Conor Geekie's second goal of the game with 2:27 remaining in regulation time proved to be the deciding marker Saturday night as the Winnipeg ICE beat the Prince Albert Raiders 6-4.
Matthew Savoie also scored twice while Zach Benson and Ben Zloty rounded out the attack. Benson's goal was the 50th of his WHL career. Ty Nash chipped in with three assists.
The ICE outshot the Raiders 31-25. Goaltender Mason Beaupit earned the victory while Max Hildebrand suffered the loss.
Brayden Dube, Sloan Stanick, Carson Latimer and Ryder Ritchie had the Prince Albert goals.
The ICE led 3-1 after the first period and 4-3 though 40 minutes.
Winnipeg finished the game 1/8 on the power play. The Raiders were 1/5.
Next action for the ICE is Friday, December 9th, 7pm at the ICE Cave inside Wayne Fleming Arena versus the Spokane Chiefs.