Friday, April 26, 2013

EDMONTON OIL KINGS: Reinhart Sidelined

Press Release

Edmonton, AB – The Edmonton Oil Kings announced today that they will be without their Captain for possibly 6 weeks.    Veteran defenceman Griffin Reinhart sustained a foot injury in Game 3 of the Husky WHL Eastern Conference Championship in Calgary against the Hitmen.  The first round pick of the New York Islanders underwent successful surgery Thursday to repair a torn tendon in his foot.

The 19-year-old has contributed to the Oil Kings 2013 playoff run with 3 goals and 4 assists with a +5 rating through 12 games.

 (Nathan can be reached at nathanfournier@mainehockeyjournal.com)

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