and good puck skills. He showed great touch on a pass through traffic to the backdoor on the power play and used his stick well on the penalty kill to block lanes and break up passes. From the point, he delivered a heavy one-timer and distributed efficiently as a power-play quarterback. Holinka supported low in the defensive zone and handled the puck with poise, contributing at both ends of the ice.
Lukas Sawchyn (C, R, 5’10”, 173, Edmonton Oil Kings, 02/27/2007, Arizona State)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Lukas Sawchyn combined IQ, puck skills, and skating agility to create consistent offensive pressure. He showed patience and control walking the middle of the ice before threading a cross-crease pass for a one-timer chance. He executed a smooth backhand pass through a sprawled defender for another Grade A opportunity. Sawchyn was shifty on his edges, protecting the puck in tight and making plays through traffic. In overtime, he was tenacious and used his skating and stick positioning effectively to break up a play and transition to offence, showing his compete level and relentless pressure.
Carter Esler (G, L, 5’10”, 166, Spokane Chiefs, 11/28/2008)
Game Rating
A-
Esler’s playing style is built around his athleticism, which translates to strong tracking, depth, and movement in the net. He consistently displayed this ability, making impressive glove saves through heavy traffic and displaying side-to-side agility during penalty kills. In high-pressure situations, Esler remained calm and composed, shutting down multiple breakaway chances and controlling rebounds even when under contact.
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Comments: Carter Esler played an athletic and composed game, showing sharp movement, quick reactions, and strong compete. He sealed the bottom of the net well and read plays at a high level. In the first period, he made a huge splits save on a backdoor play, followed by another strong push across the crease to stop a one-timer in a sequence of stops, keeping the game tied at zero. His tracking was consistent throughout, and he communicated well with his defenceman, pointing and directing traffic on breakouts. Late in the game, he made a key point-blank save to preserve the lead, followed by a good, patient blocker stop in the shootout to secure the win.
Gavin Burcar (C, R, 6’1″, 178, Spokane Chiefs, 01/08/2009, Michigan State)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Gavin Burcar displayed quick hands, smooth puck skills, and good top-end speed. He showed confidence with the puck, especially on his breakaway and shootout attempts. In the first period, he picked up a loose puck for a mini breakaway, executing a quick forehand-backhand move, lifting it upstairs for the first goal of the game. He added another strong finish in the shootout, with a few quick stickhandles to an off-speed shot high blocker that beat the goalie cleanly.
William McIsaac (D, R, 6’3″, 202, Spokane Chiefs, 05/26/2006)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: William McIsaac showed poise and confidence as a puck-moving defenseman with smooth skating and good offensive reads. He distributed the puck well from the top of the power play, moving it efficiently to create chances. In transition, he made a sharp cross-ice feed to spring a partial breakaway and showed good recovery speed to break up a play defensively. On the penalty kill, he read the play well to join a rush and got a quality shot on goal, with good communication to let his teammates know he was an option. He had good defensive structure and made several good breakout passes.
Chase Harrington (LW, L, 6’1″, 196, Spokane Chiefs, 10/30/2007)
Game Rating
B
Chase Harrington is a highly skilled forward with excellent vision and puck-handling ability. He consistently displays creativity on the ice, often making clever plays to maintain possession in key situations.
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Comments: Chase Harrington played with pace and energy, showing quick feet, strong edges, and solid defensive support. He used his speed to gain the offensive zone on rushes and backchecked effectively, reading wide-lane threats, tracking back and intercepting dangerous cross-crease passes. In the second period, he displayed good poise net-front, corralling a point shot rebound and finishing with quick hands forehand-backhand upstairs. Harrington’s defensive awareness and quick transitions made him a reliable two-way presence.
Rhett Sather (D, L, 5’11”, 178, Spokane Chiefs, 09/25/2008)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Rhett Sather skated smoothly and moved the puck efficiently, showing confidence in transition. He executed a smart middle bump under pressure to create a clean breakout and absorbed contact well. He used his edges well to escape pressure and create space for puck movement on breakouts. Sather consistently made simple, effective plays to relieve pressure and maintain possession, showing poise and good puck control from the back end.
Mathis Preston (C, R, 5’11”, 177, Spokane Chiefs, 07/21/2008)
Game Rating
A
Preston is a versatile forward who excels in his ability to control the pace of the game. He demonstrates impressive skating skills, allowing him to swiftly change direction and maintain possession. In high-intensity situations, he displays exceptional puck control and vision, making smart decisions on the ice. On offense, Preston’s speed and agility create scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates. He is adept at finding open spaces and exploiting defensive weaknesses, often generating chances through his quick releases. His overall skillset suggests a player who can contribute to both his team’s offense and defense.
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Comments: Mathis Preston showcased high-end puck skills, high offensive IQ, quick hands, and good skating speed and agility. Early in the game, he made a slick backhand pass under the defenceman’s stick at the blue line to set up a clean entry. He displayed impressive speed and edgework, drawing a tripping penalty after beating a defender one-on-one in the neutral zone. On the power play, he delivered a seam pass through traffic for a backdoor scoring chance. Preston’s combination of skill, pace, and vision allowed him to consistently drive the offence for Spokane.
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