Weersink stands tall as Kings shutout Clippers in Saskatchewan

Brent Forster – Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics

Caronport, SK – Kings goaltender Arik Weersink was in a groove Friday evening. 

The third-year goalie shut the door on the Briercrest College Clippers, leading the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings to an impressive 3-0 road shutout victory. 

The Kings hit the scoreboard about halfway into the first period.

First-year forward Jacob Kendall used his speed up the right side and connected with Kyle Salaway in front. Salaway made no mistake, depositing his fifth of the season past Clippers goaltender Dominik Tmej.

In the second period, a productive shift from Tucker Scantlebury in the Briercrest zone sparked the Polytechnic's second marker. Controlling the puck below the right circle, the second-year forward from Foxwarren set up Hayden Clayton, who was charging the net. Clayton converted on the backhand for his first ACAC goal.

Clayton (7)

Less than 10 minutes later, the Kings power play went to work. Tucker Scantlebury, who was moving cross crease, capitalized on a pass from Erik Miller, extending the visitors' lead to 3-0. It was Scantlebury's third goal and eighth point of the season. Salaway recorded the secondary assist. 

Kings goaltender Arik Weersink was unbeatable, turning aside all 44 shots in the 3-0 win. Tmej made 42 saves (0.933).

Miller (44)

Kyle Salaway was named the Kings top performer. Brandon Kelly received the recognition for the Clippers.

The Red Deer Polytechnic Kings went one-for-five on the power play. The Briercrest College Clippers couldn't score on three attempts.

In an afternoon rematch, the Kings (3-1-1-0) and Clippers (1-5-1-0) will clash on Saturday, January 22 in Saskatchewan at 2:30 pm.